Aviation Security

IATA survey finds passengers want more biometrics

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the results of its 2021 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which…

Star Alliance biometric boarding comes to Vienna

Austrian Airlines and Vienna International Airport are set to be the latest adopters of the Star Alliance Biometrics contactless…

Draft guideline issued to airport security to ensure ease during air travel for disabled people

The Civil Aviation Ministry has issued draft guidelines for aviation sector stakeholders such as airlines and airports to ensure…

Analogic to deploy 300 CPSS systems at US airport security checkpoints

Analogic has secured a $198.4m contract to supply and install its checkpoint security screening systems at airports across the US…

Ottawa eyes charging airport security with vaccine verification for travellers

Canadian airport security agents may soon be screening more than your luggage.The federal government is mulling handing…

Shefali Juneja becomes first woman chairperson of ICAO Aviation Security Committee

Senior bureaucrat Shefali Juneja has been elected as the Chairperson of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)…

Researchers develop Drone Path Predictor to tackle threats to airport security

Researchers have developed a real-time approach that can help prevent incidents like the large-scale disruption at Londons…

Confusion over no fire NOC for Ahmedabad Airport

Recently, schools and hospitals were issued closure notices for not having fire NOC. Some of them were also sealed. However,…

Federation of Indian Pilots wants enhanced security measures on passenger aircraft

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), a body which comprises more than 5,000 members most of whom are airline pilots, has…

Counter-drone technology deployed in UK airports to protect from airspace threat

The disruption and potential security issues unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) can cause transport hubs became clear…

UP Police security wing gets ISO certification as it upgrades

With a massive modernisation drive and building up new infrastructure to equip its officials with best training to get ready for…

Security Training Offered To Flight Attendants As Airlines See Rise In Unruly Passengers

Many flight crews across the US and in Detroit are being offered self defense classes to protect themselves and others on board…