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Still under trial

The new machines are currently in the trial phase and the timetable for their use depends on
successful testing and issuing the new rules.
"We want to accelerate as soon as possible and it's good to see that this is rolling out throughout
the world," Mr Griffiths said. "If all goes well and the delivery schedule we've been promised
actually materialises, then hopefully we can have those rules in place, which will be better for
customers, staff and the entire airport experience and reputation."

The 100ml policy has been in place since 2006, when a plot to blow up transatlantic planes using
liquid explosives was foiled. The rule remains widely in place around the world.

Airport security screening equipment capable of scanning the contents of large liquid containers
approved by the European Commission recently could be deployed soon across the EU.

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects in May awarded a contract to Smiths Detection, a specialist in
threat detection and screening technology, to deliver state-of-the-art checkpoint screening at all
terminals at DXB. Mr Griffiths confirmed these were the machines currently under trial.
Annual traffic

Mr Griffiths said he expects annual traffic at DXB to grow to 115 million passengers by 2032, when
its $35 billion new terminal at Dubai's second hub, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), will
open.

As DXB reaches its maximum capacity, airlines would increasingly move to DWC in the interim to
get their ideal slot timings, he added.

He also confirmed the vertiports for Dubai's first flying taxis are currently under construction at the
airport. "I do believe this is going to be the future of personal mobility," he said.

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