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Cybersecurity Takes Step Forward

The FAA released a long-awaited rulemaking as it attempts to catch up with its European counterpart

Satellite — The FAA released a long-awaited rulemaking as it attempts to catch up with its European counterpart.

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

February 3, 2025

In the past couple of decades, cybersecurity protecting aircraft and their systems has increasingly captured the attention of government leaders and stakeholders worldwide as global communications evolve, along with potential vulnerabilities. Those activities have intensified more recently, including the long-awaited release of a notice of proposed rulemaking [NPRM] that came out last year along with updated standards, congressional directives, and even a White House memorandum.

“It’s been a really busy year from a regulatory policy and technical perspective in the cybersecurity land,” said Jens Hennig, v-p of operations for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

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