Global Aviation Security Industry

Global Aviation Security Industry

The global outlook series on Aviation Security provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global aviation security industry, highlights latest market trends and demand drivers, and discusses regulatory environment. Discussion on the industry’s most noteworthy regional market, the US, is amply detailed with unbiased research commentary that the reader a rudimentary understanding of the prevailing market climate. Other regional markets elaborated upon include Canada, Japan, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (China, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand), among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 175 major companies worldwide.

1. MARKET REVIEW 1

The Emergence of the Need for Aviation Security 1
The Need to Continuously Upgrade Security Measures 1
Global Market Overview 1
Airport Security Market Numbers 1
Table 1: World Market for Airport Security Equipment by
Region - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 2

Table 2: World Market for Airport Security Equipment by Region - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for 2008 2

Table 3: World Market for Airport Security Equipment by Product Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 for Fire and Explosives Detection; Perimeter and Access Control Equipment; and Monitoring Equipment3

Table 4: World Market for Airport Security Equipment by Product Segment (2008) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Fire and Explosives Detection; Perimeter and Access
Control Equipment; and Monitoring Equipment 3
Market Outlook 4
Aviation Security Future Promises Growth 4
Global Airports - Moving Up the Security Ladder 4
High R&D Investment - A Significant Boost for the Aviation Sector 4
Perimeter Security - The First Line of Defense 5
New Technologies, Cost Savings Drive Perimeter Security Market5
Airports to Accelerate RFID Systems Adoption 5

2. TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND ISSUES6

Aviation Security - A Market Driven by Technology 6
Technology - A Dominant Force Propelling Market Growth 6
The Next Generation of Aviation Security Technologies 6
Biometrics - The Future Technology for Aviation Security 7
Biometrics - Growth Drivers 7
Biometrics - Growth Inhibitors 7
Biometrics Research - Ongoing and Advancing 7
Future Technologies to Reconceptualize Passenger Screening 8
Behavioral Analysis - A Potential Screening Tool 8
Advanced Technology - Issues and Concerns Abound 8

3. AVIATION SECURITY OVERVIEW 9

Aviation Security 9
Threats to Aviation Security 9
Airport Security Prior to 9/11 10
The Security Check Process 10
Types of Security Systems 10
Explosives Detection Systems 10
Metal Detectors 10
Body X-ray Systems 11
Portable Explosive Trace Detector 11
RFID Technology-based Systems 11
Perimeter and Access Control Systems 11
Boundary Security Systems11
Perimeter Protection Systems 12
Biometric Systems 12
Human Access Control Systems 12
Vehicular Access Control Systems 12
Monitoring Systems 13
Other Security Systems and Devices 13
Bomb Disposal Squads 13
Dog Squads 13

4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES / INNOVATIONS 13

Panasonic Provides Iris Readers for Quick Security Check at Airports13
Panasonic System Solutions Introduces Novel Dome Cameras 14
Honeywell Unveils Pro-Watch® with VISTA Integration 14
Honeywell Unveils Pro-Watch® Release 3.7 14
Sense Holdings Develops Novel Explosive Detection Device 14
AS&E Unveils Backscatter Technologies for Liquid Explosive Detection 14
Honeywell Introduces Pro-Watch® Airport Pack 15
Raytheon Showcases IASS to Guard Airport Perimeters, Crucial Areas 15
Raytheon Develops Ground-based Defense System 15
Reveal Imaging Offers ImageNet™ to Network CT-80 EDS and Workstations 15
DreamBox Offers Centralized Security Management System 15
Northrop Grumman Develops Layered Defense for Airport Security 15
Smiths Detection Introduces Sentinel II EDS 16
Senstar-Stellar Launches Perimeter Security Systems 16
Optosecurity Develops Airport Security System 16
Sagem Défense Sécurité Unveils Morpho-Epass for e-passports 16
Siemens Business Services Introduces Airport Boarding Solution 16
Future Fibre Technologies Launches FFT CAMS™ 2.3 Version 16
Bosch Expands VoIP Encoders Portfolio 16
GE Introduces EntryScan4 16
Verint Launches Nextiva™ CI Video Security Solution 17
Viisage Introduces Face Recognition System at Manchester Airport 17
Sacramento Airport Installs New Explosive Detector 17
BlastGard Partners with Nordisk to Launch New Product Line 17
Implant Sciences to Unveil Quantum Sniffer Devices 17

5. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 18

Stansted Airport Initiates Security Gates Testing 18
Schiphol Airport to Deploy New Security Systems 18
NetJets Europe Plans to Acquire Egelsbach Airport 18
Munich Airport Installs Thermal Imaging Cameras 18
Bosch Group Acquires Extreme CCTV19
L-3 Communications Takes Over HSA Systems 19
Argyle Security Takes Over Com-Tec Security 19
L-3 Communications Acquires Electro-Optical Operations of Northrop Grumman 19
Bioscrypt Pockets A4Vision 19
Securitas Acquires SATS, Servicios De Seguridad 20
Honeywell to Acquire Metrologic Instruments 20
Securitas to Acquire G4S’ German Business 20
Swissport Bags Ground Handling Services License in SA 20
Honeywell to Supply Traffic Surveillance System to Airbus20
Northrop Grumman Receives SEMS II Contract 20
ARINC Receives Contract from Ferndale Electric 20
L-3 Communications Awards Contract to Analogic 21
GE Security Installs DirecDoor™ at King Abdulaziz
International Airport 21
Viisage Takes Over Iridian Technologies 21
L-1 Identity Solutions Acquires ComnetiX 21
United Technologies to Acquire E-Security Business of Rentokil 22
Siemens Wins Contract from Swinerton Builders22
Unisys Collaborates with AENA to Enhance Airport Security in Spain 22
SITA Introduces New Baggage Reconciliation System at Bangalore Airport 22
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Install Verint’s Nextiva™22
L-3 Communications Secures Order from Mexico City International Airport 22
Eugene Airport Installs Reveal Imaging’s Baggage Scanning Equipment 22
Guardian Technologies Inks Contract with Logos Imaging 23
NICE Systems Delivers Surveillance Solutions to Washington Airport 23
Westchester County Airport Deploys Cutting Edge Security System 23
ICT Equips Two Explosive Detection Equipment 23
Cleveland Hopkins Airport Mounts a Novel Screening Solution 23
Orlando International Airport to Improve Security Screening 23
Orlando International Airport Installs GE’s Screening Kiosks 23
Saflink Announces Selection for Airport Security Program 24
Indra Bags Two Airport Security Contracts for Beijing Olympics 24
Visual Defence Refurbishes CCTV Surveillance System of Toronto Airport 24
Bioscrypt, Labcal Ally for Biometric System 24
NICE Systems Secures Order for Canadian Airport 24
British Airways to Deploy Biometric Screening System 24
NICE Systems Offers Security Gear to Bangkok’s New International Airport 24
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Set up Advanced Biometric Scanning Technology 24
New Zealand Deploys New Explosive Trace Detection Equipment at Airport 24
Indian Airports Tighten Baggage Inspection System 25
TraceGuard Installs EDS at Israel's Key Airport 25
Smiths Group to Sell Aerospace Business to GE25
Bosch Acquires Telex Communications 25
Viisage Pockets Iris Recognition Company, SecuriMetrics 25
Rannoch Acquires ERA 25
GE to Take Over Minority Stake in Verified ID25
Viisage Merges with Identi x26
OSI Systems, TraceScan Collaborate Over Airport Security Device26
L-3 Communications Secures Contract from U.S. TSA 26
AS&E Deploys SmartCheck™ Personnel Screening System at Arizona Airport 26
AS&E Secures Contract from Middle East Agency26
Iraq Renews Airport Security Contract with Global Strategies Group 26
Analogic Secures Contract for EXACT™ Systems 27
Analogic Wins Contract for COBRA™ Based EDS Devices27
Rapiscan Secures Multiple Orders for Checkpoint X-Ray Systems 27
Rapiscan Secures Orders for Multi-View X-Ray System27
Rapiscan Systems Kicks Off Manufacturing Facility in Mississippi 27
Raytheon, McNeil Join Hands for Security Screening Services 27
