Security

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

Regulations and Government

New EU Passenger Screening Requirements Start October 6

Flight support group Universal Weather and Aviation is advising aircraft operators to register now
Engines

Tough Challenges Call For Bold Technology Advances

Whether its for airliners or fighters, companies are making big investments in R&D
Engineers at the RTX Technology Research Center test STEP-Tech propulsors
Security

Conflict Lessons Drive Real-time Defense Tech Upgrades at Rafael

The Israeli company's air defense systems have saved lives in the current conflict
Rafael's C-Dome air defense system
Aircraft

Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles

Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Gulfstream G550 aircraft in U.S. Air Force service
Aircraft

ELT Group Flaunts Cyberspace Capabilities

Italian electronic defense company showcases innovations at Farnborough Airshow
ELT Group
Charter & Fractional

CrowdStrike Outage Caused 10% Spike in Air Charter

Some travelers turned to private air charter after airline flights were canceled due to widespread computer glitch
Airports around the world fell victim to the so-called "blue screen of death" after a failed software update brought down many Windows-based systems.
Security

New Protections Deployed Against Attacks On Navigation Systems

Russia and Iran are the main perpetrators of GPS jamming and spoofing attacks
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) ADA Anti-Jam GPS System
Security

UK Bizav Group Rebuts Protests with Social Media Effort

New video series emphasizes sustainability initiatives and job creation
WingX data for UK business aviation
Security

ICAO Issues Updated Global Aviation Security Plan

Implementation of security guidance will be audited by the UN agency
Security

Two Bizjets Spray-painted at London Stansted

Two protestors breached airside security at the UK airport
Just Stop Oil at Stansted Airport
Security

Olympic Games To Bring More Bizav Traffic to Paris

Those heading to the summer games should expect long lines and lots of security
Paris
Security

Intensifying Drone Threats to Civil Aircraft Prompt Innovation

Israeli companies have been busily developing new counter-drone solutions
Rafael counter-drone system
Security

Security Leaders Assemble To Assess Overflight Risks

WORC 2024 will to mark the 10th anniversary of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17
Accidents

Malawi's Vice President Killed in Aircraft Crash

Wreckage of the Malawi Defence Force twin turboprop was found in a mountainous area
Security

UK Tightens Bizav Passenger Security Requirements

Operators, pilots, and owners can be fined £10,000 for not complying
New C3 security Screening device at Farnborough Airport
Security

Enhanced Security Deployed at London City FBO

Next-generation scanners remove the restrictions on liquid carriage and large electrical items
London City Airport
Security

Airspace Risks Are Part of Permacrisis Threat to Aviation Safety

World Overflight Risk Conference will convene in Warsaw in July
Business jet flying
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Jetcraft Sees Grounds for Optimism in Preowned Bizjet Market

"No longer a knife fight in a phone booth," said Jetcraft president and CEO Chad Anderson
Chad Anderson, Jetcraft
Regulations and Government

EBAA Cheers Polish Court Ruling on Pax Name Enforcement

Poland's Border Guard has been incorrectly imposing fines on airlines and private operators
Republic of Poland BBJ aircraft
FBOs

UK Bizav Group Protests Big Increase in Border Fees

The government wants to charge FBOs 94% more for hourly border services
Signature Aviation Birmingham International Airport, UK
Security

How Private Aviation Can Brace for Climate and Class War Protests

More protests are expected at the EBACE show, but the industry doesn't need to surrender
Protesters at EBACE 2023
Training and Workforce

Gulfstream Appoints New Chief Information Officer

Newlin will take over from Sheryl Bunton on May 31
Newlin
Security

Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens

EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns
Security

Inspector Criticizes UK Private Aviation Security Checks

Former independent oversight official fired after releasing security screening data
London City Airport Private Aviation Centre
Security

TFRs Ramping Up Alongside Presidential Election Campaigns

A midweek campaign visit by President Joe Biden will cause general aviation restrictions at Dallas airports
Air Force One
Security

Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening

Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Ukraine
Security

Dutch Environmental Protestors Target Private Aviation

Extinction Rebellion tried to protest at Maastricht-Aachen Airport
Extinction Rebellion protestors demanded an end to private aviation in Maastricht
Security

GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Events Present a Growing Danger

Many reports of jamming and spoofing come from conflict zones
GNSS jamming
Rotorcraft

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Viewpoint booth at Heli-Expo 2024
Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Flight Test Aircraft Headed for GPS Signal Trials

Airbus is closely monitoring reports of GPS spoofing
Airbus A350-1000 flight test aircraft (Photo: Kerry Lynch/AIN)