Beijing – GE Security Inc., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE), today announced a contract to supply seven CTX 9000 DSi advanced baggage screening systems to Beijing International Airport’s terminal three as part of the city’s infrastructure investment for the 2008 Olympic Games. When installed in the new terminal, the GE Security CTX 9000 DSi advanced technology explosives detection systems will serve as a model for inline baggage screening systems throughout the country and region. China is investing $2 billion USD to develop terminal three as a modern gateway to accommodate up to
35 million air passengers and 170,000 flights per year. The terminal three development is part of an unprecedented $40 billion USD infrastructure investment ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games, which host city Beijing anticipates to be among the most profitable and well attended recent Games.“GE Security is pleased Beijing Capital International Airport has selected the CTX 9000 for its explosives detection system in terminal three," said Dennis Cooke, president, GE Security's Homeland Protection business. “Beijing leads a growing trend across Asia, and around the world, to the deployment of advanced technology inline baggage screening using the CTX 9000, to help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of bag screening while maintaining passenger satisfaction.”Jim Fisher, president of GE China Olympic Solutions, said: “As a worldwide Olympic partner, we are proud to provide a wide range of products and services to help make the Olympic Games in Beijing more successful. Security is a key business that is a critical part of the Olympic infrastructure. We look forward to working with our customers in their endeavor to enhance the security capability of the airport, Olympic venues and public facilities.”The GE CTX 9000 DSi system represents the latest in CTX™ technology. Designed to integrate with airport baggage handling systems (BHS), the CTX 9000 DSi system is TSA-certified and is often well suited to fast-paced airport environments. It is the highest operational throughput explosives detection system designed for BHS integration and its meter-wide conveyor belt and large tunnel opening can accommodate both large and standard-size bags. Designed for ease of operation and service, with multiplexing capabilities and a low false alarm rate, the CTX 9000 DSi system can be an excellent investment for high-volume airports. Its advanced technology can assist customers to efficiently and accuratelyentify the most challenging substances. About Beijing Capital International AirportThe Beijing Capital International Airport terminal officially opened on October 1, 1999, marking the 50th anniversary of Chinese Communist rule. This new, bright and airy terminal, built at a cost of $1.1 billion, is a welcome replacement for the former facility, which started operating in the 1950s, and has become increasingly cramped and dingy with the rise in the number of passengers visiting China.The new four-story terminal (including basement level) covers an area of 336,000 square meters -- three times the size of the former terminal -- and puts much more emphasis on passenger comfort. The complex also includes a large-scale public parking building and a cargo station. When this state-of-the-art terminal goes into full operation, it will be able to handle 190,000 flights, 35 million passengers, and 780,000 tons of cargo a year. The building has 51 elevators, 63 escalators, and 26 moving sidewalks to make moving around the airport easy. Beijing is served by international carriers such as Northwest, United, Canadian Airlines, Lufthansa, SAS, Dragon Air, Japan Airlines, ANA, British Airways, Malaysian Air, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Alitalia, Korean Air, Pakistan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai International, Air China, China Southern and China Northern. About GE’s Security BusinessGE Security, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $2 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, covering explosives and narcotics detection, intrusion and access control, video surveillance, key management, and fire detection. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit, and retail. GE Security was recently named Frost & Sullivan’s 2006 Company of the Year for Homeland Security. For more information about GE Security and our products, please visit www.gesecurity.com. GE Security, making the world safer.For more information, contact:Steve Hill GE Security Phone: (510) 857-1132 Email: steve.hill1@ge.com Tom BrighamBRIGHAM SCULLYPhone: (818) 716-9021Email: tbrigham@brighamscully.com
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