The changing paradigm of hijacking / terrorism
Unfortunately people quickly adapt to mitigate new security measures.
Hijacking / terrorism used to be about getting a gun (or bomb) onto a plane. So we Increased airport security and made that increasingly difficult.
9/11 was about getting a few people with some flying skills onto the plane. So we fitted toughened doors prevent unauthorised access.
The threat now is the mindset and ideology of the pilot sitting forward of these toughened doors. After MH370 and this latest incident, that threat is going to require some thought.
Last edited by slats11; 26th Mar 2015 at 15:23.