Global Aviation and Security Plan
Global aviation security efforts took an enormous step forward in November 2017 when a majority of national governments agreed to GASeP under the auspices of ICAO. GASeP identifies five priorities:
- Enhance risk awareness and response
- Develop security culture and human capability
- Improve technological resources and foster innovation
- Improve oversight and quality assurance
- Increase cooperation and support
Owing to GASeP, nations have—for the first time—a framework for aligning national aviation security efforts to address and mitigate threats. In a short period, GASeP has been the catalyst for a wave of improvements in aviation security.
Many nations, however, have not fully implemented the ICAO Annex 17 baseline requirements that underlie GASeP. IATA will support a resolution at the 40th ICAO Assembly in 2019 that underscores the responsibility of countries to meet global standards in their national aviation security programs.
There is, moreover, an urgent need for developed countries to provide more comprehensive assistance to their developing counterparts to ensure that the baseline security measures are applied. Provided the principles of GASeP continue to resonate with stakeholders, the industry will move ahead of the threat trajectory.