Seeing Clearly: Security Detection Insights and Trends

New Personal Electronic Device Measures & Critical Path Considerations for Operators

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 30, 2017 2:46:08 PM / by Anne Marie Pellerin posted in Airport Security Services, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

June 29, 2017

As anticipated, on Wednesday the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued new requirements for 180 domestic and foreign airlines operating from 280 Last Point of Departure airports inbound to the U.S.  Fortunately, airport operators and airlines outside of the U.S. were spared a full ban on electronics, at least for the near future.  This said, the new measures are sure to wreak havoc on airport operations and cause delays in U.S.-bound traffic.

I wrote an article a few weeks ago outlining considerations for regulators as they contemplated imposing a full ban.  This follow-on article focuses on considerations for airport operators as they deal with the operational realities associated with the new requirements issued this week.

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Fixed versus Rotating Gantry: What Customers Should Know

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 22, 2017 3:00:00 AM / by Samit Basu posted in EDS, Aviation Security, Security Strategy, CTX

Reliability. Performance. Service capability. 

These are the areas I advise customers to strongly evaluate as they upgrade their current explosives detection systems (EDS) from single or multi-view X-ray to computed tomography (CT) technology. Why? This is a costly, long-term investment in which making the right supplier choice is critical.

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The Laptop Ban: Five Critical Path Considerations for Regulators

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 15, 2017 11:13:10 AM / by Anne Marie Pellerin posted in Airport Security Services, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

(Written on a laptop on a flight from Paris to Denver.)

The US government has hinted at the expansion of a current laptop ban, which is currently applied to ten locations in the Middle East and Africa. Airline and government stakeholders gathered at the beginning of June in Cancun to discuss a possible way forward.

All of this feels very familiar.

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The Benefits of the CTX 9800 at .5 Meters Per Second

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 8, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Dan Mahlum posted in Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Aviation Security, CTX

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Balancing Great Customer Service with Great Security

[fa icon="calendar'] May 9, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Heather McArthur posted in Airport Security Services, Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

Upgrading to Standard 3-approved explosives detection systems (EDS) takes resources and planning. The question then becomes, how to continue delivering a high level of customer service, while providing similarly high levels of security. A recent article in Aviation Security International Magazine provides insights from Monty Lutzker, our Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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The Key to Improved Border Security is Collaboration

[fa icon="calendar'] May 4, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Tiffany Misrahi posted in Big Data and Security, Future Security Technology, Aviation Security, Security Strategy


By Tiffany Misrahi, Community Lead, Head of Aviation, Travel & Tourism Industry, World Economic Forum

Today, protectionist rhetoric is on the rise in countries around the world. But, just at a time when we should be working together to solve security issues, we’re becoming less collaborative and more isolationist. This will not make our countries safer; rather, illegitimate travellers will become more creative while legitimate travellers will suffer. 

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6 Characteristics of a Successful EDS Supplier Partnership

[fa icon="calendar'] May 2, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Heather McArthur posted in Airport Security Services, ECAC Standard 3, EDS, Service, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

Communication. Responsiveness. Transparency. These are a few of the critical elements needed when airports are choosing a security partner to help them transition to Standard 3-approved explosives detection systems.

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Efficiency and security considerations with today's "Digital Borders"

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 27, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Anne Marie Pellerin posted in Big Data and Security, Future Security Technology, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

In January of 2017, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Industry Community for Aviation, Travel and Tourism published a white paper, Digital Borders: Enabling a Secure, Seamless and Personalized Journey. Although the focus is mostly on border security, there are several key insights for the aviation security (AVSEC) community to consider.

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Why Is 3-D a Superior Imaging Technology?

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 25, 2017 12:55:00 AM / by Heather McArthur posted in Airport Security Services, Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, Aviation Security, Security Strategy


In the medical arena, initial exams are usually done by X-rays. But when doctors need a more comprehensive view to detect cancer or examine small and complex fractures, what do they use? They turn to the cross-sectional and 3-dimensional (3-D) images generated during a Computed Tomography (CT) scan. The same theory holds true for CT explosives detection systems (EDS).

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Taking Flight with Your Standard 3 Deployment

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 18, 2017 12:45:00 AM / by Heather McArthur posted in Airport Security Services, Future Security Technology, ECAC Standard 3, Aviation Security, Security Strategy

Just as it takes a long runway for a jetliner to gain enough speed for take off, it requires many months of planning and implementation to get an airport ready for Standard 3 deployment. The shorter the runway, the riskier the takeoff. 

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