Airport security - Case studies

Moxa’s serial bus communication components deployed at Major USA Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Center

Moxa will supply 200 NPort serial-to-Ethernet servers to connect the various testing devices to PC for data recording One of the largest maintenance and logistics centres for USA government aircraft has selected Moxa as a supplier of serial bus communication components for their next generation of black box testing stations. Moxa will be supplying 200 NPort serial-to-Ethernet servers to connect the various testing devices to a PC for data recording, analysis, and reporting. T...

Aimetis’ video management software installed at Brasilia International Airport in Brazil

Brasilia Airport will install Aimetis Symphony to 1,000 new and existing analogue and IP cameras Aimetis Corp., a global leader in intelligent video management software, recently announced that Aimetis Symphony has been deployed as the video management software platform for Brasilia International Airport, the main airport in Brazil’s capital city. Aimetis Symphony provides the airport with a single platform for upgrading the existing CCTV system to operate over an IP ne...

NICE Systems help improve safety and security at Miami International Airport

NICE and UNICOM Government will help Miami International secure its Airfield NICE Systems and UNICOM Government, Inc. recently announced that they are partnering to provide Miami International Airport (MIA) with a runway incursion detection solution, which will enable the airport to secure its Airfield Operations Area (AOA). UNICOM Government is deploying the NICE Situator solution for situation management to enhance safety and security by helping MIA improve its real-time det...

Identive Group installs HIRSCH access control system at San Diego International Airport

HIRSCH provides integrated physical access and security for the airport’s newly redesigned Terminal 2 Identive Group, Inc., a provider of solutions and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, has expanded the implementation of its HIRSCH access control system at San Diego International Airport to provide integrated physical access and security for the airport’s newly redesigned Terminal 2, known as the ‘Green Build.’ “Since...

Morse Watchmans key control solutions installed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The KeyWatcher system offers an increased level of security and control by preventing unauthorised key access Key control systems from Morse Watchmans, the industry’s premier manufacturer of key control and asset management solutions, are in place at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to maintain strict security procedures for the safekeeping and access of facility keys. Installed throughout the airport complex for use in all back of house operations (i.e. mechanic...

Lumidigm security products deployed at South Korea’s busiest airports and seaports

Products installed include Lumidigm's multispectral imaging sensors and fingerprint sensors Lumidigm recently announced that foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea go through an immigration clearance process that features SMARTCORE multi-biometric acquisition stations (MBAS) with Lumidigm multispectral imaging sensors. Upon arrival to Korea’s busiest airports and seaports, all foreign visitors proceed to Korea Immigration stations and submit their arrival card a...

Quantum Secure’s SAFE for Aviation v.45 software suite protects Friedman Memorial Airport

The software solution is expected to save hundreds of man-hours for airport management Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), which provides air service facilities to South Central Idaho and the Sun Valley resort area, has become the first airport in the country to implement Quantum Secure’s new SAFE for Aviation v4.5 software suite. Officially launched May 15, the physical identity and access management software solution is expected to save hundreds of man-hours for airport m...

Siemens’ SiPass Entro access control products secure Arctic airbase

Siemens SiPass Entro access control products have been in use at the base for more than 10 years Thule Air Base in Greenland, the US Armed Forces’ northernmost location, has some of the most extreme weather in the world. Temperatures down to -60oF are commonplace, and the world’s second highest wind speed of 207 miles per hour was measured on the base. Despite these challenging conditions, standard SiPass Entro access control products from Siemens have been in...

Bradley airport adopts Johnson security solutions for its renovation and expansion project

The Johnson Controls security package features the Cardkey P2000R security management system For Bradley International Airport, the completion of its 260,000-square-foot terminal improvement project was a tremendous accomplishment. The reason is two-fold. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, Bradley is now sized to accommodate current and future scheduled passenger service with a modern, streamlined terminal. Secondly, as one of the only airports to proceed wi...

Johnson Controls installs high security systems at Bradley International Airport

The revised security package features the Johnson Controls Cardkey P2000R security management system For Bradley International Airport, the completion of its 260,000-square-foot terminal improvement project was a tremendous accomplishment. The reason is two-fold. As one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, Bradley is now sized to accommodate current and future scheduled passenger service with a modern, streamlined terminal. Secondly, as one of the only airports to pr...

CEM access control readers help Belfast International Airport to increase security during G8 Summit

CEM S3020 portable readers enable airport security staff to validate access control cards at remote parts of the site CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce that it worked together with long-standing customer Belfast International Airport to increase security during the G8 Summit. Already having CEM S3020 portable access control readers on site as part of the existing CEM AC2000 access control system, the Airport chose to increase the number of po...

Genetec’s advanced IP security surveillance solution monitors Orlando Sanford International Airport

Omnicast’s open architecture enabled the airport authorities to keep and choose preferred server and hardware Renowned for its beaches and amusement parks, Florida has become a hotbed of tourist activity. It is no wonder then, that the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), known as Central Florida’s Gateway to the Sun, is one of the busiest Airports in the United States. Established in 1968, the Orlando Sanford International Airport is perpetually frequented...

