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AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY

On the average there are up to 35-40 acts of unlawful interference in the world aviation activities every year. Some 70% of them are unlawful seizures, the rest are in-flight attacks, attacks on ground facilities, and unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation.

ICAO is developing an aviation security training program composed of series of standardized training packages designed for global application. The first such package, designed for airport security personnel, has been distributed to all contracting states and relevant international organizations. The further standardized training packages address aviation security management, aviation cargo and mail security, airline security training programmes, and aviation security instructors.

The next major challenge facing aviation security professional is the deployment of the explosives detection system (EDS) to combat the current terrorist threat of aircraft bombings. The first new technology in the aviation security field since the introduction of metal detectors and X-ray systems, the EDS is aimed at screening 100 per cent of aircraft hold luggage. The goal is to reduce the risk of aircraft bombings in the same manner that metal detectors have helped prevent hijackings.

The explosives detection system is the total security system that prevents explosive devices from boarding aircraft. Security professionals are concerned with its ability to keep aircraft safe from bombings, while airports and airlines are concerned that its production may disrupt their timetables and operations. Explosives are likely to be well concealed among the usual items that passengers pack, and it takes a lot of time to detect them.

The subject of aviation security is safeguarding of civil aviation against all acts of unlawful interference. Ineffective implementation of aviation security rules can have a horrendous impact on airlines.

Should a serious incident occur, a 30 to 40 percent drop in passengers can be expected. For States that have a high level of economic dependency upon tourism, the resulting loss of income can be extremely serious.

The management system needs to be based on the aim of achieving a high level of confidence that the security program is being properly implemented at every level of the organization, for every flight departure. Responsibility for security implementation must be delegated to everyone, from the chief executive at headquarters to the baggage handler at the ramp.

The final key to achieving confidence in the effectiveness of a security program is periodic independent monitoring checks or spot checks. Ideally, these checks are carried out by someone with an independent responsibility who reports the results directly to top management.