When it is determined that an emergency aircraft has explosive material aboard, who should be notified?

• A. Airport management
• B. Airport Operations
• C. FAA
• D. Local authorities

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that, in an on-airport security emergency involving explosive material, the first person or role to be alerted is the airport management so they can immediately activate the emergency operations plan and coordinate the response. Airport management acts as the central point of contact and has the authority to marshal security, operational, and communications resources across the entire airport. From there, they determine and notify the appropriate agencies, such as local law enforcement and fire services, and coordinate with the FAA as needed to manage airspace and regulatory requirements. This centralized notification ensures a unified, controlled response rather than multiple independent alerts. While local authorities and the FAA are essential parts of the overall response, they are typically informed by the airport management to maintain a clear chain of command and avoid confusion. Airport Operations is important, but it operates under the direction of airport management in these urgent situations.