Smiths Detection, a threat detection and security technology company, will supply hold-baggage screening equipment for the new International Airport Terminal 2, currently under construction in Kuwait
The contract includes the installation of HI-SCAN 10080 XCT units for screening hold baggage.
Terminal 2, which is intended to become an international transit hub, will be able to handle 25mn passengers annually and the screening equipment will help ensure that the baggage and cargo passing through the terminal are screened quickly and thoroughly.
Jerome de Chassey, vice-president APAC and Middle East, said, “We are happy to be entering this partnership with Kuwait International Airport, providing them with best-in-class screening equipment for their new terminal. The solutions they have selected are used in some of the biggest airports across the globe and have been designed to provide effective and efficient screening.”
HI-SCAN 10080 XCT – Using a dual-view, dual-energy line scanner with high-resolution 3D computed tomography (CT), the company said it delivers exceptional safety levels with an efficient low false alarm rate.
It exceeds international regulatory requirements, having achieved approval by Standard 3.1 (the EU’s highest defined safety standard). It has certification for TSA 7.2 as well. For automatic detection of evolving threats, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT may be further updated as required in the future.
The project is being led by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works and the primary contractor is Limak Insaat.
