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A Tough Sell

The principles of radio
frequency identification have been around since development of the Identification Friend or Foe system in World War II. But it is only recently that the technology is being seen as a key contributor to the airline industry, though it is widely in service in the logistics, supply-chain, retailing and other commercial businesses.

The principles of radio frequency identification have been around since development of the Identification Friend or Foe system in World War II. But it is only recently that the technology is being seen as a key contributor to the airline industry, though it is widely in service in the logistics, supply-chain, retailing and other commercial businesses. Two recent events have raised RFIDs profile in air transportthe publication of a common operational standard and, after much discussion, ...

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