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ANA has achieved “Operating (Level 2)” certification, the highest level attainable, upon its first entry to International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) program.
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The certification officially verifies that ANA’s aviation security management system meets global industry standards and recognizes its strong leadership, systematic training, quality assurance processes and high level of security awareness.
TOKYO, Dec. 22, 2025 – All Nippon Airways (ANA) has achieved “Operating (Level 2)” certification, the highest level attainable, upon its first entry to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Security Management System (SeMS) Certification Program.
IATA launched the SeMS Certification Program in October 2024 to address the evolving needs of aviation security and elevate security standards across the industry. The program assesses the maturity of an airline’s security quality management system, including continuous improvement processes and proactive risk management across three distinct stages.
ANA’s certification reflects the strong leadership demonstrated by top management, whose strategic initiatives have been fundamental in shaping its aviation security practices. The evaluation also recognized the organization’s commitment to systematic education, comprehensive training and robust quality assurance processes implemented throughout all levels of operation. As of now, only seven airlines in the world have achieved “Operating (Level 2)” certification. This achievement highlights ANA’s culture of security awareness that is deeply ingrained across the organization to ensure stable and reliable daily operations.
ANA Chief Security Officer Toshihiro Miyamae said, “The certification confirms that our aviation security management system is strong and aligns with industry standards. We remain committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to continuously evolve our security framework in response to dynamic security situations.”
“IATA welcomes ANA’s commitment to a stronger, proactive approach to security. SeMS is essential to shifting global aviation security from a compliance-based approach to one that proactively identifies and mitigates risks while driving continuous improvement. Achieving this requires the full support of the air transport industry and champions like ANA to lead the way,” said Sheldon Hee, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific.
ANA is dedicated to further enhancing security awareness among all employees and stakeholders, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to safety and security.