Security

Ex counter-terrorism official labels TSA rules 'criminal negligence' and calls for tech solutions
By Dennis Schaal | January 4, 2010
Former U.S. counter-terrorism official and frequent CNN guest Larry Johnson labels the new TSA security measures and the agency's failure to impose a uniform security system as "criminal negligence." In... Read More
UK and other EU countries in urgent review of naked scanners at airports
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UK and other EU countries in urgent review of naked scanners at airports
By Kevin May | December 31, 2009
The introduction of new security technology at airports across Europe, including so-called naked body scanners, could be sped up in the aftermath of the failed bomb plot on-board a US-bound passenger... Read More
After Northwest Airlines terror incident, new TSA restrictions and lots of questions
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After Northwest Airlines terror incident, new TSA restrictions and lots of questions
By Dennis Schaal | December 27, 2009
While some European airlines and Air Canada were detailing new TSA-imposed restrictions in response to the Christmas-morning terrorism incident onboard Northwest Airlines flight 253, there was scant... Read More
Northwest 253 - How European hubs and airlines differ on comms strategy
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Northwest 253 - How European hubs and airlines differ on comms strategy
By Kevin May | December 27, 2009
Fresh from the Eurostar incident just ten days ago, you might expect major airlines and the large transatlantic hubs in Europe to be using every communication strategy available to warn passengers about... Read More
Naked scanners mired in regulatory issues, US leads the way
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Naked scanners mired in regulatory issues, US leads the way
By Kevin May | October 13, 2009
Manchester Airport in the UK is hitting the headlines today as a result of a trial taking place of a security scanner which produces 'nude' images of passengers. The system, developed by Rapiscan... Read More
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