European, North American Airports Call for More Efficient Aviation Security
European, North American Airports Call for More Efficient Aviation Security
During a joint board of directors meeting of the North American and European regions of Airports Council International (ACI-NA and ACI Europe), U.S., European, and Canadian airport directors discussed current aviation security issues with John Pistole, the recently appointed Administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration (USA TSA), Daniel Calleja, the Director of Air Transport for the European Commission (EC) and Kevin McGarr, President and CEO of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). Board members of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC) also attended the meeting.
Taking stock of the progress achieved in recent years as a result of growing transatlantic cooperation, the boards confirmed their commitment to working closely with US TSA, CATSA and the EC. They stressed the importance of achieving an integrated transatlantic One Stop Security system, so as to deliver better service quality to passengers, while maintaining an effective level of security.
Looking further ahead, the airport directors urged US TSA, CATSA and the EC to work towards a more efficient, sustainable aviation security system. As part of this ambition, they also insisted on the need for the US, Canada and the EU to take the lead on truly international harmonization at ICAO.
