As recent events in Kenya have shown, both fire and terrorist attacks are potent threats to be assessed and comprehensively guarded against. With regular rehearsals, it can be ensured that response teams can adequately deal with any emergency.
- By Jane Embury
- Oct 18, 2013
"There is nothing funny about what he did. This is a serious pipe bomb filled with shrapnel; it is a destructive device,” commented Deputy Chief of Los Angeles police.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 17, 2013
With a myriad of challenges, the terminal was tackled first.
Adding space and the increase in air travel the airport decided to upgrade its aging surveillance system.
The familiar sentence "we will never forget" still rings true 12 years later.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 11, 2013
Installed at the international airport of Sochi, Russia as part of the latest generation of airport security systems for Winter Olympics 2014.
TSA working to change its "one-size-fits-all-approach" to security.
- By Ginger Hill
- Sep 05, 2013
CEO of a corporate aviation consultancy speaks about airport security.
- By Ginger Hill
- Aug 30, 2013
60mm inert mortar round found in passenger’s checked bag.
- By Ginger Hill
- Aug 12, 2013
Multi-factor authentication stations employ multispectral imaging for simultaneous capture of two index fingers.
New process allows more U.S. citizens to enroll in TSA Pre✓™
Terahertz waves, which are electromagnetic waves with frequencies between those used for mobile phone communications and for optical fiber communications, are used for some airport body scanners and other security scanners to see through packages and clothes.
SAFE for aviation designed to improve workflow of airport security operations.
Graffiti once inside the San Fernando Valley tunnel finds new "canvas" to adhere to.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jul 12, 2013
A bias-free way to move airport security lines faster while still keeping the airport safe.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jul 11, 2013
A new report by an independent task force commissioned by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), has found that people absorb less radiation from airport X-ray backscatter scanner than they do while standing in line waiting for the scan itself.
According to LAX, the airport is undergoing a $4.11 billion capital improvement program that covers everything from new high-tech gates to receive latestgeneration aircraft to upgraded retail and restaurant outlets. Enhanced security is a major part of this investment.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Jul 01, 2013
No worries about small knives, souvenir bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment being allowed on airplanes.
- By Ginger Hill
- Jun 06, 2013
“Now anyone, a terrorist, someone who is mentally ill, a spousal abuser or a felon, can essentially open a gun factory in their garage."
- By Ginger Hill
- May 08, 2013
A deadly combination: one man, one gun and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, full of people.
- By Ginger Hill
- May 03, 2013
Airport employees sign a piece of paper indicating that they have read and understand the badge rules, so what were these people thinking?
- By Ginger Hill
- May 01, 2013
A few years ago, someone sent me a little knife that, when you push a lever, the blade flies from inside the stock. It is a wicked little weapon that I had put away and forgot about. I found it during my annual office spring cleaning.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- May 01, 2013
The Situator implementation will help DIA better manage its critical security systems and enhance responses to emergencies and other events.
XProtect Corporate video management software is a centralized solution for all government facilities and with Agent Vi analytics integrated at the airport.
Located just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Long Beach Airport (LGB), which serves more than 3.2 million passengers annually, has one of the strictest noise-abatement ordinances in the nation for its neighboring residential communities.
- By Greg Hetrick
- Apr 01, 2013
No motive and just a few clues raise suspicions at the Philadelphia International Airport.
- By Ginger Hill
- Mar 22, 2013
New airport construction has reached capacity and perimeter security is being limited to partial fence upgrades and security enhancements.
Apparently, if flying with Delta, especially out of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, passengers have an unspoken advantage of getting through several layers of security without being questioned or asked for identification.
- By Ginger Hill
- Mar 07, 2013
The eXaminer 3DX and 3DX-ES explosives detection systems have been certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
For the first time since the 9/11 terror attacks, airline passengers will be allowed to have small knives and some previously prohibited sports equipment as carry-on items.
Airports have broken the analog barrier. No longer are airport directors and security executives arguing the merits of analog vs. IP. Here is what airport leaders have been saying and, more importantly, doing.
- By Anthony Incorvati
- Mar 01, 2013
Using a combination of fiber optic and copper wire for networking, UFP went with Class A, Style 7 circuitry, which provided a high level of survivability.
- By Peter Ebersold
- Mar 01, 2013
Eight men dressed like police, complete with guns, raced down an airport tarmac, arriving just in time to pry open the door to the plane and steal diamonds.
- By Ginger Hill
- Feb 20, 2013
To help airports streamline the complete lifecycle of physical identities and automated processes, SAFE for Aviation's system capabilities include policy-based badge credentialing, TSA compliance, audit, cecurity checks and identity proofing, as well as enrollment and management.
Springfield-Branson National Airport, located in Springfield, Mo., which has a population of 400,000, recently underwent a large expansion project.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Jan 01, 2013
According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year, and more than 700 million pieces of baggage are screened for explosives and other dangerous items.
- By Debjit Das
- Jan 01, 2013
Security in airports has always been a high priority, with high visibility. However, the perimeter surrounding the airport is still, in too many cases, neglected.
- By Jonathan Murray
- Jan 01, 2013
Schneider Electric recently announced the successful expansion of its Pelco by Schneider Electric Endura IP video management system (VMS) in the newly opened Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.
Security challenges in the airport environment are likely to increase rather than decrease over time. The trends toward more passengers, traffic and frequent flights also will mean more people, baggage and airplanes to watch and protect.
- By Greg Peratt
- Sep 01, 2012
American Science and Engineering, worldwide supplier of x-ray detection solutions, has received an $8.2 million order for Z Portal and Sentry Portal cargo and vehicle screening systems from a Latin American government agency to protect an international airport.