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IATA Sees Some Process Changes Having Big Payoff at Airport Checkpoints

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

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As it continues to explore ways to enhance both the passenger experience and aviation security, there are at least several bright near-term prospects for achieving these twin goals without having to rely on technology advances, according to an industry official. One component that is “almost a game changer in its own right” is centralized image processing of X-Ray images, which entails locating the operators of X-Ray systems in a central control room away from the checkpoint, Guido Peetermans, project manager…

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