Security

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

R22 helicopter
Apr 25, 2022 - 2:59 PM
Helicopter Thief Convicted for Flying without a License
A Massachusetts man who had his license revoked in 2000 following a conviction for helicopter theft has now been found guilty of flying without a license.
Mar 28, 2022 - 11:50 AM
UK Indefinitely Detains Two Russian-owned Private Jets
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that a Global 6500 and a Citation Latitude owned by Eugene Shvidler have now been seized by the UK government.
Mar 16, 2022 - 12:06 PM
Isle of Man Register Ditches Russian Private Aircraft
Responding to sanctions against Russian individuals and companies over the invasion of Ukraine, the Isle of Man has deregistered multiple private aircraft.
Leonardo AW139 sold to National Nuclear Security Administration
Mar 15, 2022 - 7:17 PM
Leonardo Sells Two AW139s to U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has ordered two AW139s.
Mar 10, 2022 - 12:39 PM
Russian Sanctions Could Dent Business Aviation Market
Business aviation companies now face new pressures to ensure they do not breach sanctions and other restrictions on Russian-controlled aircraft.
Private jets on the ramp at Farnborough Airport in the UK
Mar 9, 2022 - 10:36 AM
UK Grounds Jet at Farnborough in Russian Sanctions Probe
A Luxembourg-registered Global 6500 was prevented from leaving Farnborough on March 8 as UK officials investigate possible Russian connections.
FAI Challenger 604 air ambulance on the ramp outside FAI hangar
Mar 9, 2022 - 10:18 AM
FAI Selects Osprey for Risk Management
FAI Aviation Group has formed a partnership with Osprey Flight Solutions and will utilize Osprey's risk-management platform.
FlightRadar 24 map of Ukraine on February 15, 2022.
Feb 17, 2022 - 7:28 AM
Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation
Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.
Feb 14, 2022 - 9:07 AM
Insurers Pull Cover For Ukrainian Airliners As Invasion Looms
Ukrainian International Airlines has been forced by insurers to move some aircraft out of the country, despite assurances from its government.
Feb 1, 2022 - 11:44 AM
ICAO Report on Ryanair Diversion to Minsk Is Missing Key Facts
It is widely suspected that the Belarus government forcibly diverted flight FR4978 in order to arrest a pair of exile political opponents.