10.01.2012

Security and Safety Solutions for Airports from Siemens

More and more security companies are claiming to be ­active in the critical infrastructure market, with one of the hottest topics being airports. GIT-SECURITY.com talked to Neville Miles, Head of Security Systems and Portfolio, Siemens Building Technologies, about this market.
How does Siemens view the ­attractiveness of this space? more05.12.2011

IATA: Cautious Response for EU Airports Package

 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted cautiously to today's publication of the European Commission's Airport Package of legislation which is aimed at addressing the critical issues of European airport capacity and competitiveness. more17.11.2011

Aviation security: Commission adopts new rules on the use of security scanners at European airports

The European Commission has adopted a proposal for an European Union legal framework on security scanners. This legislation allows airports and Member States that wish to use security scanners for the screening of passengers to do so under strict operational and technical conditions. more02.11.2011

Dutch Customs Deploys Backscatter Van to Scan Airplanes for Threats and Contraband

American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E") announced that the Dutch Customs Administration in the Netherlands will deploy their recently purchased Z Backscatter Van (ZBV) mobile X-ray screening system to inspect commercial and cargo airplanes. The system will scan in real-time a variety of aircraft to reveal organic threats and contraband hidden in the structure of the airplane. This is the second ZBV system deployed by Dutch Customs -- the other is currently in use at the Port of Rotterdam. more25.07.2011

Heathrow plans to install facial recognition scanners

UK's largest airport, London Heathrow, will install facial recognition scanners by September for international and domestic passengers to prevent illegal immigration in the country. The scanners will go in terminals one and five, where international and domestic passengers commingle, said Mary Kearney, senior media relations manager for BAA, which operates Heathrow. more18.07.2011

Accenture to Deliver Automated Border Control Systems at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam

Accenture has been selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to design and deliver Automated Border Control Systems (ABCS) at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. The new systems will reduce the waiting time of travelers passing through one of the world''s busiest airports during peak immigration periods by more efficiently validating passenger identities and documentation. more06.07.2011

Morpho supplies additional SmartGates in New Zealand

Morpho (Safran group) announced that it will deliver additional SmartGate equipment to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch airports in response to the expected increase in air traffic during the Rugby World Cup 2011. This important phase strengthens the long term partnership between New Zealand Customs Service and Morpho for the implementation of improved border control solutions. more14.06.2011

TSA Fires Screeners In Honolulu For Improper Baggage Checks

TSA announced last week that it has proposed the removal of more than thirty Honolulu International Airport TSA employees following an extensive investigation into allegations of improper screening of checked baggage. more08.06.2011

Checkpoint of the Future

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled the first mock-up of a Checkpoint of the Future, designed to enhance security while reducing queues and intrusive searches at airports, using intelligence-driven risk-based measures. IATA's Checkpoint of the Future is being shown to delegates attending the Association's 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit, in Singapore. more07.06.2011

L-3 Meets European Requirements for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems

L-3 Security & Detection Systems announced that its ACX 6.4-MV X-ray system, meets European requirements for Liquid Explosive Detection Systems (LEDS), which qualifies the system to screen for liquid explosives at airport checkpoints. more