Security
News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.
Security
AOPA Asks FAA to Block ADS-B Tracking for Fees
AOPA supports third-party use of ADS-B data only for optimizing ATC safety and efficiency
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Cybersecurity Protections for Certification
Proposal codifies requirements the FAA has been issuing through special conditions
ATC
DNC Brings Restrictions to Chicago Airspace Next Week
General aviation traffic at Midway International Airport will be affected
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
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
Aircraft
Business Jets Find Favor in Multiple Special Missions Roles
Gulfstream and other manufacturers work with customers and defense contractors to adapt their aircraft
Aircraft
ELT Group Flaunts Cyberspace Capabilities
Italian electronic defense company showcases innovations at Farnborough Airshow
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
Security
New Protections Deployed Against Attacks On Navigation Systems
Russia and Iran are the main perpetrators of GPS jamming and spoofing attacks
Security
UK Bizav Group Rebuts Protests with Social Media Effort
New video series emphasizes sustainability initiatives and job creation
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
Security
Olympic Games To Bring More Bizav Traffic to Paris
Those heading to the summer games should expect long lines and lots of security
Security
Intensifying Drone Threats to Civil Aircraft Prompt Innovation
Israeli companies have been busily developing new counter-drone solutions
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
Security
Enhanced Security Deployed at London City FBO
Next-generation scanners remove the restrictions on liquid carriage and large electrical items
Security
Airspace Risks Are Part of Permacrisis Threat to Aviation Safety
World Overflight Risk Conference will convene in Warsaw in July
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
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
FBOs
UK Bizav Group Protests Big Increase in Border Fees
The government wants to charge FBOs 94% more for hourly border services
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
Training and Workforce
Gulfstream Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Newlin will take over from Sheryl Bunton on May 31
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
Security
TFRs Ramping Up Alongside Presidential Election Campaigns
A midweek campaign visit by President Joe Biden will cause general aviation restrictions at Dallas airports
Security
Doubts Raised over Possible Ukrainian Airspace Reopening
Ukraine's government has opened discussions with air safety regulators EASA and FAA
Security
Dutch Environmental Protestors Target Private Aviation
Extinction Rebellion tried to protest at Maastricht-Aachen Airport
