Security

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

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"Edge" Consolidates 25 UAE Defense Companies

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

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2019

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."

Airports

November 15, 2019

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

November 4, 2019

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

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

Security

October 24, 2019

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MedAire Previews Travel Risk Management Solution

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

Safety

October 23, 2019

FlightSafety Introduces Kidnapping Prevention Course

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

Safety

October 22, 2019

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.

Aircraft

October 22, 2019

Echodyne To Power C-UAS Systems at Airports

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

Security

October 8, 2019

Latvian FBO Adds Explosive-detection Equipment

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

FBOs

October 3, 2019

New FlightSafety Course Focuses on Thwarting Kidnapping

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

Security

September 13, 2019

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

September 3, 2019

Putting the CAN Bus Hack into Context

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

Security

August 28, 2019

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.

Security

August 27, 2019

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.

Regulations and Government

August 19, 2019

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.

Security

August 16, 2019

MedAire Showcases New Safety Tools

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

Safety

August 11, 2019

Satcom Direct Hits Connectivity, Security Concerns

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

Security

August 10, 2019

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

August 8, 2019

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.

Security

July 31, 2019

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.

Avionics

July 22, 2019