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Aviation Security Gaps Could Disrupt Global Travel Networks
A new international transportation security review has identified several persistent vulnerabilities across the aviation sector, emphasizing the growing complexity of safeguarding airports and aircraft. The report highlights concerns ranging from cyber‑attack exposure to weaknesses in aircraft manufacturing oversight, noting that disruptions in one part of the aviation ecosystem can quickly cascade across global networks. Analysts…
FAA Reopens El Paso Airspace Hours After Announcing 10-Day Closure
In a dramatic turnaround, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescinded its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso International Airport, allowing all flights to resume just hours after announcing a 10-day ban that had been expected to last through Feb. 20. The initial restriction, issued late Tuesday, Feb. 10, would have grounded commercial,…
FAA Closes Airspace Around El Paso, Texas for Ten Days
In an unprecedented move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction that halts all flights into and out of El Paso International Airport and surrounding airspace through Friday, February 20. The order, effective from 11:30 p.m. MST on Tuesday, February 10, covers commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations and also extends…
ICAO Adopts Strengthened Global Aviation Safety & Security Framework
ICAO member states have adopted a strengthened global aviation safety and security framework designed to address emerging risks and accelerate progress toward zero fatalities. The updated plans—endorsed during the ICAO Assembly—include the 2026–2028 Global Aviation Safety Plan, the latest Global Air Navigation Plan, and the Second Edition of the Global Aviation Security Plan. Key measures…
Munich Security Conference Relies on Veridos Access Control System
Veridos will once again provide the secure participant identification technology for the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in 2026. This marks the seventh consecutive year that the company’s electronic access control system is being used at the world’s leading forum for international security policy. The long-standing partnership highlights the reliability, security and operational stability of the Veridos…
Smiths Detection 3D X-ray Technology Deployed in £1bn Heathrow Upgrade
Smiths Detection announced that its 3D X-ray scanner, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, has been deployed by London Heathrow Airport as part of a £1bn technology upgrade to become the largest airport to fully revolutionize the security screening process. Smiths Detection’s technology will create a smoother, faster experience for travelers by allowing them to leave liquids…
Airspan Partners with Space Compass to Bring 5G Connectivity to High-Altitude Maritime Surveillance
Airspan Networks announced plans to deploy a 5G Air-to-Ground (ATG) communications system for Space Compass’s High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), enabling a new generation of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) from the stratosphere. The project will demonstrate how 5G connectivity from 16–18 km altitude can deliver secure command-and-control and real-time mission data between a HAPS aircraft and…
Thailand Steps up Screening of Passengers Inbound from West Bengal, India
Disease control has been stepped up at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, recently. The Thai airports are screening travelers from West Bengal in India where there is a confirmed outbreak of the deadly disease related to the Nipah virus. Thai officials say the three major airports had begun enhanced screening for inbound passengers, particularly…
Plan in Place to Evacuate Thousands out of Israel if Iran and Israel Conflict Escalates
Tourism Ministry of Israel has finalized an emergency evacuation plan for approximately 42,000 tourists if a conflict between Iran and Israel necessitates that airspace be closed. The plan would allow officials to immediately contact visitors and organize secure transport to land border crossings. The plan was developed after a June 2025 incident when tens of…
“Suspicious Item” Left at Terminal Prompts Evacuations at Miami Intl. Airport
Miami International Airport was evacuated after a “suspicious item” was left at the terminal on Sunday evening, according to reports. Around 5 p.m., the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MSDO) said they responded to the airport after receiving a report of unattended luggage at Door 21 of the South Terminal on the Departures level of the airport….
Thunder Bay International Airport Announces Security Screening Expansion
The Thunder Bay International Airports Authority (TBIAA) announced a significantexpansion of its passenger security screening facilities, delivered in collaboration with theCanadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). The airport hopes the investment will significantly enhance the passenger experience while supporting the airport’s long-term continued growth andoperational resilience. The project will modernize and expand the existing pre-board…
Azerbaijan Airlines Accelerates Retail Modernization with Accelya FLX Select
Accelya, a global leader in airline technology solutions has signed a multi-year agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), the country’s principal airline, to introduce NDC (New Distribution Capability) through FLX Select. The agreement positions AZAL as one of the airlines helping set the direction for modern airline retailing in its region, taking a deliberate step to modernize how offers are…