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Israel-US MoU builds on aviation security intelligence relationship
Israeli Transportation Minister Israel Katz and US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on 3 March signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for sharing aviation ...
19-Mar-2010
US introduces advanced body-imaging at 11 airports
Installation of advanced body-imaging technology is in progress at 11 US airports under supervision from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The airports are: Boston...
17-Mar-2010
Harding is new choice for TSA leadership role
The Obama administration has nominated a former top army intelligence official, General Robert Harding, to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The appointment of...
17-Mar-2010
TSA trials continue for L-3's ACX multiview screening system
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is continuing US airport evaluations of an advanced multiview system for automated screening of carry-on luggage. The ACX 6.4-MV...
12-Mar-2010
LAWA selects SDI for command-and-control centre development
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has continued development of an integrated command-and-control facility for Los Angeles International Airport. At the beginning of March, operator...
05-Mar-2010
L-3 wins eXaminer 3DX orders for US and Canada
L-3 Security & Detection Systems has secured two new delivery orders for the eXaminer 3DX explosives-detection system, the company announced on 24 February. The...
05-Mar-2010
*Latest orders underline trend towards whole-body imaging
The Nigerian government has acted to boost checkpoint security at international airports in the country, as a major rollout of full-body imaging systems began ...
04-Mar-2010
Australia reveals counter-terrorism strategy
The Australian government published a Counter-Terrorism White Paper on 23 February that included specific policies for aviation security. Singling out the airport sector as...
03-Mar-2010
Canada raises passenger security charge
Canada's Transport Minister John Baird has announced an increased passenger charge to boost funding for aviation security "and better align the aviation system with ...
03-Mar-2010
Implant Sciences seeks impact in India
Implant Sciences has received a USD6 million order for its Quantum Sniffer QS-H150 portable explosives trace detection device from the Indian Ministry of Defence. ...
02-Mar-2010
Boston Logan set for body scanner deployment
Boston Logan International Airport will begin installation of the first of 34 Rapiscan Secure 1000 backscatter body scanners provided by the TSA in late ...
01-Mar-2010
*Morpho Detection to supply Israel with explosive scanning system
The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) has ordered an advanced checked baggage screening system from Morpho Detection that incorporates computed tomography technology and x-ray diffraction ...
25-Feb-2010
Delta Scientific launches quick fit traffic barrier
Delta Scientific has developed a new road traffic barrier for rapid installation. The DSC1400 hydraulic-operated barrier is a surface-mounted, self-contained system that can be ...
24-Feb-2010
US orders hundreds of Itemisers
The US Transportation Security Administration has ordered "several hundred" Itemiser DX explosive-trace detection (ETD) systems from Morpho Detection, the manufacturer announced on 11 February. ...
24-Feb-2010
*ICx introduces desktop bottle scanner
ICx Technologies has unveiled a product designed specifically to screen bottled liquids at the security checkpoint. The Fido ClearPoint desktop scanner is based on ...
23-Feb-2010
E-passport flaw enables owner tracking, research claims
Researchers at a UK university claim to have uncovered a data security weakness in e-passports containing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. In a...
23-Feb-2010
Stansted trials biometric e-passport gates
Operational trials of the Autogate biometric border control system have begun at London Stansted Airport. The trials are being carried out by the UK ...
19-Feb-2010
Integrated Biometrics reader completes factory tests
Integrated Biometrics has announced that its TRU650 reader has been certified to interface with OnGuard access control software from Lenel. "Integrated Biometrics has completed...
19-Feb-2010
*Enhancements boost finger biometrics
Japan operates arguably the world's most advanced dual-biometric automated border control system at all its international ports and airports, designed and implemented in just ...
18-Feb-2010
*Barriers harden infrastructure
In the modern operating environment, airports are increasingly turning to physical restraint barriers for protection against vehicle-borne incursions. Authorities in the UK pay close ...
18-Feb-2010
*Border control faces the future
In 2004, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service opted to use facial recognition technology for automated border clearance. This move was driven by ...
17-Feb-2010
*Smart cards tighten staff access
Staff access control - traditionally epitomised by simple swipe card systems or alphanumeric keypads - has long been recognised as a potential point of ...
16-Feb-2010
*Gait-based screening: walking to fruition?
Discussions on applying biometrics to airport security have traditionally focused on iris, facial or fingerprint verification technology, but gait-based concepts are emerging as part ...
16-Feb-2010
Stansted trials TRAAKiT monitoring system
Radaw has supplied its TRAAKiT security monitor to Essex Police for a trial at London Stansted Airport. During the testing, an officer from the ...
15-Feb-2010
*Newcastle goes with the flow
An advanced exit lane monitoring system has entered service at Newcastle Airport in the UK. The MFlow system from Human Recognition Systems (HRS) monitors ...
10-Feb-2010
Body scanner deployments continue amid uncertainty
The repercussions of the attempted 25 December 2009 airline bombing continue to be felt around the world, as the UK proceeded with the deployment ...
09-Feb-2010
Australian White Paper sees overhaul of airport security
Aviation authorities in Australia have begun work on implementing new government security policies originally announced in the December 2009 Aviation White Paper. The Australian...
09-Feb-2010
TSA remains leaderless after Southers withdraws nomination
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) remains without a permanent head, after original appointee Erroll Southers withdrew his nomination at the end of January. Southers...
01-Feb-2010
Cross Match launches multimodal biometric kit
Cross Match Technologies has launched a multimodal biometric platform with potential aviation security applications. The handheld Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEEK) combines a fingerprint ...
29-Jan-2010
*Ben Gurion trials self-service security checks
The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) is trialling self-service security checks for passengers taking international flights from Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. A...
29-Jan-2010
Rapiscan secures Mexican deal
Rapiscan Systems is to supply multiview x-ray hold baggage screening machines to an undisclosed number of Mexican airports, under a deal announced on 19 ...
27-Jan-2010
TSA assesses general aviation security vulnerabilities
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun surveying general aviation (GA) airports to assess potential vulnerabilities. The voluntary General Aviation Airport Vulnerability Assessment,...
26-Jan-2010
Proximex centralises security systems with EZ Track module
US-based information management specialist Proximex has updated its Surveillint central management system with the EZ Track video analytics platform. Surveillint connects disparate security systems...
26-Jan-2010
EC justice nominee proposes body-scan compromise
Comments from a high-ranking European Commission (EC) official could hinder efforts among EU member countries to deploy whole-body imaging systems for checkpoint screening. Although...
25-Jan-2010
*Fluid threats remain in focus
The alleged attempt to blow up Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on 25 December 2009 has once again highlighted the role of liquids in the ...
22-Jan-2010
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