RFIDNews | Air Canada Food Trolley (Pilot)

Monday, August 18, 2003

Australian IT - Airlines to radio in lost trolleys (Kelly Mills, AUGUST 19, 2003)

“INTERNATIONAL airlines are looking at radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to help them track food trolleys on flights. Trolleys cost about $US500 to $US1000 ($770 to $1500) each and airlines lose thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands, of dollars each year in lost or stolen trolleys. Airlines now have no way of keeping track of them. A spokesman for in-flight service provider eLSG.SkyChefs said the company was in discussions with worldwide carriers to install partner Scanpak’s Galley Equipment Tracking System (GETS). The RFID technology has been deployed by Air Canada at 138 North American locations in the past two years.”

Asda supermarket trials contactless payments

Asda Stores Ltd., a British supermarket chain, is planning to trial contactless payment technology in 25 of its stores, according to Computerworld UK.

The contactless systems will be supplied by both Visa and payment value chain Streamline. Customers will be to simply tap the reader with their contactless-enabled card to pay for goods up to £15, rising to £20 June 1, potentially reducing queue times.

Korean government reduces food waste with RFID

SK Telecom, headquartered in South Korea, has designed an RFID disposal management system that will encourage citizens to recycle and reduce the amount of daily food waste, according to Earth911.com.

U.S. Army extends spouse and retiree smart card pilot

The U.S. Army has decided to extend it smart card pilot program for Army spouses and retirees. The pilot, which began in October 2011, now runs through September.

Canadian carriers ready NFC payments for 2012

Canadians may be paying for items with the tap of an NFC-enabled phone by the end of 2012.

According to Reuters, Canadian banks, credit card companies and telecoms are reaching an agreement on an NFC payment service that will capitalize on Canada’s robust contactless infrastructure.

CIBC, Rogers to launch Canada's first mobile wallet

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and mobile operator Rogers Communications are partnering to launch Canada’s first joint mobile payment solution, allowing Canadians to pay with their CIBC credit card at the point-of-sale using NFC-enabled smart phones.

Axios, J.D. Smith and Sons trials RFID in tracking packaged goods

Axios Mobile Assets Corporatio partnered with Canadian logistics firm, J.D. Smith and Sons, on a six-month pilot program using Axios’ RFID-enabled pallets and tracking technology.

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