Federal Aviation Administration Requires Freight Forwarders to Assume New Anti-Terrorism Measures

In an effort to combat terrorism the FAA has set forth a two step air cargo security program. The new anti-terrorism security measures are a result of recommendations made by the Federal Aviation Security Committee. The first step, effective as of January 31, 1994, requires air freight forwarders to take measures to prevent terrorists from placing explosive devices in baggage and cargo decks. The second step in the FAA security program is the mandatory deployment of explosive detection systems (EDS)?[more]