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Scarabee is working on the large-scale installation of 27 SSL lanes at London Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport

In late 2022, Scarabee was commissioned as the system integrator to build and install 27 Security Screening Lanes (SSL) at London Gatwick and Edinburgh Airport. This project includes 19 lanes for London Gatwick, spread across two terminals, and 8 lanes for Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The design of these lanes comes from JMT Technical. Together with...

Portland

Scarabee is proud to have contributed to the transformation of the PDX terminal (Portland), now officially open and setting new standards in airport design! The new PDX is bringing the forest vibes indoors with many plants and trees and the locally sourced ceiling 🌳The screening lane design with CT x-ray technology from Daifuku’s Scarabee Aviation Group...

KLM Event

Scarabee was asked if it was possible to organize an event for about 60 KLM colleagues on February 6, 2024. After the necessary preparations, supported by cleaning, ICT and security, we were ready to give our guests a warm welcome. The program started early, the first KLM employees arrived around 7:30 AM. At approximately 9:15...

Denver

End of January 2024 we went live with the whole checkpoint, with 8 lanes being utilized with stellar results.Feedback from TSA and DEN alike was of the highest order and everyone we talked to firmly considered it a success so far. There are plans to accelerate the ramp up of operations such that the extent...

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands

Our Smart Security Lane was originally developed in close cooperation with Schiphol Airport during their renewal process towards a centralised security concept. Since 2015, a total of 85 Smart Security Lanes have been installed, divided over multiple checkpoints at Schiphol Airport. With our Smart Security Checkpoint solutions, we have enabled Schiphol Airport to improve their...

Gimpo International Airport GMP

Starting January 2019, 13 BagDrop units by Scarabee Aviation Group have been operational at Gimpo Airport’s international terminal. In cooperation with Scarabee’s valued local partner Bz Systems, these BagDrops are similar to the units installed around Japan, but with the addition of passport and credit card reading functionality for international travellers. The human centric design...

Itami Airport (ITM)

After the successful implementation of 39 BagDrop units at Tokyo Haneda’s Domestic Terminal 2 in 2015, All Nippon Airways (ANA) decided to expand their Self Service BagDrop operations to other stations. Starting July 2020, 8 BagDrop units by Scarabee Aviation Group have been operational at Itami Airport’s domestic terminal. In cooperation with Scarabee’s valued local...

Naha Airport (OKA)

After the successful implementation of 39 BagDrop units at Tokyo Haneda’s Domestic Terminal 2 in 2015, All Nippon Airways (ANA) decided to expand their Self Service BagDrop operations to other stations. Starting November 2019, 16 BagDrop units by Scarabee Aviation Group have been operational at Naha Airport’s domestic terminal. In cooperation with Scarabee’s valued local...

Fukuoka Airport (FUK)

After the successful implementation of 39 BagDrop units at Tokyo Haneda’s Domestic Terminal 2 in 2015, All Nippon Airways (ANA) decided to expand their Self Service BagDrop operations to other stations. Starting June 2018, 6 BagDrop units by Scarabee Aviation Group have been operational at Fukuoka Airport’s domestic terminal. In cooperation with Scarabee’s valued local...

Denver Airport

Initial discussions with Denver Airport regarding the Great Hall Project began in 2018, resulting in a contract by the end of 2022. The Great Hall Project focused on improving security by moving the TSA checkpoints from Level 5 to Level 6 in the terminal. The new checkpoints feature 17 Scarabee Lanes with Smiths CT Remote...

Test phase started successfully

Stress-free through the security check, no long waiting times, no unpacking of laptop, tablet and your own liquids from your hand luggage – this wishful thinking has been a reality at Munich Airport for a few weeks now. Since the beginning of February, Luftamt Südbayern the government of Oberbayern together with Terminal 2 Gesellschaft, a...

Scarabee Aviation Group Launches Passenger-Focused Smart Security Lanes at Denver International Airport.

New checkpoint lanes, designed with passenger security and convenience in mind, firmly secure DEN as a center of excellence for checkpoint security innovation Amsterdam, October 2018 – Scarabee Aviation Group has successfully installed its Smart Security Lanes at Denver International Airport (DEN) – to redefine the security experience and play a pivotal role in DEN’s...

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Scarabee Aviation Group and PostNL are working together to enhance the travel experience

In March 2017 the PostNL Baggage Service was introduced for passengers travelling from Schiphol. Since this week, the existing self-service baggage drop-off technology used at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is also used for this baggage service. The technology from the Scarabee Aviation Group provides a scalable and future-proof solution. As a result, more passengers and airlines...

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) first US airport to implement Scarabee Smart Security Lanes.

On 15th February, Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz joined Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator Dr. Huban A. Gowadia in a ceremony announcing new checkpoint technology at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The automated screening lanes incorporate enhanced capabilities at the airport security checkpoint while improving the passenger experience. Passengers departing from IAH can...

Munich Airport, Germany

Airports in the European Union (EU) are required to carry out boarding pass checks at land-to-airside. Only eligible passengers in possession of a valid boarding pass are allowed to access the non-public area. Contributing to an improved passenger experience and preventing passengers queuing at the boarding pass checks, keeping them “on the move”, the Munich...

New Security Lanes at Munich Airport

A new era dawns for passengers and security staff at Munich Airport. Responding to the growing number of passengers and the anticipated new EU security standards, the Bavarian authorities, Luftamt Südbayern, have initiated a transformation of their security checkpoints.  Scarabee Aviation Group is proud to have been selected by the Bavarian authorities, Luftamt Süd Bayern, as the systems integrator for a dual Smart Security Lane, which will be integrated with...

