Security

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

Jul 21, 2022 - 4:23 PM
Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.
Jul 21, 2022 - 4:22 AM
Trials of MBDA's Dragonfire laser weapon have started successfully.
Jul 18, 2022 - 9:00 AM
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 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
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
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
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
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
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration has ordered two AW139s.
Mar 10, 2022 - 12:39 PM
Business aviation companies now face new pressures to ensure they do not breach sanctions and other restrictions on Russian-controlled aircraft.