DXB airport: No more unpacking electronics and liquids from hand luggage
A major upgrade to screening technology is on its way to DXB, which will mean you no longer have to awkwardly take out your liquids or electronics.
The world's busiest international airport is installing new machinery at both hold and passenger baggage screening, which would allow laptops and liquids to stay in bags.
Artificial intelligence can very quickly and powerfully check that everything in your hand luggage is safe to take on board.
An agreement between Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects and Smiths Detection means that new state-of-the-art checkpoint scanners will soon be coming to Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
The world's busiest international airport will get advanced HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Model-S computed tomography scanners, which will be capable of high-resolution 3D imaging at security.
These high-tech scanners can get a look inside your carry-on baggage without the need for you to unpack your laptop, tablet, phone, drinks or toothpaste.
The new machines are currently in the trial phase, and a wider rollout depends on successful testing.
The new system also comes with several smart features which should speed up your journey through security.
You can expect intelligent lane management combined with automated tray return systems, which should stop you fumbling around for a tray.
Software will also be able to help automatically identify objects within the system.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group said that the new scanners help Dubai lead in the way in aviation.
He said: 'Dubai continues to lead the world in aviation excellence by investing in the latest security screening technologies.
'This project strengthens passenger safety, enhances the travel experience, and reinforces Dubai's reputation as a global aviation hub.'
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Suzanne Al Anani, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, said that the project shows how dedicated Dubai is to
She said: 'We are dedicated to developing secure and intelligent airport infrastructure that meets future demands.
'This project exemplifies our proactive approach to enabling safe, seamless, and high-capacity travel through the integration of smart, advanced technologies.'
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