NBAA: DHS Inspector’s Report Concludes GA Security Threat Is ‘Limited, Mostly Hypothetical’

Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.orgPatrick Dunne,(202) 783-9263, pdunne@nbaa.org

Washington, DC, June 19, 2009 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed a conclusion in a recent report conducted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG) that “general aviation presents only limited and mostly hypothetical threats to security.”

“This report validates what we in the general aviation community have said before: General aviation does not represent a significant security threat,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “The industry has always emphasized security, and in the years since the 9/11 attacks, we have remained diligent and adopted numerous measures to ensure that our aircraft, crews and passengers are safe and secure.”

Following are the key findings included in the 30-page study by the DHS-OIG:

“We recognize that this report doesn’t mean our industry can take its eye off the ball on security,” Bolen continued. “We will continue working with policymakers to promote effective proposals for enhancing security while recognizing the business aviation community’s need for mobility and flexibility. At the same time, we welcome this recognition of our industry’s long-standing commitment to security, and the effective measures we’ve taken to minimize security threats.”

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at www.nbaa.org.

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