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Europe's new aviation security body
12 October 2006
Two of the main bodies that represent European airports and airlines have agreed to collaborate on security.
Known as the European Strategic Partnership for Aviation Security (Espas), the new body will work to ensure there is a sustainable approach to aviation security in Europe.
It comes on the back of a recent scare at Heathrow airport and the introduction of pan-European rules regarding hand luggage.
Espas is made up of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) and the Association of European Airlines and it plans to work closely with European rule makers to amend any shortcomings in current security procedures.
'We welcome recent moves by the European Commission to harmonise the existing framework, but too often, new security measures, rather than address what is probable, address what is possible,' said Olivier Jankovec, director general at ACI Europe.
'Such a method is untargeted, inefficient and unsustainable. Any new security rule should focus specifically on the threat or risk that needs to be eliminated, taking account of the impact on passenger mobility and convenience, operations and cost.'
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Known as the European Strategic Partnership for Aviation Security (Espas), the new body will work to ensure there is a sustainable approach to aviation security in Europe.
It comes on the back of a recent scare at Heathrow airport and the introduction of pan-European rules regarding hand luggage.
Espas is made up of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) and the Association of European Airlines and it plans to work closely with European rule makers to amend any shortcomings in current security procedures.
'We welcome recent moves by the European Commission to harmonise the existing framework, but too often, new security measures, rather than address what is probable, address what is possible,' said Olivier Jankovec, director general at ACI Europe.
'Such a method is untargeted, inefficient and unsustainable. Any new security rule should focus specifically on the threat or risk that needs to be eliminated, taking account of the impact on passenger mobility and convenience, operations and cost.'
© Adfero Ltd
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