THE US FEDERAL Aviation Administration says that Manila's Ninoy Aquino International, in the Philippines, does not now maintain security measures which are fully consistent with standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
The USA believes that air services between the USA and the Philippines can continue, if precautions are observed. Meanwhile, carriers issuing tickets for travel between the USA and the Philippines must notify their passengers of the FAA's assessment.
Aviation officials in the Philippines are attempting to strengthen security at the major gateway airport, and the USA is willing to send FAA personnel to help airport officials correct the security deficiencies.
The FAA is evaluating all countries with air carriers that fly into and out of the USA. It plans to complete its safety audit by the end of 1996.
Source: Flight International