WASHINGTON - Vanderlande’s concept for a self-screening passenger security checkpoint solution for airports has been selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for further design, development and operational testing. This will be carried out as part of the DHS Science and Technology Directorates (S&T) Screening at Speed Program to improve screening efficiency and the experience of passengers, AviationPros reports. Continue reading original article.
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26 Jan. 2022 - The concept will combine Vanderlande’s global airport checkpoint experience and expertise with that of its partners, Rohde & Schwarz and dormakaba Group, which specializes in aviation security processes and technology. Rohde & Schwarz is a supplier of eAIT technology at airports and will supply its Quick Personnel Security scanner, while dormakaba will supply its secure access control systems.
“There has been a clear trend towards passenger self-service solutions at airports, allowing for more efficiency and independence for passengers,” says Vanderlande’s Executive Vice President, Airport and Parcel Solutions and Board Member, Andrew Manship. “We are excited to explore the potential of self-service security checkpoint solutions together with our partners and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
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