Edinburgh Airport has ordered new high-tech scanners that will put an end to the limits on passengers travelling with liquids.
Passengers at Scots airports can currently only take through 100ml of liquid through customs but the new 3D scanners will enable passengers to carry up to two litres of liquid on to planes.
Smith Detection have been awarded the contract to produce eight X-ray images, which will eliminate the requirement to remove electronic devices, liquids, and gels from hand luggage.
The move will allow Edinburgh Airport staff to zoom in and rotate images to inspect items more clearly.
It was revealed last year that the UK Government has set all airports in Scotland a deadline to introduce the new scanners.
The new rules will also mean passengers will no longer have to remove electrical appliances such as laptops from their bags when going through security.
Edinburgh Airport announced today that the new scanners are not operational yet and passengers should continue to adhere to the current rules for the 'foreseeable future' until a further announcement is made.
Smiths Detection’s Head of Market, Andy Evripides, said: “We are delighted to be supplying Edinburgh Airport with our leading CT checkpoint X-ray scanner. The system provides higher levels of safety and security, leading to a significantly improved passenger experience by allowing them to pass through security with less hassle and the need to unpack and repack their hand luggage. The system also uses the least energy of its type on the market, helping airports reach their sustainability goals.”
Adam Wilson, Chief Operating Officer at Edinburgh Airport, said: “Providing passengers with a smooth and safe experience through security is incredibly important to us and the implementation of the new Smiths Detection HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX will deliver that as we adopt this new technology. Safety is always paramount and by moving forward with these innovative and next generation scanners, we will maintain those high security standards while helping passengers move through the airport quicker.”
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