Smyrna Airport Upgrades Surveillance Solutions 27
Redmond Airport Mounts CT-80 Explosive Detection Systems 27
Salt Lake City Airport Installs Explosives Detection Machines 28
Austin Straubel Airport Mounts Explosives Detection Systems from Reveal 28
IRIS' Research Subsidiary to Collect Passenger Data from Waco Regional Airport 28
Norfolk, Albany Airports Position Explosives Detection Machines28
Raytheon Secures Contract from Port Authority of New Jersey/ New York28
Sensis Offers ASDE-X at Bradley International Airport 28
San Francisco International Airport Sets Out CCTV Technology 28
GE Wins Huge Order for "Puffer" Explosives Detection Portals 28
Bloomington Airport to Deploy Security Equipment 29
DynaPel Establishes Aviation Security Division 29
Bloomington Airport Deploys Security Equipment 29
Portland International Airport Installs Explosives Detection Trace Portals 29
Unisys Signs Abeo, Fidelica for Airport Project 29
GARDA, CATSA Extend Security Contract 29
Pearson Airport to Set up Biometric Security Program for Passengers 29
Narita International Airport Orders GE’s CTX 9000 Dsi EDS for Checked Baggage 29
L-3 Communications Supplies Baggage Screening Solution to Kansai Airport29
SAS Sweden Deploys Biometric System for Check-in, Luggage Track29
Rapiscan Systems Delivers Rapiscan RTT120 CT Systems to MAG 30
Manchester Airport Adopts Iris Scanners 30
Heathrow Airport Deploys Biometric Trials 30
Sensis Offers MDS, Aerobahn for Paris Orly Airport 30
Finnish Airport Deploys Smart CCTV Technology30
L-3 Communications Supplies Explosives Detection System for Heathrow Airport 30
Bristol International Airport Signs G4S for Security Services 30
Magal Security Systems Inks Deal with European Airport 31
Schiphol Airport Deploys Iris Scanning System31
Unisys, Brussels Airport Company Extend Outsourcing Contract 31
Unisys Signs Pact with Air France KLM Group 31
Malmo Airport Installs New Biometric Scan System 31
Kurumoch International Adopts Biometric Control for Frequent Travelers 31
Smiths Wins Security Systems Order for Thai Airways 31
Verint Installs Nextiva at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 31
Batam to Spend RP30 M For Digital CCTVs 31
Sydney Airport Extends Contract with SNP 31
Cross Match Technologies Offers Authenticator- 200 Passport Readers 32
Hyderabad International Airport to Feature Latest Security Solutions 32
Nuctech Deploys Liquid Security Scanners Across China 32
Verex Supplies Security Solutions to SAA 32
Smiths Detection Receives Dubai Airport Contract 32
Iraq Rekindles Airport Security Agreement withDubai Company 32
GE Receives Contract from Dubai Civil Aviation 32
Nassau International Airport Rolls Out GE’s EDS 32
Panasonic Security Partners with AirVisual for Integrated
Remote Systems Solution 32
Rapiscan Secures Contract from TSA 33
Reveal Imaging Technologies Offers EDS at Kansas City
International Airport 33
Iridian Technologies Unveils New Version of Iris Recognition Algorithm 33
SITA Receives Security Contract 33
BroadWare Inks Partnership Agreement with Vbrick Systems 33
Raytheon Bags Contracts from Four Major Airports 34
Smiths Bags Supply Contract from Changi International Airport 34
Viisage Secures Supply Contract from SERPRO 34
Unisys Cooperates on Secure Border Initiative 34
SITA Agrees to Provide Check-in Work Stations to JFK International Airport 35
Sacramento International Airport Installs Smith’s Explosive Detection Scanners 35
Guardian to Deploy Threat Detection Software at Russian Airports 35
Honeywell to Equip Houston Airports with RVS System35

