C/P/34. History and reactions to Aviation Terrorism

This essay looks at aviation terrorism. It considers a brief history of this phenomenon. It looks briefly at the Lockerbie and 9/11 hijacking events. Then a deeper consideration is given to the responses of authorities to this, including legislation and security policies. Lastly, criticism of the failings of such efforts is addressed. It concludes that efforts to increase aviation security need further development, especially on the international level. Also that the root causes of terrorism must be considered too.