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Homeland Security

Lufthansa Prepares to Meet New Air Cargo Screening Requirements

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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

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German air carrier Lufthansa says its cargo unit has acquired 19 Smiths Detection IONSCAN 500DT benchtop dual trace explosives detectors for all of its airport locations in the U.S. as the company expands its security measures to comply with a new phase of federal air cargo screening requirements that goes into effect in February. This initial purchase will help Lufthansa satisfy the 50 percent screening requirement planned for early next year, James Lobello, directors of Security for Lufthansa Cargo in…

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