IATA
03 October 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program to strengthen aviation security. The SeMS Certification Program is open to airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, ground handling service providers, and security service providers.
“SeMS is key to transforming global aviation security from a compliance mentality to one that is proactive in identifying and mitigating security risks and driving continuous improvements. This is vital for a much-needed modernization of aviation security built on dynamic, risk-based, and outcome-focused solutions. This is a major transition that must involve the entire sector. For that reason, the SeMS Certification is an independent assessment that will be available industry-wide, offering support and recognition to organizations at every phase of SeMS implementation,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety, and Security.
SeMS provides an entity with a framework of operating principles and guidance which enable it to enhance security performance by proactively managing risks, threats, and areas where there are gaps and challenges, which may have a negative impact on that performance. While SeMS is not yet an ICAO Annex 17 requirement, it has been for IOSA registered airlines since 2007 and its implementation is supported by IATA, ICAO, and key aviation regulators around the world.
To develop a certification program that can support various industry participants, an extensive case study was conducted, involving Japan Airlines, Brisbane Airport Corporation, CACC Cargolinx, Worldwide Flight Services Inc and Mozambique Airport Handling Services (MAHS).
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