1. Although the plan is to train all Highway Patrol officers in aviation security, their participation in the program will be voluntary, Maviglio said. 2. Aviation security, an economic stimulus package, an energy bill and a bill granting trade promotion authority to the president are also on hold. 3. Aviation security in this country has focused on past threats, installing metal detectors after many hijackers directed planes to Cuba three decades ago. 4. Aviation security is just its most prominent application at the moment. 5. Black and Boyd advocate taking oversight of aviation security away from the FAA in favor of a federal law enforcement agency. 6. Both proposals would bring sweeping changes to aviation security, including more federal marshals on commercial flights and anti-hijacking training for crew members. 7. According to Cathal Flynn, associate administrator for civil aviation security, materials carried by couriers are automatically selected for a security inspection. 8. AIR TRAVEL SECURITY GAPS PERSIST Major gaps remain in aviation security nearly two months after the terrorist attacks. 9. Both events occurred without incident, but the threats were one reason government officials began studying ways to enhance aviation security. 10. But private companies, hoping for a share of the billions to be spent on aviation security, are more open and are undertaking various training programs for marshals. |