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TSA Stops Man with Loaded Handgun at Norfolk International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport intercepted a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint, preventing a threat to flight safety.

COLUMN: Foresight Finds: Exploring Emerging Trends in Transportation and Security

Welcome to our newest edition of foresight finds, where we unravel the evolving landscape of transportation and security.

Super Cavitation of Fuels: Creating More Efficient And Ecologically Friendly Systems

Recent advances in Super Cavitation are enabling both high performance and environmentally friendly fuels with performance enhancements catching the attention of trucking firms and other transportation hubs around the globe.

CLEAR Joins as TSA’s Third Official PreCheck Enrollment Provider

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a significant expansion of the TSA PreCheck® program through a new partnership with CLEAR, which will now offer enrollment services for the program at several major airports.

TSA Finds Snakes in Passenger’s Pants at Miami International Airport

In an unusual incident at Miami International Airport, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents were taken aback to find live snakes concealed in a passenger’s pants during a routine security check.

TSA Announces the Publication of the Flight Training Security Program Final Rule

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published in the Federal Register a final rule for the Flight Training Security Program.

Virginia Residents Will Need a REAL ID to Board an Airplane Starting May 2025

Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time to get your REAL ID-compliant driver’s license with that star on it.

TSA Bomb-Sniffing Dog Retires After Years of Service at Milwaukee Airport

Rex, a 6-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, has had his last run as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger screening canine at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

David Pekoske Outlines TSA Budget Request for Screening and Authentication Technologies

David Pekoske, administrator of the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) testified before the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget request, which includes US$11.8bn for TSA.

TSA Officers Continue to Stop Firearms at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have stopped 33 firearms from being carried onto airplanes at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) during the first four months of 2024.

TSA Recognizes Top Performers and Airports of 2023

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performing employees and teams during the 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30.

U.S. Travel Industry Opposes FAA Amendment That Would Restrict TSA’s Use of Biometric Technology

The U.S. Travel Association is pushing back against a controversial amendment in the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that would restrict the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) use of passenger screening technology.

TSA Officer at Denver Airport Honored as National Passenger Support Specialist of the Year

A Lead Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer (LTSO) who works at Denver International Airport (DEN) was recognized as the national 2023 Passenger Support Specialist (PSS) at an agency award ceremony held today at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.

Ohio Man Arrested After TSA Finds 3 Guns and Ammo in Checked Bag

An Ohio man was taken into custody on Friday, April 26, at an airport after TSA agents detected three handguns and multiple rounds of ammunition concealed ingeniously within a metal briefcase inside his checked luggage.

New Presidential Directive Fortifies U.S. Critical Infrastructure Resilience

President Biden has signed a National Security Memorandum (NSM) aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, replacing a decade-old policy and initiating a robust protective strategy against all contemporary and future threats.

PERSPECTIVE: Airports, Insider Threat, and the Challenges of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Airports and the aviation system face a variety of threats globally. Ranging from terrorism, and insider threats, to criminal activities such as smuggling and theft.
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