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Aviation Insecurity

The New Challenges of Air Travel

By: Andrew R. Thomas

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Paperback | 1 May 2003 | Edition Number 1

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In this probing critique of aviation security since 9/11, Andrew R. Thomas, a globally recognized aviation security expert, examines the recent overhaul of the national aviation security system.

Despite the complete federal takeover of aviation security in November 2001, Thomas notes many continuing problems, including: millions of passenger bags that are still not screened or matched; the unresolved problem of air rage and unruly passenger behavior; the "forgotten chasm" of air cargo, which remains largely unchecked due to inadequate resources; and lax standards, the hiring of high-risk employees, and the failure to secure critical areas in many of our nation's airports.

Thomas also considers many of the proposed solutions to these vulnerabilities: biometrics, profiling, air marshals, bomb-detection devices, and smart technology that links reservations systems to private and government databases. How practical are these proposals? Will they work? What will they cost? How much time will be needed to implement any or all of them? In light of the restructuring of airline security, what new roles will be played by the airline industry, government, airports, and the Transportation Security Administration? Thomas's thorough analysis and command of all the facts create an enlightening overview of the airline security dilemma and its numerous formidable challenges.

Finally, he considers the future, outlining a strategic approach for government and industry to meet new and existing threats while continuing to serve the public in an efficient manner.

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Acknowledgments	p. 9
Set Up to Fail
How Could This Have Happened?	p. 13
The Culture of Compromise	p. 41
The Great Bailout	p. 67
The Aviation Security Response to 9/11	p. 81
The Business of Aviation and the New Security Regimen	p. 93
Concerns about the New Aviation Security System	p. 103
A New Set of Eyes
Risk Analysis and Aviation Security	p. 123
Aviation and Violence	p. 139
Vulnerabilities of the Aviation Security System	p. 165
Aviation Security Measures	p. 181
Making Sense of It All	p. 201
Afterword	p. 213
Key Aviation Security Documents
FAA Executive Summary of September 11, 2001	p. 217
FAA Bulletin Number FSAT 97-01	p. 219
August 13, 1998, Letter from Willie J. Gripper Jr.	p. 223
May 7, 2001, Letter from Brian F. Sullivan to U.S. Senator John Kerry	p. 225
May 30, 2001, Letter from Michael Canavan	p. 227
August 16, 2001, E-mail from Brian F. Sullivan to Michael Canavan	p. 229
August 22, 2001, E-mail from Michael Canavan to Brian F. Sullivan	p. 231
September 22, 2001, E-mail from Michael Canavan to FAA Security Personnel	p. 233
INS Policy for Escorting Illegal Aliens	p. 235
Notes	p. 245
Index	p. 259
Aviation Insecurity Newsletter	p. 263
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