Exhibitors and participants at the 21st edition of Airport Show have expressed satisfaction as they received a great response from other participants and stakeholders.
Smiths Detection has showcased BioFlash Biological Identifier, a breakthrough rapid, biological aerosol collection and identification system.
The instrument can be installed for detecting the presence of Corona virus in enclosed areas as it can provide rapid, sensitive and specific identification of biological threat agents and other pathogens including toxins. The portable and compact BioFlash offers breakthrough capabilities in sampling performance, reliability and operational cost.
The instrument has a range of market applications including networked air monitoring for building protection, mailroom screening for military and commercial security, and a biological identifier for reconnaissance vehicles and mobile labs.
Smiths Detection displayed a scanning system, an X-ray unit for use at checkpoints at airports and other high security areas. The system has the capability to give out 3D images of the scanned objects for detection of illegal materials and equipment. Airports, airlines and authorities around the world trust Smiths Detection to deliver integrated solutions that provide not only security, but the operational efficiency and scalability they need to keep their passengers moving and infrastructure safe.
Saab, a leading defence and security company in the UAE, showcased its innovative integrated Air Traffic Control Suite. Saab’s I-ATS is a next-generation solution that builds on widely deployed ATC automation products.
Commenting on the company’s participation at the Airport Show, David A. Shomar, VP Civil Security, MENA Operations at Saab, said: “We are delighted to showcase our ATM suite offering to our UAE and regional customers at the renowned Airport Show.”
Source: Times Aerospace
Airports are Building a More Resilient Security Infrastructure
Experts at the Airport Security conference at the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum have said airport authorities have been building a more resilient security infrastructure
The infrastructure is able to monitor a large number of passenger movements as security threat is rising with new data driven technologies and significant passenger growth,
Brigadier Humooda Mohammed Selayem Alameri, deputy director of general Department of Airport Security, Dubai Police, in his keynote address on “Developing intelligent, end-to-end control of entire airport infrastructure to meet future security challenges” said that as security threats get more advance, we at the airport security are enhancing technology-based end-to-end solutions to detect and mitigate security challenges before they occur. Security organizations around the world are expanding security solutions and taking measures based on different technologies to detect terrorist acts or smuggling ahead of time,” he said.
He also stressed on the making secure infrastructure to help mitigate any threat as planning is a key role to make more secure measures.
“Technology is reshaping the airport security with tools like CT scanning, 3D imaging, AI and other means for the security of passengers as well as cargo,” he said.
Brigadier Humooda Mohammed Selayem Alameri said that “technology and old methods like K9 are playing key role in security and detection of explosives or drugs around the airports. Dubai Police is merging the latest technology with old methods and the results are much satisfactory.” Besides tools like biometric and fingerprints and facial scanning, Artificial Intelligence is the future of airport security.
Buti Ahmed Qurwash, Vice President Security, Dubai Airports, focused on the recent critical developments in airport security that are being rolled out across airports globally. “The new measures to improve the overall experience of passengers at airports to provide maximum security and safety include the security screening process through automated machines, the use of biometrics, passenger tracking, video surveillance risk-based security and access control and queue management around the world.”
He highlighted the current safety and security measures as well as a number of measures being added in the existing security protocols. “The new measures added for passenger screening included CT technology, body scanner and advance CCTV while for cargo screening the new feature added were Big X-ray screening and deployment of Regulated Agents for staff screening and biometrics. The advance protection with additional layers were put in action for cyber security while Drones are also being using to install Radar Technologies to provide security around airports,” he said.
Source: Times Aerospace