Solutions for the Aviation and Aerospace Industry
Interflex provides comprehensive solutions for access control, visitor management, and time recording – specifically tailored to meet the demands of the aviation and aerospace sector.
Secure critical infrastructure now!
The aviation and aerospace industry is one of the most security-sensitive sectors. Airports, aircraft and engine manufacturers (OEMs), their suppliers, MRO service providers for maintenance and repair, and air traffic control organizations must meet the highest safety standards – both physical and digital. Protecting passengers, personnel, technology, and data is just as important as complying with legal regulations. All stakeholders face the challenge of reliably securing sensitive areas and depend on precision and robust security standards.
Why Comprehensive Solutions Are Essential Today
Companies in the aviation and aerospace industry must comply with strict regulations such as the Aviation Security Act (LuftSiG), the NIS2 Directive, ICAO Annex 17, and ISO/IEC 27001 – while also protecting personnel, technology, and infrastructure. The industry is particularly vulnerable to sabotage, espionage, cyberattacks, and security breaches. In addition, operations are complex and time-critical. That’s why integrated security concepts for access control, visitor and supplier management are indispensable for reliably securing sensitive areas such as airfields, maintenance and production zones, and administrative buildings with data centers. These solutions help optimize processes and strengthen public trust.
Typical Security-Critical Areas Include:
- Airport premises with employee and contractor access
- Maintenance halls, hangars, and MRO zones
- Control centers, command stations, and data centers
- Manufacturing and development areas for aircraft parts, engines, and drones
- Service corridors and logistics zones outside public areas
- Training centers
These locations are characterized by high foot traffic and complex security requirements – from employees and service providers for security, maintenance, and repairs to international passengers and visitors.
At the same time, demands on modern work organization are increasing: legally compliant time recording and flexible working time models are now crucial for efficiency, employee satisfaction, and security.
Industry Segments and Services
| Industry | Services |
|---|---|
| Civil Aviation | Air transport services, flight operations and air traffic control, airport services and ground handling |
| Military Aviation | Aircraft for defense and surveillance (fighter jets, reconnaissance planes), logistics and tactical air transport, security and training systems (simulation and training solutions) |
| Aircraft Manufacturing | Design and production of aircraft, material and technology development, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) |
| Airport Services | Ground handling and passenger services, security services and mobility solutions, facility management and infrastructure |
| Drone and UAV Technology | Development and production of unmanned systems, mission planning and control, regulation and safety |
| Aviation IT and Digitalization | Software solutions for airlines and airports, cybersecurity and data analytics, digital cockpit and cabin systems |
How Interflex Solutions Support Your Requirements
Interflex offers comprehensive solutions for access control, visitor management, and time recording – specifically designed to meet the high security demands of sensitive and strictly regulated areas in airports, aircraft component manufacturers, MRO operations, and air traffic control organizations.
Access Control for Security-Critical Zones:
With the IF-6040 platform, you manage access permissions centrally, precisely, role-based, and site-specific – for employees, contractors, and visitors. The modular system adapts flexibly to a wide range of security zones and integrates seamlessly into existing building management systems. All access events are logged in a tamper-proof manner, reliably protecting sensitive areas from unauthorized entry, tailgating, and piggybacking. Multi-factor authentication, biometric methods, and mobile credentials ensure maximum security.
Visitor Management Without Compromising Security:
The visitor management module of IF-6040 enables secure and efficient onboarding of external individuals such as visitors, suppliers, and service providers. Pre-registration, safety briefings, and ID checks are integrated – reducing the burden on internal resources, ensuring compliance, and enabling transparent visitor processes.
Legally Compliant Time Recording for Greater Flexibility:
Interflex provides digital time recording solutions via IF-6040 – accessible through web interface and terminal. Working hours are reliably and legally documented. The recorded data forms the basis for ERP and payroll integrations (e.g. SAP) as well as qualification-based workforce planning. Employees benefit from greater transparency and self-service features, which enhance satisfaction, occupational safety, and flexible working time models. Managers receive reliable real-time data for operational control.
Comprehensive Solutions for Greater Investment Protection:
Access control, visitor management, and time recording work seamlessly together to form a scalable workforce management system. This increases security in sensitive areas – such as control centers, production lines, or maintenance zones – and supports digital transformation. A central platform for access rights, visitor badges, and time data ensures efficient processes, saves time, and creates transparency – a clear advantage for HR, IT, and security managers in the aviation industry.
Solutions with Interflex –
Your All-in-One System for Diverse Use Cases:
Access for Qualified Personnel Only
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) areas are subject to strict safety and quality requirements. Since external specialists frequently enter sensitive zones, protection is especially critical. Only authorized personnel are granted access to ensure flight safety, uninterrupted operations, and equipment availability.
