Tag: Security screening

Miami airport starts using computer tomography scanner

A state-of-the-art computed tomography (CT) scanner is now at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Miami International Airport.  The new technology provides improved explosives detection capabilities at the checkpoint.The system applies sophisticated algorithms for the d...

Smiths Detection wins contract in Japan

Smiths Detection wins contract in Japan

Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract with Central Japan International Airport Co. Ltd to deploy security inspection equipment and smart lanes to boost Chubu Centrair International Airport's security standards and passenger throughput rate. The deployment includes a series of automated lan...

Future Aviation Security Solutions programme to improve airport security

The Future Aviation Security Solutions (FASS) programme, a joint initiative between the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) and the Home Office, is aiming to improve airport security. Developing innovative technology and science for airport efficiencies, Sequestim—an express security solutions ...

DMD X-ray screening services welcome at all London airside deliveries

DMD—a fully regulated Civil Aviation Authority agent—is offering third party X-ray screening services for UK airside deliveries. Commercial security resources at DMD’s London Heathrow headquarters and handling center, are now available to more than the already established customer base of UK p...

New security scanner to be trailed in UK airports

A super-sensitive passenger scanner that reveals hidden security threats is being trialled in the UK. The walk-through scanner, which uses space technology to image human body heat, is the result of a collaboration between Sequestim Ltd. and Cardiff University scientists. Computer learning all...

Smiths checkpoint scanners to be tested at two US airports

Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has been approved to proceed with live baggage screening tests at two U.S. airports: Los Angeles International Airport and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The security scanner manufacturer stated this is part of a larger TSA initiative to install Comp...

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