The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is getting ready to handle terror acts involving civilian aircraft. Aerial terrorism is always on the agenda and demands...
The aviation industry is slow in responding to the threat posed by cyber criminality. This, whether it is posed by criminals, terrorists, nation states,...
The country’s air traffic control systems are vulnerable to hackers. This, according to a 42-page document entitled "Information Security: FAA Needs to Address Weaknesses...
The FAA's proposed drone legislation: the return of the nanny-state
After months of waiting, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) finally issued its official draft proposal...
The TEMPAERIS consortium has demonstrated the capability to integrate a remote controlled aircraft in to civilian air traffic.
This evaluation was performed around Bordeaux-Merignac airport,...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a framework of regulations allowing routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)...
Passengers in the U.S are trying to fly well armed.
In 2014, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it seized 2,212 firearms in carry-on bags...
The European Parliament is considering reviving draft legislation which would force airline companies to give EU member governments a cohesive and uniform set of...
Israeli defense companies are known throughout the world for their advanced systems. Moreover, their added edge – in addition to being cutting edge and...
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Canada: Police fears terrorists could use drones to attack VIPs
The Israeli-developed “electrical” cloth...
A new law will require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to become more transparent in how it acquires and uses security technology, including the...
With the increasing availability of cheap and feature-packed drones, these aircraft have become the ideal stocking-fillers this festive season. The danger is the potential...
Thirteen years after the 9/11 attacks, Americans are beginning to adjust to less oppressive security checks at airports. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it would allow four private companies - Trimble Navigation, VDOS Global, Clayco Inc., and Woolpert Inc. -...
The Department of Homeland Security will not impose a ban on carry-on luggage at airports, but is leaving open the possibility in the future.
Speaking...
By Ayelet Frank
Cyberattack on civil aviation – a genuine threat
The recent incident to the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is fueling the discussion of whether...
A number of Air Forces are evaluating the purchase of the Israeli-developed protection systems against shoulder launched missiles for their transport aircraft.
Only recently, Elbit...
The U.S Department of Homeland Security announced plans to expand its controversial pre-clearance program at foreign airports, saying that requiring travelers to undergo screening...