Wed, Sep 01, 2010
Flights Between The Two Countries Could Begin In A Few
weeks
TSA and the Liberia Civil Aviation
Authority (LCAA) announced the successful implementation of
cooperative efforts to enhance aviation security on Monday. Flights
between the United States and Liberia could begin as early as fall
2010.
TSA has worked closely with LCAA to implement the necessary
security protocols for sustainable aviation security institutions
and practices, and to ensure the safety of passengers traveling
between the two countries. In 2009, TSA and LCAA – by signing
a Joint Statement of Intent – agreed to work together to
develop and enhance aviation security programs as well as share
best practices.
“TSA’s efforts to assist Liberia demonstrate our
commitment to aiding in the development of aviation systems
throughout the world,” said John Halinski, assistant
administrator for TSA’s Office of Global Strategies.
“Through this partnership, TSA and LCAA have built a
sustainable Liberian transportation security system — not
only aiding travelers in our respective countries as flights begin
this fall, but also demonstrating our shared commitment to the
international aviation security community.”
To support this partnership, TSA deployed an Aviation Security
Sustainable International Standards Team (ASSIST), a group of
veteran security experts, to collaborate with Liberian aviation
security officials. The ASSIST group and their LCAA counterparts
assessed aviation security programs such as training and equipment
as well as current aviation security laws and regulations.
The ASSIST program is part of TSA's ongoing efforts to promote
the secure movement of people and commerce worldwide. Through
ASSIST, TSA has identified a number of international
lessons-learned and best practices regarding aviation security. TSA
plans to expand this program to additional nations in the
future.
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