Security

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

Leonardo Miysis anti-missile system
Jun 29, 2021 - 11:25 AM
Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod
Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.
ICAO Council
May 28, 2021 - 7:41 AM
ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident
The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.
Belavia
May 25, 2021 - 5:34 AM
EU Bans Belarusian Aircraft over Ryanair Forced Diversion
ICAO will consider further possible action against Belarus for alleged violation of the Chicago Convention over the forced diversion of a Ryanair flight.
Flightradar24
May 24, 2021 - 7:38 AM
EU To Consider Measures against Belarus over Forced Landing
Belarus forced a Ryanair airliner flying from Greece to Lithuania to land in Minsk so that it could arrest political dissident Roman Protasevich.
May 10, 2021 - 9:56 AM
Metrojet Adds MedAire's Security Offering
MedAire offers real-time travel security reporting that covers destinations, regions, airspace, and airports.
Mar 25, 2021 - 12:04 PM
EBAA: EU Must Prepare for Post-Covid Bizav Ops
EBAA is urging EU institutions and member states, as well as other stakeholders, to develop harmonized rules for the safe reopening of air travel.
Mar 4, 2021 - 6:20 PM
U.S. Government Indicts Aircraft Title, Trust Company Owner
The U.S. government accuses the owner and others involved with a well-known title company of drug charges, money laundering, and more.
Feb 26, 2021 - 11:10 AM
Experts Offer Tips on Bizav Crew Security, Safety
Experts discussed business aviation security best practices on the final day of NBAA’s virtual Flight Operations Conference.
Feb 25, 2021 - 4:52 AM
Pilots and Charter Exec Convicted over Ghosn Escape
Two former pilots and an executive with Turkish charter operator MNG were found guilty of smuggling indicted auto executive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan.
Jan 26, 2021 - 11:12 AM
Nuke-sniffing Helicopter Deployed to Tampa
A Bell 412 will conduct radiation mapping and sensing flights over the site of Super Bowl LV.