Prime objective of all stakeholders participating in air transportation is to provide a secure transportation system for the public. In particular the threat from terrorism faces the air transportation industry with considerable challenges Airports, airlines and aviation security authorities have to adapt themselves to constantly changing threat scenarios, and have to refine counteracting technologies and methods. Pioneering approaches are achieved through flexible, proactive and comprehensive solutions, which consider the entire chain of processes.

In view of this, there is a need of a manufacturer-independent centre of aviation security, which provides test fields and certification solutions to airport operators, simulates threat scenarios, develops appropriate training modules, and which takes part in research.
Jointly the partners involved can position themselves more appropriate in the European environment and can participate in the fast growing security business in aviation. Basic concepts are also developed in order to take part in the legislator’s decision-making processes on national and European levels.