INDUSTR Y N EWS
A LOOK AT THE LATEST CONTRACTS, PRODUCTS & INITIATIVES IMPACTING THE AVIATION SECURITY INDUSTRY
Morpho Consortium Wins New Finland ePassport Contract
Morpho has won another international call for tenders from the Finnish National Police Board to supply the country’s new ePassports, as part of a consortium including Oberthur Technologies. The consortium has been providing Finland with secure ePassports since 2006.
Within the consortium Morpho provides the passport booklet which includes a set of new and
improved security features on its polycarbonate data page. The data page also contains an integrated microchip which stores the holder’s personal details and biometric data (fingerprints and facial image). With enhanced physical and electronic security features, Finland’s new passport will provide greater protection against identity theft and fraud, and enable fast, secure identification of passport holders.
Smiths Detection Launches Specialist Vehicle X-ray Scanner
Smiths Detection has launched a low-energy X-ray scanner to meet increasing market demand for a system best suited to detecting explosives, drugs, stowaways and contraband hidden in cars, light motor vehicles and minibuses. The CIP-300 uses a 300 kV X-ray source – lower exposure than that of a large cargo scanner – allowing drivers and passengers to remain seated in their vehicles. Where local regulations prohibit this ‘drive-through’ configuration, an optional conveying system allows the inspection of the unmanned vehicle. The CIP-300 can typically be deployed wherever the need for increased security is required and the deployment of high-energy equipment is not suitable or possible. The combination of a compact footprint and simple configuration offers an affordable and adaptable system that can be applied to a wide range of operational areas. These include border control points, airport entries, critical infrastructure, military facilities and ports and borders. Using Smiths
“Over the years we have built a reliable working relationship with Morpho, an expert ePassport supplier. Morpho was selected based on its solid experience and ability to deliver highly secure, innovative and cost-effective document production and issuance solutions,” said Heli Rajaniemi, Senior Officer, Finnish National Police Board.
Detection’s expertise in advanced
imaging technology, the CIP-300 features advanced image representation, including material discrimination and a variety of evaluation functions. This provides the best possible overview of the vehicle and its contents and a detailed image of the vehicle chassis increases its ability to detect illegal materials.
IDO Sells MagShoe in Russia through Borlas Houston Airport Embraces
Fly2Houston.com
IDO Security, the developer of the innovative MagShoe™ shoe scanning device, has registered its first sale of MagShoe under a new distribution agreement with Borlas Security Systems, a subsidiary of Borlas Consulting Group, to market the MagShoe in Russia. As Russia makes its security preparations to host the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and upgrades security at various transportation hubs, it has looked to its neighbours to find state-of-the-art devices. The successful MagShoe installations in Azerbaijan, Lithuania, and Czech Republic all played a role in Borlas’ decision to represent MagShoe for the Russian market. Mr. Andrey Prozorov, Director of Security Systems Department at Borlas Consulting Group, commented, “Following an extensive survey of available security products from around the world, we found that the MagShoe is uniquely well-suited for closing the security gap in mass transportation and other Homeland Security applications.”
Japan’s Centrair Awards ARINC Contract
Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) has recently awarded a contract to ARINC for the maintenance of passenger and check-in systems at the airport. The technologies deployed at the airport include ARINC's industry-leading vMUSE™ common use system for check-in and departure, and BagLink™ baggage messaging technology. The solutions are designed to simplify and automate Centrair’s passenger processes and at the same time provide cost efficiencies for the airport. "We are delighted to have found a reliable and dedicated partner to maintain and handle our passenger technologies at Centrair," commented Mr. Noboru Terada, Manager of CJIAC's IT Services Department. "With ARINC's extensive background and experience, we are confident that our systems will be well-maintained."
December 2012 Aviationsecurityinternational
Passengers flying out of Houston have a new technology with real-time data on security checkpoint wait times at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airport. A new innovative tool on www.Fly2Houston. com captures Bluetooth signals and displays how long it will take travellers to clear the checkpoint. "We exist to connect people, businesses, cultures and economies of the world to Houston and this new tool is our gift to the travelling public this holiday season," said Mario C. Diaz, Houston Airport System Director of Aviation.
While passengers understand the need to arrive early at either of Houston's hub airports, until today they could only speculate on how much time they needed to get through the checkpoints. The Houston Airport System launched the new Bluetooth system at nine checkpoints on 16 November as it celebrated "Customer Appreciation Day."
The airport system's innovation team refreshes
www.Fly2Houston.com every 15 minutes with new data.
Fly2Houston.com displays one of three levels for each of the checkpoints to reflect the wait time length: •
Green: wait time is less than 10 minutes
Red: wait time is more than 15 minutes "This initiative allows us to be transparent in our operational
• Yellow: wait time is between 10 and 15 minutes •
efficiencies and provide the travelling public with a true snapshot of how much time they need to budget to be processed at any of our nine checkpoints in Houston," said Jeff Bream, Houston Airport System Technology Infrastructure Assistant Director. The multi-checkpoint dashboard collects real-time data from Bluetooth signals as passengers are processed. The wait time programme monitors how much time an average person spends moving through the checkpoint area.
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