Security

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

Security

MedAire Calls for More Complete Airspace Risk Assessment

The security specialist also is focusing on Zika risks.
Security

Milan FBO Offers Prime Gusto

Starting next month Milano Linate Prime will offer new food options.
Security

Moonjet Predicts Strong 2016 on Early Signs

Moonjet Flight Support sees low fuel price, Africa, IT as market positives
Safety

International Operations 2016: Flying Safely and Securely

Annual Conference Offers a World of Help
Security

AIN Blog: Do They Really Need To Kick Passengers Off Airliners?

The number of incidents involving disruptive passengers getting deplaned seems to be growing.
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Security

Erickson Qualified for Narcoterrorism Work

The company can bid on specific tasks in support of the interdiction of the narcotics trade and assisting in the global war on terrorism.
Airports

Brussels Airport Reopens for Limited Service

Airport authorities, police reach agreement on increased security measures
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Airlines

Authorities Probe Possible Security Lapse in Egyptair Hijacking

Incident raises new questions about Egyptian airport security
Security

AIN Blog: Securing General Aviation

General Aviation Security guidance from government authorities is inexplicably lacking.
FBOs

Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs

Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.
Security

Changi to Make Improvements in Indian Airports

Jaipr and Ahmedabad look set to be the first Indian airports to benefit from management expertise from Singapore Changi.
Security

Export Market Strong for Thales Ground Radar

Export Market Strong for Thales Ground Radar
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Security

Digital Security Should Be on Bizav Operators' Radar

Public Wi-Fi, email and social media are the weakest links in the security chain
Security

AIN Blog: Hoist On Its Own TFRs

Hoist On Its Own TFR
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Regulations and Government

FAA Corrects Overflight Notams

Erroneously excluded previous less restrictive security regs for aircraft registered in Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and British V.I.
Aircraft

Thales Steps Up Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Civil aviation bodies such ICAO and EASA have begun tackling the cybersecurity problem too.
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Security

Notam Outlines New TSA Waiver for Flights Through U.S. Airspace

The new Notam applies to foreign-registered aircraft weighing fewer than or equal to 100,309 pounds.
Security

Securaplane HD Cameras Now Standard on G650

More than Securaplane cameras are flying on jets worldwide.
FBOs

KaiserAir’s Santa Rosa FBO Wins DCA Gateway Approval

The facility is the second KaiserAir FBO to gain such recognition.
Security

Unencrypted ADS-B OUT Confounds Aircraft Blocking

Possible solutions include encryption and anonymity mode enhancements.
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Security

NBAA Honors Jeff Lee with Winant Award

Jeff Lee is being recognized not only for his service to NBAA, but for his safety and education efforts.
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Regulations and Government

Dutch Safety Board Blames ICAO, States for MH17 Failures

Confirms warhead from Buk missile system brought down Malaysia 777
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Airports

New U.S. Customs Facility Opens at Ft. Lauderdale Exec

$5.6 million facility will be adaptable to future workloads, technologies and operational needs.
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Security

Falcon Pilots Held Responsible for Passenger Luggage Content

Air Cocaine” case in Dominican Republic sees two French pilots sentenced to 20 years in jail–in contravention of international conventions, they claim.
Regulations and Government

King Air Seized by U.S. Customs and Border Control

Discovery that all seven passengers on the airplane were in the U.S. illegally was made during an immigration inspection just before it was to depart.
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Airlines

United Grounding Highlights Worries over Cyber Attacks

IATA warns of airline industry’s vulnerability
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Shooting Down Drones with Laser

Dramatic rise in small drones for civilian use has also introduced a new threat to political and other public figures.
Airports

KaiserAir Oakland Now a DCA Gateway Facility

KaiserAir is one of only a handful of independent FBOs in California to receive DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) qualification from the TSA.
Security

FAA Bans Somalia Overflights

Terrorist and miltant groups pose a threat to aircraft transiting the nation's airspace.
Security

Video Shows Shootdown of Hawker 800

The Colombian Air Force intercepted the aircraft for operating illegally in Colombian airspace.