[JYO] Security Directive for GA Airports - Resend, Plain Text
- From: FlyboyEd@xxxxxxx
- To: jyo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 07:58:36 EDT
BODY {font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;}
Sorry, had a problem with my mail.. Here is resend in Plain Text.
Ed
- - - -
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/.
Other related posts:
- » [JYO] Security Directive for GA Airports - Resend, Plain Text
