In civil aviation, the purpose of security measures is to protect against external threats such as aircraft hijackings, acts of sabotage and terrorist attacks.
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Within the scope of security measures, the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) is responsible for the certification and supervision of airports and airfields, airlines, regulated providers of on-board supplies, providers of air navigation services, regulated agents, independent auditors and providers of screening services.
The measures include:
- Access control;
- Inspections of passengers and hand luggage;
- Inspections of regulated agents;
- Inspections of independent auditors;
- Protection of checked-in baggage;
- Protection of aircraft;
- Training of persons acting on behalf of independent auditors;
- Protection of IT systems and control of access to Skyguide and Meteo Switzerland (air navigations services);
Further information
Contact
Federal Office of Civil Aviation
Security measures
Tel: +41 58 465 80 39
Fax: +41 58 465 80 32