In August and September 1996, we testified on aviation security issues before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and provided the Committee with information about devices that were currently available or under development for detecting explosives and the devices' operational capabilities. As requested, we are providing you with updated information on the advanced explosives detection devices that are commercially available and can be used to screen checked baggage, carry-on items, passengers, and cargo and mail. You also asked that we review the financial, airport-related, and operational issues associated with deploying detection technology at U.S. airports. Many security initiatives have been undertaken since the July 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800. In its final report of February 1997, the Gore Commission said that it expected that the National Civil Aviation Review Commission would consider a variety of options to pay for security measures; a report on funding is expected to be made in the fall of 1997. In addition, FAA has directed that the contractors installing the explosive detection devices gather data on the effect that deploying these devices has on airport-related and operational issues. As discussed with your office, we agreed to reassess the need for us to do further work on the financial and operational issues associated with deploying detection technology at U.S. airports on the basis of the final outcome of these two initiatives.


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    Title :

    Aviation Security: Commercially Available Advanced Explosives Detection Devices


    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    23 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English