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Experia Events has announced a stellar line-up of exhibitors for the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx) taking place 4-6 March 2025 at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Center. Aircraft maker Boeing Business Jets intend to have aircraft on static display, while aircraft operators VistaJet and Amber Aviation have confirmed to have aircraft on static display. VistaJet will have its flagship Bombardier Global 7500 on static display, while Amber Aviation will display a Gulfs...
OSI Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSI Systems”) announced that its Security division received an order for approximately $27 million to provide a range of checkpoint and hold baggage screening solutions to an international customer. Aviation security products Among the systems to be delivered are the RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) explosive detection system for screening hold baggage, Orion® 920CT (Computed Tomography) checkpoint screening system integrate...
inter airport Southeast Asia, the premier trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia, will return to Singapore from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. The 8th edition is expected to bring together over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry in Asia, influencers in the airports and airlines community, and 150+ exhibitors, including world-class solution providers and airport equipment suppliers, to connect, find synergies, build partnerships, a...
inter airport Southeast Asia, the premier trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia will return to Singapore from 25 to 27 March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. The 8th edition is expected to bring together over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry in Asia, influencers in the airports and airlines community, and 150+ exhibitors, including world-class solution providers and airport equipment suppliers, to connect, find synergies, build partnerships, an...
HENSOLDT, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier Defense announced that the PEGASUS aircraft has completed its first flight out of Bombardier’s facility in Wichita, Kansas. Led by HENSOLDT, PEGASUS is an airborne missionized platform that will integrate the Kalætron Integral SIGINT system to perform highly critical signal surveillance missions for the German armed forces. PEGASUS aircraft’s flight As the aircraft officially enters its next phase and is moving one step c...
CAA International (CAAi) and Rapiscan have announced a strategic collaboration to transform airport security screening and drive the adoption of advanced screener assessment solutions by establishing a global platform to enhance X-ray screening competency within the aviation sector. Under Annex 17 – Security, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandates that all persons carrying out screening operations are certified by their national civil aviation security program. ...
dormakaba is expanding its activities in the airport business area. Unique pilot projects for the automation of security checks are already underway at various airports and more will be coming soon. dormakaba has also seen a very good order intake in the airport sector for the financial year 2023/24. Argus Air eGates sensor gates Orders for the supply and maintenance of Argus Air eGates sensor gates were successfully implemented at several airports. The total revenue was in the high sin...
Many airports have been affected by the 100ml liquid limitation being reimposed for some 3D X-ray screening equipment, requiring passengers to remove any liquid, gel, or aerosol above 100ml from their bags and have it screened separately. X-ray screener training Airport security personnel play a crucial role in safeguarding passengers and preventing potential terrorist threats, and given that the world is entering peak summer travel season, with ever-increasing threats from around the world, i...
ODSecurity is thrilled to announce the successful installation of two Soter RS X-ray body scanners at the Cayman Islands Airport for the Customs and Border Control Service. These advanced scanners, developed by ODSecurity, are designed to detect contraband inside and outside the body using a very low X-ray dose, enhancing the airport's security measures. Effective and efficient installation The Customs and Border Control Service has expressed their satisfaction with the performance of ODSecur...
By combining innovative radar, camera, and software technologies, Navtech and Dallmeier Electronic now offer an integrated solution for optimized airside security at airports. By integrating the two systems, airport operators can achieve a very high level of objective security against a wide range of threat scenarios at a low total cost of ownership. Airside violations are a major security problem in air traffic. The scenario of possible threats ranges from disruptions of flight operations by a...
76% of the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations have identified the use of AI to drive cyber threats as a current security concern. This dramatic rise in concern about how cybercriminals use AI is revealed in new research by pioneering cyber security services firm Bridewell, surveying 521 staff responsible for cyber security at UK CNI organizations in sectors such as civil aviation, telecommunications, energy, transport, media, financial services, and water supp...
The number of women in the civil aviation workforce, especially in leadership positions like CEOs, pilots, air traffic controllers, and aircraft engineers, has been on an ascent, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as the global aviation industry heads toward growth and expansion. To boost their presence in leadership roles in the US$553.9 billion-value global airlines market, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association representing a...
Technology company Insta and the Finnish Defense Forces have agreed on a three-year acquisition package related to Finland's F-35 fighter program. The acquisition is based on the strategic partnership agreement between the Finnish Defense Forces and Insta and covers the years 2024–2026. The acquisition covers, among other things, building maintenance and service capabilities for the avionics of the Finnish Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters, i.e., the...
Multinational companies are tapping the pioneering annual airport industry-dedicated event, set to take place in Dubai, to enter into meaningful networking as the regional airports hunt to acquire the latest technology and innovative services to meet the expectations of the fast-growing air travel market. Airport Show 2024 The 23rd edition of the dedicated B2B platform for the airports industry in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region will be held from May 14&...
Honeywell unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilizes AI and machine learning (ML) to help commercial aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities modernize production and lower operational costs through digitalization. This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further supports Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of aviation. Complexity and operating costs...
