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Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs

Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

March 16, 2016

Our world is a dangerous place these days, with the threats of international and domestic terrorism mingling with more common hazards, such as vengeful ex-employees, vandals or other unhinged individuals. While some in the aviation service industry might ask Why us?, the answer is simple: private aviation by its nature attracts high-profile individuals such as celebrities or company executives, who in turn attract trouble from stalkers and paparazzi to corporate espionage, even eco-terrorism. An FBO must be prepared to deal with all of these threats, according to Randall Biglow, vice president of global operations with Washington, D.C.-based security consultancy At-Risk International.

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