Category Archives: Security

Boon Edam and SITA Sign Framework Agreement

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Security access solutions provider Royal Boon Edam BV and air transport IT provider SITA have signed a framework agreement for the supply and purchase of … More ››

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Airport Show to Focus on Security

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The latest technology and innovative solutions for airport security will be the main focus at the Airport Show 2012, to be held in Dubai from … More ››

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Morpho Receives $38m Order From TSA

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Tom Allett

Morpho Detection, Inc (MDI), the explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho, Safran group’s security unit, has received a delivery order from the US Transportation … More ››

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Calmer Cabins With Hong Kong Airlines

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Tom Allett

Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has announced that, in the rare event of having any unruly passengers, its cabin crew are well prepared.  The airline has … More ››

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Morpho and Cargobox Tie-up

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Tom Allett

On March 20, Morpho Detection, Inc (MDI), the explosives and narcotics detection business of Morpho, Safran group’s security unit, announced it has entered into a … More ››

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Smiths Launches Air Cargo Scanner

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tom Allett

    On March 15, Smiths Detection unveiled a new, dual-view x-ray inspection system designed to meet the growing global demands of screening large cargo, … More ››

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Eye Scanners Switched Off

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Tom Allett

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has withdrawn Biometric eye scanners from use at Birmingham and Manchester airports in the UK.  The Iris Recognition Immigration System … More ››

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SITA First for Airports

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Caroline Cook

In what it claims is a first for the airport industry, IT solution specialist SITA has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) … More ››

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Riga Introduces Security Charge

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Caroline Cook

On January 1, 2012, Riga International Airport in Latvia introduced a new procedure for the collection of security charges.  All airlines operating at the airport, … More ››

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Will You Wait for Type D?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Caroline Cook

When lifting the liquids ban, Type D detection equipment seems a practical necessity.  By Carroll McCormick. Scanners capable of quickly analysing liquids, aerosols and gels … More ››

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