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Aviation Security

Last Updated: | Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Aviation Enhanced Security Measures for All Commercial Flights to the United States

The United States and the global aviation community face an adaptive and agile enemy. Terrorist groups continue to target passenger aircraft, and we have seen a “spider web” of threats to commercial aviation as terrorist pursue new attack methods.  Based on these concerns, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working to raise the baseline of global aviation security to keep the traveling public safe, in coordination with our international partners.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security hearing titled “Checkpoint of the Future: Evaluating TSA’s Innovation Task Force Initiative”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Requirements and Capabilities Analysis Acting Assistant Administrator Steve Karoly addresses TSA’s Innovation Task Force and its role in fulfilling TSA’s mission to protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of I&A, USCIS, TSA, ICE, and CBP for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Shutting Down Terrorist Pathways into America”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodriguez, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator Huban Gowadia, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Director Daniel Ragsdale, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner Kevin McAleenan address DHS’ efforts to prevent foreign terrorist groups from traveling to the United States to launch attacks.

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S&T CAVM Program Fact Sheets

The attached fact sheets provide a detailed overview of S&T's Commercial Aircraft Vulnerability and Mitigation Program and selected associated project areas.

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Written testimony of DHS Deputy Secretary Mayorkas for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Protecting America from the Threat of ISIS”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlights priorities and key actions of the Department of Homeland Security to address terrorist threats to the U.S., particularly following the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s November 2015 and March 2016 terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels.

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Written testimony of PLCY, TSA, and CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Flying Blind: What are the security risks of resuming U.S. Commercial Air Service to Cuba?”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Assistant Secretary for Border, Immigration, and Trade Policy Seth Stodder, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator Paul Fujimura, TSA Representative Larry Mizell, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address DHS’ role in aviation security as it pertains to commercial air service between the United States and Cuba.

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Apex Screening at Speed

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Screening at Speed Program invests in technologies and techniques that will bring that vision closer to reality.

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Written testimony of TSA for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets hearing titled “Securing Our Skies: Oversight of Aviation Credentials”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Deputy Assistant Administrator Darby LaJoye addresses TSA’s role in airport access control and, in particular, aviation worker credentialing at the Nation’s airports.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Examining Remaining Challenges”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Capabilities Assistant Administrator Jill Vaughan addresses TSA’s use of technology to meet key mission objectives. 

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Examining TSA's Global Efforts to Protect the Homeland from Aviation Threats and Enhance Security at Last Point of Departure Airports”

U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Deputy Assistant Administrator Joe Terrell addresses the Office of Global Strategies’ efforts to mitigate the international aviation security risk to the United States.