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GE Security Deploys Six CTX 5500 DS Explosives Detection Systems to Nassau International Airport

BRADENTON, FLA. – GE Security (NYSE: GE) today announced it has helped Nassau International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements regarding pre-clearance of flights bound for the United States.  With GE Security’s support, Nassau  International Airport was able to meet the January 1, 2006 ICAO deadline under Annex 17 (Security:  Safeguarding International Civil Aviation Against Acts of Unlawful Interference) allowing pre-clearance of flights at international airports. In just seven months from initial contact, GE had installed six of its CTX 5500 DS explosives detection systems, the most widely used, Transportation Safety Administration-certified (TSA) explosives detection system (EDS) in the world.  As a result, travelers departing Nassau Airport for the U.S. can now continue on to destinations beyond their U.S. port of entry without having to be re-screened for security. "From initial customer contact to final deployment, we are pleased to have been able to install these systems at Nassau International  Airport in only seven months," said David Weber, general manager, aviation and transportation, GE Security’s Homeland Protection business.  “The Airport Authority in consultation with Vancouver Airport Services are to be congratulated on bringing these systems on line so quickly.”"The introduction of these systems ensures adherence to ICAO and TSA security screening standards and allows the Bahamas to maintain its competitive travel advantage over other Caribbean islands and assures vacationers that the same explosives detection systems being used elsewhere in North America are being used in Nassau," said Joe Reckley, deputy general manager, Nassau International Airport.” GE’s CTX 5500 DS uses technology derived from medical Computed Tomography (CT) to help locate andentify explosive devices that might be concealed in checked baggage.  As the conveyor moves each bag through the machine, the system produces a scan projection X-ray image.  Using sophisticated computer algorithms, the CTX 5500 DS system analyzes these slice images and compares their properties with those of known threats.  If a match is found, the system alarms and displays the object on the screen.  By viewing the screen images, an operator can determine whether a threat exists and then follow established protocols for resolving it. About GE’s Security BusinessGE’s Security business is a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) focused on communication and information technologies for security, safety and lifestyle enhancements.  GE Security has operations in more than 30 countries and is represented by some of the best-known brand names for intrusion and fire detection, access and building control, video surveillance, explosive and drug detection, key management and structure wiring. 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.For more information, contact:Steve HillGE SecurityPhone (510) 857-1132Email: steve.hill1@ge.comTom BrighamBrigham ScullyPhone: (818) 716-9021Email: tbrigham@brighamscully.com