Security

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

Jul 21, 2022 - 4:23 PM
Effort To Attract International Airlines to Afghanistan Underway
Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.
Jul 21, 2022 - 4:22 AM
MBDA Aims for Dragonfire Laser on Target
Trials of MBDA's Dragonfire laser weapon have started successfully.
Jul 18, 2022 - 9:00 AM
Astronautics Supports All Native Group on USAF Contract
Astronautics will also bid its aerospace cybersecurity, integrated avionics, and secure connectivity solutions for an Air Force contract.
Jul 18, 2022 - 3:00 AM
Bird Aerosystems Expands Use of Missile-protection Technology
Bird Aerosystems provides airborne missile protection and verification solutions to UN Air Operations Mil Mi-17 helicopters.
A CBP officer captures facial biometrics of an international traveler at HNL
Jun 2, 2022 - 12:21 PM
CBP Rolls Out Biometric Scanning at All U.S. Intl Airports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced biometric facial comparison technology at all international airports across the United States.
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.