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Homeland Security

IATA Unveils Mock-Up Of Risk-Based Checkpoint Of The Future

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week unveiled its first mock-up of an airport checkpoint of the future concept that features an intelligence-driven, risk-based approach that includes technology to balance security and convenience for airline passengers. The mock-up was unveiled at an IATA meeting in Singapore and is very simplistic in appearance, consisting of three 20-foot security tunnels, one for known travelers, another for normal screening and the third for enhanced security. As passengers approach the checkpoint, they are…

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