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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.

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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.

Custom Jet Charters Approved For DCA Security Access

Exclusive group's Custom Jet Charters has completed DASSP certification allowing access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

ICAO: Cyber Risks Needs To Be Focus of Bizav

ICAO recently rolled out a declaration providing a broad framework for addressing cybersecurity.

Airport Leaders Call for Alternative to U.S., UK Electronics Bans

Question why proposals put forth by Ataturk International Airport for technological solutions have fallen on deaf ears

ICAO Punts on Airspace Risk Assessment

The agency’s limitations in this role have been “revealed” since launching its conflict zone information repository after the 2014 downing of flight MH17.

U.S. Customs Streamlining Genav Inspection Processes

Internal system modernization at CBP is speeding development of initiatives aimed at streamlining general aviation’s border inspection processes.

Regulations and Government

IATA’s De Juniac Calls for Answers on Electronics Ban

Questions why U.S. and UK airport lists don’t match

Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban

According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.

Rectrix Bedford Earns DCA Gateway Approval

Approved operators may now use Rectrix BED as their departure point for non-stop flights to DCA.

AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport

AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.

February 27, 2017

NATA Offers Safety/Security Product for Crew, Pax

LifeLine Response uses global imagery, communication tools and proprietary algorithms to provide safety and security alerts.

February 22, 2017

Bird Aerosystems Announces Anti-missile Protection Pod

Already in service, the system is able to detect incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air threats.

February 15, 2017

More Details Emerge on Presidential TFR at PBI

Lanata Airport “will be the most affected” under the TFR because it is within the more restrictive 10-nm ring.

January 26, 2017

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