Aviation Security Risks During Global Conflict and Government Disruptions
How do government shutdowns or funding disruptions affect the aviation security workforce, particularly TSA officers, and what risks could that create for the system? Periods of global conflict can increase the risk of retaliatory violence and opportunistic attacks at...
Serial Stowaway and Washington Post Rebuttal
With the serial stowaway back at work and a Washington Post op-ed making the rounds, the hue and cry will likely rise again to eliminate TSA altogether. The Post article promotes a return to airline managed privatized security at screening checkpoints, essentially...
The Hidden Toll: How a Government Shutdown Strains TSA and Air Traveler Confidence
Question: “How does a government shutdown affect air travel and airport security?” When Congress fails to fund the federal government, the impact reaches far beyond Washington. One of the first and most visible consequences is at America’s airports. During a shutdown,...
Stolen Cessna at Vancouver Airport: Rare, But Not Without Precedent
The recent incident in Vancouver—where an individual reportedly stole a Cessna 172 and flew it around the airport before safely landing—is certainly rare in aviation, but not entirely without precedent. While commercial aviation benefits from multiple layers of...