Suitable Solutions:
- Qualification-Based Access Management: With the IF-6040 platform, access rights can be assigned based on roles and training status. Proof of qualifications or safety briefings, as well as ID checks, can be integrated into the access approval process. This ensures that only verified personnel can enter security-critical areas.
- Modern Authentication Methods: RFID badges using advanced technologies (e.g. LEGIC advant, Mifare DESFire EV3), mobile access via smartphone, and additional PIN entry enable secure and flexible identification.
- Biometric Access Control: For highly sensitive zones, biometric technologies such as fingerprint, iris, or facial recognition enhance security measures.
- Visitor Management for Service Providers: External maintenance personnel can be pre-registered via a central portal and equipped with time-limited, location-specific access rights – transparent, audit-proof, and efficient.
Your Advantages:
- Prevent unauthorized access and security breaches.
- Maintain full control over access and personnel movements.
- Eliminate the risk of credential sharing.
- Ensure compliance with maintenance and safety standards.
- Efficiently manage service providers and temporary staff.
- Seamless integration with existing building management systems.
- Flexible, scalable security architecture for physical and digital requirements – today and in the future.
Access for Authorized Personnel Only
These areas manage critical processes that directly impact aviation security. Access must be strictly regulated, and every movement must be logged in an audit-proof manner – to prevent unauthorized entry, ensure compliance with security protocols, and protect sensitive know-how.
Suitable Solutions:
- Centralized Access Management: With the IF-6040 platform, access rights are managed centrally, role-based, across multiple locations, and time-limited – based on clearly defined responsibilities. Tiered security zones ensure maximum control.
- Secure Authentication: Personalized RFID badges, access terminals with PIN entry, and modern mobile credentials reliably secure critical zones while enabling flexible, temporary permissions with consistent access control.
- Biometric Access for High-Security Areas: For highly sensitive zones, biometric technologies such as fingerprint, iris, or facial recognition enhance security – ideal for engine and production areas, control centers, or IT hubs.
- Door Monitoring and Alarm Functions: Online access terminals enable reliable monitoring of all connected access points – from turnstiles and separation systems to doors and elevators. Tampering attempts or irregular access patterns (e.g. anti-pass-back violations) are reliably detected, prevented, and reported to security personnel.
- Efficient Visitor and Supplier Management: Administrative processes for external service providers and visitors are efficiently managed via the IF-6040 platform. Access is digitally controlled – including pre-registration, safety briefings, ID checks, and access approval for sensitive areas such as control centers or technical rooms. Regular partner companies manage their deployments independently via a portal, saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring full transparency.
Your Advantages:
- Centralized control via one platform for reduced complexity and streamlined processes
- Protection against unauthorized access and manipulation.
- Audit-proof logging of all access movements for compliance and security optimization.
- Seamless integration with IT, security, and building management systems to close security gaps and create synergies.
- Support for compliance with international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and ICAO Annex 17.
- Flexible, scalable security architecture that grows with your requirements.
Preventing Unauthorized Access in Security-Critical Airport Zones
Airports are dynamic environments where large numbers of people interact daily. At the same time, various security zones – such as airfields, terminals, control centers, and service corridors – must remain strictly separated. Efficient access management ensures that employees and external service providers are granted access only to authorized areas, all entries are logged seamlessly, and operations run safely and smoothly.
Suitable Solutions:
- Access Control for Maximum Security: The IF-6040 platform enables centralized management and seamless logging of all access events – ideal for complex security zones such as administrative buildings, service corridors, and airfield areas. Role-based access assignment and flexible permissions ensure maximum control and transparency.
- License Plate Recognition for Vehicle Access: Access for suppliers, service providers, and employees is automated and securely managed – even in non-public logistics zones. Additional driver ID verification enhances security and reduces manual checks.
- Modern Identification Media: RFID badges, mobile credentials, and PIN entry at access terminals enable secure, multi-factor, and user-friendly authentication – tailored to the specific requirements of different airport zones. Combining multiple factors increases protection and prevents misuse.
- Online Access Terminals and Locking Components: Modern wired access terminals allow effective door monitoring and report break-in attempts, tampering, or violations of security protocols. Complementary wireless access components can be installed at any door with minimal effort – ideal for office doors or storage rooms. This creates a holistic security concept that consolidates all access points within the IF-6040 system. Outdated locking systems and mechanical keys become obsolete.
- Biometric Methods for High-Security Zones: Fingerprint, iris, or facial recognition technologies provide additional protection for highly sensitive areas such as airfield access points. Biometric identification reliably prevents unauthorized entry and meets the highest security standards.
