IAPA supports added security measures, including full-body scanners, but stresses need for respecting traveler privacy

Issue
In the wake of the Christmas Day bombing attempt on a Delta Air Lines flight (operated by Northwest Airlines) from Amsterdam to Detroit, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has imposed new security screening measures, primarily focused on flights coming into the United States. The enhanced security procedures have widespread repercussions and range from additional physical screenings and searches to the installation of full-body scanners at an increasing number of airports.

IAPA welcomes the resumption of voluntary safety program at major U.S. airlines

Issue
Over the last several months, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines and, most recently, Comair have agreed to resume participation in the FAA-sponsored Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) after disagreements between unions and management prompted the carriers to cease participation late in 2008.

Boeing warns of ice problem in some 777 engines; Rolls-Royce accepts redesign recommendations

Issue
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has issued an urgent safety warning for Boeing 777 aircraft using Rolls-Royce Trent-800 series engines. Two high profile incidents of aircraft losing power during flight, including the low-altitude crash of a British Airways 777 while landing at Heathrow Airport in London, prompted the urgent response. Approximately 228 of the twin-engine 777 jets are in service with airlines around the world, though not all use the engines in question.