Sun, Dec 28, 2008
US And UK Working On Next-Generation Security Scanners
Restrictions on the quantity of liquids in carry-on luggage may
soon be lifted by UK's Department of Transport with the
long-awaited implementation of next-generation security
scanners.
The Daily Telegraph said the International Air Transport
Association, which represents some 230 airlines, is optimistic that
the more advanced scanners will soon be in place in airports around
the world, easing passengers' current limitation to 100ml
containers of toiletries.
UK companies such as Smiths Detection have been performing
laboratory testing and developing software for the new equipment,
perfecting the scanning technology to distinguish between dangerous
and benign liquids.
Air travelers have been subject to bans and restrictions on
liquids carried aboard commercial airliners since a terrorist plot
to blow up planes with liquid explosives was uncovered in August
2006.
ANN previously reported US Transportation
Security Administration Chief Kip Hawley's announcement last
October that an eventual reduction of restrictions on liquids
carried aboard airliners may become a reality within about a
year.
"I think realistically in one year we, the TSA and foreign
colleagues, will be in a position to relax liquids restrictions. We
are within a year of having the ability to differentiate threat
liquids through the screening process," Hawley said.
New X-ray machines able to detect bomb-making liquids have been
undergoing testing by the TSA, readying the technology for use.
After meeting with the European Union for several days, Hawley
said, "We've seen it work in labs, and we've had very positive
communications with international colleagues."
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