BigBear.ai Accelerates U.S. Arrivals at Nashville International Airport (BNA)

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of mission-ready AI solutions for national security, today announced deployments of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at the Nashville International Airport^® (BNA^®) International Arrivals Facility, owned and operated by Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). With veriScan^®, BigBear.ai’s biometric technology supporting EPP, U.S. citizens arriving at BNA can now move through customs more quickly and seamlessly, enhancing both the traveler experience and operational efficiency.

BNA joins a growing number of major airports and ports of entry implementing EPP to streamline international arrivals. Since launch, the solution has helped reduce average processing times, ease congestion during peak arrival periods, and enhance both operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

“BigBear.ai’s advanced identity verification tools streamline passenger processing while giving officers real-time insights to make faster, more informed decisions,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. “We are proud to partner with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deliver AI-driven solutions that both strengthen security and transform the arrival experience for travelers.”

“The integration of Enhanced Passenger Processing in collaboration with BigBear.ai demonstrates our dedication to deploying secure, cutting-edge solutions that enhance the arrival experience,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. “The airport authority invested in this new technology to reduce CBP wait times, further strengthening our commitment to deliver a world-class travel experience, keeping BNA among the most passenger-friendly airports in the United States.”

As international travel continues to grow, EPP can help enable faster identity checks without compromising security. The system captures a live facial image and compares it to existing records, allowing eligible U.S. citizens to bypass presenting a physical passport. Travelers are either verified or referred to an officer for additional screening, accelerating processing while maintaining security standards.

For more information about BigBear.ai’s biometric solutions, visit https://bigbear.ai/solutions/computer-vision-and-digital-identity/veriscan/.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI solutions and services for defense, national security, and critical infrastructure. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s artificial intelligence and predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. To receive email communications from BigBear.ai, register here.

About Nashville International Airport®

As infrastructure is critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA® is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, X: @Fly_Nashville, and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about New Horizon, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.

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