Traditional pilots wings now have security role
Even in the era of ultra-high-technology security screening with growing reliance on techniques such as biometric identification, there is still a place fo

Even in the era of ultra-high-technology security screening with growing reliance on techniques such as biometric identification, there is still a place for traditional air crew “wings,” name badges and other uniform insignia, according to family-run specialist supplier Johnson’s Jewelry. The Dayton, Ohio-based business has been supplying airlines and corporate aircraft operators for 30 years and is now using digital technology to provide a secure representation of a company’s logo and a high-quality finished product that will not degrade in appearance over time.

“We do not sell our products to wing collectors and aviation enthusiasts,” explained Johnson’s Jewelry sales and marketing vice president Larry Johnson. “Some suppliers will but we treat these like police badges and we prefer to trade only with operators
and individuals we can vet [for security purposes].”