Juan Antonio Díaz, responsible for the training in airport security of AESA, decorated by the D.G. of the Police

• Díaz receives the Cross of Police Merit with a White Distinctive in recognition of his contribution to the field of airport security and vocation for public service.
• This distinction highlights the collaboration between AESA and the State Security Forces and Bodies to maintain the high levels of civil aviation safety in Spain.
• AESA coordinates the AVSEC training aimed at personnel of the National Police, Civil Guard and Air and Space Army that develops security functions at Spanish airports.

Madrid, 20 October 2026 (AESA)

Juan Antonio Díaz, head of the Civil Aviation Safety Training Service (AVSEC) of the State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA), has been awarded the Cross of Police Merit with a White Distinctive, a decoration granted by the General Directorate of Police in recognition of his contribution to civil aviation safety.

The distinction recognises a career path closely linked to the specialised training of professionals performing airport security-related functions. Since 2019, Juan Antonio Díaz coordinates the planning, organization and delivery of AVSEC training courses aimed at personnel of the National Police, the Civil Guard and the Air and Space Army assigned to the network of Spanish airports.

Training is one of the fundamental pillars of the civil aviation security system. In this area, AESA develops programs aimed at ensuring that all professionals involved have the knowledge and skills necessary to face the challenges of an environment in constant evolution.

The collaboration between AESA and the State Security Forces and Bodies is essential to maintain the high safety standards that characterize air transport in Spain. Thanks to this joint work, the protection of passengers, crews and airport infrastructure is strengthened and contributes to compliance with the requirements established in national and international regulations.

For Juan Antonio Díaz, this recognition reflects the value of cooperation between institutions and the commitment of all the people who work daily to guarantee the safety of civil aviation.

The award ceremony was attended by Montserrat Mestres, Director of the Agency; Carlos García, Director of Airports and Civil Aviation Security; Pablo Sancho, Airport Security Coordinator; Eric Simon, director of OSV at Cuatro Vientos; Belén Garrido, Technical Adviser; and Javier López, liaison of the Agency with the National Police.

_{AESA Delegation: Pablo Sancho, Javier López, Juan Antonio Díaz, Carlos García, Montserrat Mestres, Eric Simón y Belén Garrido.}