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...
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...Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to take over Aircraft
The following is based on information known at the time of writing and may change as more information becomes available. This post is designed to keep security professionals knowledgeable about trending security issues. On October 22, an off-duty pilot attempted to ...
Should Airport Police Openly Carry Long Guns?
I received an email the other day regarding an internal debate within the airport industry. The topic is whether airport police officers should openly carry long guns in public areas. Let’s just get right to then point where I’m at on this issue: yes, please. First,...
NOTAM – Notice to Air Missions and the FAA Stop To Flights
I received a number of inquiries about the FAA stop to all flights due to a system outage related to Notice to Air Mission. Here is the scoop about NOTAM and why it is a critical system. A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions), is essentially a message board system where...