6. REGIONAL MARKETS 36

The United States 36
US Aviation Security Market 36
Airport Security Market Figures 36
Table 5: US Market for Airport Security Equipment by Product
Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 37
Table 6: US Market for Airport Security Equipment by Product
Segment - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for 2008 37
Leading Aviation Security Infrastructure Manufacturers 38
The New Senate Stimulus Bill Favors Aviation Security 38
The Emergence of Regulations and the Role of Government 38
The Aviation Transportation Security Act and TSA 38
TSA’s Compliance on Mandate for Air Cargo Screening on
Passenger Aircraft 39
TSA’s Initiatives to Enhance Aviation Security 39
Announces Plan to Source and Deploy Various Screening Technologies in 2008 39
TSA Plans Deployment of Additional X-ray Machines and Body Imagers in 2008 40
Awards Private Screening Contract to Trinity Technology in 2006 40
Awards Airport Security Contract to Aviation Security in 200640
Government Agencies’ Initiatives to Combat Aviation Terrorism 40
Canada 41
Aviation Security Overview41
Airport Security Market Figures 41
Table 7: Canadian Market for Airport Security Equipment by
Product Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002
through 2008 42
Table 8: Canadian Market for Airport Security Equipment by
Product Segment - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for 2008 42
Canada Announces Fresh Investment in Aviation Security 43
Break-up of the Government of Canada Funding to the CATSA to
Acquire New Airport Security Screening Equipment: 2009-2010 43
Airport Security Plans - A National Priority 43
Japan 43
Aviation Security Overview43
Japanese Airport Security Market Numbers 44
Table 9: Japanese Market for Airport Security Equipment by
Product Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002
through 2008 44
Table 10: Japanese Market for Airport Security Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for 2008 45
Europe 45
Aviation Security Overview45
Table 11: European Market for Airport Security Equipment by
Product Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 46
Table 12: European Market for Airport Security Equipment by
Product Segment - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for 2008 46
Escalating Passenger Traffic Makes Prospects Lucrative for Screening Equipment47
New Security Measures by EU Legislation 47
EC Proposes New Regulation for Aviation Security Charges47
UK Airports to Rely on Facial Recognition Technology 47
French Airport Security Overview48
Spanish Airport Security Overview 48
Asia-Pacific 48
Aviation Security Overview48
Table 13: Asia-Pacific Market for Airport Security Equipment
by Region - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 49
Table 14: Asia-Pacific Market for Airport Security Equipment
by Region - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar Sales for 2008 49
Table 15: Asia-Pacific Market for Airport Security Equipment
by Product Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 50
Table 16: Asia-Pacific Market for Airport Security Equipment
by Product Segment - Percentage Share Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for 2008 50
Demand Drivers for Aviation Security Equipment 51
Seamless Technologies Gain Momentum 51
Security in International Travel51
Competitive Landscape 51
China 51
Aviation Security Overview 51
Activities Underway52
The Civil Aviation Administration of China 52
Hong Kong 52
Aviation Security Overview 52
India 53
Aviation Security Overview 53
Indian Civil Aviation Market Strives to Achieve Global
Security Standards53
Demand for Security Equipment, Systems and Software to
Skyrocket 54
Airport Upgrades, New Airports - Key Demand Drivers 54
Passenger Traffic Increases Push Need for Tightened Security 54
Growth Inhibitors 54
Regulation and Government Initiatives54
South Korea 55
Aviation Security Overview 55
Thailand55
Aviation Security Overview 55
Indonesia 55
Aviation Security Overview 55
Malaysia56
Aviation Security Overview 56
Expansion Projects 56
Focus on Select Operators57
Australia 57
Aviation Security Overview 57
Australian Government to Trail Virtual Strip Searches 57
Singapore 57
Aviation Security Overview 57
New Zealand 58
Aviation Security Overview 58
Security Review Proposes New Security Measures 58
Aviation Security Charges Escalate 58
Rest of World 59
Aviation Security Overview59
Table 17: Rest of World Market for Airport Security
Equipment by Product Segment - Annual Sales in US$ Million from 2002 through 2008 59
Table 18: Rest of World Market for Airport Security
Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Share Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for 2008 59
Middle East At Forefront of Biometric Adoption 60
Morocco Invests in Airport Security Systems 60