17.11.2011

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. more13.07.2011

Transport Security Expo from 13–14 September 2011

As industry professionals prepare to gather for Transport Security Expo, there can be no doubt whatsoever that they continue to face major challenges in meeting the threat posed by international terrorism. 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. more05.04.2011

The global aviation security market will reach USD 20 bn in 2011

According to "The Aviation Security Market 2011-2021", a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com published end of March, the global aviation security market will reach USD 20 billion in 2011. more07.02.2011

Canada enhances passenger convenience and aviation security

Chuck Strahl, Canada's Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and Rob Merrifield, Canada's Minister of State (Transport), announced changes to airport screening that will increase convenience for the travelling public while maintaining a consistently high level of security. more27.08.2010

Aviation Security Services UK

UK security company, Octavian Security, has announced its entry into the world aviation security market, as the company has become the official UK security arm of Swissport International - by taking ownership of the Checkport UK franchise.
Checkport is a security subsidiary of Swissport International, the world's leading supplier of ground handling services to the aviation sector, and the exclusive franchise agreement will see Octavian providing security and concierge services to aviation terminals and related services in the UK. more03.03.2010

Fundamental Questions Concerning Aviation Security

Once again it has become apparent that airports need a closer network of security measures, since aircraft remain a possible target for terrorists and can quickly become bombs. Airport infrastructures comprise some of the most important and vulnerable lifelines of our civilisation. There are constantly thousands of people passing through them, and millions of tons of freight are handled. All this makes them extremely vulnerable and requires both sensitive and well thought-out early warning security systems and well-trained personnel. more