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November, 2012Developing the 2020 airport security model
A safe and efficient security process will be a vital component of the airport of 2020, but in order to improve the current model, a number of key issues must be addressed. Two of this year’s ACI Airport Exchange Security Summit speakers – Ahmad Bukallah, Director Operations, Department of Civil Aviation at Sharjah International Airport & Chair of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Security Committee, and Alan Tan, Vice President, Aviation Security, Changi Airport Group – share their views.
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November, 2012Aerodrome Rulemaking Process: Communicating to the EASA stakeholders
Today, the EASA Airport Section is eager to inform the airport industry about the latest developments and future steps in the aerodrome rulemaking process.
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June, 2012Airport security – back to the future?
The perennial security topics of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) and security scanners continue to see discussion in Brussels and beyond. With the April 2013 timeline for the lifting of the ban on LAGs at a key stage of review, some crucial decisions will be made between now and the autumn. Robert O’Meara reports.
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December, 2011London Gatwick’s futuristic security product
Making use of the latest in biometric technology and self-service, the new South Terminal Security product at London Gatwick Airport provides an insight into next generation airport security. Ryan Ghee reports.
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December, 2011Aviation security
Aviation security policy, in particular airport security continues to be THE subject that has changed passenger perception of air travel. 2011 has been a banner year with legislation recently adopted for the inclusion of Security Scanners as an alternative means of screening; studies on the implications of full removal of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) restrictions in 2013 and a High Level Conference on ‘Protecting Civil Aviation Against Terrorism’ which took place in Brussels on 27 September. Ross Falconer & Robert O’Meara report.
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December, 2011Prioritising operational safety
In spite of the precarious economic climate, airport development is still very much a common theme across the industry, and as airport authorities continue to invest in expanding and upgrading facilities, ensuring operational safety remains paramount. Ryan Ghee spoke to Jan Metsovitis, Director, Aviation Business Unit, Athens International Airport, and Chairman of the ACI EUROPE Technical and Operational Safety Committee.
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June, 2011LAGs phase 1 postponed – Where do we go from here?
On 29 April, a major change was due to take place at Europe’s major airports, to accommodate the Phase 1 of the new rule lifting the ban on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs). The European Commission announced a postponement of the new regime on the eve of the big day, choosing to protect citizens from confusion over the new rule and which countries were applying it. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2011Enhancing passenger and cargo screening
As passenger security and cargo screening levels have increased, so has the demand for new technologies to provide a reliable means of further securing air travel. Ryan Ghee reports.
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April, 2011Launch of Phase 1 of new EU LAGs rules imminent
As the European Union looks set to lift the restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels in a two phase process – Phase 1 of which begins on 29 April this year, with Phase 2 following in April 2013 – Airport Business looks back to the origins of this issue, the story so far and the security and operational concerns for the road ahead. Report by Ross Falconer.
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January, 2011Schiphol Airport visit allows MEPs Hands-On Experience of Security Scanners
With more EU legislation on aviation security anticipated in the coming months, ACI EUROPE organised a fact-finding mission for Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in collaboration with Schiphol Group to examine how the next generation of scanners can become an important tool in airports’ security efforts. Donagh Cagney reports.
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October, 2010FLUX Alliance set for growth following successful pilot scheme
Following the successful completion of the year-long FLUX (Fast Low Risk Universal Crossing) pilot scheme in May this year, the joint initiative between the governments of the US and the Netherlands has been made permanent and the focus is now on expanding the FLUX Alliance. Ryan Ghee reports.
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October, 2010XRD 3500 achieves ECAC Standard 3
The XRD 3500 X-ray Diffraction-based explosives detection system (EDS) from Morpho Detection, Inc., part of Morpho, Safran group’s security business, has become the first such system to achieve ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) Standard 3 certification.
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October, 2010Kromek’s solution for liquid inspection
While the restrictions on the carriage of LAGs (Liquids, Aerosols and Gels) onboard aircraft are not scheduled to be relaxed until April 2011, Kromek has developed the Bottle Scanner, which provides a solution for desktop liquid inspection and which could see the easing of restrictions introduced ahead of schedule.
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July, 2010Harmonisation key to cohesive security strategy
Security policy remains high on the EU political agenda, with the pressing issue of implementing new rules on LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) and the failed terrorist incident on Christmas Day 2009 having reignited the debate on security scanners. Indeed, ACI EUROPE’s recently published Policy Outlook includes security as one of the four key challenges facing Europe’s airports. Philipp Kriegbaum, Chair of the ACI EUROPE Aviation Security Committee, outlined details of the security policy agenda to Ross Falconer.
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July, 2010Strict regulations lead to increased focus on airport security training
Increasingly stringent security measures in airports around the world have put an amplified emphasis on the importance of the training undertaken by airport security staff. Ryan Ghee spoke to Jan Wesenlund, director, Hi-Definition Training.
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March, 2010One step forward, two steps back – LAGs and Body Scanners high on the political agenda
Recent months have seen a lot of activity in the field of security policy, with the roadmap for the removal of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) making ground, against a backdrop of another high profile terrorist incident, which resulted in the return of body scanners to the policy agenda. Report by Ross Falconer and Robert O’Meara.
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December, 2009Mobile screening units: an evolution of the security checkpoint
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) recently ordered nine Mobile Screening Units (MSUs) from German company Contrac for deployment at undisclosed Canadian airports in time for next year’s Winter Olympic Games. The company’s flagship buses have been adapted to enable passengers to be security cleared on their way to the aircraft. Louise Driscoll reports.
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December, 2009Smiths Detection announces TSA order
Smiths Detection earlier this month announced a $21.9 million (€15m) order from the TSA to supply portable liquid detection scanners for its Bottle Liquid Scanner (BLS) programme. The RespondeR BLS detectors, based on Smith Detection’s RespondeR RCI scanner, are tailored to meet specific TSA requirements.
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October, 2009Promoting a single EU Border Control standard
The ACI EUROPE Border Control Taskforce is currently working on an operational paper with a focus on the practical implications that developments in border management have on airports. The paper will provide European airports and authorities with best practices in this field, with operations, passenger satisfaction and financing all topics which will be addressed. Ross Falconer reports.
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June, 2009US-NL initiative to streamline border processing
On 23 April, the US and the Netherlands formally launched a landmark initiative, known as FLUX (Fast Low Risk Universal Crossing), to open membership of their expedited air travel programmes to citizens of both countries in an effort to streamline entry processes for pre-screened travellers. Ross Falconer reports.
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