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Security and safety are top priorities for IATA and its member airlines. IATA is calling upon governments to continue to work with the aviation industry to develop appropriate measures to current evolving trends. See the resolution adopted by IATA's 2017 AGM.
While IATA recognizes that aviation security is the responsibility of governments and that industry must grant deference to the needs of appropriate authorities to act promptly when confronted with an immediate security threat or vulnerability, it also believes that it is the effective partnership of government with industry that has made the air transport system the safest and most secure form of long-distance travel. IATA calls on States for direct consultation with industry ensuring alternative and effective risk-based measures are implemented.
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Position Papers
Governments and industry must continue to work together to replace inflexible security measures with harmonized and responsive security systems based on data, risk management, and efficient technology.
Aviation Security
- Conflict Zone Guidance (pdf)
- Aircraft Operator Security Program (AOSP) and Station Supplementary Procedures (SSPs) (2022) (pdf)
- Behaviour Analysis (2018) (pdf)
- Cargo security (pdf)
- Expired Identification Permits (2018) (pdf)
- Explosive Detection in Aviation Security (2020) (pdf)
- Insider threat (2018) (pdf)
- Mutual recognition of measures (2019) (pdf)
- Passenger Security Statement (2022) (pdf)
Aviation Cyber Security
Airspace Risk Assessment Guidance 2024
As referenced by the 2023 IATA Annual Security Report, a complimentary detailed best practices for aircraft operators to assess risks in airspace with potential militarized threats has been created.
Developed by the IATA Geopolitical Risk Taskforce (GRTF), this guidance extends upon existing IATA standards and recommendations and emphasizes practical techniques for threat identification, assessment, and risk management.
It highlights the responsibility of operators to continuously monitor and mitigate risks, addressing gaps in current literature and offering focused advice to support the development or enhancement of airspace risk assessment processes. This document is presented in bulletin format and is essential for understanding and managing the dynamic and complex security and safety challenges in high-risk airspace.
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