TECHNOLOGY HAS MOVED FASTER THAN POLITICS

This article looks at the progress made in implementing 100 percent baggage screening at airports over the years since the Lockerbie bombing prompted tighter security measures. Following the Lockerbie tragedy, the U.S. is said to have pressed vigorously for improved security at European airports. Reportedly they waved the big stick Foreign Airports Security Act which meant U.S. landing rights held by overseas carriers could be removed for noncompliance.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Jane's Information Group

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  Coulsdon, Surrey  United Kingdom  CR5 2YH
• Authors:
  • Yates, C
• Publication Date: 1995-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 39-44
• Serial:
  • Jane's Airport Review
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Jane's Information Group
  • ISSN: 0954-7649

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airports; Baggage; Baggage handling; Bombs; Detectors; Explosives; Explosives detectors; Security
• Uncontrolled Terms: Airport security
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Finance; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00716639
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1996 12:00AM