Smiths Detection commemorates multi-million contract by Airports Authority of India at U.S. - India Aviation Summit
Ceremony marks AAI's order for multiple CTX 9800 DSiTM systems from Smiths Detection
MUMBAI, India, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence markets, today commemorates its multi-million contract with Airports Authority of India (AAI) at the U.S.-India Aviation Summit, with a special address following the opening ceremony.
AAI has placed an order for CTX 9800 DSiTM systems with a combined value of over USD50 million. The first group of machines is expected to be installed in the second half of 2018.
"We are proud to have been selected by AAI through a global competitive tender process. Our mission at hand is to enable India's airports to be future-ready while ensuring that they continue to be fully compliant with current regulatory requirements," said Jerome de Chassey, Smiths Detection's Vice President for the Asia Pacific region. Smiths Detection won the bid to install and integrate high-speed explosives detection systems (EDS) for hold-baggage screening at 11 sites across nine airports in India, including Chennai International Airport and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.
AAI will implement ECAC Standard 3 screening of hold baggage at Level 1 for inline systems across the country, complying with regulations set by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India.
Patrick Santillo, Minister Counselor of Commercial Affairs at the U.S. Embassy, said: "We are glad that AAI has chosen to work with Smiths Detection to deploy security technology solutions in India, bringing American advanced technologies to India for a win-win for both India and the United States. The U.S. Embassy and State, Commerce, and USTDA have been working together for over 10 years under the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program to support India's aviation industry expansion and modernization efforts with best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Through the Aviation Summit, we hope to deepen the connections between the U.S. and Indian civil aviation communities to support the safe expansion of India's aviation industry."
Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman of Airports Authority of India, said: "India's aviation sector is witnessing unprecedented growth and as we move towards the next phase of our development, we need to be well equipped and prepared to handle the challenges of tomorrow. We look forward to such partnerships to bolster long-term strategic and commercial aviation cooperation and opportunities."
The 6th biennial U.S.-India Aviation Summit, takes place on 9-11 May 2018 in Mumbai, India, and is hosted by the USTDA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation - the Government of India (GOI), in partnership with the U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP). The Summit brings together senior representatives from the public and private sectors of India and the U.S. to bolster long-term strategic and commercial aviation cooperation. Smiths Detection is a Silver Sponsor at the Summit.
About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security markets. With more than 40 years of field-tested experience, we deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.
Our goal is simple -- to provide security, peace of mind and freedom of movement, upon which the world depends. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com.
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