Security

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3D Printing Brings Security Risks, Report Finds

Research showed the ability to compromise the design of a product without detection.

November 9, 2017

Report: New Technologies Raise Cyber Threat for Aviation

The Atlantic Council says technologies such as ADS-B and electronic flight bags may be vulnerable to cyber threats.

November 7, 2017

Astronautics To Continue Cybersecurity Work for FAA

The contract modification for Phase 1B is focused on mitigation strategies and safety risk assessments on different avionic systems.

Regulations and Government

November 7, 2017

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.

October 30, 2017

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Asian Airlines Call On U.S. To Apply ICAO Standards to Security

New security measures for international flights into the U.S. begin Thursday

October 26, 2017

Satcom Direct Offers Comprehensive Cybersecurity

SD's proprietary network and direct monitoring can alert flight departments to threats as they happen.

October 9, 2017

Universal Private Transport Expands

A year on, the joint-venture between Universal Aviation and Weather and FAM International is now available at over 900 airports worldwide.

October 8, 2017

AIN Blog: New Drone Restrictions Are Mind-bogglingly Useless

The new restrictions enacted without public comment by the FAA serve simply to assuage peoples' fears, but accomplish nothing useful.

September 29, 2017

Industry, TSA Move Forward on Key Issues Amid Turnover

The ASAC has provided a steady forum for industry concerns to be heard.

September 13, 2017

What Happens to Your Aircraft When You Aren't Watching It?

There are steps operators can take to help ensure the safety of their aircraft when it's out of their hands.

NBAA Seeks Routes To Ease Impact of Presidential TFR

While most TFRs affect airports, “This one is primarily an airspace problem because it shuts down many of the route options in and out of New York City."

U.S. Exempts Royal Jordanian, Kuwait from Laptop Ban

Airlines join Qatar, Emirates, Etihad and Turkish among airlines now free to allow passengers to carry large electronic devices in cabins

U.S. Exempts Emirates, Turkish from Electronics Ban

Airlines join Etihad Airways among list of carriers whose passengers may now carry laptops in aircraft cabins

Embry-Riddle Launches Aviation Cybersecurity Program

The program, available in-person on campus or online, has three courses that cover basic cybersecurity concepts, existing standards and best practices.

U.S. Opts for 'Enhanced' Security over Expanding Laptop Ban

New measures affect 280 airports in 105 countries

Bird Aerosystems Debuts Missile Protection System for Airliners

AeroShield POD integrates Directional Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM), missile launch detection sensors and flare dispensers.

Saab to Increase Security for Australian Government

Saab Australia will introduce an integrated security system during 2017 and 2018, monitoring and identifying threats.

Raytheon Offers Cyber Security Safety Net As Threats Escalate

Raytheon has warned about complacency over cyber security in the aerospace supply chain.

RT LTA Teams With SES For Global Comms

SES and RT LTA are showing off a collaboration in which surveillance imagery from an aerostat can be transmitted around the world.

Operation Inherent Resolve Takes its Toll on Air Forces

Airforces involved in the non-NATO airstrike campaign against ISIS are seeing success but tension is high with Russian/Syrian forces.

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