Serco exhibits integrated aviation technologies at Dubai Air Show 2005

The exhibit will be led by Serco Aeronautical Services and Serco Technology Solutions comprising IAL (UAE) and ATS (Bahrain & Qatar) together with long-time partners Rapiscan, GE, Frequentis and Vaisala.

Visitors to the stand will be able to gain an insight into various state of the art systems that Serco has been providing to Civil Aviation Authorities across the Middle East for over 40 years. Attendees will also be able to discuss their immediate aviation needs and future integrated transport requirements with Serco experts.

"Serco is pleased to be bringing aviation critical services to life through strategic partnering with some of the world's leading companies in their fields," said Shrinivas Ainapure, Head of Serco Technology Solutions.

"Through four decades of experience in the Middle East, we have established a successful reputation for providing superior aviation services, and we aim to continuously upgrade this offering by supplying innovative solutions that meet the needs of the dynamic aviation industry in the region."

Demonstrations on the stand will highlight a number of integrated aviation technologies including:

• Rapiscan Systems, UK
Exhibiting Hand Baggage X-Ray Screening Equipment, Walk-Through Metal Detectors and Threat Image Projection Management & Analysis Systems. Rapiscan is a leading supplier of cutting edge technologies and a full range of detection solutions for Baggage and Parcel Inspection, Cargo and Vehicle Inspection, Hold Baggage Screening and People Screening.

• GE Infrastructure Security, USA
Exhibiting Walk-Through, Desktop and Hand Held Contraband Trace Detection Systems and Substance Identification Systems. GE is a leading supplier of Explosives Detection Systems based on the Computerized Tomography & X-Ray Diffraction Technologies together with the Non-Intrusive Trace Detection of contraband using the patented ITMS technology and the Laser RAMEN technology.

• Frequentis, Austria
Exhibiting Aeronautical Voice Communication Control Systems (VCCS - Voice Switches) & Electronic Flight Strip Systems. Frequentis is a leading supplier of CNS/ATM Communication systems as well as systems for Air Defence, Maritime, Public Safety and Transport Markets.

• Vaisala, Finland
Featuring Aeronautical Weather Observation Systems. Vaisala is the global leader in Aviation Weather Systems, Upper-Air Observation Systems, optical instruments that measure Runway Visual Range, Visibility & Cloud Base Height, meeting ICAO standards.

John Ashcroft, Managing Director, Serco in the Middle East said: "At the Dubai Air Show we are excited to be demonstrating one aspect of our larger Integrated Transport Solutions which encompasses air, heavy rail, urban transport and traffic management.

"Serco is one of the most experienced and innovative transport systems integrators, not only delivering and maintaining many of the transport investments needed today but helping to develop the strategy and systems for the future. We believe that it is this unique integrated approach which will allow travelers, organizations and governments to make intelligent, informed choices in relation to transport modes and routes, in a safe and assured manner."