Centre 'examining' flydubai incident, may tweak safety norms; full-body scanners being tested

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India's aviation security authority is currently conducting trials of full-body scanners at Bengaluru and Cochin airports to collect critical data.

These scanners are being adapted to reflect common Indian customs regarding jewelry and attire.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:04:26 UTC.

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