Passengers travelling through London Gatwick no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in plastic bags, as part of a multi-million-pound project to transform its security screening process. The cutting edge technology enhances the security accuracy for airport security staff with 3D technology. The installation of new computed tomography (CT) scanners, part of […]
Christchurch Airport has taken another significant step in its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability, taking possession of New Zealand’s first electric fire truck today. The Rosenbauer RT (Revolutionary Technology) is also the first electric fire truck at any airport in the Southern Hemisphere, reinforcing the airport’s leadership in sustainable airport practices. The arrival of […]
Smiths Detection’s Hans Joachim Schöpe considers what might come next for security checkpoints at airports. The evolution of airport security checkpoints reflects the growing complexities of global travel and the continuous effort to balance passenger safety with operational efficiency. Indeed, ever evolving threats in an increasingly interconnected world has necessitated the development of more sophisticated […]
Finavia is piloting a new digital service that will show passengers the predicted queue time at security control over the next 12 hours at Helsinki Airport. Finavia is developing the piloted service together with its customers. “The services and customer experience at Helsinki Airport are developed in a data-driven way,” explains Finavia’s head of passenger […]
Dublin Airport has announced plans to add up to 100 new security officers over the coming months as it gets ready to improve standards for passengers even further in 2025. As a record year at Dublin Airport comes to an end, airport operator daa is already gearing up for the coming 12 months and is […]
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has become one of the first airport’s in Canada to boast new state-of-the-art CT X-ray technology installed by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Passengers travelling through YUL now have access to an elevated security screening experience on one screening line at the domestic/international security checkpoint, meaning that they no […]
Changi Airport Group (CAG) continues to invest in enhancing Singapore Changi Airport’s fleet of emergency rescue vehicles and equipment, both on land and sea. The latest investments have included the addition of three new vessels to its sea rescue fleet, replacing older craft that have reached their end of life. All three – a Command […]
As temperatures hit the mid-20oC this week, it may seem odd to hear London Stansted has been preparing for the winter by kicking-off its snow training programme to ensure the airport is ready for any adverse weather in the months ahead. The snow team, which is responsible for clearing runways, taxiways and aircraft stands during […]
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the first airport in the United States to operate a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Centralized Examination Station (CES) located on the secure side of an airport. This innovative set-up, which previously has taken place outside of a secure airfield environment, expedites the direct transfer of cargo from […]
Passengers travelling through London Luton Airport (LLA) no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security, following the successful roll-out of next generation security scanners. The completion of the £20 million project positions LLA as one of the first major airports to complete the roll-out in time […]
Frankfurt Airport claims to have marked an important milestone in the ongoing upgrade of its security checkpoints with the opening of nine additional security checkpoints equipped with modern CT technology. It is confident that the new equipment, as well as an innovative lane concept now available in Departures B-West of Terminal 1, will enable passengers […]
Perimeter security at US airports, and of course gateways across the globe, is of utmost importance for several reasons, not the least of which is the need to protect the safety and security of passengers and staff. Preventing unauthorised access to airport facilities and aircraft helps safeguard against sabotage and other malicious activities, while also […]
