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SPMG reviews 2024 achievements

Videoconference, 4, 7 and 8 November 2024 — Chaired by Gunnar Ljungberg in his capacity as ECAC Focal Point for Security, the Security Programme Management Group reviewed the implementation of the work programmes of all security task forces and study groups, and endorsed several documents prepared in the last months. It also endorsed a series of amendments to ECAC Doc 30, Part II (Security), notably on the use of explosive detection dogs, which will now be sent to all Member States for adoption.

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Air accident experts advance aviation safety and focus on family communication

Videoconference, 6–7 November 2024 — The 61st meeting of the ECAC Group of Experts on Air Accident and Incident Investigation (ACC) gathered online to discuss the latest updates and developments in accident investigations. Chaired by Crispin Orr of the United Kingdom’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the meeting covered ongoing investigations and other important topics for advancing good investigation practices, and benefitted from valuable contributions from ATR and Airbus. 

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New training course on cyber security for national auditors

Valletta, 5-7 November 2024 — The ECAC Secretariat has developed a new training course on auditing cyber security in aviation, “Best Practices for National Auditors – Cyber Security (level 2)”. This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of national auditors in overseeing cyber security within the aviation sector.

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End of year review for EMTO

Videoconference, 31 October 2024 — The ECAC Medium-Term Objectives (EMTO) Task Force held its last meeting of the year in October, welcoming several new members from Belgium, Czechia and Finland. The group was chaired for the first time by Emma Jeppsson (Sweden) following her recent appointment by Directors General as chair for a first three-year mandate.

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Insights from the ECAC Security Forum

Paris, 29-30 October 2024  — Members of the ECAC Security Forum gathered to review recent developments in aviation security. Discussions focused on the future of passenger and cabin baggage screening, highlighting the role of data and its potential to enhance detection, performance, motivation and security culture.

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