Advisory — Security Information for
Aircraft Owners/Operators & Airport Managers
April 20, 2006
On April 13, 2006, a message posted in Arabic on a web forum
explained how to identify private American jets and urged Muslims to
destroy all such aircraft:
"Destroy private American aircraft…We call upon all Muslims to
follow and identify private civilian American aircrafts in all
airports of the world…It is the duty of Muslims to destroy all
types of private American aircrafts that are of the types Gulf
Stream and Lear Jet and all small jet aircraft usually used by
distinguished (people) and businessmen."
The message also advised readers how to identify American aircraft
and provided the tail number of a private aircraft allegedly used by the
CIA.
TSA reminds general aviation aircraft and airport owners and
operators to review the security measures contained in the TSA
Information Publication, Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports,
and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s materials Airport Watch
Program materials. In addition, general aviation aircraft and airport owners and operators
are encouraged to consider the following:
Secure unattended aircraft to prevent
unauthorized use.
Verify the identification of crew and
passengers prior to departure.
Verify that baggage and cargo are known
to the persons on board.
Where identification systems are in
place, encourage employees to wear proper identification and
challenge persons not wearing proper identification.
Direct increased vigilance to unknown
pilots and/or clients for aircraft rental or charters – as well as
unknown service/delivery personnel.
Be alert/aware of and report persons
masquerading as pilots, security personnel, emergency medical
technicians, or other personnel using uniforms and/or vehicles as
methods to gain access to aviation facilities or aircraft.
Be alert/aware of and report aircraft
with unusual or unauthorized modifications.
Be alert/aware of and report persons
loitering in the vicinity of aircraft or air operations areas – as
well as persons loading unusual or unauthorized payload onto
aircraft.
Be alert/aware of and report persons
who appear to be under stress or the control of other persons.
Be alert/aware of and report persons
whose identification appears altered or inconsistent.
The theft of any General Aviation aircraft should be immediately reported to the appropriate authorities and the TSA
General Aviation Hotline at 866-GASECUR (866-427-3287). In addition,
persons should report any suspicious activity immediately to local law enforcement and the TSA General Aviation
Hotline.
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