Security

Domestic Aviation Security Review

On 25 February 2008, Cabinet agreed to a thorough review of domestic aviation security in New Zealand.

The review follows an attempted hijacking of a small passenger plane on an Air New Zealand flight between Blenheim and Christchurch on 8 February 2008.

The review will include an assessment of the benefits and costs of Avsec providing limited or full security screening of aircraft under 90 passenger seats. Officials will also undertake a feasibility study on whether flight-deck barriers can be fitted to smaller aircraft in New Zealand. Government will also strengthen security training requirements for airline and airport staff. 

The review will be led by the Ministry of Transport in close collaboration with CAA and Avsec. The Ministry will consult with Police, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, airports, airlines and sector groups. The review will be complete by late May 2008.


View the Cabinet paper (PDF, v7.0, 80kb)

View the Domestic Aviation Security Review Terms of Referenc (PDF, v7.0, 30kb)