Civil Aviation Security Regulation (SHY-SECURITY)
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This regulation sets the security framework for Turkey’s civil aviation system. It defines how airports, airlines, ground service providers, cargo operators, logistics companies, public authorities, and other aviation actors must prevent and respond to unlawful acts that could threaten passengers, crew, staff, aircraft, airport buildings, and facilities. The practical impact is broad for the aviation sector: organizations involved in airport operations, passenger transport, cargo, mail, and supply chains must follow assigned duties, security controls, access rules, and coordination procedures. Compliance teams should review airport security programs, staff responsibilities, cargo and mail screening processes, and emergency coordination arrangements against the new framework.
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Key Changes
- Creates a comprehensive security framework for civil aviation operations in Turkey
- Defines duties and responsibilities for public authorities, airports, airlines, ground handlers, cargo operators, and logistics providers
- Sets the basis for security controls, restricted areas, alternative security measures, cargo and mail screening, and emergency coordination
Obligations
What this law requires
Institutions, organizations, real and legal persons, and domestic or foreign operators responsible for civil aviation services or aviation security must apply the aviation security duties, powers, responsibilities, and implementation principles set under the regulation to protect persons, passengers, crew, ground personnel, airport buildings and facilities, and aircraft against unlawful acts on the ground or in the air.
Entities operating at airports and facilities open to civil aviation must ensure their operations fall within and comply with the civil aviation security framework established by the regulation.
Relevant institutions and organizations must cooperate and coordinate during airport emergencies that require additional personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials, or support outside normal service operations for security, accident, or rescue-related situations.