After many decades in the fight against terrorism, we have come to the dreaded realization that the menace will not be alleviated anytime soon. Resisting sabotage is always a work in progress. Keep Reading
The guide provides a comprehensive summary of best practices and suggested actions, from procurement to installation and operation, that airports should consider taking before and during the implementation of this new technology into their existing operations. Keep Reading
A Florida man was arrested at Syracuse Hancock International Airport after Transportation Security Administration officers at the airport spotted a .32 caliber handgun loaded with seven bullets in his carry-on bag—the second time in three weeks that the same man has been caught with a loaded gun at an airport checkpoint. Keep Reading
The intent of the report is to explore the emerging security vulnerabilities and potential security risks associated with the deployment of autonomous vehicles, systems and drones by airports. Keep Reading
The Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) will enter into force on 1 January 2020. MP14 enhances the capacity of states to curb the escalation in the severity and frequency of unruly behavior on board aircraft. Keep Reading
Today, 27% of Chinese airports have self-boarding gates using biometrics with travel documents but in just three years this will jump to 66%. And more than half of the airports have plans for secure single biometric tokens for all touch points by 2022. Keep Reading
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has called on security agencies to put in place measures to tackle theft and breaching of cargo. Keep Reading
The technology is designed to overcome previously presented challenges to facial recognition, such as when the face is seen from an angle, in difficult lighting conditions, or when the face is partially covered by sunglasses or a surgical mask. Keep Reading
Fraudulent online purchases of flight tickets are highly lucrative for organized crime and are often linked to more serious criminal activities including irregular immigration, trafficking in human beings, drug smuggling and terrorism. Keep Reading
From December 2, international travelers will pass through 12 new eGates that will scan boarding passes and grant access to security areas. Keep Reading
