Security

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

T-Stamp XD
Feb 9, 2020 - 2:00 AM
Israel's Controp Seeks Fresh Markets
Coastal surveillance systems provide 'virtual fence' over the water
Governor of GAMI, Ahmed Al-Ohali
Feb 8, 2020 - 11:00 PM
GAMI to Spur Tenfold Increase in Localization of Saudi Defense Spending
Goal is dramatic expansion from current manufacturing in ammunition, light weapons and armored vehicles
A320
Feb 5, 2020 - 10:23 AM
Airbus Suspends A320 Assembly in China Due to Coronavirus
Along with Boeing and Safran, Airbus has acknowledged that measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in China have disrupted work.
Jan 13, 2020 - 11:56 AM
FSF Urges Nations To Follow Intl Guidance for Conflicts
FSF issued the call for adherence to ICAO guidelines In the wake of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iranian airspace.
Jan 6, 2020 - 6:50 AM
Turkish Police Confirm Arrests in Ghosn Escape Case
Turkish police have arrested a fifth MNG Jet employee over the escape of fugitive Carlos Ghosn using two aircraft operated by the company.
Jan 6, 2020 - 6:00 AM
Suleimani Killing Raises Security Fears Over Iraq Flights
Three airlines have already suspended flights into Iraq after U.S. forces killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani at Baghdad Airport.
Crashed King Air
Dec 19, 2019 - 4:46 PM
17-Year-Old Girl Crashes King Air After Joyride
A King Air 200 was substantially damaged after an unlicensed minor tried to take it for a spin and ended up crashing it into a Fresno Airport builiding.
Dec 10, 2019 - 11:22 AM
NetJets Launches Security Services Subsidiary
NetJets has added global security to its portfolio, initially offering security packages for Paris Le Bourget and Mexico, with plans to expand globally.
Faisal Al Bannai
Nov 17, 2019 - 4:35 AM
"Edge" Consolidates 25 UAE Defense Companies
New combined defense and security entity to be led by one of the UAE's leading technology entrepreneurs.
Nov 15, 2019 - 4:19 PM
House GOP Leaders Oppose DHS-operated C-UAS at Airports
U.S. Reps. Graves and Rogers say DHS's ability to operate C-UAS is "sorely lacking."