Security

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

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.
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.