Purpose

Strategic Partners in the Aviation Security Area of Involvement will be invited to collaborate on regulatory settings, cargo and catering, security management systems and other key aviation security issues. Furthermore, Strategic Partners will be informed of security concerns, hot topics and will be invited to participate in the development of best practices and guidelines.

Aviation Security Strategic Partnerships Summary

Security remains a top priority for IATA and its member airlines. IATA is calling upon governments to continue to work with the aviation industry to develop appropriate systems and measures to address current security issues and evolving trends.

Benefits

  • Gain insights on airline and broader industry security concerns and challenges, hot topics and global industry perspectives on security priorities through IATA-driven industry projects and forums (virtual or in-person)
  • Participate in shaping and developing best practices and guidelines through IATA driven study groups (e.g., 100% HBS Screening)
  • Have ad-hoc access to IATA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), as well as a single point of contact for other IATA areas of interest
  • Receive invitations to attend webinars to keep up with the latest developments and updates regarding Aviation Security trends
  • Have an opportunity to provide a narrative brief as a key contribution to the annual IATA Security Report
  • Have access to the IATA Security Management System Community
  • Send up to two participants to take part in the annual Aviation Security Forum (next edition to take place in Madrid, Spain 9-12 November 2026)
  • Benefit from preferential Strategic Partner rates to attend IATA’s key annual events
  • Have your company featured in the IATA Strategic Partnerships online directory
  • Gain visibility by contributing to the quarterly Strategic Partnerships Newsletter, distributed to more than 14,000 aviation stakeholders
  • Use the exclusive IATA Strategic Partner Recognition Stamp (logo)
  • Secure priority booth locations and enhanced placement opportunities at IATA Events, ensuring maximum exposure to airline executives and industry leaders
  • Access opportunities to join panel discussions and deliver presentations at IATA Events, positioning your company as a contributor to the air transport industry (subject to availability)
  • Enjoy discounts across a broad range of IATA products and services, including IATA Training courses, publications, and selected advertising channels.

> More information is available on the Strategic Partnerships Program Benefits page  

Focus Areas

  • Aviation Security regulatory settings
  • Cargo and catering security
  • Security Management Systems (SeMS) approaches
  • Open-Source Intelligence and data exploitation
  • Strategic threat assessment (conflict zones, insider threat and others)
  • Security Risk and Vulnerability assessments

Designed for

  • Experts on transportation security policy, regulation, and operations
  • Next Generation security technology solution providers
  • Organizations involved in the development of protective security intelligence
  • Think tanks and study groups
  • Threat and risk management organizations