International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions.
This is coming at a time when terrorism, which is often perpetrated at airports across various countries in the world, is on the increase.
Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the risks of homegrown terrorism and preventing cyber threats will top the agenda of the 25th AVSEC (Aviation Security) World Conference, taking place from October 25 to 27, 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“Aviation security needs to evolve in step with changing threats,” Fang Liu, secretary general, ICAO, said.
“The global policy and regulatory framework has to adapt effectively and in a timely fashion to address this increasingly dynamic risk. Having so many global aviation security experts and leading thinkers gathered together at AVSEC World provides a valuable opportunity to identify common objectives and combine the industry’s strengths and resources towards achieving better aviation security and facilitation,” Lui said.
“Flying is secure. Keeping it that way is the responsibility of governments and a challenge for all parties involved in air transport,” Alexandre de Juniac, director general/CEO, IATA, said.
“Aviation is the business of freedom. But recent months have shown that it remains a target for terrorists. AVSEC World strengthens the vital partnership between industry and government on security. And it is a catalyst that helps to turn our common interest into a shared agenda to stay a step ahead of those with an agenda of evil,” Juniac said.
Angela Gittens, director-general, ACI, said the recent tragic attacks on Brussels and Ataturk airports had brought aviation security sharply into focus in the worldwide media.
The event is expected to attract more than 500 delegates in security-related activities at airlines, government agencies, defence and equipment and technology manufacturers.
