NEWSSep 10, 2024TSA Intercepts 2 Guns Only Days Before 23rd Anniversary of 9/11The TSA found two loaded guns in carry-on bags on back-to-back days at a Pittsburgh Airport. See what the TSA Director had to say days before the 9/11 anniversary.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2024How Missing Scissors Threw a Japanese Airport into LockdownHokkaido Airport in Northern Japan shut down for over two hours on Saturday because of a missing pair of scissors. Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2024Man "Forgot About" Loaded Handgun he Attempted to Take Through TSA CheckpointTSA found a loaded handgun during a security check at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. See how the airport responded and what consequences the gun owner could be facing.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 10, 2024What Does SSSS On My Boarding Pass Mean?SSSS is an abbreviation for "Secondary Security Screening Selection."
This means that you’ve been randomly selected for an additional security screening by the TSA before your flight.
SSSS is part of routine TSA security protocol, which aims to enhance air travel safety. A secondary screening is exactly what it sounds like; it’s another screening beyond what you usually experience when going through security.Read More →
NEWSJun 20, 2024How Is the Aviation Industry Combating Cybersecurity Threats?Aircraft use all sorts of technological navigation equipment when they are flying through the sky. But what happens when that equipment doesn't give the right readings? Read about GPS Spoofing, giving aircraft false signals to lead them astray.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 22, 2024How Flight Trackers Make Flying SaferIntegrating biometric validation, facial recognition, automated visa processing, ticketing, and boarding, coupled with ADS-B and ASDE-X, has evolved aviation security, ensuring a safe and secure travel experience.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 02, 2024Hackers Hijacking Planes: Have We Entered a New Stage of Cyberterrorism?Cybersecurity is becoming a priority for airlines as the industry becomes more technologically advanced daily. Although standardized security controls are still way out, startups are starting to invest in in-air security defenses. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024Who Are the Air Marshals and What Do They Do?The US Federal Air Marshal Service is a historic group of highly trained officers designated to keeping air travel safe. Although tough to get into, the job is met with prestige and intrigue. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 11, 2024U.S. Intelligence Community Annual Threat Report: Key Aerospace TakeawaysOn March 11, the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released their annual threat assessment, on behalf of the U.S. intelligence community. The 2024 edition featured many updates across the aerospace industry, including concerns about growing militaries, the expansion of missile technology, and the scope of foreign space programs.Read More →
NEWSFeb 16, 2024TSA Investigating Woman Who Boarded American Airlines Flight From Nashville to Los Angeles Without TicketThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is investigating how a woman passed a security checkpoint and boarded a flight at Nashville International Airport (BNA) without a ticket or boarding pass. This incident is the third time in two months that a passenger flew between two destinations without any form of identification.Read More →
