ICAO 10118 PDF

PURPOSE

The GASeP incorporates the key aspects and themes from UNSCR 2309 (2016) and ICAO Assembly Resolution A39-18, in particular: the need for effective, risk-based measures that are assessed regularly to reflect the evolving threat picture; ensuring that measures are effectively implemented on the ground on a sustainable basis; resource allocation and the promotion of a culture of security; and establishing effective national oversight of aviation security systems.

The global nature of aviation means that States are dependent on the effectiveness of each other’s aviation security systems to provide a common secure aviation environment. Despite enhancements to the security system, terrorists continue to view civil aviation as an attractive target and continue to exploit real or perceived vulnerabilities in the international civil aviation system, with the aim of causing substantial loss of life, economic damage and disruption to connectivity and trade between States.

The GASeP provides guidance for priority-setting at the international, regional and State levels, creates a framework within which ICAO, States and stakeholders can work together to meet shared objectives, supports ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative to address common challenges, and guides efforts to jointly further enhance aviation security.

Target-based planning complements international conventions and resolutions, as well as the framework of Annexes and guidance material by establishing security priorities with tangible and measurable outcomes.