Security

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

Security

Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening

Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Ukraine
Security

Dutch Environmental Protestors Target Private Aviation

Extinction Rebellion tried to protest at Maastricht-Aachen Airport
Extinction Rebellion protestors demanded an end to private aviation in Maastricht
Security

GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Events Present a Growing Danger

Many reports of jamming and spoofing come from conflict zones
GNSS jamming
Rotorcraft

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Viewpoint booth at Heli-Expo 2024
Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Flight Test Aircraft Headed for GPS Signal Trials

Airbus is closely monitoring reports of GPS spoofing
Airbus A350-1000 flight test aircraft (Photo: Kerry Lynch/AIN)
Security

High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary

High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
High Point Aerotechnologies counter-drone system
Charter & Fractional

Blade Air Mobility Adds Security Clearance at Nice

Passengers no longer need to clear through general security
Blade Air Mobility Europe Helicopter
Aircraft

Asia-Pacific Air Power Demand Fueled by China Threat

China’s expansionist aims boost requirements for military aircraft
F-35A (left), F/A-18F (center) and EA-18G (right).
Environment

Protestors Oppose Private Aviation at Farnborough Airport

The local chapter of Extinction Rebellion led a march to Farnborough Airport
Greta Thunberg joins a protest at Farnborough Airport in the UK
Security

Climate Action Protest in Belgium Ends with Mass Arrests

Unlike protests earlier this year in Europe, no aircraft were damaged
climate activists from Eco-protesters try to enter the secure area of Antwerp-Deurne Airport
Security

DaVinci Joins with Aviation Secure on New Security Coursework

New courses will provide a global reach for customer security training
Aviation Secure training in aircraft hangar
Security

European Aviation Security Experts Join Forces

The security consultants support commercial and private aviation clients
Eco protestors at the EBACE 2023 show
Environment

Business Aviation Braces for Brussels Eco-protests

This week, a private jet was damaged by paint at Tires Airport in Portugal
Climáxon protest at Tires Airport in Portugal
Security

CrewBlast Partners with Clear and IdRamp for ID Verification

The advancement offers enhanced security and user experience
CrewBlast adds identity verification to its platform
Security

Amid Conflict, Israel Projects Minimal Presence at Dubai

IAI, Rafael and Elbit built exhibits but few representatives appeared
Israel Aerospace Industries at Dubai Airshow
Security

ELT Group Increasing UAE Presence

The electromagnetic spectrum management specialist has moved into the space arena
ELT booth Dubai Airshow 2023
Aircraft

New Dubai Office Backs Embraer's Defense Ambitions In Middle East

The Brazilian manufacturer is exhibiting its C-390 multi-role tactical transport and the Super Tucano at the Dubai Airshow
Embraer C-390 at Dubai Airshow 2023
Security

Global Tensions Call For Strong Presence, Says U.S. Group

The U.S. Aerospace Industries Association expects about 180 U.S. companies to exhibit in Dubai
Eric Fanning, president and CEO of the U.S. Aerospace Industries Association
Aircraft

Iranian Su-35 Fighter Deal Could Prompt Gulf Defense Rethink

Gulf states' adversary is reported to be shopping for 24 new generation Russian combat jets
Houthi missile, rocket and drone attacks in the Gulf region
Aircraft

The Search for Stealth: Where Can Gulf States Buy Radar-evading Fighters?

Stealthy fighter jets remain on Arab nations’ wishlist
KAI KF-21 model at LIMA
Security

GPS Spoofing Incidents Increase in Middle East

Some aircraft departing Tel Aviv are being led toward Lebanon
OpsGroup spoofing map (Image: OpsGroup)
Safety

EBAA Summit in Cologne To Boost Data4Safety Initiative

European business aviation group will push for safety excellence at annual meeting
EBAA Safety Summit
Security

Turkey Bans Business Aviation Flights En Route to Armenia

An overflight ban imposed on an Armenian airline has been retained for all private aircraft, according to the Ops Group
Map showing Turkey and Armenia
Security

OpsGroup: GPS Spoofing Falsely Pointing to Tel Aviv

GPS spoofing is continuing to show aircraft over Tel Aviv
OpsGroup Tel Aviv Spoofing Map (Image: OpsGroup)
Aircraft

OpsGroup Again Plying Booth Visitors with Swag, Free Booze

OpsGroup's WhatsApp lets you know 'where the free drinks are'
OpsGroup booth at NBAA 2023
Safety

Aircraft Operators Face Multiple Risks Around Israel's Airspace

Missiles pose a threat to aircraft at all altitudes, warn security analysts
Airspace within a 200 nm radius of Tel Aviv is now viewed as being at risk.
Security

MedAire Clients Get More Direct Control of Security Information

Live demos of digital assessment kit for inflight medical emergencies at NBAA-BACE
MedAire's presents security data to via its main portal and mobilie app
Security

Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty in Israel

The Ops Group has issued a "do not fly" alert warning of a shootdown risk for civil aircraft
Aircraft Operators Face Security Uncertainty In Israel
Security

Russian Missile Tests Could Threaten Airspace Safety

Several international airlines have flown across airspace along Russia's north coast in recent days
Russia's Yuzhny Island in the Barents Sea