Aviation Security

From Hours At Security To Bulletproof Cockpits: How 9/11 Changed Air Travel

  Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, it is tempting to consign the attacks to history. The world has moved on…

Managing Security In Airport Hangars: A Multifaceted Challenge

  Aircraft hangars and maintenance facilities house assets worth millions of dollars, from specialized tooling and…

Aviation confronts surge in AI-driven cyber-attacks as zero trust security becomes essential defence strategy

Danny JenkinsRecent data from the Thales Group shows the aviation industry is facing a 600% year-on-year surge in cyber-attacks.…

DGCA surveillance report uncovers systemic safety lapses at Indias busiest airports

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged multiple safety violations across key Indian airports, including…

Aviation industry sees 600% year on year increase in cyber attacks

Behind any physical turbulence in the skies, a silent cyber war is being waged on the aviation sector. Thaless latest report on…

Saudi Arabia, UK sign one-stop airport security deal

Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark aviation security agreement that eliminates the need for rescreening…

Airlines seek aviation security fee waiver as Kashmir tourism plummets

In the wake of a devastating Pahalgam massacre on April 22, the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has suffered a near-total…

DGCA orders special audit, surveillance after 4 chopper incidents

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has said it has introduced surprise audits and enhanced surveillance of…

US airport security agency does not rule out privatization

The acting head of Transportation Security Administration has said the agency did not rule out considering a plan to privatize…

Govt directs CISF to check cargo, in-line baggage in civil airports

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide additional…

Dubai Airport security just got quicker: No more unpacking laptops, liquids

Good news for travellers flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB)! Getting through security is set to become much…

Plastic bags for batteries? Korea's airport rule sparks debate

Airport security officers in Korea may soon add another essential item to their toolkit alongside hand-held metal detectors and…