The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has renewed its government/industry partnership with National Air Transportation Association - Compliance Services (NATACS) for an additional five years. Entering into its third decade, NATACS will continue to operate as a Trusted Fingerprint Facility to process biographical and biometric information and other services for certain commercial, business and general aviation populations.

Under the agreement, NATACS continues to provide pre-enrolment, enrolment, biometric collection, secure data transmission and results distribution for covered individuals such as crew members and flight training candidates. This is accomplished through the NATACS managed network of more than 350 certified Trusted Agents located worldwide.

“We are honoured to continue the essential and relevant work that we do with the TSA and our industry,” says NATACS vice president, security and operations Joe Dalton. “As a Trusted Fingerprint Facility, NATACS will remain steadfast in providing the services that our dynamic aviation community has depended on for over two decades.

NATACS chief operating officer Shirley Z Negri adds: “NATACS' enrolment and credentialing management services continue to evolve as the industry responds to regulatory requirements. The renewal of a successful public/private partnership allows for both the regulated and the regulator access to standardised procedures, technology-driven tools and the ability to deploy timely solutions quickly. The industry will continue to benefit from the cooperation, experience and industry-insight borne of this decades-long collaboration.”