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Cyber-security looms large for ATC
One of the aviation industry's worst nightmares - the theft of credentials to access a major airline's Citrix computer system by a criminally controlled ...
29-Jun-2009
Biometric tests loom for UK staff
Airside workers at Manchester and London City airports will be the first employees affected by the UK government's decision to introduce identity cards by ...
26-Jun-2009
*TSA cargo aims meet scepticism
Cargo security has previously been regarded as the weakest link in aviation security, but directives are now in place to ensure that cargo, like ...
23-Jun-2009
ADT to integrate security systems at Indira Ghandi
Tyco International subsidiary ADT Security has been awarded a USD9.3 million systems integration contract for Indira Gandhi International Airport, which serves the Indian capital ...
16-Jun-2009
US tests carry-on EDS at two regional airports
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on 27 May that it has selected two small airports - Waco Regional in Texas and Hyannisport ...
15-Jun-2009
*UK company develops system to detect unauthorised intrusions
Record (UK) Ltd has developed a one-way visitor flow control system designed to prevent unauthorised access to secure areas of an airport. Called FlipFlow,...
11-Jun-2009
Australia beefs up airport security
The Australian government has announced that it is investing AUD53 million (USD41.9 million) to boost security and policing at Australia's 11 major airports. Attorney-General...
09-Jun-2009
*Reveal unveils ArrayCT
Reveal Imaging Technologies demonstrated a new x-ray baggage screening system on 3 June at the TranSec World Expo in Amsterdam. ArrayCT differs from dual-vision ...
05-Jun-2009
*Spectrum San Diego exhibits drive-through vehicle checkpoint
Spectrum San Diego exhibited a drive-through vehicle screening system for transport checkpoints on 3 June during the TranSec World Expo in Amsterdam. The CarSCAN...
04-Jun-2009
*Manchester assesses advanced CT scanner
Rapiscan Systems has unveiled its next generation RTT80 computed tomography- (CT-) based hold baggage scanner at Manchester Airport. The device, which has been in...
04-Jun-2009
Germany assesses new ground surveillance radar
EADS Defence & Security (EADS DS) has announced that it is developing a new type of ground surveillance radar with potential future applications for ...
04-Jun-2009
Secure Flight proceeds despite GAO concerns
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched its latest programme to screen airline passengers against terrorist watchlists, despite criticism from the Government Accountability ...
03-Jun-2009
Reveal wins additional TSA screening contract
Reveal Imaging Technologies on 15 May announced an additional contract to supply its CT-80DR baggage-screening system to small and medium-sized US airports. The USD20...
03-Jun-2009
Scientists claim potential TATP detection breakthrough
Researchers at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology have claimed a breakthrough in efforts to detect traces of the high-explosive triacetone triperoxide (TATP) ...
02-Jun-2009
*TDS to supply access control system for Dublin's Terminal 2
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has selected Kaba and Irish security systems management specialist TDS to provide an access control system for the new ...
01-Jun-2009
*DHS allocates $50m for EDS, baggage screening
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun distribution of the first USD50 million tranche of the USD1 billion made available to the ...
29-May-2009
*Keeping passengers in safe hands
It is fair to say that few airports in the world are more conscious of security than Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv, given the ...
20-May-2009
Layered security goes on trial
A consortium of international companies is working with a large international airport in the Middle East to implement a new security system known as ...
20-May-2009
*Air force aims to keep Tigers out
As Sri Lanka's military continues its offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the country's government is trying hard to ensure the ...
19-May-2009
*Video analytics bolster CCTV
Demand for video surveillance has grown fast over recent years, with analysts estimating the market to be worth EUR5 billion (USD6.7 billion) per year. ...
18-May-2009
Cypriot airports deploy Orsus Situator
Orsus announced on 11 May that it is supplying its Situator central management software platform to Larnaca Airport in Cyprus. Situator merges existing security ...
13-May-2009
*Dubai gears up to detect swine flu
Airports and technology developers in the Middle East have continued to develop a response to the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu outbreak. Dubai Airports...
12-May-2009
*Kromek prepares to launch desktop inspection unit; enhances existing products
Kromek will officially launch its 311+ Scanner in June at the Transec exhibition in Amsterdam. The scanner uses cadmium telluride-based detectors and Kromek's proprietary ...
06-May-2009
Airports look to thermal screening in battle to contain swine flu
Airports around the world have been placed on the front line in the battle against the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu novovirus. Air travel ...
30-Apr-2009
US, Liberian coalition looks to boost security
The US Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Liberian Civil Aviation Authority have announced plans to enhance aviation security in ...
29-Apr-2009
Jersey Airport proceeds with replacement of security fence
Jersey Airport announced on 14 April that it has been granted planning permission to replace current security fencing surrounding the airport in order to ...
27-Apr-2009
EC proposes Schengen border control reforms
The European Commission (EC) has proposed reforming how EU member states are assessed for their compliance with Schengen area border control systems, including airports. ...
24-Apr-2009
*Artec claims facial breakthrough
The Artec Group has developed what it claims is breakthrough three-dimensional (3-D) facial recognition technology. Artec's core research and development team, which is based ...
23-Apr-2009
*GE Security receives certification for new baggage screening system
GE Security Homeland Protection has achieved Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certification for its CTX 9800 DSi, the latest version of its range of computed ...
23-Apr-2009
*Monitoring the bigger picture
The protection of large airport sites presents particular challenges, with vulnerabilities such as perimeter breaches in relatively remote areas away from the airport's hub ...
21-Apr-2009
*EC puts LAG detectors to the test
The European Commission (EC) is under pressure to remove restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) in carry-on luggage. There are full bilateral agreements ...
21-Apr-2009
Security concerns may delay inauguration of direct US flights to Kenya
Security concerns at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport may seriously delay the inauguration of direct flights to Kenya from the United States, scheduled to ...
17-Apr-2009
Northrop Grumman promotes Airtight concept
Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems launched Airtight, a new security product, at the ATC Global exhibition. Airtight makes use of existing sensors and infrastructure ...
16-Apr-2009
Mexico City steps up security
Additional city police officers will patrol the areas surrounding Mexico City International Airport following a series of armed robberies against passengers. City prosecutors stated...
07-Apr-2009
*SDT launches MN2000 trace detection system
Scent Detection Technologies (SDT) of Israel in mid-March 2009 launched its MN2000 Series handheld explosives and narcotics trace and vapour detection system for checkpoint ...
07-Apr-2009
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