This is an Engineering dissertation and must show some degree of engineering characteristics. Section 1 The background history of the BAA, its role, why and how it is important to airport safety. Section 2 Public safety - What are the academic and practical reasons why commercial airports focus on public safety, state the background history and why this play a key role. Use any recent news or events to explain. Also public zoneing how does this affect safety, Signing, infrastructure, passenger safety emergency/evacuation procedures must be commented on. Section 3 Staff Safety - What are the academic and practical reasons why commercial airports focus on staff safety, state the background history and why this play a key role. Use any recent news or events to explain and any public incidences when staff have been in dangered (UK based only). Section 4 Security at an airport -What are the academic and practical reasons why commercial airports focus on security, state the background history and why this play a key role. explain the development of security over the years and why this is a safety consideration. Also the security of equipment and protection of aircraft. Section 5 Runway safety -(UK ONLY) explain in past events how runway safety has developed over the past 50 years.What are the academic and practical reasons why commercial airports focus on runway safety, state the background history and why this play a key role. Use any recent news or events to explain and use recent accidents to justify your answer. also transport of luggage and any other elements can be commented on. Section 4 Environment -What are the academic and practical reasons why commercial airports focus on environmental issues, state the background history, impacts and why this play a key role. Use any recent news or events to explain. Also how C02 emissions can be a safety issue.