This page includes errata and updates for both 3rd and 4th edition of Practical Aviation Security
On January 22, 2025, the Trump Administration eliminated members of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) and other DHS advisory committees, citing a commitment to reducing resource misuse and prioritizing national security. Formed after the 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing, ASAC played a vital role in improving aviation security. It facilitated collaboration among airlines, airports, unions, law enforcement, and victims’ groups, providing critical recommendations on insider threats, general aviation guidelines, and checkpoint security. While the committee technically remains, it now lacks members, raising concerns about the future of its impactful work. The loss of this collaborative forum may leave gaps in addressing emerging threats and ensuring cost-effective security. The aviation industry owes much to ASAC’s efforts, and its absence leaves unanswered questions about how its vital functions will be replaced.
The TSA has increased the maximum penalty it can assess to an airport operator from $11,000 to $12,856 (per incident). The odd numbers comes as the result of a inflationary calculation (or that no one can figure out how to round off).
