WHAT IS THE STATE OF INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY IN THE POST 9/11 WORLD? 2011 Sam Nunn Security Fellows

Overview

Current Policy  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)  Specialized agency of UN  International Aviation Safety Assessments (IASA) program  US FAA - ICAO standards  International Air Transport Association (IATA)  SESAR, NextGen  US DOT Aviation and International Affairs  Database of international air traffic policies

Flights by US Airlines  ICAO  governs the current international civil aviation policy of the US  Office of International Aviation + US DOS  Negotiate US airlines for serving international markets  Cities to be served Passenger flights Charter flights Business rules

Flights by Non-US Airlines  FAA rates the status  Category 1  license and oversee air carriers in accordance with ICAO Standards  Category 2  was not accessed by the FAA inspectors or  don’t meet the ICAO standards

IASA Audits

Recommendations  Risk-based passenger screening  Biometrics for trusted travelers  FAA monitoring of enhancements Updated checklists  ICAO coordination/implementation  US Department of State partnering  FAA IASA Category for security  Address threat of terrorist activities

Conclusion  Many changes since 9/11  Greater attention to IASA checklists and monitoring  Regionally consolidated and standardized screening  Trusted Traveler pilot programs  Statesmanship  Attention to local customs  Coordination  Government officials  Airport administrators  Trade and industry groups