The German Airport Association ADV (Association of German Airports) has welcomed the planned abolition of the 100 milliliter limit for liquids in hand luggage. In future, travelers will be allowed to carry up to two liters of liquid, provided that security checks are carried out with modern CT scanners These devices, which provide a three-dimensional representation of the baggage contents, are considered safe and reliable. Ralph Beisel, Managing Director of ADV, described this step as a “big step towards more comfort and faster processes at airports.”
At the same time, the association sharply criticizes the current EU certification procedureAccording to the ADV, this process is too slow and lacks transparency, which is slowing down the widespread introduction of the new technology. Approval of the first CT scanner took over a year. Ralph Beisel emphasized that airports are ready to implement modern security solutions, but need clear and fair rules at the EU level.
The ADV is therefore calling for a fundamental reform of the EU certification process. Acceleration and increased transparency are necessary to both maintain a high level of aviation security and improve the travel experience for passengers. The introduction of the new scanners is currently underway in the US and the UK. British airports are targeting the installation of the new devices by mid-2024, but this has not yet been implemented in many locations due to the complexity of the process and supply chain issues.
In Germany, several airports are already equipped with the new CT scanners, including Munich Airport, where the devices are being tested at individual checkpoints. These pilot projects demonstrate that the technology works and speeds up processes. The ADV's call for such solutions to be implemented more quickly, not just at individual airports, but across Europe. The German Airport Association ADV (Association of German Airports) has welcomed the planned abolition of the 100 milliliter limit for liquids in hand luggage. In future, travelers will be allowed to carry up to two liters of liquid, provided that security checks are carried out with modern CT scanners These devices, which provide a three-dimensional representation of the baggage contents, are considered safe and reliable. Ralph Beisel, Managing Director of ADV, described this step as a “big step towards more comfort and faster processes at airports.”
At the same time, the association sharply criticizes the current EU certification procedureAccording to the ADV, this process is too slow and lacks transparency, which is slowing down the widespread introduction of the new technology. Approval of the first CT scanner took over a year. Ralph Beisel emphasized that airports are ready to implement modern security solutions, but need clear and fair rules at the EU level.
The ADV is therefore calling for a fundamental reform of the EU certification process. Acceleration and increased transparency are necessary to both maintain a high level of aviation security and improve the travel experience for passengers. The introduction of the new scanners is currently underway in the US and the UK. British airports are targeting the installation of the new devices by mid-2024, but this has not yet been implemented in many locations due to the complexity of the process and supply chain issues.
In Germany, several airports are already equipped with the new CT scanners, including Munich Airport, where the devices are being tested at individual checkpoints. These pilot projects demonstrate that the technology works and speeds up processes. The ADV's call for such solutions to be implemented more quickly, not just at individual airports, but across Europe.