ScanTech AI Secures ECAC Allocation to Complete European Certification for Advanced AI-Powered Explosive Detection in Aviation

Rhea-AI Summary

ScanTech AI Systems (NASDAQ: STAI) has achieved a significant milestone in its European expansion strategy by securing an allocation for completing the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) certification process for its Sentinel Fixed-Gantry CT system. This advanced AI-powered explosive detection technology is designed for aviation security screening. The allocation enables ScanTech AI to proceed with additional Phase testing under ECAC's Common Evaluation Process of Security Equipment (CEP), marking a crucial step toward obtaining European approval. Once certified, the Sentinel system could be deployed across airports throughout the European Union and beyond, potentially opening up significant market opportunities for the company.

Positive

• Secured allocation for ECAC certification process, advancing European market entry
• Progress towards accessing the lucrative European airport security market
• Potential for widespread deployment across EU airports upon certification

Negative

• Certification process still ongoing with no guarantee of approval
• Additional testing phases required before final certification

Milestone Advances Global Expansion Strategy and Opens European Market Access for Sentinel CT Security Screening Systems

Atlanta, GA, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (the "Company" or "ScanTech AI") (Nasdaq: STAI),  a leading innovator in advanced security screening technologies, today announced that it has secured a formal allocation to complete the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) certification process for its advanced Sentinel Fixed-Gantry CT system, designed for high-accuracy explosive detection in aviation environments.

This allocation positions the Company to undergo additional Phase testing under ECAC's Common Evaluation Process of Security Equipment (CEP), a critical step toward achieving European approval for deployment at airports across the European Union and beyond.

About ScanTech AI

ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: STAI) has developed one of the world’s most advanced non-intrusive ‘fixed-gantry’ CT screening technologies. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, ScanTech AI’s state-of-the-art scanners accurately and quickly detect hazardous materials and contraband. Engineered to automatically locate, discriminate, and identify threat materials and items of interest, ScanTech AI’s solutions are designed for use in airports, seaports, borders, embassies, corporate headquarters, government and commercial buildings, factories, processing plants, and other facilities where security is a priority.

For more information, visit www.scantechais.com and investor.scantechais.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), including statements regarding ScanTech AI’s management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects or strategies regarding the future, including possible business combinations, revenue growth and financial performance, product expansion and services. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Additionally, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “target,” “seek” or the negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the current expectations and beliefs made by the management of ScanTech AI, in light of their respective experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and their potential effect on ScanTech AI, as well as other factors they believe are appropriate under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting ScanTech AI will be those that it has anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the parties) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including product and service acceptance, regulatory oversights, research and development success, and that ScanTech AI will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated. Should one or more of these risks of uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions of ScanTech AI prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” and in other sections of the filings of ScanTech AI (and its predecessor, Mars) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and in the current and periodic reports filed or furnished by ScanTech AI (and its predecessor, Mars) from time to time with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, based on the information available to ScanTech AI as of the date hereof, and ScanTech AI assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may otherwise be required under applicable securities laws.

Contact:
ScanTech AI Systems Inc.
James White, CFO
jwhite@scantechibs.com

Investor & Media Relations Contact:
International Elite Capital Inc. 
Annabelle Zhang 
+1(646) 866-7928 
annabelle@iecapitalusa.com

FAQ

What is the significance of STAI's ECAC allocation for European certification?

The ECAC allocation allows ScanTech AI to proceed with Phase testing for their Sentinel CT system, a crucial step toward gaining approval for deployment in European airports.

What product is ScanTech AI seeking European certification for?

ScanTech AI is seeking certification for its Sentinel Fixed-Gantry CT system, an AI-powered explosive detection technology for aviation security screening.

How will the ECAC certification benefit ScanTech AI (STAI)?

The certification would allow ScanTech AI to deploy its Sentinel security screening systems across airports in the European Union and beyond, significantly expanding its market presence.

What is the current status of STAI's European certification process?

ScanTech AI has secured an allocation to complete additional Phase testing under ECAC's Common Evaluation Process of Security Equipment (CEP), but final certification is still pending.