The International Civil Aviation Organization, acting on a Japanese government proposal, has agreed to strengthen international aviation rules aimed at preventing civil aircraft from being used as terrorist weapons.
According to officials, the ICAO on Friday also adopted a Japanese-proposed initiative requiring stricter inspection of carry-on luggage on domestic flights in line with standards already set for international service.
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