New Zealand’s Aviation Security Service is equipping its five major international airports – Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington – with advanced checkpoint security technology supplied by Smiths Detection.


New Zealand’s Aviation Security Service is equipping its five major international airports – Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington – with advanced checkpoint security technology supplied by Smiths Detection.

New computed tomography (CT) technology and an innovative security lane configuration are streamlining the security process for passengers at Frankfurt Airport.

Nashville International Airport has opened a new 200,000 sq. ft. Grand Lobby, including 24 TSA security lanes and immersive digital displays and art installations to welcome travellers.

Aeroporti di Roma has launched a new QPass service at Rome Fiumicino Airport, allowing passengers to book an appointment at the security checkpoints and benefit from a dedicated entrance and route.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published its first ‘Innovation Doctrine’ with the aim of creating a broad culture of innovation within the TSA.

TSA has awarded Liberty Defense to develop a retrofit kit for improved airport security checkpoint screening with advanced imaging technology (AIT).

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport has adopted 30 HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX carry-on baggage screening systems, developed by Smiths Detection.

The free virtual queueing programme, powered by CLEAR, allows travellers to plan ahead and reserve a dedicated security lane time slot.

The first phase of the $2.3 billion Delta Sky Way features new centralised check-in lobby, expanded security checkpoint and baggage claim.

The new security technology at Helsinki Airport will streamline security control by allowing passengers to keep electronics and liquids in their hand baggage.

The new pilot programme, PHX RESERVE, gives passengers the ability to schedule a specific time to get in the TSA security checkpoint line.

Toronto Pearson International Airport will be the first in the world to trial the HEXWAVE walkthrough security detection portal, which uses 3D radar imaging and artificial intelligence.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected Vanderlande’s self-screening passenger security checkpoint solution for further design, development, and operational testing.

The new LAX Fast Lane programme allows United Airlines passengers to reserve a time slot to go through the TSA security screening area.

The Transportation Security Administration has selected Analogic Corporation for the delivery of Computed Tomography (CT) technology for TSA checkpoints.

According to a passenger survey conducted following the trials, the virtual queuing technology has reduced overall wait times at the airport to 10 minutes.
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