US adds $18 identity-verification fee for travelers without valid ID
If you’re an air traveler in the US who shows up to airport security without any acceptable form of identification…
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Topics related to security in aviation, such as airport security measures, cybersecurity in aviation systems, and security incidents.
Korean National Police orders single Airbus H225 for security, rescue missions
The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) has ordered a single Airbus H225 helicopter for security and rescue missions.…
US Congressman introduces new law to close security loopholes in US airports
United States Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the introduction of the bipartisan Safer Skies Act on August 5, 2024,…
Dubai Airport intercepts over 350 counterfeit passports in first quarter of 2024
DurIng the first quarter of 2024 alone, Dubai International Airport (DXB) intercepted over 350 passengers traveling with counterfeit…
Air Canada flight from Delhi to Toronto subject of bomb threat
An Air Canada flight bound for Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) became…
Woman arrested after stabbing 3 people at Atlanta Airport security checkpoint
Departing passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) domestic terminal witnessed a shocking scene after a knife-wielding woman…
What are the privacy concerns when using satellite imagery to solve crimes?
Once the sole domain of meteorologists and geographers, satellite imagery has become an increasingly useful tool for criminal…
Passenger detained at Sydney airport for not resembling passport photo
What happens when you no longer resemble your passport photograph? You may need some extra time checking in at…
Frankfurt ground crew discover body in Lufthansa A340 landing gear
Ground crew at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany have found a body in the landing gear of a…
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have…
Man arrested after firing shots in departure area at Canberra Airport
Australian police are investigating after a man fired gun shots in the departures area at Canberra airport (CBR),…
Israel extends negotiations with UAE over aviation security disagreement
Israel has decided to extend a deadline that could have halted its airlines’ operations to the United Arab…
Iran’s Mahan Air sustains cyberattack, data leaked
Mahan Air, Iran’s second largest airline, has sustained a serious cyberattack. The incident occurred on November 21, 2021. The airline’s website was…