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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
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What is the state of international civil aviation security in the post 9/11 world? 2011 Sam Nunn Security Fellows
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
Americas • Canada • Mexico • Peru • Brazil • Venezuela • Bolivia • Chile • Argentina
Middle East and North Africa • Saudi Arabia • Kuwait • Israel • Yemen • Egypt • Algeria • Somalia • Sudan • Iran • Iraq
Sub-Saharan Africa • Safe Skies for Africa (SSFA) program • create the environment necessary to foster the growth of aviation services between Africa and the United States • Angola, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Uganda, and Djibouti • assist African nations to achieve and maintain compliance with enhanced ICAO aviation security requirements
Asia • India • China • Afghanistan • Pakistan • Japan • Russia • Thailand • Philippines
Europe • common European Security policy • Hand search • Walk-through metal detection (WTMD) • Hand-held metal detection (HHMD) • Explosive detection dogs • Explosive trace detection (ETD) • banned the use of full body scanners
Recommendations • Risk-based passenger screening • Biometrics for trusted travelers • FAA monitoring of enhancements • Updated checklists • ICAO coordination/implementation • US Department of State partnering
Conclusion • Statesmanship • Attention to local customs • Coordination • Government officials • Airport administrators • Trade and industry groups