Press Release: The European Commission proposes strengthening the common air security rules

The European Commission on 22 September proposed revising the air security regulation adopted following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001. The regulation was intended to establish common standards between all EU Member States to deal with the terrorist threat. It had been in force for nearly three years, made it possible to strengthen security in the aviation sector and harmonise control. However, the 40 or so inspections carried out by the European Commission since February 2004 to check for proper application had identified a number of shortcomings and needs and the Commission was therefore proposing a revision. Under the proposal Community competence would be extended to cover in-flight security measures and air traffic from third countries.

European Commission: DG Energy and Transport: Security in Transport and Energy: Aviation http://ec.europa.eu/comm/dgs/energy_transport/security/aviation/index_en.htm

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