Security

Offical update on national restrictions on electronics ban

23 March 2017 | By International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

A number of ICAO Member States have begun to set out new restrictions on electronic items which can be carried on board passenger flights originating from other States.

Laptops banned on flights from Middle East to US and UK

21 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

The United States government has declared a ban on large electronic devices on passenger flights from eight predominantly-Muslim nations.

7 guiding principles for riding the blockchain wave

21 March 2017 | By Houman Goudarzi (IATA)

Houman Goudarzi, IATA offers seven guiding principles that are key to understanding the bewildering world of blockchain technology...

Passenger Experience In-Depth Focus 2017

13 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Today’s ‘connected’ passenger expects to be able to glide seamlessly through the airport without their safety becoming compromised. As such, the passenger experience is becoming an increasing priority for the airport and airline industries alike. In this In-Depth Focus we look at the rise in automation...

Security in-depth focus: Securing aviation by sensibly managing risk

10 March 2017 | By Andy Blackwell

Andy Blackwell, former Head of Security with Virgin Atlantic and now a Registered Independent Security Consultant specialising in transport security, looks at the current trends and emerging security threats to civil aviation based on analysis of events over the past year.

Security In-Depth Focus 2017

10 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Security is one of the most pressing issues currently being faced by our industry, and the increase in terrorism in this sector over the past couple of years has only enhanced its importance. In this In-Depth Focus we consider emerging threats, cybersecurity and the role of technology in helping achieve…

Seamless new smart biometrics check-in and boarding trial at Brisbane

9 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Brisbane Airport, in partnership with SITA and Air New Zealand, has launched an Australian first trial of facial recognition technology...

Armed robbers dressed as police in heist at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo

8 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

Thieves reportedly dressed as policemen have carried out an armed robbery at Johannesburg International Airport...

Preventing terrorism and protecting the world’s civilians

7 March 2017 | By Security & Counter Terror Expo Press Office

Leading security figures from around the globe will discuss changing terrorist threats at World Counter Terror Congress in May.

Morpho Detection in $40 Million TSA order

7 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

Morpho Detection announce orders valued at more than $40 million from the TSA for its deployed fleet of Morpho Detection CTX hold baggage explosives detection systems (EDS).

No Country Left Behind: New Zealand’s key collaboration with the Pacific Islands

6 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Editor

Athol Glover's work in the Pacific represents precisely what the wider aviation community needs to achieve. Athol Glover represents mutual accountability.

Divest time: the missing link in security checkpoint performance monitoring

23 February 2017 | By Point FWD

Throughput and passenger experience are increasingly important to airports, but balancing these alongside the implementation of additional security measures is challenging. In this whitepaper, Point FWD demonstrates how airports can enhance security checkpoint performance...

Who’s really in charge of an in-flight aviation crisis?

22 February 2017 | By Captain Tom Walsh | Aviation Security Consultant

Aviation Security Consultant, Captain Tom Walsh, addresses the issues of ‘captain’s authority’ and ‘common strategy’ by government officials, airport security managers, airport law enforcement and other first responders to security events involving commercial airliners at their airports, and discusses where the responsibility lies.

Interview Spotlight: Todd Alderman, Director of Business Development, Daifuku Airport Technologies

21 February 2017 | By International Airport Review

Todd Alderman, reveals more about Daifuku Airport Technologies who develop, manufacture and provide a full range of automation and logistics solutions...

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