Gatwick will be looking at how long each interaction takes, what this means for queue times, how it simplifies the passenger journey, how passengers interact with the technology, and how intuitive the process is - which also has the potential to improve aircraft departure times.

Gatwick & easyJet Launch ‘UK First’ Biometric Boarding Trial (Multi-Video)

By Breaking Travel News Gatwick Airport has today announced the UK’s first trial of end-to-end biometrics - where personal data collected at the airport’s self-service bag drops will be recognized by new...
G-FENCE 3000 is a standalone, virtually infrastructure-free, fence-mounted intrusion detection system using accelerometer technology for perimeter security of sensitive site configurations such as: utilities and sub-stations, oil refineries, nuclear power plants, airports, corrections, etc.

PROTECH G-FENCE 3000 Competes in 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program

Protection Technologies, Inc. (PROTECH), a US-based manufacturer and Winner in the 2017 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the company's G-FENCE 3000 has been nominated in the 2018 'ASTORS' Awards Program. G-FENCE...
All railroads subject to the statutory PTC implementation mandate must implement FRA-certified and interoperable PTC systems by the end of the year.

FRA Issues $250M Notice of Funding Opportunity for PTC Projects (Video)

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $250 million in Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants. “These funds are part...
A six year U.S. ICE HSI Philadelphia investigation led to a $95M recovery, including $80M criminal forfeiture money judgment and $15M in civil payment, representing the largest payment ever levied in an immigration case.

ICE Worksite Enforcement Investigations Double Over FY17

Less than seven months after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Thomas Homan issued a directive that called for increased worksite enforcement investigations to ensure U.S. businesses maintain a...
Combining two key security functions in one cutting-edge product, the Senstar LM100 Hybrid Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Intelligent Lighting System acts as a powerful deterrent against intruders, detecting and illuminating them at the fence line while alerting a security management system (SMS).

Senstar ‘2 in 1’ Intelligent Light & Detect System in 2018 ‘ASTORS’

Senstar Corporation is pleased to announce the world’s first hybrid perimeter intrusion detection and intelligent lighting system, the Senstar LM100, has been nominated to compete in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program. A 2-in-1 product, the...
High-Speed Wi-Fi Improvements Underway for Amtrak Northeast Corridor Customers

Amtrak NEC Travelers to Experience Faster, More Reliable Free Wi-Fi

Travelers on the Amtrak Northeast Corridor (NEC) will soon enjoy improved Wi-Fi, with a more reliable and easier connection to high-speed broadband. Amtrak Acela Express customers are already benefiting from performance tuning, including improved...
Airvrix developed the FOD Barrier which, unlike other FOD solutions, prevents FOD before reaching the runway

Improve Runway Safety by Installing Airvrix FOD Barrier™ (See Video)

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is a common and dangerous problem in the aviation industry. In addition to being a major safety hazard, it also costs civil aviation, worldwide, $4B a year. Whereas existing solutions focus...
Raytheon is dedicated to sustain and modernize missile defense and other strategic systems operated by the U.S. Army, combatant commands and other government agencies.

Raytheon Dedicates New Missile Systems Business Facilities (Videos)

Federal, state and local officials, along with Raytheon Company executives and local business leaders, dedicated new facilities at Raytheon Missile Systems. This is part of a large-scale expansion and modernization project to...
ADT/Protection 1 donates installation for system upgrade at memorial honoring North Carolina veterans

Hikvision & ADT/Protection 1 Upgrade Security for Battleship North Carolina

Hikvision USA has provided a new, high-resolution IP security system which was installed by Hikvision integrator ADT/Protection 1, to upgrade security for the Battleship North Carolina, a national historic landmark in...

DOT Secretary Chao Names UAS Integration Pilot Program Selectees

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine Chao announced that USDOT has selected 10 state, local and tribal governments as participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program. First announced in...