Brisbane Airport has secured a spot as the first airport in the world to complete IATA’s new Security Management Systems (SeMS) certification, a framework that aims to manage aviation security risks with proactive governance, continuous improvement, and industry best practices.
The review was based on six components: Corporate Governance, Resource Management, Threat and Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Emergency and Incident Management, and Security Documentation.
Following its certification, Brisbane was commended for its executive leadership engagement, cross-functional collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, and its alignment with global standards.
“At Brisbane Airport, safety and security go hand in hand,” said CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff. “Being the first airport in the world to undergo this assessment reflects our commitment to leading the way in aviation security and delivering a safe, trusted experience for the 24 million passengers who travel through our airport every year. As Australia’s third busiest airport, and a rapidly growing destination ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it was important for us to benchmark ourselves against the highest international standards.”
“SeMS is key to transforming global aviation security from a compliance mentality to one that is proactive in identifying and mitigating security risks and driving continuous improvements,” commented Sheldon Hee, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific. “This is a major transition that must involve the entire sector and we commend Brisbane Airport in leading the way by undertaking this rigorous assessment.”
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