BigBear.ai Expands Biometric Edge With O'Hare Airport Deployment

BigBear.ai’s BBAI latest deployment of its veriScan biometric identity platform at Chicago O’Hare International Airport marks another major step in redefining border efficiency and safety. Working alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) and the Chicago Department of Aviation, the company’s solution now powers Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) for returning U.S. citizens, enabling faster and more secure entry.

EPP uses real-time AI and facial recognition to confirm traveler identities within seconds, reducing average processing time from 60 seconds to just 10. The partnership integrates BigBear.ai’s advanced computer vision with CBP’s security framework, offering frictionless processing while fortifying one of America’s busiest international gateways. 

BBAI stock rose 2.6% during regular trading yesterday and 5.9% in after-hours following the announcement, depicting investor confidence in the company’s expanding government partnerships.

Strengthening a National Security Growth Engine

The O’Hare milestone underscores BigBear.ai’s growing influence in homeland security — a sector projected to benefit from massive federal investment through the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). CEO Kevin McAleenan, formerly CBP commissioner, has positioned the company at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and national security. In the second quarter of 2025, BigBear.ai reported record liquidity with more than $390 million in cash, enabling it to aggressively scale proven technologies like veriScan across airports and ports worldwide.

Recent expansions at Nashville International Airport and global collaborations, including AI-driven cargo tracking in Panama, highlight BigBear.ai’s widening role in secure travel and trade. By combining biometrics, predictive analytics and operational data, BigBear.ai is creating a unified AI ecosystem spanning air, land and maritime domains.

BigBear.ai Positioning for Scalable Global Adoption

The O’Hare deployment strengthens BigBear.ai’s competitive edge in AI-enabled border management, an area projected to grow rapidly as governments modernize passenger and cargo systems. The company’s mission-ready AI platforms, such as veriScan, ConductorOS and Arcas, already operate across multiple sectors — from airport security and defense autonomy to maritime surveillance.

By demonstrating measurable efficiency and reliability at one of the world’s busiest airports, BigBear.ai not only enhances U.S. border operations but also strengthens its credibility as a global leader in AI-driven security infrastructure. With its expanding airport footprint, deep government ties and strong capital base, BigBear.ai is well-positioned to turn biometric innovation into a durable growth engine for years ahead.

BigBear.ai Share Price Performance

Year to date (YTD), BigBear.ai shares have surged 52.4%, outperforming the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500 index. The rally reflects growing investor confidence in its “agentic AI for defense” narrative and its exposure to national security spending.

BBAI Share Price Performance (YTD)

Zacks Rank & Key Picks

BigBear.ai currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 

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