Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 establishes detailed measures for the implementation of common basic standards on aviation security within the European Union. This regulation is crucial for enhancing the security measures at airports and for airlines, ensuring that all member states uniformly apply rigorous and effective security practices to protect passengers, staff, and infrastructure from unlawful interference, such as terrorism and other security threats.
The regulation outlines specific procedures and standards for airport security, aircraft security, and the screening of passengers, baggage, cargo, mail, and airport supplies. It aims to harmonise aviation security measures across the EU, providing a coherent and comprehensive approach to managing security risks in the aviation sector.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the security of the aviation sector across the European Union. By standardising the security measures across all member states, the regulation ensures a high level of security in civil aviation, thereby protecting passengers, aviation staff, and aircraft from unlawful acts.