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Gulf Business
11 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
flydubai just made travel easier for its pilots,crew: Here's how
Image credit: Dubai Media Office/Website In a move to enhance operational efficiency and embrace cutting-edge technology, Read- The new biometric smart gates have been installed at the airline's Airport Operations Centre and are designed to streamline immigration processes through advanced facial recognition, AI-powered verification, and real-time data integration. This technology provides a faster, more secure, and paperless experience for crew members reporting for duty. Seamless travel experience through smart technology Thani Alzaffin, group CEO of emaratech, said the partnership marks a major milestone in modernizing border control systems. 'We are proud to partner with flydubai in pioneering a next-generation, paperless immigration experience for their crew members,' said Alzaffin. 'Through AI-powered facial recognition, our smart gates integrate seamlessly with both flydubai's and immigration's platforms, enabling real-time validation and a truly frictionless journey.' He added that the initiative reflects emaratech's broader goal to redefine border control using artificial intelligence to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure checkpoints. Supporting operational growth and efficiency flydubai's chief procurement and technology officer, Mohammed Hareb AlMheiri, emphasised the importance of technology in driving operational improvements. 'We are pleased to have partnered with emaratech to implement this innovative solution for our pilots and cabin crew,' said AlMheiri. 'As we continue to grow, we seek technologies that boost efficiency. These biometric smart gates represent another step toward seamless and secure operations as we future-proof our systems.' A total of six smart biometric gates have been installed, providing direct access to immigration clearance for crew members prior to flight departures. A growing network and workforce The initiative is part of flydubai's broader investment in technology to support its frontline staff and operational goals. The airline currently serves more than 135 destinations with a modern fleet of 89 aircraft. Its workforce exceeds 6,400 employees, including over 1,300 pilots and 2,500 cabin crew.
Hi Dubai
14 hours ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
flydubai Adopts AI-Powered Smart Gates to Streamline Crew Immigration
flydubai has partnered with UAE-based technology firm emaratech to roll out advanced biometric smart gates for its pilots and cabin crew, aiming to enhance immigration processing and operational efficiency. The new system, installed at flydubai's Airport Operations Centre, uses facial recognition, AI-powered verification, and real-time data integration to deliver a faster, paperless immigration experience. The initiative is part of the airline's continued investment in innovation and support for its growing flight operations. His Excellency Thani Alzaffin, Group CEO of emaratech, said the collaboration sets a new standard in smart border control, offering real-time validation through seamless integration with immigration systems. 'We are shaping a future where innovation drives convenience and trust at every checkpoint,' he said. flydubai's Chief Procurement & Technology Officer, Mohammed Hareb AlMheiri, noted that the technology reflects the airline's strategy to improve crew operations and punctuality while future-proofing its systems. Six biometric smart gates have been installed for crew use at the operations centre. flydubai currently operates a fleet of 89 aircraft across more than 135 destinations, supported by over 6,400 employees, including 1,300 pilots and 2,500 cabin crew. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Khaleej Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Look: Flydubai introduces smart gates for its pilots, cabin crew
Dubai-based Flydubai to implement smart border control solutions for its pilots and cabin crew, partnering with emaratech, a leading technology organisation in the UAE. Located at the carrier's Airport Operations Centre, the new smart gates utilise advanced biometric technology, AI-driven verification and real-time data integration to streamline immigration processes. This provides a faster and more efficient immigration experience for its flight operations, supporting the carrier's commitment to operational efficiency, especially during busy travel periods. Thani Alzaffin, Group Chief Executive Officer of emaratech, said, "Through the integration of AI-powered facial recognition technology, our smart gates seamlessly connect with both flydubai's and immigration's platforms, enabling real-time validation and a truly frictionless journey." Alzaffin added, "By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we are shaping a future where innovation drives convenience and trust at every checkpoint. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with flydubai across future initiatives that further enhance the travel experience for both passengers and crew." Mohammed Hareb AlMheiri, Chief Procurement & Technology Officer at flydubai, said, 'We always look for opportunities to harness the latest technologies that support our growth and operational efficiencies and with the introduction of these biometric smart gates, this marks another step towards fostering a more seamless, punctual and secure operation as we future-proof our systems." The carrier continues to invest in technologies that improve the daily experience of its frontline teams. Six smart biometric gates have been installed at the flydubai Airport Operations Centre where the crew report for their flights. Flydubai has created a growing network of more than 135 destinations served by a modern and efficient fleet of 89 aircraft. The carrier has also built a strong workforce of more than 6,400 employees, more than 1,300 of whom are pilots along with 2,500 cabin crew. From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 135 destinations served by a fleet of 89 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.
