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Bohai Leasing Acquires Avolon Holdings

September 6, 2015
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Find out more about Bohai Leasing | Business Aviation NewsAsian-based international leasing company, Bohai Leasing, has announced its latest acquisition of Avolon Holdings, Irish aircraft lessors in a deal that could amount to $7.6 billion.

Just last year, Bohai bought Swissport, one of the world’s biggest cargo handlers for $2.7 billion.

The deal will place Bohai close to the top of the world’s top ten aircraft leasing companies in size and is good news for the Chinese economy after a period of turmoil.

Avolon have been in acquisition talks for more than a year, previously with Avic Capital, another major Chinese investment group.

Automated Passenger Processing is the Future

September 5, 2015
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Automated Passenger Screening Technology ProvidersAll over the world, automated passenger processing and pre-processing of travellers is streamlining the way we move through airports. Physical interaction with airport personnel is reducing as an increasing number of airports move towards automation.

While the threat of terrorism is still on the increase, automated passenger processing is still a growing requirement, and many believe that aviation security is only benefitting from automation and the use of passenger screening and processing technology.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has estimated that numbers of worldwide airline passengers will reach more than 7 billion by 2034 and automated passenger processing and security will be the only way to efficiently handle such volume.

Security Systems Upgrade in Oman Airports

September 2, 2015
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Providing physical security for airports | Security systems from other suppliersThe Ministry of Transport in Oman has given to go-ahead for the installation of a new integrated security system for two of the country’s airports. Muscat International Airport and the new Salalah Airport will receive a new state-of-the-art, comprehensive system to include perimeter security intrusion detection, security check points and access control, overseen by a new data management centre.

The contact has been awarded to Thales, French technology firm, who will also be responsible for training and testing as part of the deal agreed this week.

Airports across the world are stepping up their security as the threat of terrorism and smuggling increases. Airport security providers are using the latest technology to develop powerful, high performance systems to strengthen border security.

Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant Choose ARINC AIM

September 1, 2015
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Find out more about Rockwell Collins' ARINC AIM | Nuclear Facility SecurityRockwell Collins’ ARINC AIM platform has been selected by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for the provision of physical and infrastructure security for the Rancho Seco facility.

AIM is a secure platform offering the nuclear facility solutions for cyber security, intrusion detection, surveillance and situational awareness and in turn, compliance with the changing NRC mandates.

Rancho Seco will join many of the country’s nuclear power facilities with the implementation of ARINC AIM.