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Terrorist attacks

Constant threat of mass shootings prompts call for better training

18 October 2017 | By International Airport Review

Joining workers at Denver airport, an airport security expert and disability rights campaigner advocated for a 'community approach' to emergency preparation.

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Turbulence ahead: An overview of the enduring and evolving threat to civil aviation

10 October 2017 | By Andy Blackwell

Andy Blackwell former Head of Security with Virgin Atlantic and now a Registered Independent Security Consultant specialising in Transport Security, provides insights into the enduring and evolving threats to civil aviation based on analysis of events during the first six months of 2017.

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A change in urban threat requires advancements in security measures

5 September 2017 | By Adam Wilding-Webb

With the terror threat never far from the headlines, High Security Product Director at Hesco, Adam Wilding-Webb talks about how attacks have evolved and what this means for the future of flying.

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Security In-Depth Focus 2017

4 September 2017 | By International Airport Review

Protecting passengers, airport staff, airport infrastructure and aircraft from malicious harm, crime and other threats is a constant battle that our industry must combat. In this in-depth focus, we explore the latest in crisis management and communication techniques, and how the threat to civil aviation continues to evolve.

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How mouse neurons may bring an end to airport security as we know it

29 August 2017 | By International Airport Review

A Silicon Valley-based scientist has unveiled a prototype for a device that stands to revolutionise how we fly.

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Airport crisis management: A more digital, flexible and mobile approach…

11 August 2017 | By Andreas Hedskog (4C Strategies)

Andreas Hedskog, Head of Products and Innovation at 4C Strategies, discusses how the future might move towards a more digital, flexible and mobile approach when it comes to incident control and crisis management.

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The importance of video surveillance for airport security

1 August 2017 | By Christoph Kreis (Dallmeier)

Christoph Kreis, Sales Manager at Dallmeier, explores how video surveillance for the airport industry has progressed and how important it is for the industry to embrace technological changes.

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To SeMS or not to SeMs, that is the question

6 July 2017 | By Neville Hay

Security expert Neville Hay discusses the positives and negatives of SeMs for the airport industry.

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Innovation, innovation and innovation | Pittsburgh CEO Christina Cassotis

28 June 2017 | By Christina Cassotis | CEO | Pittsburgh Airport, Roy Manuell | Junior Editor

The US airport ageing infrastructure has long been a growing issue. Roy Manuell speaks exclusively to Pittsburgh CEO Christina Cassotis in Dubai about why innovation represents the answer.

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Crisis response: Equipping airports with the tools to meet human needs

28 June 2017 | By Jennifer Stansberry Miller, Ken Jenkins, Sue Warner-Bean

ACRP guidebook outlines best practices for airports in responding to individuals following an aviation disaster or critical incident.

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What will you do in a time of self-evacuation?

31 May 2017 | By Neville Hay

In the case of an attack, it is difficult to have one set policy applicable to each and every airport. This may sound obvious. Neville Hay explains further...

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Tackling the hidden security risks in airports

12 May 2017 | By Steven Thompson | Specialised Protective Services Development Manager | Securitas UK

Steven Thompson, Specialised Protective Services Development Manager at Securitas UK, considers how we can tackle the hidden security risks when it comes to airport infrastructure.

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is deploying additional security staff

4 May 2017 | By International Airport Review

Royal Schiphol Group is increasing the number of additional security staff.

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IATA urges the world to consider alternatives to the electronics ban

29 March 2017 | By IATA

IATA has called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the US and the UK to restrict electronic items on certain flights departing the MENA region...

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Digital Barriers achieves screening rate of 1,000 people per hour

28 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Digital Barriers plc has announced that its ThruVis public safety solution has successfully achieved a screening rate of up to 1,000 people per hour.

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