Extract from OTAR Part 178 - Aviation Security
Reporting of security incidents
Aerodromes and aircraft operators shall report acts of unlawful interference, incidents and breaches of security. Reports shall contain full details of the incident and the actions taken in response to it.
Type of Incident | IMMEDIATELY | WITHIN | WITHIN |
Unlawful seizure of aircraft | YES |
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Attack against aircraft while in flight | YES |
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Sabotage of aircraft | YES |
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Attack against airport or air navigation facilities | YES |
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Attack against persons within airport terminal facilities | YES |
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Cyber attack | YES |
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Bomb threat – RED | YES |
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Bomb threat – AMBER |
| YES |
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Bomb threat – GREEN |
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| YES |
Discovery of explosives, firearms or ammunition | YES | YES |
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Breach of airside or security restricted area |
| YES |
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Other acts not specified above |
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| YES |
(1) DfT - Mon-Fri, 09.00 - 17.30 UK time & weekends:
Threats Office, +44 20 7944 2870 / 2872
All other times: Duty Officer, +44 20 7944 3111 / 3777
(and ask for Threats Office Duty Officer)
(2) ASSI - Mon-Fri, 0900-1730 UK time: +44 1293 214040
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