Transportation Security Administration officials unveiled the software at the airport on Friday, where more than 8 million passengers boarded planes last year. -- PHOTO: AFP
NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) - Newark Liberty International Airport became the first New York-area airport to install body scanning technology that will replace a system that was harshly criticised for invading travellers' privacy by displaying naked images.
Transportation Security Administration officials unveiled the software at the airport on Friday, where more than 8 million passengers boarded planes last year.The technology was originally tested in February at Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Washington and rolled out in July.
In all, the technology will be installed in 241 security machines at 40 airports around the country over the next few months at a cost of US$2.7 million (S$3.25 million) that includes research and development, according to the TSA. The agency plans to install it in all airports eventually.
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