TSA

  • Thompson Introduces Bill to Reform TSA's Contract Screener Program

    Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Contract Screener Reform and Accountability Act (H.R. 1455).

    News • April 11th, 2013

  • Washington: TSA Pre-Check Expedited Screening Begins at Memphis International Airport

    TSA Pre-Check is now available to eligible passengers at Memphis International Airport (MEM).

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • Flight Attendant Union Takes No-Knife Fight Nationwide

    The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), continues a series of leafleting events at airports around the country to directly enlist passengers in the fight to keep knives out of the aircraft cabin.  Leaflets encourage passengers to sign the...

    News • April 1st, 2013

  • TSA skeptical about bill for Port Columbus baggage system

    March 28--There seems to be a $5.7 million difference of opinion between Port Columbus officials and the Transportation Security Administration over the bill for the airport's in-line baggage-inspection system. "The total project costs were $32...

    News • March 28th, 2013

  • TSA Defends Knives Switch

    Transportation Security Administration Chief John Pistole defended his decision to let passengers carry small knives back on board flights Thursday, saying "these are not things that terrorists are continuing to use."

    News • March 15th, 2013

  • Rogue Valley International – Medford Airport Receives National Partnership Award

    The award was presented to Bern Case, Airport Director, by Mike Irwin the TSA Federal Security Director for the State of Oregon.

    Press Release • February 14th, 2013

  • A Primer On Air Cargo Security

    The industry readies for a December TSA deadline to screen all cargo on international passenger planes bound for the United States.

    Article • September 25th, 2012

  • ARSA Queries DHS on Long Overdue Repair Station Rule

    In the Aug. 20 letter, 11 associations inquired about the TSA's progress on reaching its "fourth quarter of calendar year 2012" commitment to complete the security rule.

    Press Release • August 22nd, 2012

  • Eliminate Baggage Fees

    But you’ll have to keep your shoes on.

    Blog • April 17th, 2012

  • FAA Enforcement Activity

    You may have read recently about FAA enforcement levying fines on some air carriers for excessive delays on the tarmac while waiting to offload passengers. It just seems outrageous that some aircraft are forced to remain on the ramp for many hours...

    Article • January 27th, 2012

  • Common Sense for General Aviation

    General aviation security was a hot topic two years ago when the TSA published its proposed rule for the Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP). The agency is back at the drawing board re-evaluating its proposal. Many think GA security means expensive...

    Article • April 6th, 2011

  • Fleet Optimization

    The role wireless technology plays in GSE fleet management on the ramp.

    Article • August 18th, 2010

  • The Pros, Cons of Solar, Wind

    The FAA Tech Center’s Jim Patterson gives an update on the pros and cons of solar, wind technology.

    Article • August 18th, 2010

  • A Question with Cargo

    Discussion on challenges facing industry, TSA regarding August screening mandate

    Article • July 23rd, 2010

  • Trends in Airport technology

    Heading into the American Association of Airport Executives’ annual conference, AIRPORT BUSINESS probes the industry for the latest and greatest in airport technology, from wireless solutions to video security. Today’s industry buzz-phrases...

    Article • June 14th, 2010