Legislative Acts That Shaped Aviation

In module 5, we did a lot of reading about the TSA and we also recently read about the layers of security.  That being said, I think that the Transportation Security Act of 2001 was especially important in shaping the aviation industry. This act was enacted on November 18th and 19th of 2001 following the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 (DOT, n.d.). The act created the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, under the U.S. Department of Transportation as a result.  Although after 2003 it was transferred to the Department of Homeland Security. The act was signed into law to not just improve security of aviation, but also transportation as a whole in the United States. It truly changed travel forever. After 911, air travel was at a halt/on it's knees and something had to be done. 

TSA created new security procedures such as the screening of all passengers/bags. The primary reason for creation of the TSA was to oversee aviation security and ensure attacks like 911 wouldn't happen again in the future. The mission of the TSA is to "protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce" (TSA, n.d.). Now, air travel is safer than ever thanks to our many layers of security, such as a thorough screening process and metal/weapon detectors, bulletproof cockpit doors, air marshals, surveillance, etc., to guard travelers and the industry against threats. Even though these TSA lines can get frustrating and detailed, it is worth it to know that we are safe.  Also, TSA is always focused on developing/implementing state of the art security technology to enhance security even more (TSA, n.d.).  There will always be threats to the industry, which is why the Transportation Security Administration works hard every day around the world to reduce these threats and ensure safety of flyers. 

ReferencesHomeland Security. (2015). Transportation Security Overview. Retrieved from https://www.dhs.gov/transportation-security-overview#

TSA. (2017). Inside Look: TSA Layers of Security. Retrieved from https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/08/01/inside-look-tsa-layers-security

TSA. (n.d.). Mission. Retrieved from https://www.tsa.gov/about/tsa-mission

United States Department of Transportation. (n.d.). Creation of Department of Transportation Summary. Retrieved from https://www.transportation.gov/50/creation-department-transportation-summary

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Prince, S.J. (2018). 9/11 Anniversary Tribute: 10 Inspirational Memes. Heavy. Retrieved from https://heavy.com/news/2015/09/9-11-september-11-anniversary-memes-quotes-facebook-cover-photos/7/