DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf said the order has been one of the most critical tools the Department has used to prevent the further spread of the virus. Keep Reading
Delaney's team will work to develop new solutions to help minimize air travel health risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and drive awareness of health safeguards already in place. Keep Reading
Lawmakers on Monday introduced bipartisan legislation that would prohibit the use of federal funds to purchase airport equipment made in countries that may pose a national security threat to the United States, such as China. Keep Reading
The budget European airline, which has seen its fleet grounded by coronavirus, said the unauthorized access to its systems had been closed off. Keep Reading
The Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has released a report on the use of drones by police as well as the threat posed by malicious drones. Keep Reading
OIG has found that TSA does not monitor the Advanced Imaging Technology system (AIT) to ensure it continues to fulfill needed capabilities for detecting non-metallic threat items concealed on air passengers. Keep Reading
The audit found that CBP did not always prevent air carriers from transporting high-risk air cargo from foreign airports into the United States. Keep Reading
The corridors would be established where COVID-19-free or ‘clean’ crew, aircraft, airport facilities, and passengers can continue to undertake their urgently-needed work. Keep Reading
Smiths Detection has launched ultraviolet light kits capable of destroying up to 99.9% of microorganisms present on baggage trays at the security checkpoint. Keep Reading
Long Island MacArthur Airport recently became the first airport to install continuous pathogen reduction technology to reduce viruses and other microbes in the air and on surfaces. Keep Reading
The trade association is urging U.S. government to adopt guidelines for the use of facial coverings by all individuals in the public areas of passenger airport terminals. Keep Reading
The Task Force convenes members of the airport’s operational teams. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration has released a framework to thwart insider threats in the transportation sector. Keep Reading
The U.K. Drones Pathfinder program has announced the addition of a new Pathfinder led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Keep Reading
Pittsburgh International Airport is deploying autonomous robots to clean floors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
The aim of the collective measures being tested is to reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting COVID-19 while traveling. Keep Reading
The Port of Seattle will require all passengers, visitors, and workers, including Port employees, in the public areas of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to wear cloth face coverings starting on May 18. Keep Reading
A manager with the Transportation Security Administration at Helena Regional Airport has mobilized a local robotics team to begin making N-95 style face masks and face shields. Keep Reading
The Category 2 rating means that laws or regulations lack the necessary requirements to oversee air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards, or that civil aviation authorities are deficient in one or more areas. Keep Reading
Andrew was one of O’ Hare’s founding TSOs, having joined TSA less than a year after the tragedy of 9/11. He quickly mastered passenger screening operations before transitioning to checked baggage screening for many years. Keep Reading
