Security

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

GlobalAir scam report screen capture with website header
Sep 22, 2022 - 11:17 AM
New GlobalAir System Aims To Identify Scammers
GlobalAir's new scam reports system evaluates questionable people or companies showing interest in for-sale aircraft.
Private jet outside Gama Aviation hangar
Aug 31, 2022 - 11:39 AM
Gama Aviation Brings Glasgow FBO Screening In-house
Gama Aviation has introduced in-house security screening at its FBO at Scotland’s Glasgow International Airport.
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.