- Compliant Time Recording: Employees record working hours flexibly via web interface, terminal, or smartphone – ideal for decentralized work locations. Self-service features accelerate HR processes and boost productivity and employee satisfaction.
Your Advantages:
- Highest security standards for personnel, service providers, technology, and infrastructure.
- Prevention of unauthorized access and security breaches.
- Transparent, audit-proof logging for compliance and security audits.
- Flexible access solutions for different user groups and security zones.
- Support for legal requirements and international standards.
- Efficient processes for HR, building management, security, and IT.
- Multi-factor authentication via badge, PIN, or biometrics.
- Future-proof, modular technology available as cloud or on-premise solution.
Secure your business:
5 steps to a reliable access control system
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Analyse
Comprehensive analysis of your security requirements and existing systems
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Planning
Development of a tailor-made security concept
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Installation
Installation and configuration of the components relevant to you
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Handover
Training for safe use of your system
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Support
Regular and reliable service and support
Your Advantages with Interflex
Comprehensive Solutions
Access control, visitor and evacuation management, and time recording – all on a single, centralized platform.
Maximum Security
Protection of security-critical areas against unauthorized access, with clear separation from public passenger zones. Supports aviation safety and operational continuity in time-sensitive environments.
Scalability and Flexibility
Tailored solutions for medium-sized and international companies and locations. The system adapts to your specific requirements and security protocols.
Compliance Assurance
Supports compliance with international security standards (e.g. LuftSiG, ICAO, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001) and provides audit-proof documentation for authorities and internal audits.
Efficiency and Transparency
Simplifies complex processes for managing employees, visitors, and service providers.
Seamless Integration
Compatible with existing systems such as video surveillance and building security technologies.
Future-Proof Technology and Investment Protection
Modular, scalable, CRA-compliant, and available as either a cloud or on-premise solution – aligned with your IT strategy.
Why KRITIS companies choose Interflex
Maximum security with minimum effort
With Interflex, KRITIS companies can manage their access and authorization processes digitally, automatically, and efficiently. Whether it's escalations, special approvals, or temporary access, clearly defined workflows ensure smooth processes and maximum security in everyday operations.
Legally compliant and auditable
All accesses, movements, and changes are documented seamlessly and in an audit-proof manner. This means you not only meet internal compliance requirements, but also legal requirements such as NIS2 or the KRITIS regulation – and are ready for audit at any time.
Flexible, scalable – and tailored to KRITIS requirements
KRITIS companies need solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing security and IT structures – without compromising availability or compliance. Interflex's modular systems are designed precisely for these requirements: scalable for growing infrastructures, flexible for individual processes, and future-proof with regard to regulatory developments.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Aviation and Aerospace Industry
- How can aviation companies ensure that only authorized personnel access security-critical areas – even with changing staff?
Aviation regulations impose strict security requirements for areas such as airfields, technical zones, and crew areas. The challenge lies in dynamically managing access rights – especially with shift operations, external contractors, and temporary staff. Access control systems with role-based permissions, real-time monitoring, and automated documentation help close security gaps and ensure compliance with regulations such as the Aviation Security Act.
- What are the requirements for modern visitor management in aviation?
Visitors, suppliers, and technicians often need short-notice access to sensitive areas – while complying with strict security protocols. A digital visitor management system enables fast registration, safety briefings, badge issuance, and access logging. This reduces waiting times, minimizes security risks, and ensures compliance – particularly with KRITIS and NIS2 regulations.
- Why is accurate time recording critical in the aviation industry – and what common errors occur?
Airports and aviation companies operate with complex working time models: shift work, international assignments, standby duties. Inaccurate time recording can lead to incorrect payroll, legal risks, and employee dissatisfaction. Common issues include outdated systems, poor usability, and lack of flexibility. Modern time management solutions offer mobile recording, real-time data, transparent reporting, and integration with HR and ERP systems – improving efficiency and legal compliance.
- What role do KRITIS requirements and NIS2 compliance play in access and security management?
Aviation companies and airport operators are part of critical infrastructure. Compliance with KRITIS and NIS2 demands high levels of transparency, traceability, and protection against unauthorized access. Access control systems must ensure both physical and digital security, document protocols, and store access histories in an audit-proof manner. This strengthens resilience against security incidents and fulfills regulatory requirements.
- How can safety briefings and documentation for temporary staff be implemented efficiently?
Temporary personnel such as technicians, cleaning staff, or external service providers must be briefed and documented before entering security-relevant areas. Digital visitor and access systems enable the integration of safety briefings, automated logging, and issuance of time-limited access rights. This reduces administrative effort and ensures compliance with legal requirements.