Effects of national civic aviation security program on Aircraft Safety In Kenya

Abstract

Aircraft safety is paramount in ensuring the efficient operation of air transport systems. The National Civic Aviation Security Program (NCASP) in Kenya has been instrumental in enhancing aviation safety standards. The framework for preventing acts of unauthorized interference with civil aviation is outlined in this program. The NCASP was developed to enhance security framework within the aviation industry by addressing exposures and ensuring compliance with international standards. The general objective of this study was to examine the effect of national civic aviation security program on aircraft safety in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to investigate the effects of security measures on aircraft safety in Kenya, to determine the effects of information sharing on aviation safety in Kenya, to investigate the impact of technological advancements on aircraft safety in Kenya and to determine the effects of international collaborations on aircraft safety in Kenya. This study examined the domino theory of aviation safety, Swiss cheese model in aviation safety and flight safety theory to understand the effect of national civic aircraft security program on aviation safety in Kenya. The strategy known as explanatory research design was created to investigate a phenomenon that had either never been researched before or had not been adequately explained in the past. Its primary goal was to give specifics about where to locate a limited quantity of information. The study's target population comprised of 111 airlines (air operator certificate holders) in Kenya in charge of national aviation security program on aviation safety. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has directed the aviation service providers in Kenya to apply the national aviation security programs in their institutions. These are the; international airlines, domestic airlines, commercial helicopter operators and balloon operators. The study was a census of the entire population of all airlines (air operator certificate holders) in Kenya. The census was conducted in all the 111 airlines (air operator certificate holders) in Kenya. The respondents in the chosen establishments were surveyed using structured questionnaires in order to gather primary data. The goals of the study were guided by the progress of the questionnaires' questions. There are two segments to structured questionnaires. Version 25 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to examine the data that had been gathered. Also, a model summary, regression, ANOVA, and correlation was produced. Tables and figures were also used to display the data. The high response rate of 79.7% that was achieved in this survey made it possible to generalize the findings of the study to the entire population that was the focus of the study. The reliability and validity of the research methods resulted in the collection of data that was appropriate for the presenting of factual information. In addition, the majority of respondents are male, between the ages of 30 and 35, and have a bachelor's degree or above, according to the findings of demographic research. While conducting the research, the researcher arrived at the conclusion that security measures play a critical role in maintaining aviation safety in Kenyan airlines. Rigorous passenger screening, thorough baggage checks, and improved surveillance systems were identified as key contributors to reducing security breaches and potential threats. The researcher recommended that Kenyan airlines should ensure the consistent and effective implementation of National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP) standards.