Genetec Ominicast software and Sony solutions help to improve security for Aéroports de Paris

Genetec's Omnicast is an open software that supports the addition of new cameras to the ADP network Background ADP, founded in 1945, is most famous for its large international airports serving the Paris area: Roissy, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly. It also manages the 14 aerodromes in the Île-de France region and jointly manages many other airport sites in Mexico, Egypt, Cambodia, Belgium, Jordan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Guinea. ADP accommodates nearly 88 million p...

NICE situation management solution to be used to enhance security for Denver International Airport

NICE Situator will form the backbone of DIA’s Integrated Airport Management System NICE Systems recently announced that NICE Situator, NICE’s global market-leading situation management solution, will be used at Denver International Airport (DIA) to enhance security and safety. Situator will form the backbone of DIA’s Integrated Airport Management System, enabling DIA to more effectively and efficiently respond to, mitigate, resolve, and recover from security...

Brivo’s wireless control panels deployed at Santa Monica Municipal Airport

Over eight Brivo wireless control panels were installed at the airport The Situation Santa Monica Municipal Airport sits on approximately 227 acres in the city of Santa Monica, California. It is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the nation with more than 150,000 flights per year. The perimeter of the airport property and other restricted areas are controlled by fencing and eight access gates. Previously, a standard non-networked punch code access system was used t...

Brivo provides wireless control panels to Redlands Municipal Airport

The new web-based interface system gives Redlands tighter control over its multiple hangars The Situation Redlands Municipal Airport has been serving the area’s aviation community since 1947. The general aviation airport spans 180 acres and serves more than 31,000 flights per year. A rash of avionics thefts prompted city officials, led by assistant public works director and airport manager Tom Fujiwara, to seek an affordable method to more effectively secure the expansi...

Brivo’s ACS panels secure Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Eleven gates are controlled by the wireless control panels while two are controlled by IP-based controllers The Situation Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Colorado’s 4th busiest airport, has more than 180,000 take-offs and landings each year. The airport is home to a number of flight and helicopter schools and is the North American headquarters for Pilatus Business Aircraft. At any one time there are more than 2,300 airport and service-related personnel who need ac...

Cassidian to deploy airport surveillance radars for the Royal Canadian Airforce

Cassidian was selected to deliver its ASR NG airport surveillance radars to improve flight safety Cassidian has won a € 50m programme to equip the airfields of the Royal Canadian Airforce with latest-technology airport surveillance radars. Recently, the Canadian contracting authority Public Works and Services Canada has selected Cassidian to deliver seven of its ASR NG airport surveillance radars to improve the flight safety on Canadian airbases and to enhance the integra...

G4S wins 3 year contract to secure British Airways at London Airports

G4S will provide a number of security solutions, including passenger screening and biometric verification G4S Aviation Services (UK) Ltd (G4S), one of the UK’s leading aviation security specialists, has recently announced it has won a new three year contract to be the provider of security solutions to British Airways at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports Starting from this month, G4S Aviation Services (UK) will provide a range of security services at London Heathrow and Gatw...

CEM Systems awarded contract to secure Auckland Airport in New Zealand

CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the contract to secure Auckland Airport. The industry-renowned CEM AC2000 security management system will be installed to ensure the highest level of security. ADT New Zealand has been selected as the integrator in the project and will install the AC2000 system at the airport’s domestic and...

PCSC secures Long Beach Airport with new access control system

PCSC was selected to provide LGB Airport with a new access control security system Long Beach Airport – A Historical LandmarkLocated just 18 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies a hidden gem for Southern California air travelers. Touted as one of the busiest general aviation airports in the world, Long Beach Airport (LGB) offers a large number of flights that include charter and private aviation, flight schools, law enforcement helicopters, adv...

CEM Systems installs AC2000 security system at the new Concourse 3 Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport

Over 1200 smart card readers were installed to secure airside, landside doors with AC200 video interface CEM Systems, part of Tyco Security Products, is pleased to announce their aviation-renowned AC2000 security management system has been successfully installed at the new Concourse 3 Terminal 3 in Dubai International Airport. The system was delivered by CEM business partners in UAE, Tyco Fire & Security UAE LLC and was chosen to ensure the highest level of security. Conc...

MOBOTIX AG releases details of a project for Aerohub at Newquay Cornwall Airport

MOBOTIX provides M24 day and night cameras to cover the perimeter and key points of the access road MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project for Aerohub Newquay Cornwall Airport that will help to secure the new multi-million pound aerospace development area and critical access roads. The South West of England is home to the largest aerospace cluster in Europe with more than 900 aerosp...

Navtech Radar installs its AdvanceGuard Radar solution at Bristol Airport

The solution covers surveillance and monitoring of a Critical Point (CP) within the airport Navtech Radar, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of commercial millimetre wave intelligent radar solutions for outdoor commercial applications, have completed the installation of their AdvanceGuard Radar solution with witness2 intelligent software for processing and control at Bristol Airport. The new solution covers surveillance and monitoring of a Critical Point (CP) withi...

AS&E to deliver Sentry Portal cargo screening system for airport protection in Asia

Aviation security officials will use AS&E’s Sentry Portal cargo inspection solution to inspect air cargo pallets American Science and Engineering, Inc. (“AS&E”), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced recently the receipt of an order for one Sentry™ Portal cargo screening system from a government agency to protect an airport in Asia. Aviation security officials will use AS&E’s Sentry Portal carg...

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