Bomb Detector Unveiled At HeathrowBomb detector could mean shorter airport queues By TTM on 06 October 2007 in News |
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BAA has unveiled a bomb detector machine which could result in shorter queues at airports and result in a relaxation of the one piece of luggage rule currently in force Airline passengers may pass through security checkpoints more quickly as the machine automatically detects explosives in hand luggage. BAA, s spending more than £20 million on the new machines, produced by the Smiths Group, to take advantage of a new facility called aTiX - Advanced Threat Identification X-ray. This detects explosive and liquids and as the if detected a red box appears around the suspicious area on an observation screen. The aTiX facility can scan a bag from several angles and provide clear images of the contents. Heathrow will be the first aiport to host this new technology. initially just at Terminal 5, but will appear at all its terminals by spring next year and eventually at all its seven aiports including Glasgow, Stansted and Gatwick. CommentsBe the first to leave a comment Add Your CommentPlease note: all comments will be manually verified by our staff before appearing on the site. Please do not try and spam and do not use offending language. If you want to be notified when your post has been published, add your email address below. Related ItemsWi-Fi on Heathrow ExpressGatwick Express Hand Over Flights to New York on Independence Day and bags go free Spa at Gatwick Airport Holographic announcers at Luton Airport Opening date set for Terminal 5 BA staff reject cost reduction proposals Urban Getaways Branson Interested in Buying Gatwick Eurostar Restores Full Timetable The Landmark Hotel, London Royal Wedding boosts flight searches to London Silverjet Reviewed London gets a new attraction: cable car across the Thames London Hotel Review: One Aldwych News Archives |








