Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
Amadeus is acquiring Idemia Public Security (IPS) for €1.2 billion. Expected to close in mid-2027, the deal strengthens Amadeus' airport and border technology capabilities and advances biometric identity in its core travel platform.
Impact and considerations
Amadeus' acquisition of IPS underscores the importance of biometrics in travel, potentially reshaping airport processes.
Key points
- Acquisition for €1.2 billion
- Expected to close in mid-2027
- Strengthens airport and border technology
- Brings biometric identity into core travel platform
- IPS has approximately 3,300 employees
Sources and time
- Primary source
- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 29 Apr 2026, 17:30
- Page published
- 14 Aug 2026, 08:09
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2026, 17:30
- Original links
- PhocusWire All News：Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 29 Apr 2026, 17:30