Tag: Security
NEWS Dec 27, 2023 Woman with Loaded Gun Stopped by TSA at Washington-Reagan Airport Washington's Reagan National Airport (DCA) has seen multiple incidents regarding travelers carrying guns through the airport. On Christmas Eve, the latest addition to this frighteningly increasing number involved a woman attempting to bring a loaded handgun through TSA. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 11, 2023 Pilot-Less Aircraft Could Be on the Horizon, Data Suggests In recent years, technological advancements in the aviation industry have set the stage for a revolutionary transformation: the development and implementation of self-flying planes. This groundbreaking frontier in aerospace engineering promises to redefine air travel, safety standards, and the very nature of piloting itself. As we embark on this exploration, we'll delve into the key aspects, challenges, and potential impacts of self-flying planes. Could we soon see completely autonomous commercial aircraft? Read More →
NEWS Nov 25, 2023 GPS Spoofing: Why are Planes Getting Hacked in the Middle East? In a recent development that has raised alarms among aviation experts, dozens of commercial airliners flying over parts of the Middle East have reported experiencing GPS spoofing attacks in recent months. These attacks involve the transmission of false GPS signals, effectively tricking aircraft navigation systems into believing they are in a different location than their actual position. Read More →
NEWS Oct 20, 2023 Multiple French Airports Receive Bomb Threats, Evacuate On Wednesday October 18, multiple major and smaller French airports received identical bomb threats from an anonymous source. This comes as tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising in France as a result of the rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in the Middle East. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 18, 2023 Can Hackers Steal Your Information Through Airplane Wifi? Security experts warn that connecting to the Internet during a flight could jeopardize personal data. Inmarsat, a British satellite telecommunications company, reveals that 80% of people would opt for airline Wi-Fi on their next trip, with over 65% having used it in the past year. However, experts highlight the inadequacy of inflight hotspot security. The main danger is that hackers can steal your information. Your safety is in your hands. Read More →
NEWS Sep 26, 2023 Ensuring Air Travel Safety: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Perspectives Air travel safety is paramount in the aviation industry. Rigorous training, cutting-edge technology, and meticulous maintenance procedures ensure that passengers and crew can confidently take to the skies, knowing that their journey is in capable hands. The commitment to safety is unwavering, regardless of the issues faced at hand. Read More →
NEWS Sep 17, 2023 TSA Agents Caught Allegedly Stealing From Bags in Miami Three TSA agents that were arrested in July 2023 have admitted to stealing up to $1000 a day from passengers at a security checkpoint in Miami. This comes as there is a decrease in confidence and trust in the TSA after many passengers have come forward claiming that similar cases have happened to them after passing through TSA checkpoints. Read More →
NEWS Aug 10, 2023 Passenger Uses Trashed Ticket, CLEAR Kiosk to Sneak Past Security Airport security has always been notorious for being strict. However, security program CLEAR has recently come under fire when two passengers somehow passed through its checkpoints without proper identification. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 27, 2023 New Programs Allow Non-Flyers Through Security, Wait at Gate A rule that has been in place since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 is slowly being relaxed across American airports. A new program being rolled out across American airports is allowing general members of the public to access the airside areas of American airport terminals. Read More →
NEWS Jun 08, 2023 Delays Caused at Bush Airport Following Woman on Runway Two runways at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport were closed for 15 minutes yesterday evening around 20:30 ET after a woman managed to enter the runway area and cause delays. Read More →