IER Delivers Enhanced Self-service Passenger Experience to Air Canada
IER has deployed new Common Use Self Serve (CUSS) kiosks for Air Canada at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG). The IER 918 model kiosks enable passengers to complete the entire check-in process and are equipped with full page passport scanners. Since all Air Canada flights at CDG are international, the kiosks automatically scan and validate the passenger’s passport, in
Bologna Airport Combines Baggage Drop-off and Self- check-in with Siemens
The operator of Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Bologna, Italy, is the first in the world to order the fully automatic Sicheck check-in system developed by Siemens. 14 counters are due to be supplied. Passengers will be able to check in and hand over their baggage all by themselves at the first four terminals as of September next year. The remaining ten terminals will be installed by the summer of 2013. The order encompasses installation, integration and commissioning. The Sicheck terminals will be integrated into the Siemens baggage handling system. The Sicheck software can be embedded in the software programmes of individual airlines which use the CUSS (Common Use Self Service) standard defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). CUSS enables easy connection of a wide range of different applications to one software platform. That means that all airlines can use the same check- in devices provided and maintained by the airport, instead of having to install their own.
SAIC Receives $25 Million TSA Order
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has announced it has received a $25 million order from the TSA to upgrade 210 Reveal Imaging CT-80 systems to its next- generation CT-80DR. The CT-80DR is based on Reveal's proven CT technology and performance and will provide the TSA with enhanced capabilities in checked baggage screening. Reveal, a wholly- owned subsidiary of SAIC, developed and has deployed hundreds of reduced-sized explosive detection systems in the United States and internationally. The Reveal CT-80DR system features proprietary
tomography (CT) X-ray technology that provides enhanced detection and false alarm rate performance at an economical price.
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order to complete the check-in process and issue a boarding pass.
Marking an important innovation in kiosk check-in, Air Canada allows its passengers to self- tag their bags, another step to give passengers more control over their travel experience. The IER 918 kiosks are equipped with baggage tag printers and instruct passengers on how to affix them to their baggage.
Patrice Ouellette, Air Canada’s Director Customer Solutions & Innovations, stated “The IER 918 kiosk fits our self-service strategy using 2D barcode technology, while providing a full page passport scanner and enabling passengers to self tag their bags. Equally important was IER’s ability to offer full installation support, proactive monitoring and on-site service.”
Dutch Customs Deploys AS&E’s Z Backscatter Van
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) has announced that the Dutch Customs Administration in the Netherlands will deploy their recently purchased Z Backscatter™ Van (ZBV™) mobile X-ray screening system to inspect commercial and cargo airplanes. The system will scan in real-time a variety of aircraft to reveal organic threats and contraband hidden in the structure of the airplane. This is the second ZBV system deployed by Dutch Customs — the other is currently in use at the Port of Rotterdam.
AS&E has also announced that the company received orders for seven of its top-selling Z Backscatter™ Vans (ZBV) for customers in Latin America.
AOptix Technologies Launches InSight® Duo
AOptix Technologies, Inc., has announced the latest addition to their growing family of biometric products, the InSight® Duo, the world’s first biometric system with simultaneous ISO standards- compliant iris and face capture. Positioned to meet the high throughput requirements of border and aviation security while providing a superior user experience, the InSight Duo delivers effortless iris and face capture within seconds from a distance of two metres. By adding a face recognition quality image capture to the InSight iris recognition system, the
Duo offers dramatic performance and versatility in a single, integrated unit. The InSight Duo is particularly well suited to enrolment and authentication applications, including registered or trusted traveller programmes and expedited processing at immigration or airport security checkpoints, where speed and accuracy are critical.
L-3 Receives $44.8 Million TSA Order for ProVision® ATD
L-3 Communications has announced that the TSA has purchased 300 ProVision® ATD personnel screening systems for use at aviation checkpoints. The contract value of this order is $44.8 million and production of these units is underway. TSA is also in the process of upgrading 250 existing ProVision units deployed at 40 U.S. airports with the new image-free ATD software under a separate contract with L-3. The millimetre wave-based ProVision ATD automatically detects potential threats and highlights their location on a generic mannequin that appears on a monitor attached to the ProVision ATD.
STI Awarded Passenger Screening Contract at Niederrhein Airport
STI GmbH has received the contract for the passenger screening services at Niederrhein airport. STI has already provided this service for seven years and will continue to do so for at least four more years.
Siqura Launches New PTZ Camera
Siqura B.V. has announced the release of an advanced PTZ dome camera line capable of withstanding harsh environments. Overcoming adverse environments through
dual-energy computed
pressurised dome housing, this new Siqura camera line ensures airtight protection against excessive moisture, dirt, and pollution. This makes these cameras ideal for situations such as seaports and highway tunnels, where corrosive elements in the atmosphere can impede the performance of a surveillance system and cause unnecessary risks to safety and security. The Siqura pressurised PTZ dome cameras have an IP67 Ingress Protection rating and the housing is constructed of materials designed to withstand intense levels of solar heat (945VA UV protected). Pressurising the housing, particularly with inert nitrogen gas, prevents moisture, pollution, and dust from damaging the camera.
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