Explosive detection systems (EDS) for aviation security
Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
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Explosive detection systems (EDS) approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
The EDS automatically detect explosive material concealed inside hold baggage and cargo.
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Last updated 16 September 2024 + show all updates
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Update to list to reflect latest ECAC Approvals.
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Update to list to reflect latest ECAC Approvals .
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New hardware and conops added to SwabTek LETK.
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List updated to reflect latest ECAC approvals.
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The following updates have been made: - formatting changes to Smiths entries - 1 new Nuctech entry - 1 new Leidos entry - formatting changes to Rapiscan entries
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New documents with the following changes: - 2 new equipment configurations added to the list from Nuctech - 1 new equipment configuration added to the list from Smiths Detection - 2 new equipment configurations added to the list from SureScan
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14 new equipment configurations from Nuctech.
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New equipment configuration from Nuctech.
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Three equipment configuration corrections have been made to the Nuctech list to revise ECAC listing errors.
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One new equipment configuration added to the list from Rapiscan.
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New entries from Nutech, equipment configurations from Rapiscan, Smiths Detection and SureScan plus comments on Standard 2 updated.
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1 new equipment configuration added to the list from Leidos.
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The approved explosive detection systems list has been updated.1 new equipment configuration has been added to the list for Rapiscan.
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The approved explosive detection systems list has been updated. L3 Technologies, Inc. has been rebranded as Leidos. 5 new equipment configurations have added to the list for Nuctech.
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Addition of new equipment configurations, two for the company of Smiths Detection and one for Rapiscan.
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Update including new equipment configurations from Smiths Detection (previously: Morpho Detection), Rapiscan and Nuctech, plus additional guidance for use of standard 2 systems.
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Equipment additions from Smiths Detection (previously Morpho Detection), Surescan and 3 Technologies.
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Name change from Morpho Detection to Smiths Detection and 3 equipment configurations added for Smiths Detection.
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New detection algorithms from L3 Technologies, Inc and Smiths Detection plus configuration changes to equipment from Smiths Detection and SureScan.
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Approved explosive detection systems list updated.
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List of approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
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List of approved explosive detection systems updated.
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Security screening equipment approved in February 2016 by the European Civil Aviation Conference for explosives detection systems.
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Updated with new equipment approved by the European Civil Aviation Conference.
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Updated with new aviation security equipment recently approved for operation use by DfT and the European Civil Aviation Conference.
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Updated approved equipment list.
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