Munich/videoconference, 28-29 May 2025 — The 23rd annual meeting of the ECAC Certified Aviation Security Auditors Group (AUD/23) gathered certified auditors to review the implementation of the ECAC Audit Programme in 2024-2025. The focus was on achievements, challenges encountered, and lessons learnt.
The group endorsed several improvements to the Auditors’ Handbook, including the following:
• updated guidelines for drafting audit reports;
• new and revised audit report templates; and
• amendments to the Auditor’s Aide to enhance consistency in information gathering during audits.
As part of their professional development, the participants also discussed the implementation of recent amendments to ECAC Doc 30, Part II (Security) and shared experiences and best practices on auditing the newly introduced and revised recommendations.
As part of the meeting, the auditors also visited the modern screening checkpoint at Munich Airport, where they observed current practices in passenger and cabin baggage screening. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange views and best practices on auditing the screening procedures related to the use of explosive detection systems for cabin baggage (EDSCB), liquid explosive detection systems (LEDS), security scanners and walk-through metal detection (WTMD)equipment, with particular focus on the alarm resolution procedures.