IATA Annual Review 2012

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