GACA and Transportation Security Administration of the US Department of Homeland Security officials after signing a Memorandum of Understanding in aviation security in Washington, D.C. at the weekend. — Courtesy photo JEDDAH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of civil aviation security with the Transportation Security Administration of the US Department of Homeland Security, at the weekend. The MoU was signed in Washington, D.C. It was signed by Dr. Faisal Bin Hamad Al-Sugair, GACA Vice President, and John Pistole, Administrator of Transportation Security Administration. The signing of the MoU is based on both sides' interest in the development of administrative, technical and operational cooperation in the field of civil aviation security and an affirmation of common interest to strengthen efforts to address threats and reduce risks in civil aviation. The MoU includes a number of cooperation activities between the two parties, such as providing expertise to help develop, improve and operate the infrastructure for the civil aviation's security, standard rules, procedures, policies, training and equipment. — SPA
