IDEMIA Public Security and Elenium Sign MoU to Deliver Secure, Seamless Airport Experience

IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and Elenium, a global leader in aviation self-service automation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal of transforming the air travel experience.

IDEMIA Public Security and Elenium Sign Global Partnership to Deliver Secure, Seamless Biometric Airport Experience Courtesy Elenium

On Wednesday (February 25, 2026), IDEMIA Public Security, the leading provider of secure and trusted biometric-based solutions, and Elenium, a global leader in aviation self-service automation, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform air travel through the next generation of innovation.  The partnership’s goal is to enable airports and airlines to elevate the guest experience across the entire travel journey.

In Wednesday’s announcement, Elenium’s Co-founder and CEO, Aaron Hornlimann, said,

“By combining IDEMIA Public Security's world-leading technologies with Elenium’s high-performance automation, we’re creating the most secure and seamless airport experiences in the world.  True self-service means technology does the work — not passengers.  Together, we’re building a future where we accelerate how passengers move through terminals effortlessly, safely and with complete confidence.”

Also commenting on the technology and security collaboration, IDEMIA Public Security’s Global Head – Travel and Transport, Tim Ferris, said,

“This partnership brings together two organizations committed to delivering safer travel that is accessible, secure, and inclusive and private by design.  Elenium’s proven automation capabilities, paired with IDEMIA Public Security’s solutions, will deliver a unified, world-class solution that airports, airlines and passengers can depend on.”

The partnership will combine Elenium’s self-service automation platform with IDEMIA Public Security’s biometric passenger processing and baggage identification technologies.  This will create a unified identity layer across every airport touchpoint, from check-in and bag drop, through security, to airline and airport lounge access and boarding.  The collaboration will also digitalize and automate baggage management processes through the use of AI powered identification solutions.  Elenium and IDEMIA Public Security are redefining how airports balance efficiency, security and passenger experience at scale.

Elenium’s self-service technologies have accelerated the journeys of over 1.7 billion passengers worldwide.  Delivered through a high-performance, cloud-first architecture and integrated with IDEMIA Public Security’s advanced capabilities in AI, biometrics and computer vision, these technologies reduce congestion and enable intuitive passenger flows that elevate the traveler experience while optimizing airport, airline and ground operations.

Building on IDEMIA’s global leadership in secure identity and border management, supporting over one billion travelers annually across 250+ airports, the partnership provides airports and airlines with a unified, scalable framework that simplifies integration within common-use environments and accelerates modernization across global networks.  Today’s MoU formalizes a shared commitment to digitalize air travel, improve journeys, all while maintaining the highest standards of privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

Source: Elenium