Cologne Bonn Airport has opened a fully modernised security checkpoint with 11 CT screening lanes, enhancing passenger convenience, improving operational efficiency and supporting its terminal transformation.

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.

Cologne Bonn Airport has opened a fully modernised security checkpoint with 11 CT screening lanes, enhancing passenger convenience, improving operational efficiency and supporting its terminal transformation.

The TSA has partnered with Google Wallet to expand Touchless ID, enabling eligible travellers to use facial recognition for faster, more seamless airport security screening at participating airports across the U.S.

Vienna Airport has introduced new CT scanners across all terminals, allowing passengers to keep liquids and electronics in hand luggage while streamlining security and improving the overall travel experience.

Nuremberg Airport has opened a modernised security checkpoint featuring new CT technology that speeds up screening, removes liquid limits and enhances the passenger experience with faster, more efficient lanes.

VINCI Airports has introduced next-generation security lanes at Budapest Airport, enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency while advancing the airport’s digital transformation through smarter screening.

Tampa International Airport has introduced biometric Enhanced Passenger Processing with U.S. CBP, enabling U.S. citizens to clear international arrivals through touchless facial comparison technology.

Miami International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at concourses D, E, and H, offering eligible travellers a faster, touchless identity verification process using cutting-edge biometric technology.

The New Terminal One at JFK has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing, a next-generation biometric system to speed up international arrivals for a more efficient, secure travel experience.

Heathrow has fully rolled-out next-generation CT security scanners, following a £1 billion tech upgrade. Passengers travelling through all terminals no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage.

Fraport and the German Federal Police have started deploying innovative AI-powered software at Frankfurt Airport. The technology automatically detects items that aren’t allowed in carry-on luggage.

The Transportation Security Administration is deploying Rohde & Schwarz QPS201 security scanners with advanced imaging technology at airport checkpoints in the U.S. host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has introduced CT X-ray technology at Edmonton International Airport’s Domestic/International checkpoint for “a more seamless experience”.

Zurich Airport has begun installing state-of-the-art CT technology at its security checkpoint. The aim is to simplify the process for passengers, improve the working environment for employees, and increase capacity.

Avinor is acquiring new, modern technology for the security checkpoint at Oslo Airport. When the project is completed by the summer of 2028, the security checkpoint process will be more efficient and simplified.

Cologne Bonn Airport is completely redesigning and modernising the Terminal 1 security checkpoint. This includes equipping all security lanes with state-of-the-art CT technology as part of the renovation.

Brisbane Airport has opened a brand-new screening point, featuring CT technology, as part of its Domestic Terminal transformation, delivering a smoother, more streamlined security experience for travellers.
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