Security

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

Oct 25, 2021 - 11:10 AM
CCX Tech Names West Star Cyber Security Dealer
West Star Aviation will sell, install, and maintain CCX Technologies’ products that offer actionable security capabilities and flight data.
Oct 22, 2021 - 1:11 PM
AINsight: Long-haul Single-pilot Ops Face Turbulence
Airbus and Cathay Pacific might want to rethink a project aimed at allowing single-pilot operations of airliners during the cruise phase of flight.
Adobe Stock Montage: John A. Manfredo
Oct 1, 2021 - 8:12 AM
Protecting Aircraft Networks from Cybersecurity Breaches
In addition to their normal targets of opportunity, cyber hackers are also finding that an aircraft's unprotected network can be ripe for data piracy.
Sep 30, 2021 - 10:17 AM
MedAire Bolsters Middle East Security Operations
MedAire's Dubai operation adds more aviation security specialists and enhances its technological capabilities.
Aug 19, 2021 - 1:21 PM
Russia Offers To Fly Afghans Out of Kabul with Airliners
The Taliban grants Russian airliners access to Kabul Airport to evacuate Afghan asylum seekers.
Satcom Direct aviation cyber threat course
Aug 17, 2021 - 10:27 AM
Satcom Direct Course Takes Aim at Cyber Threats
Satcom Direct's self-paced course is designed for business aviation flight departments, aircrews, operators, and passengers.
Messi
Aug 16, 2021 - 12:27 PM
Soccer Star's Private Jet Transfer Flags Privacy Issues
Almost 120,000 soccer fans tracked Lionel Messi's Global 7500 flight with VistaJet from his former club Barcelona to his new job with Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 10, 2021 - 12:14 PM
NBAA's Brown Joins, McGraw and Hennig Reappointed to ASAC
With a number of new members appointed, including representatives from NBAA, NATA, and GAMA, the ASAC will focus on pressing security issues.
Leonardo Miysis anti-missile system
Jun 29, 2021 - 11:25 AM
Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod
Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.
ICAO Council
May 28, 2021 - 7:41 AM
ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident
The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.