Security

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

Security

Hayward Offers Assistance on New EU Data Rule

New regulations covering release of personal data could have a serious impact on business aviation companies.
Safety

MedAire Advises on Risks of World Cup Travel

Providing risk advisories is one of MedAire’s key strengths, whether for trips or new tech such as artificial intelligence.
Avionics

GPS Jamming and Spoofing On the Rise

The “Pokemon Go” augmented reality app released in 2016 encouraged hackers to spoof GPS.
Security

Bizav Security Conference Explores Risk Management

The organization's second annual Security conference held this year in Dallas looked at a variety of threats to business aviation clients and crews.
Airlines

Egypt Boosts Airport Security, but UK Flight Restrictions Persist

Country spends $76 million on security upgrades to counter terrorism threats
Avionics

U.S. Government Warns of Russian Cyber Activity Targeting Aviation Sector

Much of aviation infrastructure presents a soft target for malicious actors.
Security

Cyber-Security Attacks Already Happening in Business Aviation

Being in the air does not protect the aircraft from cyber threats coming from the ground.
Article image
Avionics

Security Company Offers Aviation-tailored Cyber Service

The introduction of commercial-off-the-shelf products to the cabin increase the potential for cyber threats, says F-Secure.
Security

Cybercriminals Targeting Bizav Travelers

“The big move in cyber crime is to find out what your business is going to do and use the inside information for stock trading."
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Willis Towers Launches Cyber Insurance for Genav Firms

Product is a tailored and specific solution for general aviation companies to fill potential cyber coverage gaps due to the changing risk landscape.
Security

CrewID Expands to Include Ground Crew

With predictions of the world-wide expansion of business aviation, the PlanePeople subsidiary is touting the security aspects of its global ID system.
Regulations and Government

PBI Customs Now Closes Three Hours before Prez TFRs

This eliminates previous variability in closing the customs office prior to the TFR, while allowing enough time for Secret Service to do a security sweep.
Security

Few Answers for ADS-B Security Concerns

As the 2020 U.S. ADS-B mandate approaches, operators look for ways to secure their data.
Security

Beyond the Hype: Blockchain and Its Applications in Business Aviation

Flight hours, traveler information, safety records are among the data that can be stored.
Rotorcraft

CBP Helicopters To Provide Super Bowl Security

Three UH-60 Black Hawks and three AStars will maintain aerial surveillance for the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis
Avionics

Boeing 757 Hacked in DHS Test

Researchers did not need a person on board to gain greater access to the aircraft.
ATC

‘The Wall’ in the Sky: Necessary or Not?

‘The Wall’ in the Sky: Necessary or Not?
Article image
Security

TSA's Pekoske Stresses Need To Work with Industry

The agency's role is to establish the desired security outcome and then work with industry on how to achieve it, Pekoske said.
Security

A Decade Later, TSA Officially Drops LASP

The program had created such an outpouring of opposition that Congress got involved.
Article image
Security

Satcom Direct Launches Bizav Cyber Security Course

Course help users understand security compliance considerations, social engineering, malware and other data-security-related concepts.
Regulations and Government

DHS Flags Chinese Drones as Security Risk

Data gleaned from DJI systems could be used by the Chinese government to conduct physical or cyber attacks against the U.S., the DHS said.
Article image
Regulations and Government

CBP Seizes King Air, Arrests Pilots

“Aviation smuggling is nothing new in the Rio Grande Valley,” the CBP said.
Security

Satcom Direct Says Cyber Attack Risk Rising

U.S.-based company showcases cyber security solutions, including free Cyber Smart Kit for evaluating individual operators' vulnerabilities.
Article image
Security

3D Printing Brings Security Risks, Report Finds

Research showed the ability to compromise the design of a product without detection.
Security

Report: New Technologies Raise Cyber Threat for Aviation

The Atlantic Council says technologies such as ADS-B and electronic flight bags may be vulnerable to cyber threats.
Regulations and Government

Astronautics To Continue Cybersecurity Work for FAA

The contract modification for Phase 1B is focused on mitigation strategies and safety risk assessments on different avionic systems.
Security

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.
Airlines

Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday
Aircraft

Satcom Direct Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity

SD's proprietary network and direct monitoring can alert flight departments to threats as they happen.
Security

Universal Private Transport Expands

A year on, the joint-venture between Universal Aviation and Weather and FAM International is now available at over 900 airports worldwide.