What’s inside?

This exclusive eReport from International Airport Review and AtkinsRéalis explores how airports are rethinking security in the age of smart infrastructure, dynamic risk models and biometric-first passenger journeys. It offers practical insights for security, operations and experience leaders navigating the complexity of upgrading legacy systems, integrating new technologies and managing change across the terminal.

Key trends addressed

Between 2022 and 2025, airport security has undergone a fundamental shift. No longer viewed solely as a regulatory requirement, it is now recognised as a core enabler of operational excellence, passenger satisfaction and commercial growth.

Expert insights:

• Improve throughput and reduce queue: Learn how next-generation screening equipment and centralised image processing are helping airports unlock existing capacity and deliver faster, less stressful journeys.
• Design security around the passenger: Discover how behavioural analytics, contactless identity verification and culturally sensitive communication are being used to improve engagement and streamline flow.
• Integrate new technology without disrupting operations: Explore strategies for retrofitting advanced systems into legacy estates while maintaining continuity and resilience.
• Protect your digital infrastructure: Understand how smart security systems introduce new cyber-physical risks — and what airports are doing to safeguard critical assets.
• Align with evolving global standards: See how major hubs are driving harmonisation through technology adoption and outcome-based frameworks.

Whether you’re planning a checkpoint upgrade, managing a multi-stakeholder security programme or looking to enhance the passenger experience, this eReport offers actionable guidance and strategic context to support your next move. Read now to stay ahead of the curve in airport security transformation.