National Business Aviation Association Responds to TSA’s Planned Updates to Twelve-Five Security Program for Charter Flights

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has addressed upcoming changes planned by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to its Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP). These updates will impact public charter flights operating under 14 CFR Part 380 and FAR Part 135 regulations.

“NBAA is carefully analyzing the TSA’s changes to public charter security,” said NBAA Senior Vice President, Safety, Security, Sustainability and International Operations Doug Carr. “Because of the classified nature of the TFSSP, we cannot comment on the details of our internal review, but we look forward to working with TSA to ensure the new program requirements are workable for the diverse operational profile of our sector, and that operators clearly understand the new mandates.”

The TSA announced earlier this month a series of changes to its Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), marking the culmination of a long development process. Last year, the agency revealed its collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reassess security protocols for public charter flights, responding to calls from industry stakeholders for more airline-aligned requirements.

The TFSSP outlines TSA security protocols for operators of aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight exceeding 12,500 pounds.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) serves as the premier organization for companies leveraging general aviation aircraft to enhance their efficiency and success. Representing over 10,000 corporate and professional members, the NBAA provides a wide range of products and services to the business aviation sector, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade event.