Friday, October 4, 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program, aimed at bolstering aviation security. This certification initiative is accessible to various stakeholders in the aviation sector, including airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, ground handling service providers, and security service providers. “SeMS is key to transforming global aviation security from a compliance mentality to one that is proactive in identifying and mitigating security risks and driving continuous improvements.
This is vital for a much-needed modernization of aviation security built on dynamic, risk-based, and outcome-focused solutions. This is a major transition that must involve the entire sector. For that reason, the SeMS Certification is an independent assessment that will be available industry-wide, offering support and recognition to organizations at every phase of SeMS implementation,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety, and Security.
The SeMS framework offers organizations a structured set of operating principles and guidance, enabling them to improve security performance by actively managing risks, threats, and challenges that could undermine their operations. Although SeMS is not currently a mandatory aviation security management system, its adoption is encouraged by IATA, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), .