The ACI EUROPE Aviation Security Committee acts as a think-tank to identify priorities, generate ideas, and develop strategies and guidance on airport and aviation security. The committee analyzes the impact of international standards and European legislation on airport security, particularly in relation to equipment, procedures, and regulations. It proactively shapes the EU legislative landscape to benefit airports and proposes improvements to security practices for ACI EUROPE members.

Additionally, the committee shares expertise in security policies, procedures, terminal and baggage systems, and best practices in security planning and management. It ensures cohesion with the ACI World Aviation Security Standing Committee and addresses the implications of ICAO initiatives on European airports. The committee also coordinates with other ACI EUROPE committees, particularly the Policy Committee, to provide advice on European legislation and policy.

The committee monitors trends affecting airports, offers guidance to the ACI EUROPE Board, and ensures that the results of its work are shared with the broader ACI EUROPE membership. Meetings are held twice annually, hosted by a European airport.

The ACI EUROPE AVSEC Strategy, developed by the Aviation Security Committee, aims to guide the organization's work in fulfilling its aviation security mandate and better serving its airport members and the broader aviation industry. The strategy is centered around four key clusters that drive ACI EUROPE’s approach to aviation security.

The first cluster focuses on the representation of airports’ interests in aviation security, striving to influence policy development and ensuring close cooperation with key stakeholders in the AVSEC community. The second cluster emphasizes policy development oversight, ensuring that aviation security regulations are effective and aligned with the needs of the airport sector. The third cluster highlights the development and use of technology and innovation, with a particular emphasis on Smart Security Principles, supporting the adoption of new technologies, Open Architecture, and collaboration with key partners to streamline certification processes for technological advancements. Lastly, the strategy underscores the human factor, focusing on the performance and well-being of security staff, as well as improving their work environment.

Together, these four strategic pillars ensure that ACI EUROPE continues to advocate for effective, innovative, and human-centered solutions to the evolving challenges in airport security.

CONTACTS

Committee Secretary
Sébastien Colmant, Director of Aviation and Cyber Security, ACI EUROPE
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2024 Committee Leadership

• Committee Chair: Lotte Harbers (Royal Schiphol Group)
  
  
• Committee Vice-Chair: Johnnie Müller (Copenhagen Airports)
  
  
• Immediate Past Chair: Ian Gregory (Edinburgh Airport Limited)