TSA To Deploy AIT Units To 16 Additional Airports
TSA Monday announced 16 airports that are set to receive recently purchased millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units. The machines will be deployed with new automated target recognition (ATR) software designed to enhance privacy by eliminating passenger-specific images while improving throughput capabilities and streamlining the checkpoint screening process, the agency said.
"The deployment of this technology further strengthens security while also enhancing passenger privacy," said TSA Assistant Administrator for Security Capabilities Robin Kane. "The ability to safely detect non-metallic threats concealed under layers of clothing provides TSA Officers with an invaluable resource."
TSA plans to deploy units to the following airports in the coming weeks:
Austin Straubel International
Bangor International
Bismarck Municipal
Dallas Love Field
Des Moines International
Eastern Iowa
Grand Forks
Juneau International
Ketchikan International
Louisville International
Little Rock National
Northwest Florida Beaches International
Portland International Jetport
Rapid City Regional
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Will Rogers World Airport
TSA said it will make additional airport announcements as plans are finalized. Many factors are taken into consideration before AIT units are deployed, including airport readiness and checkpoint infrastructure.