Keep Your Shoes On – Maybe It’s a Good Idea, Maybe It Isn’t: Let’s See
The Origin of the Shoe Removal Policy On December 22, 2001, Richard Reid attempted to detonate a bomb concealed in his shoe on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami. An alert flight attendant and several passengers managed to prevent the bombing, but the...
Observation Decks Are Making a Comeback—Here’s How Airports Are Keeping Them Safe
If you’ve been in the aviation world long enough, you probably remember when airport observation decks were common— they were places where families could wave goodbye to loved ones, spotters could photograph aircraft, and travelers could simply enjoy watching the...Unlocking Career Success in Airport Management: Insights on the AAAE Certified Member (C.M.) Program
As a Professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science and owner of Leading Edge Strategies, I have had the privilege of helping many students and professionals prepare for the Certified Member (C.M.) exam...
The Unseen Shield: What We Lose If We Dismantle the TSA
The bill has finally been introduced to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). On the surface, it’s an appealing soundbite—more efficiency, less government oversight, and the promise of returning to a “simpler time” in aviation. But from where I...
