U.S., Airline Industry 'Fusion Cell' Aids Ebola Response
A "fusion cell" of U.S. government and airline industry analysts helped guide the nation's response to the Ebola crisis.
U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper addresses IATA's aviation security conference in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Bill Carey)
U.S. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper addresses IATA's aviation security conference in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Bill Carey)

A recently formed “fusion cell” of government and airline industry security analysts helped guide the U.S. response to the Ebola crisis, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The office, which coordinates the activities of 17 intelligence agencies and organizations, plans to continue the aviation security-focused effort.