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Verified Identity gets the go-ahead to expand
DHS authorizations means the Brill-owned company can move in at airports in New York, California, Indiana, and Ohio; Lockheed to work as subcontractor for account and network management
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Raytheon wins contract to help TSA determine ideal emergency flight paths
$1.9 million Advanced Route Evaluation System will perform risk analysis on aviation routes by assessing such factors as aircraft type, fuel loads, and flight route; Tec-Masters lends a hand
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Boeing wins patent on uninterruptible autopilot system
New technology can be activated by the pilots, government agencies, even on-board sensors; not even a tortured pilot can give up control; dedicated electrical circuits ensure the system’s total independence
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British air force tests unmanned jetliner
Two-hour flight shows off Qinetic’s UAV command and control interface; the next step is to to fly the jetliner, a fighter jet, and a fleet of UAVs simulateously without stepping into a cockpit
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Portendo teams with Swedish government to develop explosives detectors
Deal signals growing European awareness of terrorist risk; Swedish Defense Research Agency will help improve Portendo’s nSure sensors; in return, Portendo will help FOI with their own ESSEX technology
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AFGE looks again to unionize airport security screeners
Federal law prohibits labor organizing in that industry, but a recent UN ruling and an incoming Democratic majority gives hope to the American Federation of Government Employees
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Snakes on the plane no movie for Phillipines authorities
X-ray screener finds 60 snakes stuffed into two suitcases; reptile smuggling a major problem in Southeast Asia; consequences for smuggler, animals unknown
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Transportation sector lags behind in forming DHS "sector council"
National Infrastructure Protection Plan asks industry groups to form councils to advise DHS on critical assets, risk assessments, and an agreed security approach; so far, diverse nature of transportation has been a major road block; TSA now encouraging the development of smaller subsector councils, but still hopes for an industry-wide group
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TSA finalizes Registered Traveler fees
Announced background screening fee of $28 may save this valuable program; previous suggestions of $100 might have broken the market; full steam ahead for Verified Identity Pass
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NY/NJ Port Authority looks to replace Haynes security
Ethical problems compounded with severe security breaches to raise doubts about company’s competence; local congressman suggests the $89 million contract to provide guards at LaGuardia and JFK not be renewed when it expires in January
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NIST scientists adapt voice recognition to detect birds at airports
Current technology cannot distinguish between a Canada goose and a carrier pigeon; to help airport controllers defend against avian interference — birds have caused $2 billion in damage since 1990 — NIST adapts biometrics meant for humans
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On Track Innovations scoops up SuperCom
At a cost of $21 million, OTI acquires a number of critical anti-countefeiting and production patents; company looks to expand ePassport and national ID business; Israeli industry consolidation continues
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U.S. Helicopter raises $4,500,000 in financing
A New York company offering helicopter shuttle service from area airports — and quicker security screening — raises $4.5 million in funding
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ACRO develops a pen-like TATP detector
As an increasing number of companies develop portable, self-contained laboratories, ARCO jumps ahead to fight a common terrorist explosive; technology uses enzyme-catalyzed oxidation to produce colored pigments; low cost per unit a huge attraction for pen devices
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