National Aviation Security Programme (NASP)

The Civil Aviation Safety Regulations of 1981 Section 4 (1) provides that the Chief Civil Aviation Safety shall draw up a comprehensive safety plan. 

The appropriate authority for security must require operators providing service from the state to implement a security programme that meets the requirements of the state's National civil aviation security programme. To confirm that an operators programme does meet these requirements, operators are required to submit a written copy of their security programme to the Civil Aviation Security Department for review and approval by the Minister. 

The National Aviation Safety Plan shall provide for the following;

• The establishment of a central control centre to establish communication with airport management's and air carriers;
• Liaison with international organization concerning matters of civil aviation security;
• Liaison with government departments concerning matters of civil aviation seriate;
• Involvement of airport management's and air carriers in the application of a comprehensive aviation security committee;
• Efficient methods of communication between all bodies responsible for civil aviation security;
• Preventative measures in general to prevent occurrences jeorpadising civil aviation safety;
• The integration of safety plans drawn up by airport management and air carriers in such comprehensive plan.