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.

Aviation Security Policy

• The Use of Surveillance in Civil Aviation Cabin Hold and Body Worn Systems (2026) (pdf)
• Aviation Security Trust Framework Whitepaper (2025) (pdf)
• AVSEC Panel 36 Information Paper: Aviation Security Trust Framework (2025) (pdf)
• Full Supporting Guidance for AOSP / SSPs (2025) (pdf)
• Hold Baggage Reconciliation (2025) (pdf)
• Operational Risk Management in Aviation Security (2025) (pdf)
• Professionalization of Airport Security Screening Checkpoint Operations (2025) (pdf)
• Recognition of Equivalence (RoE) and One-Stop Security (OSS) Challenges and Opportunities (2025) (pdf)
• Reporting of Aviation Security Occurrences and Incidents (2025) (pdf)
• The Threat of Improvised Incendiary Devices to Aviation (2025) (pdf)
• Security Incident Reporting (2024) (pdf)
• Supporting Guidance for AOSP / SSPs (2024) (pdf)
• Passenger Security Statement (2022) (pdf)
• Explosive Detection in Aviation Security (2020) (pdf)

Airspace

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

• Conflict Zone Guidance (2024) (pdf)

Cargo Security

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

Aviation Cyber Security

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