Airport Security

Smiths Detection launches new software  

Security screening specialist Smiths Detection has launched its latest automated detection algorithm, iCMORE Prohibited Items

Leidos innovates at Frankfurt

Leidos has deployed its ClearScan computed tomography (CT) scanner at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Fraport takes over Frankfurt security

Operator Fraport has assumed responsibility for the organisation, management, and performance of the security checkpoints at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

TSA’s strangest finds of 2022

The United States Transportation Security Administration has released its annual list of the strangest things seized at airports

Leidos to upgrade ATL checkpoints

Science and technology expert Leidos is to upgrade TSA checkpoints at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

London City Airport and Leidos team up

London City Airport (LCY) is replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new CT (computed tomography) scanners from Leidos

BHX builds new security space

Work is under way on Birmingham Airport’s new security screening area, which will be located within the existing terminal

Munich trials new passenger service

Munich Airport has begun trials of a new Express Queue system in its Terminal 1, in a bid to improve passenger flows ahead of security checkpoints

DHS screener makes TSA debut

A new, compact version of an advanced carry-on baggage screening system is now operational at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas

Smiths Detection and Pangiam collaborate

A new collaboration between Smiths Detection and Pangiam will accelerate the development and adoption of open architecture in aviation security

TSA approves HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX

Smiths Detection’s advanced carry-on baggage scanner has been added to the TSA’s checkpoint property screening system (CPSS) mid-size QPL

Shannon beefs up security team

Ireland’s Shannon Airport has added nine new recruits to its security team following their completion of an airport security course