Improving Security for Fliers

This paper describes how the rapid growth of aviation over a single century has changed the world in many ways. Even Orville Wright could not have envisioned an aircraft like the Airbus 380 that can carry more 500 passengers or the Boeing Dream liner with its composite construction. Today, it is common for travelers to use scheduled airlines, charters, air taxi services, and their own corporate and personal aircraft to get to more destinations faster than anyone might have dreamed. However, with this explosion of growth and advancement, there has been a continuing series of malicious attempts by individuals, groups, and even some nations to impede or destroy the industry through terrorism. Therefore, the mitigation of these events has brought about the growth of security programs set up by the government and the corresponding growth of a specialized security industry. This growth has been punctuated by the response to major events, such as the events of Lockerbie and September 11, 2001. With larger aircraft, more traffic in the air and on the ground, and increased congestion in air terminals, security needs will be even more compelling in the future. For these reasons, all parties can expect the emergence of technologies, methods, and procedures that have yet to make it to the drawing board.

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• Authors:
  • Jensen, Thomas L
• Publication Date: 2009

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 209-227
• Monograph Title: Protecting Airline Passengers in the Age of Terrorism

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aircraft; Airlines; Airport terminals; Aviation safety; National security; Passenger security; Safety and security; Security checkpoints; Technological innovations; Terrorism
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

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• Accession Number: 01159398
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780313354533
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 18 2010 2:47PM