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Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Driverless vehicles to transport luggage to flight at Al Maktoum International
The next time you fly out of Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), watch out for driverless baggage tractors transporting your luggage to your flight. Air and travel services provider dnata said Tuesday that it has deployed a fleet of autonomous vehicles at the airport for ground handling services. The six electric tractors – the EZTow model developed by TractEasy – tow up to four baggage containers (ULDs) at a time at speeds of up to 15 km/h, following predefined routes. Traditionally, baggage is transported between the terminal and aircraft by human drivers operating under tight time constraints. 'With these new vehicles now in service, and as they become integrated into operations, staff who previously drove baggage tractors can be reassigned to more complex, value-added tasks, supporting faster turnarounds. At the same time, autonomous driving reduces the risk of human error, making airside operations safer for everyone on the ramp,' dnata said. The Dh6 million (US$1.6 million) project deployment begins with Level 3 autonomy, which involves minimal human oversight. This will be upgraded to Level 4 autonomy defined by full self-driving capabilities in controlled environments in early 2026. dnata, TractEasy, Dubai Airports, and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) worked together for a year to create a new regulatory framework for autonomous vehicle operations in airside environments. Authorities see the deployment as a trial to test different operating models for autonomous ground handling. The aim is to identify the most effective approach for wider rollout especially as DWC expands into what is set to become the world's largest airport, with capacity for up to 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. Jaffar Dawood, Divisional Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations at dnata, said: 'While autonomous vehicles have largely been limited to trials, this deployment brings the technology into regular, day-to-day operations. As global travel continues to rebound and operational demands increase, automation could be key to building smarter, safer, and more resilient infrastructure.' According to IATA, autonomous ground support equipment (GSE) trials are currently underway in more than 15 countries.
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Leidos, Saudi Arabia's National Security Services to collaborate on security screening solutions
RESTON, Va., May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) and Saudi Arabia's National Security Services Company (SAFE) will collaborate on security screening technology for airports and other ports of entry across the Kingdom under an agreement signed May 13. The memorandum of understanding provides a framework for supporting the modernization of Saudi Arabia's security screening infrastructure. Through delivery of Leidos solutions coupled with localized training and services, the companies aim to improve threat detection capabilities such as people and baggage scanners, explosive detection devices, and rapid screening of cargo and vehicles. 'We're honored by the trust the Kingdom has in Leidos and grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with SAFE to deliver our technologies to some of the Kingdom's most critical points of entry and transit,' said Michael Van Gelder, senior vice president and business area leader at Leidos. The agreement was signed during the U.S-Saudi Investment Forum held in conjunction with U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia. To learn more about Leidos' aviation and ports and borders security screening solutions visit: . About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit . Certain statements in this announcement constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the 'Risk Factors' set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made. Contact: Victor Melara Press Secretary & Senior Media Relations Manager 703.431.4612 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Leidos
