London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has announced that it will be deploying new cabin baggage and security screening equipment, developed by Smiths Detection.

The latest news on how airports are enhancing and expediting the security screening process, exploring the use of biometrics, passenger tracking, video surveillance, risk-based security, access control and queue management.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has announced that it will be deploying new cabin baggage and security screening equipment, developed by Smiths Detection.
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CLEAR’s biometrics-enabled security lanes are now available across all terminals at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Following a recent trial, Gatwick Airport will install the UV disinfection system on eight security lanes at its North Terminal by the end of the month.
Finavia has announced that it will start disinfecting security control trays with UVC light technology that kills bacteria and viruses.
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Munich Airport has launched an interactive Testlab, as part of its LabCampus initiative, to raise digital security awareness among passengers and visitors.
The expanded security checkpoints will accommodate more screening lanes, while offering travellers a more relaxing, easier-to-navigate security experience.
Stansted Airport has become the first major airport in the UK to trial the use of compostable security bags, as part of its ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ campaign.
The Transportation Security Administration will lead tours and briefings, and showcase the TSA Innovation Task Force’s latest initiatives.
Smiths Detection’s Cameron Mann, Global Market Director – Aviation, discusses how Risk Based Screening will take security to the next level.
The 3D equipment is expected to end the need for passengers to remove their liquids and laptops from cabin baggage when passing through security.
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