Aurora Airlines Opts for SICPA Secure Solution

Aurora Airlines signed an MOU with SICPA SA to put in place a highly secured COVID-19 test verification system to ensure the health of passengers and staff. 

The system is provided in cooperation with a network of laboratories throughout the territory and Swiss secure traceability leader SICPA.

Working closely with local authorities Aurora will promote the introduction of pre-flight testing for COVID-19 up to 72 hours before departure. Agreements have been reached with a range of laboratories, including KDL and Helix, to undertake the tests. 

The test data will be secured and made available for verification by necessary authorities through the Certus myHealth Pass solution provided by SICPA. The solution is ready to start operating immediately. 

CERTUS myHealth Pass provides guaranteed and secured proof of test status in both digital and material form. It protects against fraud thanks to a cutting edge blockchain-secured digital seal, based on the Guardtime KSI Blockchain. 

Test status data is revocable and thus always up-to-date. It respects personal privacy concerns while providing incontrovertible assurances of health status to the aviation and border authorities. 

The credential is authenticated by scanning a tamper-proof QR-code with a smartphone or a computer. The verification is independent of the document issuer. 

No personal or sensitive information is stored, either directly or encrypted, in any database or on the blockchain and no extra-infrastructure is required.

The solution will permit a high level of security for travelers and support the return to normal economic activity. 

“The system we are putting in place will allow a safe travel experience and better service for our passengers. This will be the first highly secured system to be implemented in our sector and we are proud to be leading the way,” said Konstantin Sukhorebrik, CEO of Aurora Airlines.

“SICPA’s technology is tried and tested and provides much needed high security at this critical time. It is easy-to-use, portable and fully respects personal privacy concerns,” added Eric Corbier chief commercial officer of SICPA. “The CERTUS MyHealthPass system is an enabler of the domestic economy and can also promote international connections by permitting the operation of safe airbridges. We are delighted to be able to support Aurora and its clients in this important step forward”