On the Ground: Security

Denver International Airport has opened its new West Security Checkpoint as part of the Great Hall Program, with “advanced technology creating a more efficient process and better experience for passengers”.

Fukuoka International Airport is to install new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners from Smiths Detection, meaning travellers will no longer need to remove electrical items and liquids from hand baggage.

Phase one improvements to the security checkpoint at Louisville Airport (SDF) are underway, as part of the ‘SDF Next Program’ that will see $400m invested in enhancements to the Jerry E. Abramson Terminal.

London Gatwick has announced a partnership Smiths Detection to supply state-of-the-art CT scanners. Once installed, passengers will no longer need to remove electrical items or liquids from hand baggage.

Riga Airport has introduced a separate screening line at the passenger security checkpoint for families travelling with children under the age of seven as part of efforts to “improve the travel experience”.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is deploying 12 Rohde & Schwarz QPS Walk2000 walk-through scanners to optimise and streamline security and support high-volume screening at its employee checkpoints.

At FTE Global 2023, the FTE “Next Generation Aviation Security” Think Tank discussed their efforts towards designing a new model of aviation security leveraging innovative technologies and approaches.

In this video interview, Brian Gonzalez, CEO US & Chief Scientific Officer, shares how Micro-X is developing technology to redesign airport security checkpoints in collaboration with the U.S. DHS and TSA.