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CORPORAT E
RE S P ONS I BI L I T Y
REPORT 201 2
British Airways team and its handler’s competency to 4.6.2 Aviation Safety
implement emergency response duties. AIA maintains the strong learning culture where involving
• 1st March 2012: The “Fire and explosion at OFC Jet A-1 our community further improves airside safety while
loading racks” exercise at the OFC premises involved. enhancing operational effectiveness and development.
Personnel from AIA, Airport Hellenic Fire Corps We aim at continuously improving the Key Performance
(AHFC), Airport Hellenic Police (AHP), Airport Services Indicator (KPI) for serious airside incidents. For the year
of Emergency Medical Care (ASEMC), HCAA and 2012, the KPI related with the number of serious incidents
OFC. A re-test of the OFC control room checklists and per 100,000 aircraft/helicopter movements was reported
sequence of fire suppression actions was conducted to be 41.74 (26.36% reduction from 2011), while the
later within the month, resulting in the update of the corporate target for outstanding performance was 47.
existing emergency plans.
• 30th March 2012: Table top exercise with Emirates Chart 4.6.2 2012 2011
Airlines Management with the participation of the AIA Airside Operations
security and terminals services departments, Airport 1,081,800 1,202,000
Police, Airport Customs and HCAA/Airport Authority. Airside Transactions
• 25th April 2012: Emergency response training of Towing Operations 7,665 8,659
Air France and table top exercise in order to check Inspections on Runway & Taxiway
compatibility with Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and Inspections on Apron Stand 2,522 2,503
test the common emergency management program
implemented with the support of KLM and DELTA. 170,840 173,296
• 17th August 2012: QATAR Emergency Familiarization
Training along with a table top exercise. Notable airside safety awareness sessions were organized
• 9th & 10th October 2012: “Removal of Disabled within 2012 with the participation of approximately 200
Aircraft” exercise and practical training. The removal personnel by all operating stakeholders (Ground Handlers,
plan was successfully executed by AIA personnel Airlines, HCAA, Rescue Fire Fighting Services, AOC etc.).
(baggage handling, airside monitoring & inspection
and vehicle administration & maintenance), thus This year, more groups of stakeholders participated to
resulting in a certified team of 53 members in total. other airside safety promotion activities i.e. meetings,
• 22nd November 2012: The 2012 full-scale emergency safety campaigns (FOD collection days etc.), and training
exercise entitled “Hijacking at the airport” has been sessions.
successfully conducted with the participation of
more than 300 persons and 150 observers from the AIA’s safety management practices continue to focus
airport community and involved organizations. The on protecting airport business in a highly legislated
exercise was one of the largest and more complicated environment, whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing
full-scale drills since the airport opening (more than of employees, contractors and other stakeholders.
6 hours duration), realistically enacting the authentic Within this framework, the Aerodrome Operations
experience of an airplane hi-jack. The exercise Manual (Volume 1. “Aviation SMS Manual and Volume
involved 74 volunteers playing mock “victims”, law 2. Operational Procedures & Ancillary Information) was
enforcement responders, medical triage, ambulance revised and approved by HCAA. Furthermore, AIA’s
transport of injured, explosion devices’ disposal, fire “Guidelines for our Customers Manual” was updated
response etc. Emergency Centers were also activated
and operated (e.g. Local Operational Body (ΤΕΟ) in the 4.6.3 Airport Security
Crisis Management Center, Local Center for airline, On The airport security operations were successfully
Scene Command Post) bringing the crisis situation to a audited (five distinguished audits) by both National
satisfactory conclusion. and International inspecting bodies. Passenger and
hand baggage screening, access control system and
Our efforts were also directed in other clusters like the entrance permits issuance, are some of the audited
technical planning, evaluation and communications. areas. Inspecting bodies verified the high level of
Our technical efforts focused on reviewing and further Athens Airport Security System which found being
developing manuals and procedures. The Airport fully harmonized not only with the new stringent
Emergency Plan (AEP) which serves as the basic European Aviation security requirements, but also with
framework for the operation in times of an emergency US Transportation Security Adminitration (TSA) most
or crisis situation has gone through a review and a recent directives.
new edition (the 6th) published and approved by the
HCAA Governor, in August 2012.
