Paris, 16 May 2023 — The European Coordination Group on Aviation Security, which includes European members and observers to the ICAO Aviation Security Panel, met to discuss the 39 working papers that will be taken at the 34th ICAO AVSEC Panel meeting (AVSECP/34, 28 May-2 June 2023, Montreal) and other aspects of the panel’s work.
Zurich/videoconference, 11-12 May 2023 — The Training Task Force met in a hybrid format in Zurich to discuss progress made in completing its 2023 work programme. The meeting considered several draft documents for the ECAC Aviation Security Handbook, such as an overview paper on human factors in aviation security.
Brussels, 9-11 May 2023 — A Best Practices for Cargo Inspectors training course was organised for aviation security inspectors from Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, Malta and Serbia. The course content had been updated by the ECAC Secretariat earlier in 2023 to comply with the recent regulatory changes in the field of cargo and mail security.
Copenhagen, 3-5 May 2023 — The Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority hosted a Best Practices for National Auditors – Level 2 training course in Copenhagen for national auditors from Austria, Denmark, Lithuania, Montenegro and the Republic of Moldova. An aviation security instructor from the CAA of Portugal (ANAC) also contributed to the course.
Videoconference, 5 May 2023 — The ECAC Network of Communication Specialists (NETCOM) gathered online for its fourth meeting to exchange information on national activities and develop communication best practices in civil aviation among the ECAC Member States. The 30 participants from 22 ECAC Member States engaged in fruitful discussions on the activities outlined in the 2023 NETCOM work programme.
Geneva/videoconference, 24-28 April 2023 — The International Labour Organization (ILO) held its technical meeting on a green, sustainable and inclusive economic recovery for the civil aviation sector, bringing together representatives from governments, employers and workers. Held every ten years, this meeting is the opportunity to share information and proposals on the work conditions in the air transport sector and the impact of technological development and environmental actions on aviation jobs.