[JYO] Security Directive for GA Airports - Resend, Plain Text



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Sorry, had a problem with my mail..  Here is resend in Plain Text.
 
Ed
 
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                        FROM:           Margie Tower, Director-- Regulatory 
Affairs, AAAERE:                  Security Directive for GA AirportsDATE:     
       May 6, 2003We had sent this out last week, but due to concerns that it 
did not get out to all of the smaller  airports, I am resending it again to a 
list that should include some of those airports that may have been 
inadvertently left off the first time.Department of Homeland Security 
Advisory 03-019Security Information for General Aviation Pilots/AirportsThis 
advisory was produced by the Department of Homeland Security based on 
information and analysis from the Terrorist Threat Integration Center 
received during the last 24 hours.THE CONTINUING THREAT TO AVIATIONAl-Qaida 
has long considered attacking US Homeland targets using light aircraft. 
Recent reliable reporting indicates that al-Qaida was in the late stages of 
planning an aerial suicide attack against the US Consulate in Karachi. 
Operatives were planning to pack a small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter 
with explosives and crash it into the consulate. This plot and a similar plot 
last year to fly a small explosive-laden aircraft into a US warship in the 
Persian Gulf demonstrate al-Qaida's continued fixation with using 
explosive-laden small aircraft in attacks. General aviation aircraft that 
were loaded with explosives to enhance their destructive potential would make 
them the equivalent of a medium-sized truck bomb.Al-Qaida may attempt to use 
charter or general aviation aircraft to conduct future attacks because of 
their availability, less stringent protective measures, and destructive 
potential. The group has a fair sized pilot cadre and the use of small 
aircraft requires far less skill and training than some larger aircraft. 
Charter aircraft also may be attractive because terrorists may only need an 
established line of credit to gain access to an aircraft and because some 
agencies allow the use of customer pilots. Security procedures typically are 
not as rigorous as those for commercial airlines and terrorists would not 
have to control a large number of passengers. Reliable information obtained 
last year indicated al-Qaida might use experienced non-Arab pilots to rent 
three or four light aircraft under the guise of flying lessons. In 
consideration of the above information, the Department of Homeland Security 
asks members of the General Aviation community to report all unusual and 
suspicious activities. If you observe persons, aircraft, and operations that 
do not fit the customary pattern at your airport, you should immediately 
advise law enforcement authorities.Your immediate action is requested for 
these items:Secure unattended aircraft to prevent unauthorized use. Verify 
the identification of crew and passengers prior to departure. Verify that 
baggage and cargo are known to the persons on board. Where identification 
systems are in place, ensure employees wear proper identification and 
challenge persons not doing so. Increased vigilance should be directed toward 
the following:Unknown pilots and/or clients for aircraft or helicopter 
rentals or charters. Unknown service/delivery personnel. Aircraft with 
unusual or unauthorized modifications. Persons loitering in the vicinity of 
aircraft or air operations areas. Persons who appear to be under stress or 
the control of other persons. Persons whose identification appears altered or 
inconsistent. Persons loading unusual or unauthorized payload onto aircraft. 
NOTE: All charter operators subjected to the 12-5 rule, Standard Security 
Program and the Private Charter Security Program, are reminded to ensure 
compliance with these security requirements.Persons should immediately report 
such activity to local law enforcement and the TSA General Aviation Hotline 
at 866-GASECUR (866-427-3287).For more information contact AAAE at 
Margie.Tower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx                                            
Carter.Morris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ACI-NA -Dawn Lucini at dawn.lucini@xxxxxxxxxx <
mailto:dawn.lucini@xxxxxxxxxx>Margie Tower, C.M.Director Regulatory Affairs
Technical, Economic &  GA IssuesAmerican Association of Airport Executives601 
Madison StreetSuite 400Alexandria, VA 22314703 824-0500, Ext. 158FAX: 703 
820-1395Margie.Tower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx your calendar to 
attend AAAE's 75th Annual Conference and Exposition in Los Angeles, 
California, April 27-30, 2003!For more information, visit 
http://www.airportnet.org/annual2003/.

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