Position Papers & Press Releases

Position Papers

Find out about the positions taken by IATA on specific security-related topics. Governments and industry must continue to work together to replace inflexible security measures with harmonized and responsive security systems based on data, risk management, and efficient technology.

AOSP/SSPs

• Full Supporting Guidance for AOSP / SSPs (2025) (pdf)

• Supporting Guidance for AOSP / SSPs (2024) (pdf)

Aviation Cyber Security

• Request for Action from Civil Aviation Stakeholders, Regulators and Authorities (2023) (pdf)

Aviation Security Policy

• The Use of Surveillance in Civil Aviation Cabin Hold and Body Worn Systems (2026) (pdf)

• Passenger Security Statement (2022) (pdf)

Aviation Security Trust Framework (ASTF)

• Aviation Security Trust Framework Whitepaper (2025) (pdf)
• AVSEC Panel 36 Information Paper: Aviation Security Trust Framework (2025) (pdf)

Cargo Security

• IID Guidance Material (2025) (pdf)
• Air Cargo Security (2024) (pdf)

One-Stop Security (OSS) and Hold Baggage Handling

• Recognition of Equivalence (RoE) and One-Stop Security (OSS) Challenges and Opportunities (2025) (pdf)
• Hold Baggage Reconciliation (2025) (pdf)
• OSS HBS Initiative (2020) (pdf)

Operational Risk Management

• Airspace Risk Assessment Management Checklist (2025) (pdf)

• Operational Risk Management in Aviation Security (2025) (pdf)
• Conflict Zone Guidance (2024) (pdf)

Security Occurrence & Incident Reporting

• Reporting of Aviation Security Occurrences and Incidents (2025) (pdf)
• Security Incident Reporting (2024) (pdf)

Security Screening

• Professionalization of Airport Security Screening Checkpoint Operations (2025) (pdf)
• Explosive Detection in Aviation Security (2020) (pdf)