New Chitose Airport debuts Self Service BagDropunits from the Scarabee Aviation Group

Chitose/Amsterdam,  November 2017  After the successful implementation of 39 BagDrop units at Tokyo Haneda’s Domestic Terminal 2 in 2015, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has decided to expand their Self Service BagDrop operations to another station. Starting 8th November 2017, 10 BagDrop units by Scarabee Aviation Group will be operational at New Chitose Airport’s domestic terminal....

Thank you!

Thank you for visiting us at Passenger Terminal Expo 2016 in Cologne. It was a great pleasure meeting you and we hope it has been as inspiring for you as it was for us.The inspiration and vision we shared together, will help us shape tomorrow’s airport experience. We look forward to meeting you soon! Scarabee...

Welcome Reception FTE 2016

Thank you for joining us at the Welcome Reception of the Future Travel Experience 2016 in Amsterdam. It was a great pleasure meeting you and we hope you have enjoyed spending time in a relaxed atmosphere, not only networking with other people from across the globe, but also learn about the importance of Sound Airport...

Scarabee Aviation Group opens new office in Frankfurt and appoints new local CEO

Frankfurt, May 2 2016 – The Scarabee Aviation Group, leading provider in developing remarkable, innovative and tailor-made solutions for the passenger and baggage handling and security sector, has opened a new office at Frankfurt Airport. This new office will further augment Scarabee’s services for customers in Germany. The Frankfurt office is the latest addition to...

Scarabee Aviation Group in the news

To improve passenger security and speed up the process of moving through airport security checkpoints, the OR Tambo International Airport will implement a new digital security system – the first airport in Africa to do so. The pilot implementation of the Scarabee Smart Security System, which uses a body scanner capable of detecting organic and...

Scarabee Aviation Group new Service Provider for 10,000 Airport IT Assets at Schiphol Airport

From flight information and privium gates to the explosive trace detector: Good maintenance and management of Airport IT assets are essential for a smooth passenger journey. Through a European tender, the Scarabee Aviation Group has been contracted as the new service provider for the Royal Schiphol Group. Future new IT assets can be easily implemented...

Schiphol opens temporary departure hal

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has opened a new temporary departure hall in response to a growing number of passengers travelling to Schengen destinations. Built to serve approximately two million passengers each year, the hall offers airlines space for check-in and security. Next to six security lanes, the Scarabee Aviation Group also placed 22 Safe-Security Check-in Doors...

Cathay Pacific Airways introduces Scarabee’s BagDrop© units to improve passenger experience

Cathay Pacific Airways has launched its new self-service BagDrop© units by the Scarabee Aviation Group at Schiphol Airport. After having checked in online or at the self-service check-in kiosk,passengers will have the opportunity to check in their baggage at these state of the art BagDrop units. The process involves printing of the baggage tags, labeling and...

Transforming the Airport Experience in Bristol

The Scarabee Aviation Group is proud to announce that Bristol Airport, largest airport in the South West of the UK, and England’s third busiest outside London, has put Scarabee’s Smart Security Lanes into operation. As part of Bristol Airport’s new terminal, the completed extension will comprise 12 security lanes, including a dedicated Fast Track zone...

Update Taoyuan International Airport Company

With the ambition of extending Update to the capital of Taipei, Taoyuan International Airport Company (TIAC) has introduced 6 Self-Service Baggage Drop-off units at Taoyuan MRT A1 train station located in the heart of Taipei. It enables passengers to travel to the airport faster, without any burden of baggage and more conveniently. The solution integrates...

News from Narita

Narita airport debuts self-service baggage drop machines from the Scarabee Aviation Group During a press event on 28th March 2017, four self-service BagDrop units of the Scarabee Aviation Group have been unveiled at Narita International Airport. The units will be common use of the Sky Team Airlines. It is the first-ever introduction of the automatic...

Scarabee at Passenger Terminal Expo 2017

Tomorrow’s airport is a special place. It’s a venue where operational and financial efficiency has shifted from being a goal into being a vehicle to achieve something greater. It’s where the person who lies at the heart of aviation, the passenger, has an impressive and lasting experience enriching their journey. Through these eyes, Scarabee Aviation...

New Security Checkpoint at Cologne/Bonn Airport

A new time dawns for passengers and security forces at Cologne/Bonn Airport. This week the new innovative checkpoint has been opened for a trial phase. The new checkpoint combines state-of-the-art technology with functionality and ergonomics to form a holistic concept: with a constantly high level of safety, the control process is to be made easier,...

Wally the Trolley

In response to recent regulations and required enhanced screening at airports world-wide, the Scarabee Aviation Group, a market leader of innovative fully functional airport solutions, designed and developed “Wally”. Wally is an Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) trolley, a standalone mobile power source for sensitive electronics. This mobile solution can be implemented with any selected electronics...

Update Denver

End of January we went live with the whole checkpoint, with 8 lanes being utilized with stellar results. Feedback from TSA and DEN alike was of the highest order and everyone we talked to firmly considered it a success so far. There are plans to accelerate the ramp up of operations such that the extent...

Thank you

Thank you for visiting our stand at PTE in Amsterdam. We hope it was a rewarding visit and the start of an exciting quest to develop tomorrow’s aviation solutions together. Let’s keep inspiring each other to look beyond and find ways to offer ambitious Alex a worthy canvas on which to finish her masterpiece… Scarabee...

Scarabee at PTE 2016

Today’s airports don’t just handle people and baggage – they handle passengers’ expectations. It’s no longer enough to get passengers from A to B. You need a sound process that ensures a comfortable, easy travel experience every time. Scarabee gets to the heart of potential frustrations. By providing complete solutions based on an integrated approach...