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BlogJul 7, 2026

Regulated Agent & Known Consignor: the Secure Air Cargo Chain

A regulated agent secures other parties' cargo as it moves through the supply chain; a known consignor secures its own cargo at origin. Both are approved and audited by the state under ICAO Annex 17.

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BlogJul 7, 2026

Who Is Responsible for Air Cargo Security?

Air cargo security is a shared responsibility under ICAO Annex 17: the state sets the rules, and aircraft operators, regulated agents, and known consignors each secure their own link in the supply chain.

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BlogJun 24, 2026

Air Cargo Security: How Air Freight Is Screened and Secured

Air cargo security uses screening and a regulated secure supply chain to keep dangerous items out of freight and mail on aircraft. Unlike passenger screening, it secures a chain of custody that begins at the shipper, not the airport.

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BlogJun 6, 2026

ICAO Annex 17 Requirements: What States, Airports and Operators Must Do

ICAO Annex 17 assigns concrete, enforceable obligations to States, airports, and aircraft operators — from the NCASP and access control to cargo supply chains, cyber security, and quality control audits. This is the practitioner's reference for the Twelfth Edition Standards.

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BlogJun 5, 2026

What Is Aviation Security? The Complete Guide

Aviation security covers far more than checkpoint screening — from conflict-zone overflight and GNSS spoofing to insider threats and cargo supply-chain controls. This guide maps the full scope, the international framework, and how airlines assess and manage security risk today.

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