Objectives

The association’s purpose is to defend the interest of the aviation security providers, which are members of the association.

The activities of the members have an international scope and involve the surveillance and the protection of civil aviation, in particular as regards the inspection of individuals and the inspection of luggage and cargo, as well as any other relevant security measure.

In order to be able to defend the interests of the members, ASSA-I set itself the following objectives.

• The representation and defence of its members, if commercial organisations and public authorities are concerned.
• The promotion of activities, including the surveillance and protection of the civil aviation and airport areas.
• The distribution of all information to public authorities and to the public opinion.
• The collection and distribution of all information concerning the association purpose, to benefit its members,
• The organisation of any studies concerning the technologies used to improve the security of employees and facilities within the airport areas.
• The determination of the mandatory security standards aimed at its members and its employees.
• The giving of recommendations to its members, to applicants and to the relevant public authorities.