DARWIN and Alice Springs Airports will be the first in Australia to fully adopt “Computed Tomography” (CT) screening systems for checked baggage and passengers, under a new contract awarded to Smiths Detection by Northern Territory Airports this week.
The cutting-edge systems are said to speed screening and lead to fewer physical bag searches.
“We want to keep customers safe, ease their transition through their airports, and provide peace of mind for everyone,” said NT Airports CEO Ian Kew.
“We’re striving for excellence and we’re excited to partner with Smiths Detection who share the same vision and tenacity as us.”
Smiths will install seven machines as part of an integrated checkpoint platform which will also feature iLane automated tray return systems.
The CT screening systems allow a high rate of throughput on baggage belts, with a high detection rate and low level of false alarms, while the product information also indicates that laptops can remain in bags.
The projects at Darwin and Alice Springs airports are scheduled for completion by mid-2020.
Source: traveldaily