Airways Magazine
• Helwing Villamizar
ICAO launches next‑generation PKD on March 27 to speed e‑passport checks and border processing
ICAO on March 27 launched its next‑generation Public Key Directory (PKD), the global backbone for e‑passport verification. The upgraded platform is intended to streamline e‑passport checks at eGates and checkpoints, supporting faster border processing and more reliable identity validation for international travellers.
