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Enabling checkpoint flexibility with responsible open architecture

15 September 2025 | By Smiths Detection

Open architecture allows hardware and software from different suppliers to be plugged together so airports achieve operational efficiencies. This panel examines what responsible looks like in practice with open interfaces, common data formats, clear accountability and an assurance approach that supports technical standards, certification and liability.

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport completes Terminal 1 CT security lanes ahead of schedule

29 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

BER passengers can now use 24 security lanes with modern CT scanners, keeping electronics and liquids in hand luggage for faster, stress-free checks.

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Denver International Airport: Improving the passenger experience through transformational projects

20 August 2025 | By Phillip A. Washington

CEO of Denver International Airport, Phillip A. Washington, writes exclusively for International Airport Review about enhancing efficiency with high-tech security lanes and preparing for 100 million annual passengers through terminal upgrades.

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Securing airports in an evolving threat landscape: eReport

20 June 2025 | By Holly Miles, Louie Orbeta, Patrick Cuschieri, Sylvain Lefoyer - International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Trevor Strome

Read our free eReport which takes a strategic look at airport vulnerabilities, giving practical advice on how to stay ahead of the next threat and keep your airport away from the news headlines.

Driving future-ready airport security checkpoints through intelligent software

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Driving future-ready airport security checkpoints

20 May 2025 | By Smiths Detection

Watch this virtual panel to discover how airports can drive faster decisions, stronger threat detection, and greater control over their security operations.

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London Gatwick Airport introduces new CT scanners, enhancing security and streamlining passenger experience

31 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

London Gatwick Airport's new CT scanners allow passengers to keep liquids and electronics in bags, improving security and passenger flow while reducing plastic waste.

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ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners for 2023 revealed

3 July 2023 | By International Airport Review

The Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners were announced last week during the Gala Dinner of the ACI EUROPE / World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition. Hosted by Spanish airport operator Aena, the ceremony, which recognised more outstanding performers than ever before, took place in the stunning MNAC…

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Hamad Airport implements new baggage screening technology

23 June 2021 | By International Airport Review

The new technology will allow for faster passenger processing and will deliver unprecedented levels of security, customer service and efficiency.

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Smiths Detection to supply Dutch Airports with advanced hold baggage scanners

27 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Smiths Detection has won a significant contract to supply Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with new hold baggage screening equipment which complies with the latest EU regulations – EDS Standard 3.

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Smiths Detection Launches ‘Aviation Insider’: New Global Web Portal for Aviation Security

14 November 2016 | By International Airport Review

Smiths Detection announce the launch of Aviation Insider – a new online hub for the aviation sector...

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Smiths Detection supplies new baggage screening technology to Berlin Brandenburg

28 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Smiths Detection has been contracted to provide hold baggage screening equipment for the German Federal Police...

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Smiths Detection’s Explosive Threat Detectors Provide U.S. Airlines Extra Gate Security

15 September 2010 | By Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection announced multiple U.S. airlines have begun using its portable trace detection systems at boarding gates...

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Smiths Detection Wins Washington DC Metro Contract for Chemical Threat Detection and Video Management System

31 August 2010 | By Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection today announces the award of an additional five-year contract by the WMATA to upgrade and maintain the company’s PROTECT and FirstView anti-terrorism detection and software systems...

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