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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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