Security

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

Security

Raytheon Offers Cyber Security Safety Net As Threats Escalate

Raytheon has warned about complacency over cyber security in the aerospace supply chain.
Security

RT LTA Teams With SES For Global Comms

SES and RT LTA are showing off a collaboration in which surveillance imagery from an aerostat can be transmitted around the world.
Aircraft

Operation Inherent Resolve Takes its Toll on Air Forces

Airforces involved in the non-NATO airstrike campaign against ISIS are seeing success but tension is high with Russian/Syrian forces.
Security

Custom Jet Charters Approved For DCA Security Access

Exclusive group's Custom Jet Charters has completed DASSP certification allowing access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Security

ICAO: Cyber Risks Needs To Be Focus of Bizav

ICAO recently rolled out a declaration providing a broad framework for addressing cybersecurity.
Airports

Airport Leaders Call for Alternative to U.S., UK Electronics Bans

Question why proposals put forth by Ataturk International Airport for technological solutions have fallen on deaf ears
Safety

ICAO Punts on Airspace Risk Assessment

The agency’s limitations in this role have been “revealed” since launching its conflict zone information repository after the 2014 downing of flight MH17.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Streamlining Genav Inspection Processes

Internal system modernization at CBP is speeding development of initiatives aimed at streamlining general aviation’s border inspection processes.
Airlines

IATA’s De Juniac Calls for Answers on Electronics Ban

Questions why U.S. and UK airport lists don’t match
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Security

Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban

According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.
FBOs

Rectrix Bedford Earns DCA Gateway Approval

Approved operators may now use Rectrix BED as their departure point for non-stop flights to DCA.
Security

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.
Safety

NATA Offers Safety/Security Product for Crew, Pax

LifeLine Response uses global imagery, communication tools and proprietary algorithms to provide safety and security alerts.
Security

Bird Aerosystems Announces Anti-missile Protection Pod

Already in service, the system is able to detect incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air threats.
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Airports

More Details Emerge on Presidential TFR at PBI

Lanata Airport “will be the most affected” under the TFR because it is within the more restrictive 10-nm ring.
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Security

NBAA Kicks Off Inaugural Bizav Security Conference

Because security has always been a core priority for business aviation, additional federal regulations might not necessarily yield any better security.
Accidents

King Air Crash Kills Brazil's 'Car Wash' Judge

Rain and low visibility were reported in the area at the time, and witnesses reported seeing the turboprop twin in a steep bank before it hit the water.
ATC

Honeywell Debunks Reports of Bogus CPDLC Messages

G550 crew received a “DESCEND AT MAXIMUM” message on CPDLC, and when they checked on voice with ATC it hadn’t come from them.
Security

TSA, NATA Renew Partnership for Five More Years

The partnership covers a range of fingerprinting and other background check and security-related services.
Airlines

IATA Demands Changes To Conflict Zone Information Sharing

Repository Implemented too quickly, says IATA security specialist
Security

Paris Police Investigate Robbery of Le Bourget Passengers

Two Qatari women were attacked as they drove to their hotel after arriving on a flight at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Security

NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference

Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.
Security

NBAA, Neffenger Discuss DCA, Airspace Access

NBAA is hopeful the discussions will keep business aviation issues on track during changeover to new administration.
Security

Astronautics Helps Form Wisconsin Aero Research Group

Astronautics will host a research lab at its Milwaukee campus, to facilitate study of aerospace security and cyber projects.
Rotorcraft

Helibras Reinforces Helo Support for Rio Olympics

Brazilian armed forces, police and fire departments will use the Helibras helicopters for airspace defense, transporting security personnel during Games.
Regulations and Government

Easier Olympic Security Checks Outside Rio, São Paulo

Bizjet operators flying in for Olympics are being urged to arrange itineraries to undergo additional security checks outside host city Rio and São Paulo.
Regulations and Government

FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey

The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.
Regulations and Government

Brazil Tests Bizav Pre-clear for Rio Olympics

Business aaircraft using Rio airspace will be subject to additional security inspections during the 2016 Olympics.
Security

Earth-i Helps Farnborough Run Smoothly

Unique three-word identifiers are applied to every 3m-square grid on the airfield and airshow site.
Accidents

Main Gearbox Fatigue Likely Cause of Airbus H225 Crash

Norway's accident investigation bureau said the fatigue phenomenon appears to have its origin on the inner surface of the second-stage planet gear.