Aviation sector
Aviation Security
Civil aviation security helps protect passengers, personnel, facilities, and operations. This page presents general information and documents that may be published, while respecting the nature and sensitivity of security information.
What does this section cover?
General principles of civil aviation security.
Compliance responsibilities of relevant organizations under regulations in force.
Published general instructions for beneficiary organizations.
Procedures that protect air traffic and its facilities
Protecting civil aviation and its facilities is a basic part of keeping air operations running. The Authority follows aviation security requirements within its powers, in coordination with the competent bodies and under the relevant regulations and instructions.
A regulatory framework for aviation security
Aviation security work includes following the application of approved requirements and procedures at the bodies within its remit, strengthening prevention and an organised response.
Coordination between the bodies concerned
Aviation security depends on clear responsibilities and joined-up efforts between operational, security and regulatory bodies, under the remit set for each of them.
Qualification and technical cooperation
Training, exchange of expertise and specialised technical initiatives help develop staff capabilities and keep pace with international requirements.
Instructions for each body
General instructions that can be published are available in the Regulations and instructions section. Some detailed requirements may be provided to authorised bodies through dedicated official channels.