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Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities Still Exist in the Aviation Security System

T-RCED/AIMD-00-142 Published: Apr 06, 2000. Publicly Released: Apr 06, 2000.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the security of the nation's air transportation system, focusing on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to implement and improve security in two key areas: (1) air traffic control computer systems; and (2) airport passenger screening checkpoints.

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Aviation securityAir traffic control systemsAirlinesAirport securityAirportsAviationComputer securityEmployee trainingFacility securityInformation resources managementInternal controlsPassenger screeningTransportation safety