 Director General Zulfiquar Hasan announces an extension of the deadline for installing full-body scanners and CTX machines at specific airports. Initially set to conclude on December 31, the extension provides additional time for implementation, ensuring enhanced security measures at these designated airports.){kind=link}
New Delhi: Full body scanners are expected to be installed at the Delhi airport by May 2024, a senior official said on Friday.
Besides, Computed Tomography X-ray (CTX) machines whereby passengers will not be required to remove electronic items from their hand baggage during the security check are also anticipated to be installed by May next year.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) Director General Zulfiquar Hasan on Friday said the deadline for installing the full body scanners and CTX machines at certain airports is being extended.
The deadline is to end on December 31. Once CTX (Computer Tomography X-ray) scanners are in place, passengers will not have to remove their electronic gadgets from baggage during security checks at airports.
PTI