Airline Security Act of 2001

Airline Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement certain aviation security measures, including; (1) development of facial recognition technology and other methods of automated passenger profiling to ensure that security systems are focused on appropriate targets; (2) issuance of requirements for fingerprints on visas, anti-hijacking training for pilots and flight attendants, and limitation of air passengers to one piece of carry-on baggage; (3) installation of panic buttons in aircraft cockpits to be used in the event of a hijacking; (4) acceleration of the development of anthrax and small pox vaccines, as well as other vaccines; (5) installation of video cameras in aircraft to record a picture of every passenger that enters the aircraft; and (6) imposition of background checks on hazardous haulers and on individuals seeking training as a pilot.