With the holiday travel season in full swing, General Electric is making a pitch to the U.S. government with a new airport screening system. GE's security division showed off the system, which it is calling the "checkpoint of the future," through a trial run at San Francisco International Airport a few days before Christmas. Shown here is a prototype of a shoe scanner.
Implications - As social stigma against airplane travel continues to grow, airline companies are taking all the precautionary measures necessary to ensure its customers and the general public that flying is indeed a safe mode of transportation. As such, airlines are investing much more money into security equipment in order to appease those who feel flying is unsafe.
Airport Checkpoint of the Future
Airport Checkpoint Of The Future
Trend Themes
1. Investment in Airport Security Equipment - As concerns over airplane safety grow, airline companies are investing heavily in security equipment to reassure customers.
2. Advancements in Airport Checkpoint Technology - Companies such as General Electric are developing new and more efficient technologies for airport security checkpoints.
3. Increased Airport Screening Efficiency - New checkpoint technologies are promising to streamline and improve the airport screening process.
Industry Implications
1. Airline - The airline industry is investing in new security technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of air travel.
2. Security Technology - Companies specializing in security technology are developing advanced systems for airport checkpoints.
3. Government - The government is funding and regulating the implementation of new airport security measures and technologies.