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TSA/AOPA team on terrorism watch plan

With the FAA asking for help in protecting the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has joined with AOPA to develop a nation

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

May 7, 2008

With the FAA asking for help in protecting the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has joined with AOPA to develop a nationwide aviation watch system to report suspicious activity.

On October 10 the FAA issued a new security alert that cited recent statements–believed to have come from Al Qaeda leaders–threatening attacks against U.S. economic interests. “We believe that it is prudent to inform airport and airfield operators of our concerns,” the agency said. “Accordingly, to help keep public and private airfields safe and secure, we need your help.”

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