ACI Africa Webinar Security Fundamentals, 29 May 2026

In today’s dynamic and increasingly complex aviation environment, security remains a fundamental pillar for ensuring safe, resilient, and efficient airport operations. This webinar, organized by the ACI Africa under its Security Committee, explored the critical foundations of aviation security and the essential practices required to strengthen airport security culture, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance across the African aviation sector. As airports continue to evolve in response to emerging threats, technological advancements, and growing passenger expectations, reinforcing security fundamentals is more important than ever. Effective implementation of security principles supports not only regulatory compliance with ICAO Annex 17 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), but also enhances operational continuity, passenger confidence, and stakeholder coordination. The session provided participants with practical insights into key aviation security concepts, staff awareness, training, risk management, and continuous capacity building to support secure and resilient airport operations, particularly in the African context where airports are rapidly expanding and modernizing in response to evolving threats. Key takeaways: •Core aviation security principles and best practices for airport operations; •Strengthening airport security culture through staff awareness and continuous training; •Practical approaches to enhancing operational readiness and risk management; •Effective implementation of security measures in alignment with ICAO Annex 17 Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs); •Strategies for building resilient airport security frameworks to address evolving threats across the African aviation sector.