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List of explosive detection systems for cabin baggage approved by us for general and exceptional case by case use in aviation security.
Approved explosive trace detection (ETD) systems for use in aviation security.
Liquid explosive detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
Approved explosive detection systems to screen hold baggage and cargo.
Sets out the requirements to operators for the use of security scanners at UK airports.
Liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS) approved by Department for Transport for screening small volumes of liquids in aviation security.
List of explosive detection systems meeting standard C3 for cabin baggage approved by DfT for use in aviation security.
DfT/ODPM circular 1/2003 - advice to local planning authorities on safeguarding aerodromes and military explosives storage areas.
Threat image projection library approved for installation on UK aviation screening equipment.
Approved security scanners for screening people at airports.
Measures in place to ensure cargo can fly to and from the UK without disruption.
Guidance on security screening equipment which does not require explicit Department for Transport approval for use in aviation security.
Get a licence to catch alive or kill wild birds on or around your aerodrome for air safety purposes.
Approved systems for screening people’s shoes for explosive threats and concealed metal at airports.
A summary of the airport security planning framework set out in the Policing and Crime Act 2009.
A summary of the UK’s aviation safety oversight.
Consumables for use with explosive trace detection systems approved by Department for Transport for use in aviation security.
Approved cargo and mail metal detection (CMMD) systems for use in aviation security.
Aviation cyber security strategy for keeping UK civil aviation sectors secure and resilient against malicious and unintentional cyber issues.
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