Sri Vijaya Puram, May 15: In order to order to strengthen the security system and enhance passenger convenience, an advance cutting-edge technology solution called In-Line Baggage Screening System (ILBS) inaugurated today at AAI’s Veer Savarkar International Airport Sri Vijaya Puram. Shri Devender Yadav Airport Director inaugurated the new facility in presence of officials of Airports Authority of India, AAICLAS, CISF, Airlines and passengers.
In-Line Baggage Screening System (ILBS) with CTX 9800 DSI (Computed Tomography) scanners has been commissioned. This In- Line hold baggage system (HBS) is integrated with airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) to provide a complete automation of hold baggage processing and screening system. The advanced ILBS system also include an explosive detection system which can scan baggage 360° and create CT-Slice with 3D image to detect explosive material in baggage. The system is capable of handling up to 1500 bags per hour, making the baggage screening process faster and more efficient.
Earlier the hold baggage screening was through the stand-alone X-ray machines installed. Stand-alone machines occupy space at departure area and because of manual nature of processing normally cause big queues, which disrupt passenger flow during peak hours. Keeping in view the security, multi-level CT-EDS based in-line detection system is installed at VSI Airport. Now, passengers will not be required to scan their registered baggage before dropping at the check-in counters, resulting in faster passenger processing, minimum queuing time, and less congestion at check-in area and enhance passenger experience at Airport.
The Airport Director said, “With an objective of streamlining the security, passenger flow and unlocking the true efficiency of the Airport, this facility has been operationalized. In the first phase of operationalization from 15.05-2025 to 18.05.2025 this facility will be available only for Akasha Airline passengers. With the first flight of 19.05.2025 the ILBS facility will be available for all airlines’ passengers. AAI will continue its journey of continuous improvement and excellence to enhance passenger centric facilities and making air travel more convenient”.