Security

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

Security

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

Putting the CAN Bus Hack into Context

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

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.
Regulations and Government

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.
Security

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.
Safety

MedAire Showcases New Safety Tools

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

Satcom Direct Hits Connectivity, Security Concerns

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

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

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.
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Avionics

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.
Security

Sikorsky Patents New Anti-Counterfeiting Technology for Aircraft Parts

The new patent is one of the first that is intended to prevent duplication of parts in the first place.
Security

Drone Maker DJI Launches 'Government Edition'

DJI's new drone package safeguards against unauthorized data sharing
Regulations and Government

FAA Emergency Order Renders Iran Airspace a No-fly Zone

Following the Iranian shootdown of a large U.S. surveillance UAV, the FAA has prohibited operations in the Persian Gulf region
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Charter & Fractional

Episode 22: Otto's Pilots Part 2 | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

I’m an old Marine and Marine’s don’t leave our people behind.
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Rotorcraft

French Military Advances Airbus H160M Program

The military variant of Airbus Helicopters H160 could enter service by 2026
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Security

SkyDome Offers Solution to Defeat Rogue Drones

Fortem Technologies' SkyDome 2.4 uses artificial intelligence to track and defeat rogue drones
Regulations and Government

EASA Issues Second Proposal on Aviation Cybersecurity

EASA issued a proposal for the management of icybersecurity risks related to aeronautical information systems used in civil aviation.
Security

Are Your Safety Messages Getting Through to Your Employees?

Simply "sending an email" is usually not nearly enough to ensure vital safety information is received - and acted on.
Security

Drone Pamphleteer Heads To Federal Court

Drone pilot Tracey Mapes charged with busting TFRs over NFL stadiums in 2017.
Security

EASA To Codify and Expand Aircraft Cybersecurity Requirements

The new rule would replace the special conditions process currently in place.
Security

Swiss Rega Develops Autonomous SAR Drone

Swiss Air Rega has developed a specialized search-and-rescue drone that can scan autonomously and fly beyond visual line of sight
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Safety

FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones

The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.
Security

DOT IG Auditing FAA Cybersecurity Actions

The FAA works with DHS and DOD on a joint initiative designed to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Security

Atlas UAS System Takes Autonomy to a New Level

Atlas UAV features fully autonomous battery swapping
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Airports

Task Force Launched To Combat UAS Airport Risks

Task force aims to develop UAS mitigation strategy at airports, other high-profile facilities
Security

MedAire Releases Updated Travel Risk Map

The aviation medical support company provides guidance to help international operators understand risk at their various destinations.
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Security

DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity

Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.
Rotorcraft

CNC Launches Secure Online Video Portal for Law Enforcement

CNC Live allows real-time sharing, archiving of aerial footage by hundreds of users.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Beefing Up Aircraft Cybersecurity

EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) that aims to mitigate the potential effects of cybersecurity threats on aviation safety.
Rotorcraft

CHC Summit Aims To 'Shine Light' On Safety

The annual CHC Helicopter Safety Summit will be held October 1-3 in Dallas