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FAA To Airports: File Paperwork Before Defeating Drones

The FAA says it is developing its own response to the drone threat at airports.

DOT IG Auditing FAA Cybersecurity Actions

The FAA works with DHS and DOD on a joint initiative designed to identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Atlas UAS System Takes Autonomy to a New Level

Atlas UAV features fully autonomous battery swapping

Task Force Launched To Combat UAS Airport Risks

Task force aims to develop UAS mitigation strategy at airports, other high-profile facilities

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MedAire Releases Updated Travel Risk Map

The aviation medical support company provides guidance to help international operators understand risk at their various destinations.

DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity

Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.

CNC Launches Secure Online Video Portal for Law Enforcement

CNC Live allows real-time sharing, archiving of aerial footage by hundreds of users.

EASA Proposes Beefing Up Aircraft Cybersecurity

EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) that aims to mitigate the potential effects of cybersecurity threats on aviation safety.

Regulations and Government

February 28, 2019

CHC Summit Aims To 'Shine Light' On Safety

The annual CHC Helicopter Safety Summit will be held October 1-3 in Dallas

February 27, 2019

VNY Finishes 2018 with Spotless Incursion Record

The Los Angeles-area business and general aviation hub, saw zero vehicle or pedestrial runway or taxiway incursions last year.

February 8, 2019

NATA, CrewID Partner on Safety 1st Training Credentials

Under an agreement between the two organizations, Safety 1st trained staff will receive identification under Crew ID's global credentialing system.

January 31, 2019

Osprey Brings Real-time Risk Assessment to Flightworx

Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool.

January 31, 2019

Aeroflot 737 Lands Safely after Hijacking Attempt

A passenger aboard the flight ordered pilots to divert to Afghanistan.

January 22, 2019

Strike by German Airport Security Staff Grounds Flights

Industrial action forces Lufthansa to cancel around 500 flights from eight airports, including its main hub at Frankfurt

January 15, 2019

Laptop Ban Lifted on All Flights to the UK

British authorities have removed restrictions on the remaining three gateways in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.

January 10, 2019

USC Protocol Provides Tool for Bizav Security

Thomas Anthony, a preeminent aviation security expert, warns that business aviation operators must be prepared for security at destination.

October 31, 2018

Genav U.S. Customs Facility Opens at Dayton Intl.

Private aircraft arriving from international departure points previoulsy had to clear customs at other ports of entry before flying to DAY.

Regulations and Government

October 30, 2018

Leonardo Pitches TH-119 for Navy Trainer

The helicopter would be made in Philadelphia.

October 11, 2018

Facial Recognition Technology Coming to Indian Airports

System promises to cut costs, reduce congestion and improve security

October 10, 2018

Passage of FAA Bill Reauthorizes TSA For First Time

U.S. Congress funds security agency at $7.9 billion a year

October 9, 2018

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