Tighter security for flights to US

Security is being tightened at airports with direct flights into the US – including some in the UK – in response to US warnings of a “credible threat”. UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the measures were being taken to keep the public safe. While he would not specify what…

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Schengen Information System (SIS2) Update

SIS2 is anticipated to go live in the Uk on 26th October 2014, which is the anticipated SIS2 go-live. Background The Schengen Aquis (French term meaning; ‘that which has been agreed’) was brought about by five Member States (France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) allowing freedom and movement of persons…

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New Maritime Secretary

Published: Monday, 23 June 2014 12:05 The Maritime group within the EAASP works in a highly stimulating and exciting environment. It is a complex domain encompassing multiple stakeholders and with many questions looking for answers. In my view, we can only find these answers through cooperation and by undertaking concrete…

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Maritime Mission Statement

Published: Tuesday, 03 December 2013 10:54 The Maritime group within the EAASP works in a highly stimulating and exciting environment. It is a complex domain encompassing multiple stakeholders and with many questions looking for answers. In my view, we can only find these answers through cooperation and by undertaking concrete…

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SAGAS Meeting

Sunday, October 27th, 2013, by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) At the last SAGAS (Stakeholder Advisory Group Aviation Security) meeting a flow chart for the Passenger and Cabin Baggage Screening Process drawn up by my colleague at Geneva Airport was held up by David Trembaczowski-Ryder, Head of aviation Security ACI…

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EU’s cargo security regulations fall short

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013, by Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) USA – TIACA says EU’s cargo security regulations fall short The International Air Cargo Association said new European Union regulations on air cargo security fall outside industry goals of unified global standards. The new regulations take effect July 1,…

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2013 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference

2013 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference    Save The Date Please save the date for the 2013 International Law Enforcement IP Crime Conference. The Conference will be co-hosted by INTERPOL and the Royal Malaysian Police in partnership with Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The Conference will be held in Kula Lumpur, Malaysia October 15,…

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Maritime update December 2013

The year has continued to be dominated by reorganisations and budget issues in several member countries.  This has sometimes impacted on the ability of members to travel to meetings and to dedicate valuable time in pursuit of the Association’s strategic objectives whilst dealing with the myriad demands to deliver on…

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