Airport Security
TSA digitalises ID verification at Phoenix
PHX passengers can now use state-issued mobile driver’s licenses or mobile identification cards to verify their identity
LAX unveils facial recognition technology
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced new facial recognition technology to verify passenger ID
TSA upgrades to CT at Elmira Corning
A computed tomography checkpoint scanner is to be installed at the TSA checkpoint at Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Award win for Liberty Defense shoe scanning tech
Liberty Defense Holdings’ millimetre-wave shoe screening technology has won the 2022 Interagency Partnership Award from the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer
Iris ID unveils new authentication readers
Iris ID has launched the self-serve iCAM D2000 and IrisBar authentication readers, which it describes as ideal for airports
Perth upgrades passenger screening
Western Australia’s Perth Airport has embarked on a significant upgrade to its passenger screening infrastructure, across all terminals.
VIDEO: TSA’s top 10 catches of 2021
The United States’ Transportation Security Administration has revealed a list of the ten strangest items it confiscated in 2021
Genetec unveils airport badging solution
Genetec has launched a security centre airport badging solution (ABS) to help airports automate and simplify the credentials process
Reagan opens new security checkpoint buildings
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and TSA have opened two newly constructed 50,000ft2 security checkpoint buildings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
TSA firearms finds hit 20-year high
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints this year, despite lower passenger numbers
Prague Airport to increase passenger checks
The new measures have been introduced as passenger traffic continues to rise
Heathrow installs new fencing to increase security
The system is set to enhance protection against any potential vehicle-borne attacks