April 2011 - The European Commision published an updated list of air carriers prohibited from operation to, from or within the EU - Click here


Security of flights into the EU

Dec 2010 - Study on the legal situation regarding security of flights from third countries to the EU - Click here


European Union List of Banned Airlines

July 2010 - The European Commision published an updated list of air carriers prohibited from operation to, from or within the EU. - Click here


GAO report on TSA use of the SPOT programme.

May 2010 - GAO carried out an assessment of the TSA's use of the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques programme. Click here


Senate Inteligence Committee report on NW253

May 2010 - The unclass summary of the report on the security failures leading to the attempted bombing of NW253 on December 25th. Click here


Europol 2010 Summary of Terrorism within the EU - TE-SAT 2010

Apr 2010 - EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report, collates all statistical data on terrorist attacks and plots in the EU. Click here


Parliamentary report on security at UK Airports

Mar 10 - House of Commons Home Affairs Committee report on Counter–Terrorism measures in British airports. Click here


GAO report on TSA deployment of AIT systems

Mar 10 - GAO reported that TSA faced challenges by deploying new technologies without fully testing them in an operational environment. Click here


GAO report on biometric passport data

Feb 10 - GAO say that although the data on biometric passports chips cannot be altered, DHS has not provided enough readers to use the feature. Click here


GAO report on watchlists and screening technologies

Jan 10 - GAO say that better use of watchlist information and improvements in screening technologies could further strengthen security. Click here


White House review of NWA 253 failings

Jan 10 - The White House released a summary of it's review into intelligence failures which led to the failed attack on December 25th. Click here


GAO Report on TSA investment in screening technology

Oct 09 - GAO say that TSA need to utilise intelligence to assess threat and vulnerability before investing in a new screening tool. Click here


GAO Report on Airport Perimeter Security

Sept 09 - GAO assesses TSA's efforts to strengthen airport security perimeters, following instances of corrupt airport staff involvement in smuggling. Click here


NYC MANPADS Plot

May 09 - Four Arrested for Plot to Bomb Synagogue and Jewish Community Center and to Shoot Military Planes with Stinger Missiles. Click here


Flight Plan - Managing the risks in Aviation Security

May 09 - The 2006 Review of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act, which resulted in new funding to support CATSA core functions. Click here


National Counterterrorism Center - Terrorism 2008

Apr 09 - The NCTC's annual summary of terrorist attacks around the globe, recording more than 11800 attacks. Click here


Country Reports on Terrorism

Apr 09 - Formerly known as Patterns of Global Terrorism, the US State Department's review of terrorism during 2008. Click here


CDC Guidelines for flight crew arriving from Swine flu infected areas.

Apr 09 - Interim Guidance for Airline Flight Crews Arriving from Areas Affected by Swine Influenza. Click here


Europol 2009 Summary of Terrorism within the EU - TE-SAT 2009

Apr 09 - EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report, collates all statistical data on terrorist attacks and plots in the EU. Click here


European Union List of Banned Airlines

April 09 - The European Commision published an updated list of air carriers prohibited from operation to, from or within the EU. - Click here


GAO Report on the FAM's and the actions needed to improve.

Feb 09 - Review of the FAMS Core Mission and workforce issues, recommended actions needed to improve the workforce - Click here


GAO Report on the activities of Transportation Security Inspectors

Feb 09 - A report on the TSA's Inspectors claims that only one third of the Inspectors time is taken with inspection duties. Click here


GAO Report on Visa Waiver covert testing methods

Sept 08 - A report on proposed expansion of the VWPP claims that DHS has not followed a transparent process. Click here


GAO Report on TSA covert testing methods

Aug 08 - A report on TSA’s covert tests and the extent to which it has designed and implemented its covert tests to achieve identified goals. Click here


GAO Report on TSA's Explosives Detection Canine Program

Jul 08 - A report on the use of explosives detection canine teams and the capacity of the national explosives detection canine team programs. Click here


DHS Inspector General's report on screener morale

Jun 08 - The report by Richard Skinner claims that low morale among TSA screeners is having a detrimental effect on airport security. Click here


British Govt's response to the Carlile report

Jun 08 - The Govt revealed that a forthcoming Green Paper would invite comment on the idea of a UK Border Police Agency. Click here


Lord Carlile's report on the Terrorism Act 2000 & 2006

Jun 08 -The report criticised the lack of unified policy concerning the use of Terrorism legislation, and the threat from hijacked light aircraft. Click here


GAO Report on Covert Testing at US Ports of Entry

Jun 08 - GAO carried out tests using counterfeit documents to enter the US at land borders and airports. Click here


GAO Report on Aviation and Surface transport security

May 08 - GAO claims that more work remains in the areas of checkpoint and air cargo technology, airport security, and passenger prescreening. Click here


Country Reports on Terrorism

Apr 08 - Formerly known as Patterns of Global Terrorism, the US State Department's review of terrorism during 2007. Click here


SITA Baggage Report 2008

Apr 08 - losses of $3.8 billion in 2007 caused by volume of pax, tight turnaround times, and heightened security measures. Click here


Europol 2008 Summary of Terrorism within the EU - TE-SAT 2008

Apr 08 - EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report, collates all statistical data on terrorist attacks and plots in the EU. Click here


DOJ Inspector General's report into Watchlist nominations

Mar 08 - The Office of the Inspector General into the watchlist nomination process states that the list includes inaccurate and outdated information. Click here


