aviation security
Flight safety measures
Aviation security encompasses measures protecting aircraft, airports, and passengers from threats—hijacking, terrorism, smuggling, and sabotage.
The term covers screening procedures, baggage inspection, air marshals, cockpit reinforcement, and no-fly lists.
After the September 11 attacks, aviation security underwent dramatic expansion worldwide: She works in aviation security at the airport.
The phrase often appears in policy discussions about balancing safety with passenger convenience.
- metal detectorsDevices locating concealed objects
- body scannerDevice imaging beneath garments
- pat downManual body search
- no-fly listProhibited passengers registry
- hijackingForcible seizure mid-transit
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aviation securitysecurity breach
Unauthorized penetration of protected systems