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Security regulations must<br />
avoid duplication.<br />
In 2011, five European countries<br />
embraced the concept<br />
of one-stop security, which<br />
enables passengers to connect<br />
between flights without needing<br />
to go through the security<br />
process a second time. This<br />
streamlined procedures for the<br />
millions of passengers traveling<br />
from the United States to<br />
Europe. <strong>IATA</strong> continues to be<br />
a relentless champion of such<br />
security efficiency measures.<br />
The government of Israel was<br />
convinced to suspend a costly<br />
and ill-conceived security messaging<br />
program to be used between<br />
air traffic controllers and<br />
pilots. Also, the US government<br />
and European Commission<br />
were persuaded to collaborate<br />
on developing a system for<br />
the mutual recognition of their<br />
cargo security programs.<br />
2.8 billion (2011)<br />
The Checkpoint of the<br />
Future—based on the latest<br />
technology with risk-based,<br />
data-driven measures—offers<br />
a new vision for passenger<br />
security.<br />
Despite the successful work<br />
with governments to date, much<br />
remains to be done. To accommodate<br />
growing passenger<br />
numbers and evolving security<br />
threats, the entire checkpoint<br />
process has to be addressed.<br />
In 2011, <strong>IATA</strong> unveiled the<br />
first conceptual example of a<br />
passenger Checkpoint of the<br />
Future (CoF).<br />
The CoF is designed to enhance<br />
security, reduce lines,<br />
eliminate the unpacking and<br />
packing of carry-on bags, and<br />
minimize the intrusive searches<br />
that characterize the air travel<br />
experience today. Year-end<br />
2011 witnessed nations like<br />
the United States and Canada<br />
implementing trial programs of<br />
risk-based security measures at<br />
checkpoints that align with the<br />
<strong>IATA</strong> vision. (See page 24 for<br />
more on the CoF.)<br />
New cargo security measures<br />
must preserve the speed<br />
and flexibility of air freight<br />
and focus on a supply chain<br />
approach.<br />
In 2010, the discovery of<br />
explosives disguised as printer<br />
cartridges on board cargo<br />
aircraft was a major issue for<br />
cargo security. Throughout<br />
2011, numerous reactive,<br />
emergency measures—including<br />
calls for the 100% physical<br />
screening of all cargo, demands<br />
for electronic cargo data, and<br />
myriad other proposed screening<br />
measures—confronted the<br />
industry.<br />
<strong>IATA</strong> promoted a strategy aimed<br />
at providing data for managing<br />
risk, securing the supply chain<br />
upstream, and incorporating<br />
new technology. This practical<br />
approach helped to blunt or<br />
alter numerous poorly-prepared<br />
regulations and facilitated<br />
cooperation with the US government<br />
and the European<br />
Commission in formulating<br />
test programs for cargo data<br />
collection.<br />
In addition, the Global Air<br />
Cargo Advisory Group, a panindustry<br />
alliance of airlines,<br />
freight forwarders, and shippers,<br />
spoke with one voice<br />
on cargo security issues. It<br />
pushed, for example, for the<br />
adoption of an electronic version<br />
of the standard security<br />
declaration.<br />
<strong>IATA</strong>’s Secure Freight initiative<br />
helps regulatory authorities<br />
implement a quality assurance<br />
process that secures cargo<br />
upstream at the start of the<br />
supply chain and then protects<br />
cargo from interference<br />
until it reaches its destination.<br />
A successful trial program in<br />
Malaysia was followed in 2011<br />
by test programs in Kenya<br />
and Mexico. Further trials are<br />
expected in Chile and the<br />
United Arab Emirates in <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Secure Freight helps countries<br />
enhance their regulatory and<br />
operational frameworks and<br />
their infrastructure to achieve<br />
compliance with ICAO Annex<br />
17 standards.<br />
Anticipated passenger security throughput 2011-2015<br />
(Source: <strong>IATA</strong> passenger forecast) 3.5 billion (2015)<br />
175<br />
million<br />
Average annual increase<br />
in passengers.<br />
23<br />
700<br />
million<br />
Total extra passengers<br />
to pass through airport<br />
checkpoints by 2015.