FBOs
FBOs move to step up security in bid to minimize federal impact
As all of aviation faces a new reality, FBOs are among the most profoundly affected by upgraded security measures.

As all of aviation faces a new reality, FBOs are among the most profoundly affected by upgraded security measures. Though the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon used FAR Part 121 airliners, business aviation service providers have already taken decisive steps to shore up their own security.

On September 15, Signature Flight Support published a set of eight changes to its security regulations, to be placed into effect immediately “until permanent security procedures are in place.” The chain of 19 Mercury Air Centers also has new rules to live by.