Glossary
IED — Improvised Explosive Device
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
An IED (Improvised Explosive Device) is a home-made bomb. In aviation it may be hidden in baggage, cargo or on a person, which is why screening looks for both the device and traces of explosive using X-ray and ETD.
- Full form
- Improvised Explosive Device
- Category
- Threats