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Airport Security & Safety Articles
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October, 2008ESRIF’s progress towards further security research and development
The European Security Research and Innovation Forum (ESRIF) produced an intermediate report in September emphasising greater collaboration between its stakeholders in research and development, in order to create innovative solutions that will change security processes. Louise Driscoll spoke with Eleanor Travers, from ESRIF’s Working Group 2, dealing with the security of Critical Infrastructure, and MD of Transport Security Solutions Ltd, to report on its progress.
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October, 2008Smiths Detection launches people-screening innovation ‘eqo’
Small footprint, open scan area, ease of use. With the new eqo system, Smiths Detection brings clear benefits for passengers, airport operators and screeners.
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October, 2008UK deployment of Advanced Checkpoint X-Ray System
EU Trial To Pave Way for Relaxation of EU Cabin Baggage Restrictions
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May, 2008EC working actively with US, Canada and Australia on LAGs exemption
Singapore remains the only country to have been granted exemption from the rules on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) by passengers transiting at EU airports. The European Commission is in contact with several third countries, however, not all of them have fully understood the requirements to be fulfilled. Ross Falconer spoke with Eckard Seebohm, Head of Aviation Security Unit, DG-TREN, European Commission.
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May, 2008ACI EUROPE task force on border control and RT programmes
The ACI EUROPE task force on border control and registered traveller programmes was launched on 21 April. Nanne Onland, director, Dartagnan, is leading the task force on behalf of Schiphol Group. He told Ross Falconer what is on the agenda.
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May, 2008Innovative Multiview X-ray screening
Rapiscan’s new Multiview X-Ray security screening machines provide an advanced and reliable alternative to standard dual energy, single view X-ray machines by providing multiple views of objects within bags from multiple angles. Further, it is capable of automatically detecting liquid and other IED threats. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008Iris Reader: Near impossible to counterfeit
Spurred through healthy competition between airport security companies to develop innovative technologies that guarantee the safety and security of thousands of passengers, Panasonic Biometrics BM-ET200 Iris Reader offers a reassuringly low failure rate. Michelle Meineke reports.
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May, 2008Manchester airport introduces biometric staff access
The airport has partnered with Human Recognition Systems and the Department for Transport (DfT) to implement the UK’s first iris biometric access control portal. The state-of-the-art technology is part of Manchester airport’s drive to tighten staff access to the restricted zone.
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February, 2008ESRIF to deliver public-private dialogue on security research
The European Security Research and Innovation Forum (ESRIF) is a European strategy group in the civil security research domain that was established in September 2007. Its main objective is to develop a mid and long-term strategy for civil security research and innovation, through public-private dialogue, by 2009. Ross Falconer reports.
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February, 2008Revised EU regulatory framework for aviation security agreed
The European Parliament and Council of the European Union reached agreement on the revision of the regulatory framework for aviation security in January, after lengthy conciliation negotiations. ACI EUROPE has welcomed the news, which paves the way for an overhaul of the 2002 legislation.
Ross Falconer reports.
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