Tag: detection
European Union sends millions to Uganda and South Sudan to fight Ebola while tourism remains safe
Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic are on high alert and are dealing with a developing crisis. Uganda is standing as a positive example containing the spread of ... Read More
VIA Rail Canada ridership and revenue continue to grow
HIGHLIGHTS Ridership up 5.1% Passenger Revenues up 8.4% Greater accessibility at the Ottawa station Launch of New Fleet Replacement program with Siemens Canada Appointment of three VIA Rail board members ... Read More
Qatar Airways recognized for its commitment to preventing illegal endangered wildlife trade
Qatar Airways is today celebrating becoming the world’s first airline to achieve a new industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation. The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) ... Read More
FAA on airport drone detection systems
In order to support the safe integration of UAS detection systems into the airport environment, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided important information and continues to work closely with airport ... Read More
Italian Exhibition Group returns to China to promote international tourism
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is returning to China to promote international tourism business. The appointment is at the Shanghai World Travel Fair (SWTF), one of the major tourism industry expos ... Read More
European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Approves Security Inspection Technology
Rapiscan® Systems, a leading global supplier of security inspection technology, today announced that its 920CT checkpoint screening system has achieved C3 approval from the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) under its Common Evaluation Process ... Read More
How Qatar Airways Tackles Global Wildlife Crime
Qatar Airways has launched an industry-leading training programme focused on preventing illegal wildlife trafficking. The bespoke e-learning package, developed by Qatar Airways to enhance employee awareness regarding the illegal trafficking ... Read More
Trump declares national emergency to circumvent Congress, get money for his pet project
In an attempt to build his long-promised 'border wall' without congressional approval, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency. Trump is also expected to sign a bill granting limited ... Read More
Safe air travel in winter
At Munich Airport over 600 employees work with special equipment to battle ice and snow during the winter. Read More
UK plans to deploy drone detection systems
After drones crippled London Gatwick airport during busy Holiday Christmas traffic, detection systems may now be deployed across the UK to combat the threat of drones. Read More
Volcanic ash detectors to be tested by EasyJet, Airbus
Low-cost British airline easyJet PLC unveiled plans Friday to test an infrared system's ability to detect volcanic ash clouds. Read More
Explosive detection technology can identify substance in latest airline bombing attempt
PETN has been confirmed as the explosive material that was used in the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airline flight bound for Detroit on Christmas Day. Read More
TSA bolsters explosives detection capabilities
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it is deploying additional tools to screen powdered substances at checkpoints in order to further bolster existing explosives dete Read More