Transportation Security Administration

TSA and DHS S&T to prototype self-service screening system at Harry Reid International Airport

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) unveiled a prototype checkpoint technology, the self-service screening system, at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. TSA PreCheck® passengers at TSA's Innovation Checkpoint will be the first travelers to have the option to use the new system starting in mid-March, when the testing begins. The same rigorous screening standards and rules required of passengers using the TSA PreCheck lanes apply to the self-screening lane.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) unveiled a prototype checkpoint technology, the self-service screening system, at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.
  • The same rigorous screening standards and rules required of passengers using the TSA PreCheck lanes apply to the self-screening lane.
  • The self-service screening system is a prototype technology that TSA and S&T designed, developed and tested initially in a laboratory setting at the TSA Systems Integration Facility in Arlington, Virginia.
  • The prototype has a video monitor that provides step-by-step instructions for passengers to complete screening at their own pace.

2023 Year in Review: TSA highlights a year of innovation and improvements to security effectiveness, efficiency and the passenger experience

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked another successful year in 2023, making significant strides to improve transportation security effectiveness, efficiency and enhance the aviation passenger experience.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked another successful year in 2023, making significant strides to improve transportation security effectiveness, efficiency and enhance the aviation passenger experience.
  • In 2023, TSA screened a record 858+ million passengers, an average of 2.4 million daily passengers at airport security checkpoints across the country.
  • As a result, TSA has seen a significant reduction in attrition and improvement in the ability to recruit for open positions.
  • Continued to purchase and deploy innovative checkpoint technologies that improve security effectiveness and efficiency, while enhancing the passenger experience.

TSA detects 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately 93% of these firearms were loaded. This total surpasses the previous year's record of 6,542 firearms stopped at checkpoints and represents the highest one-year total in TSA's history.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft.
  • "We are still seeing far too many firearms at TSA checkpoints, and what's particularly concerning is the amount of them loaded, presenting an unnecessary risk to everyone at the TSA checkpoint," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, which ended Dec. 31, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) stopped 1,665 firearms at checkpoints.
  • The total represents an average of 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints, of which nearly 93% were loaded.

Aviation Industry Innovator JSX Announces Intent to Acquire Over 300 Hybrid Electric Aircraft for Delivery Starting in 2028

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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“As the network airlines order ever-larger aircraft it is inevitable that more and more small markets will be abandoned.

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  • “As the network airlines order ever-larger aircraft it is inevitable that more and more small markets will be abandoned.
  • “Era, our low-carbon aircraft, provides the performance required for JSX to bring air connectivity to more local communities.
  • JSX plans to roll out these new aircraft as early as 2028, offering point-to-point mobility on state-of-the-art hybrid-electric aircraft in an exciting step forward for regional air travel.
  • JSX currently operates 48 Embraer E145 family aircraft, each configured to offer 30 seats, and employs over 1,200 crewmembers.

Astrotech Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended September 30, 2023.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (the “Company” or “Astrotech”) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, which ended September 30, 2023.
  • Gross margin improved to 43% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 16% in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023.
  • An engagement letter with RBSM was executed on October 12, 2023, for the appointment for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
  • This is a significant improvement in cannabinoid oil processing yields and adds to our potential customer’s bottom line.” stated Thomas B. Pickens, III.

Airlines for America Names Haley Gallagher Vice President, Security and Facilitation

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines , today named Haley Gallagher as Vice President, Security and Facilitation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines , today named Haley Gallagher as Vice President, Security and Facilitation.
  • Gallagher joins A4A from the U.S. Embassy in London where she has served as the Transportation Security Administration's representative.
  • In her new role, Ms. Gallagher will lead A4A's collaborative approach to security and facilitation, working closely with A4A member airlines to advance priorities focused on the safe, secure and efficient transportation of passengers and cargo.
  • She will oversee four primary functional areas within A4A: Aviation Security, Aviation Cyber Security, Cargo Services and Passenger Facilitation.

The Travel Sentry® Red Diamond is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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As a result, Travel Sentry made possible a new era of airport baggage screening, creating standards to solve issues in travel security.

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  • As a result, Travel Sentry made possible a new era of airport baggage screening, creating standards to solve issues in travel security.
  • This year, Travel Sentry celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
  • The Travel Sentry Red Diamond adds quality to these products.
  • In Travel Sentry's 20 years, over one billion products worldwide have been equipped with its Red Diamond.

The Travel Sentry® Red Diamond is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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As a result, Travel Sentry made possible a new era of airport baggage screening, creating standards to solve issues in travel security.

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  • As a result, Travel Sentry made possible a new era of airport baggage screening, creating standards to solve issues in travel security.
  • This year, Travel Sentry celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
  • The Travel Sentry Red Diamond adds quality to these products.
  • In Travel Sentry's 20 years, over one billion products worldwide have been equipped with its Red Diamond.

Paws-itively Cute: TSA releases its 2024 canine calendar

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2024 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition that honors the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for immediate download.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2024 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition that honors the agency's more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States.
  • The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar is now available for immediate download.
  • Each canine recruit spends 16 weeks in training at the TSA Canine Training Center , located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio.
  • The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar features photos and fun facts about each of this year's 15 canine winners who were selected from dozens of entries submitted by TSA canine teams from across the country.

Liberty Defense Delivers HEXWAVE to TSA

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Liberty's HEXWAVE is a next generation, high throughput, contactless threat detection system for concealed metallic and non-metallic objects, using AI to provide automated decisions to security operators to process people at speed.

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  • Liberty's HEXWAVE is a next generation, high throughput, contactless threat detection system for concealed metallic and non-metallic objects, using AI to provide automated decisions to security operators to process people at speed.
  • "Over the past several months, we have been working closely with major US airports, including LAX, Denver, Oakland, and others on enhancing employee screening to reduce the potential of an insider threat," says Liberty CEO Bill Frain.
  • A significant number of airports will be required to improve their screening process over the next several months.
  • For updates and news, please visit the Company website to subscribe to email alerts or follow Liberty Defense on social channels.