Security

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

Charter & Fractional

COVID-19 Brings More Challenges Than Opportunities for Bizav

The COVID-19 epidemic has spurred some increased demand for private charter flights, but it has been hard for the industry to meet this demand.
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Security

Israel's Controp Seeks Fresh Markets

Coastal surveillance systems provide 'virtual fence' over the water
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Security

GAMI to Spur Tenfold Increase in Localization of Saudi Defense Spending

Goal is dramatic expansion from current manufacturing in ammunition, light weapons and armored vehicles
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Aircraft

Airbus Suspends A320 Assembly in China Due to Coronavirus

Along with Boeing and Safran, Airbus has acknowledged that measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in China have disrupted work.
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Security

FSF Urges Nations To Follow Intl Guidance for Conflicts

FSF issued the call for adherence to ICAO guidelines In the wake of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iranian airspace.
Airlines

Suleimani Killing Raises Security Fears Over Iraq Flights

Three airlines have already suspended flights into Iraq after U.S. forces killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani at Baghdad Airport.
Aircraft

Turkish Police Confirm Arrests in Ghosn Escape Case

Turkish police have arrested a fifth MNG Jet employee over the escape of fugitive Carlos Ghosn using two aircraft operated by the company.
Accidents

17-Year-Old Girl Crashes King Air After Joyride

A King Air 200 was substantially damaged after an unlicensed minor tried to take it for a spin and ended up crashing it into a Fresno Airport builiding.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cybersecurity a Growing Challenge for Aviation

The aviation industry must face the growing risk of cyber attacks on its technology infrastructure, according to an Atlantic Council report.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Launches Security Services Subsidiary

NetJets has added global security to its portfolio, initially offering security packages for Paris Le Bourget and Mexico, with plans to expand globally.
Regulations and Government

"Edge" Consolidates 25 UAE Defense Companies

New combined defense and security entity to be led by one of the UAE's leading technology entrepreneurs.
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Airports

House GOP Leaders Oppose DHS-operated C-UAS at Airports

U.S. Reps. Graves and Rogers say DHS's ability to operate C-UAS is "sorely lacking."
Security

FAA Releases Privacy Plan for ADS-B

Operators will be able to "opt-out" of flight-tracking information sharing via a web portal that is to be in place by the end of the year.
Security

How Business Aircraft Crew and Passengers Can Stay Safe on the Road

How Business Aircraft Crew and Passengers Can Stay Safe on the Road
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Safety

MedAire Previews Travel Risk Management Solution

MedAire is debuting an integrated travel risk management solution, including mitigation, tools, medical equipment, and training.
Aircraft

ACJ, Sabena Team on VIP Aircraft Self-defense

ACJ and Sabena signed at NBAA 2019 an agreement to offer infra-red countermeasure (DIRCM) self-protection systems for VIP airliners.
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Safety

FlightSafety Introduces Kidnapping Prevention Course

Atlanta-based Skydas Group leading two-day anti-kidnap course for VIPs and aircrews through FlightSafety.
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Security

Echodyne To Power C-UAS Systems at Airports

Echodyne's EchoGuard compact 3D radar sensor now integrated into SRI's airfield radar system
FBOs

Latvian FBO Adds Explosive-detection Equipment

FBO Riga has brought the passenger baggage screening process in house with the addition of specialized detection tools.
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Security

New FlightSafety Course Focuses on Thwarting Kidnapping

The two-day course comprises 15 modules to prevent successful attacks.
Security

Eurocontrol Cautions for Step-change in Cyber-attacks

More than 30 cyber-attacks on aviation have gone publicly reported in the first half of this year.
Security

Putting the CAN Bus Hack into Context

Are aviation CAN bus networks vulnerable to cyber attacks? Yes, but the prospect is highly unlikely.
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Security

TSA Backs Off Uniform Mandate for Known Crewmembers

TSA is continuing with plans to increase random crew selection for PreCheck screening while the KCM program undergoes an audit.
Regulations and Government

Airman Security Threat Rules To Apply to U.S. Citizens

New rulemaking updates current FAA security threat disqualification regulations and consolidates them into one regulation that applies to all pilots.
Security

AOPA Asks TSA To Give GA More Input on Airport Security

The issue with access to the air operations area and aircraft parking area can be significant for both based and transient GA operators, AOPA says.
Safety

MedAire Showcases New Safety Tools

Aviation safety and security specialist brings Travel Risk Map and aviation security white paper to LABACE.
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Security

Satcom Direct Hits Connectivity, Security Concerns

Critical and high-level threats against business aircraft are increasing dramatically, U.S. company reports.
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Security

Savcom Intros Secure Communications Platform for Bizav

Savcom's new communications platform allows encrypted phone calls encrypted text, audio-videoconferencing, and file sharing onboard bizjets.
Security

Security Chiefs: Aircraft Need CAN Bus Cyber Safeguards

An IT Consultancy tested the ability to attach a device to a CAN bus to inject false data.
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Avionics

Some Govt Ops Exempt from Continuous ADS-B Transmission

National defense, homeland security, intelligence, and law enforcement entities will be allowed to terminate ADS-B transmissions during sensitive missions.