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CCX Tech Names West Star Cyber Security Dealer

West Star Aviation will sell, install, and maintain CCX Technologies’ products that offer actionable security capabilities and flight data.

October 25, 2021

AINsight: Long-haul Single-pilot Ops Face Turbulence

Airbus and Cathay Pacific might want to rethink a project aimed at allowing single-pilot operations of airliners during the cruise phase of flight.

October 22, 2021

EHang To Collaborate with Spanish National Police

EHang and the Spanish National Police will explore potential use cases for autonomous air vehicles.

October 6, 2021

Protecting Aircraft Networks from Cybersecurity Breaches

In addition to their normal targets of opportunity, cyber hackers are also finding that an aircraft's unprotected network can be ripe for data piracy.

October 1, 2021

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MedAire Bolsters Middle East Security Operations

MedAire's Dubai operation adds more aviation security specialists and enhances its technological capabilities.

September 30, 2021

Russia Offers To Fly Afghans Out of Kabul with Airliners

The Taliban grants Russian airliners access to Kabul Airport to evacuate Afghan asylum seekers.

August 19, 2021

Satcom Direct Course Takes Aim at Cyber Threats

Satcom Direct's self-paced course is designed for business aviation flight departments, aircrews, operators, and passengers.

August 17, 2021

Soccer Star's Private Jet Transfer Flags Privacy Issues

Almost 120,000 soccer fans tracked Lionel Messi's Global 7500 flight with VistaJet from his former club Barcelona to his new job with Paris Saint-Germain.

Regulations and Government

August 16, 2021

NBAA's Brown Joins, McGraw and Hennig Reappointed to ASAC

With a number of new members appointed, including representatives from NBAA, NATA, and GAMA, the ASAC will focus on pressing security issues.

August 10, 2021

Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod

Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.

ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident

The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.

EU Bans Belarusian Aircraft over Ryanair Forced Diversion

ICAO will consider further possible action against Belarus for alleged violation of the Chicago Convention over the forced diversion of a Ryanair flight.

EU To Consider Measures against Belarus over Forced Landing

Belarus forced a Ryanair airliner flying from Greece to Lithuania to land in Minsk so that it could arrest political dissident Roman Protasevich.

Regulations and Government

Metrojet Adds MedAire's Security Offering

MedAire offers real-time travel security reporting that covers destinations, regions, airspace, and airports.

EBAA: EU Must Prepare for Post-Covid Bizav Ops

EBAA is urging EU institutions and member states, as well as other stakeholders, to develop harmonized rules for the safe reopening of air travel.

Regulations and Government

U.S. Government Indicts Aircraft Title, Trust Company Owner

The U.S. government accuses the owner and others involved with a well-known title company of drug charges, money laundering, and more.

Experts Offer Tips on Bizav Crew Security, Safety

Experts discussed business aviation security best practices on the final day of NBAA’s virtual Flight Operations Conference.

February 26, 2021

Pilots and Charter Exec Convicted over Ghosn Escape

Two former pilots and an executive with Turkish charter operator MNG were found guilty of smuggling indicted auto executive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2021

Nuke-sniffing Helicopter Deployed to Tampa

A Bell 412 will conduct radiation mapping and sensing flights over the site of Super Bowl LV.

Regulations and Government

January 26, 2021

TSA Asks GA To Be Its Eyes, Ears Around Inauguration

Operators who plan to be in the Washington, D.C., metro area in the next few weeks should expect airspace restrictions, NBAA says.

January 15, 2021

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