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RE S P ONS I BI L I T Y
REPORT 201 2
British Airways team and its handler’s competency to 4.6.2 Aviation Safety
implement emergency response duties. AIA maintains the strong learning culture where involving
• 1st March 2012: The “Fire and explosion at OFC Jet A-1 our community further improves airside safety while
loading racks” exercise at the OFC premises involved. enhancing operational effectiveness and development.
Personnel from AIA, Airport Hellenic Fire Corps We aim at continuously improving the Key Performance
(AHFC), Airport Hellenic Police (AHP), Airport Services Indicator (KPI) for serious airside incidents. For the year
of Emergency Medical Care (ASEMC), HCAA and 2012, the KPI related with the number of serious incidents
OFC. A re-test of the OFC control room checklists and per 100,000 aircraft/helicopter movements was reported
sequence of fire suppression actions was conducted to be 41.74 (26.36% reduction from 2011), while the
later within the month, resulting in the update of the corporate target for outstanding performance was 47.
existing emergency plans.
• 30th March 2012: Table top exercise with Emirates Chart 4.6.2 2012 2011
Airlines Management with the participation of the AIA Airside Operations
security and terminals services departments, Airport 1,081,800 1,202,000
Police, Airport Customs and HCAA/Airport Authority. Airside Transactions
• 25th April 2012: Emergency response training of Towing Operations 7,665 8,659
Air France and table top exercise in order to check Inspections on Runway & Taxiway
compatibility with Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and Inspections on Apron Stand 2,522 2,503
test the common emergency management program
implemented with the support of KLM and DELTA. 170,840 173,296
• 17th August 2012: QATAR Emergency Familiarization
Training along with a table top exercise. Notable airside safety awareness sessions were organized
• 9th & 10th October 2012: “Removal of Disabled within 2012 with the participation of approximately 200
Aircraft” exercise and practical training. The removal personnel by all operating stakeholders (Ground Handlers,
plan was successfully executed by AIA personnel Airlines, HCAA, Rescue Fire Fighting Services, AOC etc.).
(baggage handling, airside monitoring & inspection
and vehicle administration & maintenance), thus This year, more groups of stakeholders participated to
resulting in a certified team of 53 members in total. other airside safety promotion activities i.e. meetings,
• 22nd November 2012: The 2012 full-scale emergency safety campaigns (FOD collection days etc.), and training
exercise entitled “Hijacking at the airport” has been sessions.
successfully conducted with the participation of
more than 300 persons and 150 observers from the AIA’s safety management practices continue to focus
airport community and involved organizations. The on protecting airport business in a highly legislated
exercise was one of the largest and more complicated environment, whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing
full-scale drills since the airport opening (more than of employees, contractors and other stakeholders.
6 hours duration), realistically enacting the authentic Within this framework, the Aerodrome Operations
experience of an airplane hi-jack. The exercise Manual (Volume 1. “Aviation SMS Manual and Volume
involved 74 volunteers playing mock “victims”, law 2. Operational Procedures & Ancillary Information) was
enforcement responders, medical triage, ambulance revised and approved by HCAA. Furthermore, AIA’s
transport of injured, explosion devices’ disposal, fire “Guidelines for our Customers Manual” was updated
response etc. Emergency Centers were also activated
and operated (e.g. Local Operational Body (ΤΕΟ) in the 4.6.3 Airport Security
Crisis Management Center, Local Center for airline, On The airport security operations were successfully
Scene Command Post) bringing the crisis situation to a audited (five distinguished audits) by both National
satisfactory conclusion. and International inspecting bodies. Passenger and
hand baggage screening, access control system and
Our efforts were also directed in other clusters like the entrance permits issuance, are some of the audited
technical planning, evaluation and communications. areas. Inspecting bodies verified the high level of
Our technical efforts focused on reviewing and further Athens Airport Security System which found being
developing manuals and procedures. The Airport fully harmonized not only with the new stringent
Emergency Plan (AEP) which serves as the basic European Aviation security requirements, but also with
framework for the operation in times of an emergency US Transportation Security Adminitration (TSA) most
or crisis situation has gone through a review and a recent directives.
new edition (the 6th) published and approved by the
HCAA Governor, in August 2012.
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