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REGULATION: European Commission reinstates liquid rules for airports using #C3 scanners The #EC said it will “temporarily enforce restrictions on liquid screening at EU airports using Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (#EDSCB)”. These systems, also known as C3 scanners, are installed in several #EU airports and were previously approved for use in the #EuropeanUnion. They currently allow passengers to carry liquid containers exceeding 100ml. However, effective from September 1, 2024, the maximum allowed size for individual liquid containers will revert to the standard 100ml for airports operating this type of equipment. It is not currently known how long the ruling will be in effect. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWDd77uG #Aviation #Airlines #Airports #Passengers #Transportation #Technology #AviationIndustry #AirportDesign #Travel #Technology #PTExpoConf #ukimediaevents

New EU restrictions on C3 scanners ℹ️ Starting 1 September 2024, travelers will once again face a 100ml limit on liquids in cabin luggage, even at airports equipped with advanced C3 scanners. This change not only diminishes the benefits of the technology but also places a significant operational and financial burden on airports that have already invested heavily in these systems. Read more in International Airport Review: 👉 What do you think these changes mean for the future of airport security and passenger convenience? Let us know in the comments below. #airportsecurity #aviation #EU

CT Technology to Be Installed across Airports in Canada

**European airports re-introduce strict cabin bag regulation** European airports have re-introduced strict cabin bag rules, meaning the blanket 100ml limit for liquids being carried in hand luggage has come into force again. Some EU airports had scrapped the 100ml limit for liquids in cabin bags following the introduction of new security scanners. But from Sunday (September 1), the rule has been reinstated because of a “temporary technical issue” with the new scanners, said reports. It follows a similar move by the UK earlier this summer. 😣 The 100ml restrictions had been relaxed at a minority of airports which have installed C3 scanners, which use computer tomography (CT) technology to detect dangerous substances. Where these are deployed, passengers have been allowed to carry liquids through security without a restriction and to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their cabin bags. The UK government had sought to compel larger airports to install the CT scanners, setting a deadline of June 1 this year for them to do so, although it subsequently allowed a delay. European airports association ACI Europe had denounced the new restrictions on the scanners’ use as “a blow to major investments by airports” and “a setback” to passengers. There is no indication of how long the restrictions will remain in force, with ACI Europe noting there is “no timeline and no process in place to lift it”. The EU restrictions apply throughout the 27 EU member states as well as in Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway, and they already apply in the UK. C3 scanners have been deployed at six smaller airports in the UK and at Luton. In the EU, the scanners have been deployed by some airports in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Malta. #BBTM #Travelnewsupdates #Airlinenews #

🧰 Changes to EU regulation restrict the use of new generation baggage scanners at Europe’s airports #aviationindustry #aviation #travel #aviationsecurity #passengers https://lnkd.in/duG67PD6

**European airports re-introduce strict cabin bag regulation** European airports have re-introduced strict cabin bag rules, meaning the blanket 100ml limit for liquids being carried in hand luggage has come into force again. Some EU airports had scrapped the 100ml limit for liquids in cabin bags following the introduction of new security scanners. But from Sunday (September 1), the rule has been reinstated because of a “temporary technical issue” with the new scanners, said reports. It follows a similar move by the UK earlier this summer. The European Commission had announced on July 29 that the maximum size allowed for individual liquid containers would revert back to 100ml from the start of September. The 100ml restrictions had been relaxed at a minority of airports which have installed C3 scanners, which use computer tomography (CT) technology to detect dangerous substances. Where these are deployed, passengers have been allowed to carry liquids through security without a restriction and to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their cabin bags. The UK government had sought to compel larger airports to install the CT scanners, setting a deadline of June 1 this year for them to do so, although it subsequently allowed a delay. However, the government abruptly imposed restrictions on their use from June 9. There is no indication of how long the restrictions will remain in force, with ACI Europe noting there is “no timeline and no process in place to lift it”. The EU restrictions apply throughout the 27 EU member states as well as in Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway, and they already apply in the UK. C3 scanners have been deployed at six smaller airports in the UK and at Luton. In the EU, the scanners have been deployed by some airports in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Malta. BBTM #Travelnewsupdates #

🚨 New 100ml Liquid Limit: What It Means for Airport Security ✈️ The recent reintroduction of the 100ml liquid limit across European airports presents both challenges and opportunities for enhancing security processes. Our latest article explores in detail how this change impacts throughput, divestment times, and reject rates, and what airports can do to adapt effectively. Key insights include: 🔹 Impact on Security Lane Efficiency. 🔹 Importance of Clear Passenger Communication. 🔹 Value of Investing in CT Scanners. Discover actionable strategies to streamline operations and maintain efficiency in the face of new regulations. #AirportSecurity #CTScanners #SecurityLane #PassengerExperience #BavelConsulting

#LenzeInside - what does my luggage actually do after check in? Whether it's a holiday or a business trip, everyone has probably asked themselves the question: what happens to my luggage after I check in? After check in at the ticket counter, the luggage disappear on a conveyor system, the Baggage Handling System (BHS), into the lower area of the airport, where there is a labyrinth of conveyors, scanners and X-ray machines, which each luggage has to pass through at high speed until it finally arrives safely and on time at its aircraft. Our customer #Cassioli designed and built its new BHS together with #Toscana Aeroporti. In this case, the conveyors are joined by the latest generation of X-ray equipment for baggage screening, so the system meets the strictest security regulations of the responsible European government authority ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference). Strict guidelines also apply when it comes to energy efficiency in an airport, which could be fully met by using our 8400 motec, but not only that, it offers even more advantages: it is a decentralized solution that has configurable connections and is particularly quick to install. Thanks to Plug & Drive, commissioning is simple. The green LEDs indicate the operating status of the drives - even in difficult locations. The use of the 8400 motec has proven itself in countless airport projects worldwide.

More delays to the installation of the new CT scanners at UK airports. The FT states that the UK government has given an extension of up to 12-months for their installation and use. On balance, this was probably forced on the government as many airports were not in a position to meet the original 2024 summer deadline. Will this cause more confusion for passengers? Probably not, if there is good signage and comms. We have to remember that the airport at the other end of the route is unlikely to have the new CT scanners, so at present, this was a one-way benefit. Airports such as London City Airport and Teesside International Airport may attract more passengers as early adopters of the new scanners (and they deserve to do so!) but let's hope the rest of the UK airports catch up with them soon. #aviation #airports #airportscanners

No matter which way you look at this, it is a bad situation for passengers as we head towards the busiest travel period of the year. There was already enough confusion caused by the mixed roll out of the latest CT scanners, meaning different rules applied based on which airport you flew from. Flying from London City Airport you could leave up to a 2L bottle in your bag. Leaving from Heathrow you followed the old rules. A major headache for passengers. I am sure the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom have good reasons for this latest change but the timing couldn't be worse for airports and more importantly for long suffering passengers. #aviation #airlines #security #airports https://lnkd.in/e9C-wXxG