1. Aviation Security

Aviation security is the protection of civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference. This objective is achieved through a combination of measures and resources both human and material, aimed for the safety of passengers, crew, ground personnel, and the general public.

1. AVSEC Planning:

The Aviation Security Planning incorporates the key aspects and themes. The need for effective, risk-based measures that are assessed regularly to reflect the evolving threat picture, ensuring that measures are effectively implemented on the ground on a sustainable basis, resource allocation and the promotion of a culture of security; and establishing effective national oversight of aviation security systems.

Aviation Security being an international issue therefore States are dependent on the effectiveness of each other’s aviation security systems to provide a common secure aviation environment. Despite enhancements to the security system, terrorists continue to view civil aviation as an attractive target and continue to exploit real or perceived vulnerabilities in the international civil aviation system, with the aim of causing substantial loss of life, economic damage and disruption to connectivity and trade between States.

Without question, enhancing aviation security will bring financial and other economic benefits. The economic and financial cost to States, airports, airlines, and…