NBAA Responds to TSA’s Changes to Public Charter Security Protocols

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]

Washington, DC, Jan. 22, 2025 - - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today commented on changes the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) intends to implement to its Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) for public charter flights operating under 14 CFR Part 380 and FAR Part 135.

"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 changes, released by the TSA earlier this month, have been under development for some time. Last year, the agency said it was working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review security protocols for public charter flights, following calls from some industry stakeholders to make the requirements more reflective of those for the airlines.

The TFSSP is a set of TSA security measures for aircraft operators utilizing aircraft with a maximum certified takeoff weight exceeding 12,500 pounds.

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