The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi will begin trials of advanced full-body scanners from May 2025. The move is intended to improve security levels while making passenger processing more efficient.
Four advanced scanners have been acquired, two of which have been put in place at Terminal 1 and two at Terminal 3. The scanners use millimeter-wave technology at a frequency between 70 and 80 GHz, which does not emit any radiation, providing safety to every passenger, pregnant women, and people with medical implants.
The trial period is likely to be three to four months. After completion, the findings will be assessed by a committee headed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to decide on standard operating procedures for implementation on a full scale.
These high-tech scanners are able to identify both metallic and non-metallic threats, such as explosives, greatly improving security compared to conventional metal detectors. Scans take about three seconds, with a throughput of up to 1,200 scans per hour, with the goal of speeding up passenger flow and minimizing waiting times.
This move places Delhi Airport on par with other global airports that have implemented such technology, an indication that it is bent on utilizing cutting-edge systems to enhance customer experience and security.