Genetec, a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, taking place in Messe Frankfurt, Germany from April 16 – 18, 2024. Airport portfolio The company will be present at stand #D220, demonstrating its full airport portfolio designed to reduce security risk, improve planning, and automate airport operations. Representatives will be on hand to discuss the latest Genetec...
OSI Systems, Inc. (the ‘Company’ or ‘OSI Systems’) has announced that its Security division has been awarded a $16 million contract by an international airport to enhance its checkpoint security infrastructure. Checkpoint lane upgrade This checkpoint lane upgrade includes supplying advanced 920CT screening systems integrated with automated tray return systems (TRS) lanes to streamline security operations. As part of this award, OSI Systems is also expected to provide mu...
As the number of airline passengers has exploded to surpass the high pre-pandemic levels, airports across the world have been expanding and improvising their security regime and devoting wider resources to make the systems and processes smoother and free of glitches and shortcomings. The entire aviation value chain has been playing a key role in keeping the airports safe and secure as threats have remained a priority since the start of the 21st century. The threats continue to evolve...
International Security Expo is delighted to announce that it has appointed a new Chairwoman. Responsibilities Angela Essel, Senior Account Director MoD HQ at Thales UK, and Former Head of JSaRC, Homeland Security Group, Home Office, will be taking on the role effective immediately. Taking over from Admiral the Rt Hon Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC DUniv, former UK Security Minister, who steps down after having served eight years in the role, Angela will spearhead an Advisory Council that co...
IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...
The Security Executive Council proudly welcomes Mark Kelly and Bill King as their two newest Subject Matter Expert Faculty and Dave Komendat as Emeritus Faculty. Mark Kelly Mark Kelly has more than 25 years of experience managing global security programs for major multi-national organizations. His expertise spans the overall suite of physical security programs, but he specializes in supply chain security. He is the former Global Head of Field Security and Supply Chain operations for Dell, the...
Last week, the 24th edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, ended at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany after four days of flourishing business. From 10 - 13 October, more than 14,000 attendees of which over 7,500 were trade visitors came to Munich to network, discover the latest trends and developments in the airport industry and source innovative equipment and systems. This represents a 74% increase in visit...
Dedrone, the pioneer in airspace security, announced the launch of DedroneBeyond, its solution to enable drone operations to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) for state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) law enforcement and emergency services when deploying drone as first responders (DFR). Powered by the same computer-vision-enabled, sensor-fusion AI that currently protects over 500 sites around the world, DedroneBeyond delivers complete airspace situational awareness. This sol...
Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, has reached another milestone in enlarging its identity document templates database. The world’s largest commercially available database, it contains over 13,000 templates of ID from 247 countries and territories. Adaptable identity verification What sets it apart is knowledge of a full set of security attributes used to protect a document, since Regula leverages its 30-year experience in forensic hardwa...
From 10 to 13 October, the global airport community will gather for the 24th edition of inter airport Europe at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. The event returns with an impressive line-up of well over 400 airport suppliers from 37 countries, including seven national pavilions and more than 100 new exhibitors. Live exhibits Visitors can look forward to plenty of live exhibits in the halls and Outdoor Area and a new 600 square meter GSE Experience Area. An exciting event program incl...
ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that industry veterans Dennis Connor and Jason Lloyd have joined the company as its new Director of Program Management NA and Regional Business Manager for the Midwest respectively. Dennis Connor's responsibilities Connor, who most recently served as Program/Project Manager for CX (customer experience) Initiatives at ADT, will spearhead the development of new end-user and p...
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new learning management system (LMS) – SIAcademy as part of its efforts to advance industry professionalism through premier education and training. SIAcademy SIAcademy is a living library of on-demand training and professional development programs designed to enhance security professionals’ industry knowledge, technical skills, and overall job performance. The new LMS offers a modern, simple, and centralized pla...
Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted identities, payments, and data announced its pioneering role in the evolution of digital travel experiences. Eurostar SmartCheck system With Entrust solutions helping to power the Eurostar SmartCheck system, the UK Home Office's digitized immigration application process, the new UK Electronic Travel Authorization, and more, Entrust is pioneering the implementation of Digital Travel Credentials that are transforming the travel experience. "Entrust's partici...
RecFaces, a global provider of Facial Recognition Solutions, announces its participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023, which is taking place from October 3-5, 2023, at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Riyadh. Facial recognition software RecFaces will exhibit its software solutions based on facial recognition technology, which recognizes a person or confirms their identity. RecFaces develops box solutions that help to quickly increase the efficiency o...
Dahua's latest DSS Pro V8.3 enhancement equips security personnel with advanced tools, enabling them to rapidly identify and monitor suspicious individuals' movements in just seconds. It is a cutting-edge Video Management Software (VMS) security solution designed for efficiency and scalability. It leverages users' video security systems to help them make informed decisions quickly and serves as the backbone of the operation. AcuPick Technology The key upgrades primarily focus...
