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Navigating the regulatory landscape is crucial for success in the security detection equipment market. Regulated buyers, such as government agencies, require rigorous product qualifications and adherence to strict operational standards. Staying ahead of evolving regulations and emerging threats positions your company as a trusted partner in this dynamic industry. #avsec #securitytech #regulation #innovation #ittakesavillage Check out our blog for a deeper dive and get in touch to learn more about our services in this area.

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are collaborating to enhance airport screening by evaluating new products with High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT), using millimeter waves for faster, more accurate, and passenger-friendly security checks. These will take some time to test & evaluate and to roll out, but attendees at #CES2025 can see a demo of the shoe scanner at the TSA booth this week. #avsec #innovation #tsa

One Stop Security is already a reality in certain corners of the world (e.g. Europe), and the US has been trying to make it work for over a decade. Hats off to TSA and relevant airline/airport stakeholders for the hard work that's gone into prepping for this evolution, and fingers crossed that OSS gets launched inbound to the US in the New Year. It's bound to save the U.S. taxpayer and flag carriers a LOT of money and make international travel to U.S. destinations more seamless. #ittakesavillage #tsa #cbp #onestopsecurity #goodpeopledoinghardthings

TSA targets 400 US airports for biometrics rollout - hundreds slated over the next few years. The figures are included in a fact sheet prepared by the TSA as part of its public awareness drive, linked here: https://lnkd.in/ex-vPQd9 #tsa #biometrics #avsec

In entertainment news: the hit Netflix film "Carry-On" takes some creative liberties with protocols and airport security procedures. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) weighs in. Have you watched? #carryon #tsa #avsec

Great news on the legislative front: veterans with service-connected disabilities are to be provided with expedited screening under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck program. #avsec #TSA #veterans

Nice roundup of upcoming changes from National Geographic, including new ID and entry and exit requirements to updated airline refund policies, these are notable new rules that affect tourists coming in the new year. #aviation #travel #avsec

As we slide into a new year, we’ve summarized our three key takeaways from 2024.    1. Cyber is, whether we like it or not, a component of aviation security. Bad actors are targeting airlines and airports. Operators can’t wait for requirements and need to go on the offense. Meanwhile, AVSEC regulators should not over-regulate but rather create a race to the top incentive structure and empower private sector cyber talent good guys to do their thing. #ittakesavillage 2. Nope, we can’t handle growing passenger volumes with the current approach.   Sure, we said in 2022 and 2023 that passenger volumes were on the rise, but somehow industry operators were focused on proving out new tech and approaches in a linear manner. TSA screened more than 3 million passengers in one day at the end of this year! Maybe we now fully grasp that we can’t do things linearly but need step change and some risk consumption to address the passenger tsunami that’s going to hit us in the years ahead. #biometrics #automation #selfservice #differentiation 3. Testing and evaluation of security equipment is a burning platform in our sector. There’s just not enough T&E capacity available to qualify and get to market the full range of equipment (hardware + software) aviation needs to address evolving threat and passenger growth globally. The status quo won’t cut it. Existing institutions are relevant and should remain, but governments must hand-off non-critical activities to the private sector and focus on expediting standards development and core detection-related qualification, not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. #wecandoit   2024 reminded us how many exceptional colleagues we have working these issues day-to-day, and how we feel confident that, together, we can rise to the challenge.   Happy New Year colleagues and friends. May 2025 bring you happiness, good health, and much success. #lamlha #newyear #newopportunity #avsecmatters #paxfacilitationmatters #yourworkmatters

The holidays are a time for celebration and reflection. Families will reunite. We’ll hear the second-hand on the clock as 2024 inches to the finish line, and 2025 jumps from the starting block.   Many will rest. Yet many in our aviation network will pull all-nighters delivering loved ones home. For this, we will always be grateful.   As you shut down your computers and step away, know that a group of people in Paris and DC are thinking of you, proud of what you’ve accomplished, and setting high expectations for the year ahead.   “Whenever I get gloomy about the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion is starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed. But I don’t see that. It seems to me, that love is everywhere” – Love Actually (opening airport scene)   Happy holidays Team, clients, colleagues, and friends – and all the very best in 2025 and always.    #securityinnovation #ittakesavillage #jinglejingle

What's better than Paris during the holidays? The LAM LHA end of year festivities in Paris during the holidays 🎄. Thanks to the US Team for making the trip, and for the insightful discussions these last few days. One clear theme throughout: gratitude for our clients, colleagues, and friends in the avsec and pax facilitation ecosystem. #ittakesavillage Exciting plans for 2025 and more to follow before the end of the year. Come visit us in Paris. #teamlamlha #holidaycelebrations #teamwork #makesthedreamwork #avsec #gratitude #happyholidays