Vision for Intelligent Aviation Security - Coordinated Response on Cargo Security

Frankfurt – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on security regulators around the world to work together to  make the skies more secure by addressing the challenges related to cargo security and data collection.  IATA also unveiled plans to lead a global effort to build an airport checkpoint of the future, which will tighten security and ease passenger hassle. 
“We are much more secure than in 2001, but there is room for improvement,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO at the opening of AVSEC World in Frankfurt, Germany. Bisignani identified several areas where more progress is needed to further improve aviation security and address passenger frustrations: 

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IATA presented five recommendations based on these principles:
1. Implement formal consultation with all airlines including non-US carriers
2. Refine existing emergency orders to address the international environment
3. Streamline the data collection process
4. Strengthen government to government outreach for greater harmonization and coordination
5. Start developing a next generation checkpoint

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