Defining Transportation Security: The Biometric Trends That Will Shape the Next Five Years
ICAO Unveils Enhanced Global Aviation Security Strategy Focused on Cyber Resilience and Emerging Technologies
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved a significant update to its Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), reinforcing the international aviation community’s commitment to addressing evolving security threats across the sector. The revised framework introduces new strategic objectives and performance measures designed to help member states strengthen their aviation security capabilities while improving global…
Delta, United Hit by Technology Outages; No Evidence Yet of Cyberattack
Technology failures disrupted digital services at Delta Air Lines and United Airlines on Oct. 6, raising questions about the resilience of the technology infrastructure supporting major U.S. carriers and whether the incidents could be related. There is currently no evidence that the disruptions resulted from a cyberattack. Delta described its incident as a “limited global…
Israel Was Prepared to Shoot Down flydubai FZ1073 if Hijacked Jet Continued Toward Country
Israel was prepared to shoot down flydubai Flight FZ1073 if the aircraft had continued toward Israeli airspace during last week’s attempted hijacking, according to new reporting that reveals the extraordinary military response unfolding on the ground as passengers and crew fought to regain control of the aircraft. Two Israeli sources with direct knowledge of the…
Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions and Analogic Close Deal to Strengthen Global Security Screening Capabilities
Leidos and investment firm Altaris have completed their previously announced transaction to form a scaled U.S.-based joint venture (JV) for advancing security screening at airports, borders and critical infrastructure worldwide. Operating under the Analogic brand, the new company combines complementary security screening technologies, engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Leidos will retain a significant minority ownership…
Flydubai FZ1073 Investigation Finds Co-Pilot Planned Attack Before Joining Airline
The investigation into the attempted takeover of flydubai Flight FZ1073 has widened into an international security inquiry amid new reports that the first officer accused of attacking the captain may have planned an attack on an Israel-bound aircraft before joining the airline. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on…
UK-Iranian Man Arrested as RAF Fairford Terrorism Investigation Widens
British counterterrorism police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national as investigators widen their inquiry into the suspicious activity discovered near RAF Fairford, the Gloucestershire military installation used by U.S. forces. The 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday, October 1, in Westminster, London, on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act…
Wounded Captain, Passengers Credited With Saving Flydubai Flight After Cockpit Attack
New details are emerging about the actions of the captain, passengers and reserve pilots who helped save flydubai Flight FZ1073 after a violent cockpit attack sent the Boeing 737 MAX 8 into a dramatic descent while en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv Wednesday. Captain Smit Machchhar, flydubai, is being hailed a hero in the…
Passengers Subdue Co-Pilot After Violent Cockpit Incident on Flydubai Flight
A flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after an extraordinary cockpit security incident in which the first officer allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to interfere with control of the aircraft. Flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was cruising at…
Over a Third of UK Identity Fraud Attempts Occur During Transactions
UK businesses face a growing threat from identity fraud during the transaction phase. According to Signicat’s The Battle in the Dark report, 35% of UK identity fraud attempts occur during transactions. Logins account for a further 29%. While AI-generated deepfakes dominate cybersecurity headlines, Signicat urges businesses to look beyond the hype. Traditional identity fraud forms…
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor Makes Statement About Fairford Incident
A statement from head of Counter Terrorism Policing assistant commissioner Laurence Taylor following on from the investigation around RAF Fairford: “In the early hours of Sunday morning, colleagues at Gloucestershire Police received a report of suspicious vehicles in the vicinity of RAF Fairford. As a result of that information, armed officers responded, and arrested five…
Five Arrested on Terrorism, Explosives Suspicions Near RAF Fairford
British counterterrorism police are investigating a suspected terrorism incident near RAF Fairford, the Gloucestershire air base used by both the Royal Air Force and U.S. forces, after five men were arrested early Sunday, September 27. Police said they received a report at approximately 12:45 a.m. on September 27 that three suspicious vehicles appeared to be…
Man Arrested After Firing Shots at Miami International Airport
A man was arrested after allegedly firing four gunshots toward a terminal at Miami International Airport on Wednesday, September 23, triggering a large law enforcement response and temporarily disrupting access to portions of the airport. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded shortly after 4 p.m. following reports of an active shooter. Authorities later determined the incident…