RESTON,
Va., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and
technology leader, today announced a collaboration with Sofia
Airport in Bulgaria to implement
cutting-edge upgrades to its hold baggage screening systems. This
innovative initiative is designed to comply with the latest
European regulations, reflecting the airport's commitment to
passenger safety and efficient operations.
"We are thrilled to work with Sofia Airport and provide advanced
screening technology for their hold baggage operations," said
Brad Buswell, Senior Vice President
and Operations Manager at Leidos. "We expect this collaboration
will enable Sofia Airport to meet current and evolving security
needs."
Leidos will install three EU Standard 3 certified MV:3D
Explosive Detection Systems (EDS). Each is equipped to meet the
highest level of threat detection with high degree accuracy and low
alarm rates. The company will also install two new transmission
X-ray systems as part of the upgrade. In addition, Leidos will
provide a comprehensive 10-year service contract for the systems,
intended to provide uninterrupted, first-rate performance.
The high-performance MV:3D has a fixed X-ray gantry and uses
multiple detector arrays to create high-resolution 2D and 3D
images. This advanced screening technology is designed to give
Sofia Airport the ability to scan up to 1,800 bags per hour, per
system, and drive efficiency into their screening operations.
"We are proud to partner with a global industry leader like
Leidos," said Jesus Caballero, CEO
of SOF Connect, operator of Sofia Airport. "The equipment
installation will make traveling through our airport a faster and
more seamless experience for passengers. This is a strategic step
to modernize Sofia Airport and operate more efficiently to meet the
highest levels of safety standards."
The installation of the new systems is expected to be complete
in the second quarter of 2024, ahead of next year's summer
season.
To learn more about Leidos aviation security solutions, please
visit www.leidos.com/security-detection.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology,
engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to
solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence,
civil, and health markets. The company's 46,000 employees support
vital missions for government and commercial customers.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia,
Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 2022. For more
information, visit www.leidos.com.
Certain statements in this announcement constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and
regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
These statements are based on management's current beliefs and
expectations and are subject to significant risks and
uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future
results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual
results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be
different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors
include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in
Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 2022, and other such
filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to
reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the
date the forward-looking statements were made.
Contact:
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Melissa Dueñas
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(571)
526-6850
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Duenasml@leidos.com
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Thomas
Doheny
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(571)
474-4735
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dohenyt@leidos.com
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Victor Melara
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(703)
431-4612
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victor.a.melara@leidos.com
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