Security
Special Report: Business Aviation Security
A few days after last September 11 it became apparent that the FAA and even the Department of Transportation did not have much say in aviation security mat

A few days after last September 11 it became apparent that the FAA and even the Department of Transportation did not have much say in aviation security matters. Both FAA Administrator Jane Garvey and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta admitted as much in congressional hearings one week later.

Initially, much of the decision-making was attributed to the National Security Council (NSC) and most rules and restrictions emanated from the White House. But general aviation was undoubtedly fortunate that a man with Mineta’s aviation experience was sitting in President Bush’s Cabinet meetings.