Smiths Detection Wins NZ Airports Checkpoint Upgrade For Baggage, Weapons Checks.
Smiths Detection Wins NZ Airports – Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract to supply New Zealand’s Aviation Security Service (AvSec) with advanced checkpoint security technology for its 5 major international airports, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Wellington.
“We’re delighted to be continuing our long-standing relationship with New Zealand AvSec,” said Smiths Detection’s North & South Asia market head, Aurelien Guilbert. “Through the roll-out of this technology, passengers flying out of New Zealand’s international airports will have a smoother and more efficient checkpoint experience.”
Smiths Detection will supply 35 HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-ray machines, which meet international regulatory requirements in both the USA and EU, offering high security while improving the experience for both passengers and operators. The carry-on baggage scanner can speed up security screening by allowing passengers to leave laptops and liquids in their cabin baggage, as well as deliver cost savings to airports as it is the most energy efficient checkpoint CT X-ray on the market.
Smiths Detection Wins NZ Airports
In addition, Smiths Detection will also supply a iLane.evo smart automatic tray return system, which delivers a steady flow of trays, removing bottlenecks and providing a seamless checkpoint journey and its iCMORE Weapons algorithm that supports security operators by identifying knives, guns, gun parts or ammunition concealed in bags. All the new systems will be deployed in 2023.
“The new technology supplied by Smiths Detection will help AvSec continue to evolve and improve the New Zealand security screening system while also helping to enhance passenger facilitation and experience,” said Ben Smith, group manager strategic development in the Aviation Security Service.
“Having seen this system during the trial in Christchurch and other international airports already, we are confident in being able to deploy advanced technology solutions within our security checkpoints.”
There’s more information about the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX here and more news from SEN here.
“Smiths Detection Wins NZ Airports Checkpoint Upgrade For Baggage, Weapons Checks.”
