Security

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

Garmin Pilot App
Jul 24, 2020 - 10:32 AM
Garmin Cyberattack Affects Aviation Data Services
A reported ransomware attack that shut down several data services at Garmin over the past day includes those in its aviation portfolio.
Jul 7, 2020 - 1:09 PM
Helicopter Laserer Gets Federal Prison
A California man who lasered a sheriff’s helicopter in 2017 has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
MEBAA 2018
Jun 30, 2020 - 6:01 PM
MEBAA Still Planning Dubai Bizav Show in December
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is planning to proceed with its 2020 show in Dubai in December.
Charles Cox
Jun 22, 2020 - 11:25 AM
Northern Jet Picks Web Manuals for Digital Docs
Northern Jet Management looks to a leaner and more efficient operation with the addition of Web Manuals services.
May 26, 2020 - 1:45 PM
SpaceX Launch Prompts Space Coast TFRs
The planned launch of a SpaceX rocket with a crewed Dragon capsule has prompted a pair of TFRs that will close off sections of Central Florida’s airspace.
Silver Air
May 13, 2020 - 4:25 PM
Pandemic Prompts Big Changes for Business Aviation
As business aviation operators look to function in the Covid-19 era, they will have to adapt to many changes from the environment they once knew.
May 12, 2020 - 11:04 AM
GPS Interference Issue Back on the Table
The former LightSquared telecom network is accused of GPS interference again, but this time under a new company name, Ligado Networks.
May 11, 2020 - 11:29 AM
TAG Aviation Asia Adds MicroShield Application Services
The company is offering the disinfectant service at its Hong Kong and Macau facilities with plans to expand it to off-site customers.
May 7, 2020 - 12:33 PM
NBAA Webinar Examines Security in the Covid-19 Era
For those still flying, or about to restart, the world has changed from pre-Covid-19 days.
May 5, 2020 - 10:20 AM
IBAC Adjusts To Effects of Covid-19
The International Business Aviation Council has turned to virtual audits for IS-BAO and IS-BAH certifications.