Passengers traversing Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 can anticipate a transformative and more efficient security screening experience. The airport is poised to eliminate the inconvenience of removing personal electronic devices from handbags during pre-embarkation security checks, heralding a new era of hassle-free travel.
Departing from Traditional Security Checks
KIA is bidding adieu to the cumbersome practice of requiring travelers to remove laptops, phones, and earphones from bags during security screenings. Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), the airport’s operator, has unveiled plans to introduce the Computer Tomography X-ray (CTX) machine, marking a significant stride in security measures.
Unveiling the CTX Machine: A Security Revolution
BIAL has confirmed the commencement of a trial run for the CTX machine at T2, with the system initially catering to domestic passengers. By December 2023, Bengaluru’s KIA aims to become India’s pioneer in implementing passenger trials for the CTX machine, integrating it seamlessly with the Automatic Tray Retrieval System (ATRS) and full-body scanners, promising elevated security standards and operational efficiency.
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Understanding the CTX System
The CTX system permits passengers to retain electronic devices and categorize items like Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) in their bags, expediting the screening process. This innovative approach significantly reduces the number of trays required per person, expediting the process and enhancing overall hygiene standards.
Precision and Convenience in Focus
The introduction of the CTX machine signifies a departure from the conventional practice of post-primary screening pat-downs, emphasizing enhanced automation and precision, balancing security and passenger comfort. With automatic explosives detection algorithms and superior 3D image quality, the CTX machine ensures thorough bag inspections, minimizing the need for re-checks and physical inspections.
Expansion Across Indian Airports
BIAL’s initiative sets the pace for other airports. Mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), major Indian airports are set to install 3D CTX machines for cabin checks by the year-end. Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports lead the way in conducting trials to enhance passenger convenience, transit efficiency, and bolstered security screening processes nationwide.
Security Enhancement at KIA Terminal 2: Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Terminal 2 is advancing towards a more efficient security screening process by eliminating the need for removing personal electronic devices from handbags during checks.
CTX Machine Implementation: Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) is initiating a trial run for the Computer Tomography X-ray (CTX) machine at T2, aiming for full operation by December 2023.
Benefits of CTX System: The CTX system permits passengers to keep electronic devices and certain items within their bags, streamlining the screening process, minimizing trays needed, and improving hygiene standards.
Precision and Convenience: The CTX machine integrates with the Automatic Tray Retrieval System (ATRS) and full-body scanners, focusing on enhanced automation, precision, and minimizing physical inspections post-primary screenings.
Expansion to Other Airports: Mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), major Indian airports like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are gearing up to install 3D CTX machines, enhancing passenger convenience and bolstering security measures across the country.
