Tragedy over the Potomac
By now, we’ve all heard about the tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River between an American Eagle Canadair Regional Jet 700 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The challenge right now is determining how it happened and what can be done to prevent it from...
Aviation Security Advisory Committee Members Dismissed
In the interest of keeping my published materials updated (the textbook Practical Aviation Security, and the Airport Certified Employee – Security materials, I need to notify readers that on January 22, 2025, the Trump Administration eliminated the members of the...
Airport Parking Security: What Determines Safety Measures?
I was recently contacted to comment about security camera standards for airport security. When it comes to airport parking security, there are no national standards regulating the number or placement of security cameras, nor are there specific guidelines for how many...
Navigating Air Travel Security During Politically Tense Periods: What You Should Know
In times of political uncertainty or heightened tension, security measures across industries often become a focal point—especially in air travel. The interconnected nature of transportation and national security means that airlines and airports must be prepared to...