GAO report on future DHS best practices in Secure Flight program

Feb 08 - The TSA has strengthened planning to guide investments in key aviation security programs, but more needs to be done. Click here


Annual Threat Assessment of the Director of National Intelligence

Feb 08 - The Director of National Intelligence addressed the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on the perceived threat to the US. Click here


GAO Report on deficiencies in CBP procedures at US ports of entry

Jan 08 - Updated GAO report claims that there are still weaknesses in the CBP passenger inspection regime. Click here


GAO Report on deficiencies in TSA screening

Nov 07 - GAO reports that investigators succeeded in carrying IED components through screening at US airports. Click here


GAO Report on deficiencies in CBP procedures at US ports of entry

Nov 07 - GAO claims that despite progress, there are still weaknesses in the CBP passenger inspection regime. Click here


GAO Report on the management of the terrorist watchlist.

Oct 07 - GAO claims that opportunities exist to enhance management & oversight, and expand the use of the terrorist watchlist. Click here


GAO Report on Aviation and Surface transport security

Oct 07 - GAO claims that more work remains in the areas of checkpoint and air cargo technology, airport security, and passenger prescreening. Click here


GAO Report on DHS mission prgress

Sept 07 - The GAO claims that DHS still has ground to cover to achieve mission success in all areas of it's business. - Click here


GAO Report on Border Security

July 07 - The GAO claims that more needs to be done to prevent misuse of biometric passports and visas. Click here


EU/US Agreement on transmission of PNR data

July 07 - The EU and US finally agree on terms for sharing PNR with CBP et all. The new agreement will remain in force for seven years. - Click here


European Biometric Visa Information Database

June 07 - European Parliament proposal for a biometric database to prevent so-called Visa shopping. Click here


EU/US Agreement on PNR data

June 07 - House of Lords report into the EU/US agreement on the sharing of PNR data. Click here .


JFK Fuel Supply plot

June 07 - Four persons arrested in connection with a plot to destroy the fuel tanks and pipeline to JFK Airport. Click here for US Attorney's Press Release.


GAO - TSA Foreign Airport Security Assessments

May 07 - Foreign airport assessments and carrier inspections help enhance security, but oversight can be strengthened. Click here


GAO - Automated Targeting System review

May 07 - Efforts to Strengthen International Passenger Prescreening are under way, but planning & implementation issues remain. Click here


Country Reports on Terrorism

Apr 07 - Formerly known as Patterns of Global Terrorism, the US State Department's review of terrorism during 2006. Click here


GAO Aviation Security Review

Feb 07 - Progress made in systematic planning to guide key investment decisions, but more work remains. Click here


GAO Homeland Security Review

Jan 07 - Continuing to address the vulnerabilities exposed by 911, but Federal action is needed to mitigate security risks - Click here


CATSA Act Review

Dec 06 - Transport Canada review of CATSA. Flight Plan: Managing the Risks in Aviation Security - Report of the Advisory Panel - Click here


Secure Flight - Privacy issues

Dec 06 - DHS Privacy Office Report to the Public on the TSA's Secure Flight Program and Privacy Recommendations - Click here


European Union New Security Rules

Nov 06 - The EU has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints within the EU - Click here


UK Aviation Terror Plot

Nov 06 - 15 people are charged in connection with an alleged plot to blow up several transatlantic airliners. For a full list of the charges - Click here


CRS Report on Terrorist Watchlists

6th Sept 06 - The US Government's use of PNR data, through APIS and other applications. For full details - Click here


US Hand baggage restrictions eased

26 Sept 06 - The TSA announced an adjustment to the ban on liquids, aerosols and gels. For full details - Click here


UK Hand baggage restrictions eased

22 Sept 06 - Dept for Transport eases restrictions on cabin baggage introduced in the wake of the August terrorist plot. For full details - Click here


EU report on the financing of transport security

Aug 06 - The European Commission has looked at the sharing of costs between commercial operators and publc bodies. For the full report - Click here


GAO Highlight weakness in the border screening process

Aug 06 - The GAO report an overhaul of the weaknesses in screening persons entering the US at border crossing points. For the full report - Click here


TSA Oversight of hold baggage screening procedures

July 06 - The GAO report recommends that TSA oversight procedures should be tightened. To see the full report - Click here


TSA Airport Planning advice

July 06 - The TSA issued a revised edition of Recommended Security Guidelines for Airport Planning, Design & Construction. To see the full document - Click here


DHS proposes change to APIS rules

July 06 - The DHS announced a rule proposing a pre-departure Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) requirement. To see the full text of the proposed changes - Click here


US State Department Country Reports on Terrorism (2005)

April 06 - Formerly known as Patterns of Global Terrorism. This annual report gives a country by country breakdown of acts of terrorism, terrorist groups, and developments in bilateral and multilateral counter terrorism cooperation.

Click here for the PDF version (Large file)

Click here for the HTML version


Review of Australian Aviation Security by Sir John Wheeler

Sept 05 - Wheeler report into Aviation Security and Airport Policing strategy in Australia. Click here for the public release version


US Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act

Jan 05 - Part of this act will effectively outlaw travel on driving licences between the US, Canada, and the Caribean. Click here for the full Act.


Review of UK Aviation Security by Sir John Wheeler

June 04 - Modified version of the 2002 report into a root and branch review of aviation security in the United Kingdom. Click here for the public version .