by Jeff Price | Jun 3, 2025 | Aviation Security
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...
by Jeff Price | Apr 9, 2025 | Aviation Security
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...
by Jeff Price | Apr 8, 2025 | Aviation Security, Uncategorized
Recently, two U.S. Senators proposed a sweeping—and deeply misguided—plan to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), replacing it with privatized screening managed by airports. While the proposal may sound efficient on paper, as someone who has...
by Jeff Price | Apr 1, 2025 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, Passenger and Baggage Screening
As an aviation security specialist with over three decades of experience, I’ve observed firsthand the dynamic nature of airport security protocols. Since the events of 9/11, travelers have adapted to various procedures—removing shoes, limiting liquids, and...
by Jeff Price | Jan 30, 2025 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs
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...
by Jeff Price | Jan 23, 2025 | Aviation Security, Commercial Aviation Airport Security, Current Affairs
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...
