CATSA to Improve Airport Security

Smiths Detection has won a C$19 million order from the Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority (CATSA) to provide advanced X-ray systems for use at airport baggage checkpoints.

Following a similar C$27 million purchase in November 2009, CATSA’s new order is for Advanced Threat Identification X-ray (aTiX) systems, the HI-SCAN 6040 aTiX and HI-SCAN 7555 aTiX. The order is the latest in the phased replacement of traditional single-view systems with advanced multi-view X-ray scanners in airports across Canada.

The aTiX systems capture multiple views of luggage in a single sweep and feature automatic explosives and liquid detection. The software algorithms can also be easily upgraded to detect evolving threats.

Smiths Detection is a leading provider of multiple layers of security technologies with more than 65,000 X-ray inspection units deployed in around 180 countries worldwide.

See other recent news regarding: Airlines, Airports, Awards, Flights, Codeshare, FFP, Inflight, Lounges, First Class, Business Class, MICE, GDS, Rewards, Miles, Hotels, Apartments, Promotions, Spas, Yoga, Retreat, New Hotels, Traffic, Visitor Arrivals, Cruises, Free Deals, Interviews, Videos, Smiths Detection, Canada, Security, aTiX, Airport Security