Using world-leading facial recognition technology to confirm that the passenger is the passport holder, SITA's iBorders BorderAutomation ABCGates provide a smooth 'walk-through' experience while to speed passenger processing at airports while boosting national security.

Airports Investing in Biometrics for Seamless Passenger Journey

Airlines and airports are investing in biometric technology to deliver secure and easy travel for passengers, as a key priority, according to new research by global IT provider SITA. The SITA 2018 Air Transport...
Professional drone pilots flying DJI can now get approval to fly over airports in near-real time.

FAA Clears DJI & 8 Other Industry Partners to Fly Near Airports (Videos)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved nine new partners to its Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) initiative, an innovative collaboration between the FAA and the drone industry that provides near...
Official U.S. Navy file photo of an EP-3E Aries aircraft in flight. (Courtesy of the U.S. Navy)

US EP-3 Intercepted by Russian SU-27 in the Black Sea (See in Action, Video)

A U.S. EP-3 Aries aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-27, on Nov. 5, 2018. This interaction was determined to be unsafe due to...
Richard Russell

FBI Completes Probe into Seattle Stolen Plane Crash (Multi-Video)

The FBI has completed its investigation into the unauthorized flight of a Horizon Air Q400 aircraft flown by Richard Russell, 28, a Horizon Air ground service agent, which occurred on Friday, August 10,...
“Men and women who serve as first responders prove themselves over and over to be people who excel in traits like empathy, initiative, courage, generosity, vigilance, selflessness, positivity, compassion,” explained Rev. Bryan Hochhalter in the for paramedic Chris Iverson, nurse Bonnie Cook and pilot Todd Lasky, who died in an air ambulance crash last week. (Courtesy of YouTube.)

3 Killed in N Dakota Air Ambulance Crash Called Heroes (Video)

November 26, 2018 – In Breaking News – APP Hundreds of mourners turned out Monday to remember three people killed in an air ambulance crash in North Dakota who were hailed as “heroes...

TiniFiber® Micro Armor Fiber Cable Wins Gold in ‘ASTORS’ Best Aviation

TiniFiber®, a revolutionary manufacturer of a micro armored fiber optic cabling solution that exceeds the needs of the tightest congested airport pathways,  is the recipient of a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Award from...
One such floppy-eared TSA canine is an 80lb lab named Howard, named for George Howard, a Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Police Officer and volunteer firefighter, was among the first responders who died trying to rescue people when the World Trade Center collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001. He was 45.

TSA Bringing in Cuter, Floppy-Ear Airport Dog Force (Multi-Video)

December 24, 2018 – In Breaking News – Washington Examiner The Transportation Security Administration is in the process of swapping out pointy-ear dogs for floppy-ear ones in an effort to put more...
Sikorsky and Boeing provide the first peek at the new SB>1 DEFIANT™ helicopter, one of two designs participating in the U.S. Army’s Joint Multi-Role-Medium Technology Demonstrator Program. (Courtesy of the Sikorsky-Boeing Team)

Take a First Look at SB>1 DEFIANT™ & X2 Technology (Multi-Video)

Sikorsky, and partner Boeing, are proving the scalability and tailor-ability of Sikorsky's Collier award-winning X2 Technology™ through the SB>1 DEFIANT™. Being developed for the U.S. Army's  joint multi-role technology demonstration program, this medium-class technology...
2018 'ASTORS' Award-Winning Drone Aviation Increasing Production to Support Recent Multi-Million Dollar Award

Drone Aviation Manufacturing Grows to Meet Increasing Demand (Videos)

Drone Aviation Holding, a manufacturer of tethered drones recognized in the 2018 'ASTORS' Awards Program for Best Persistent Aerial Monitoring Solution, is increasing its production capacity through a new partnership with an established...
Use the MyTSA app for 24/7 access to airport security information on any mobile device. Find out which items you can bring with you through the checkpoint, see weather conditions at your favorite airports, request live assistance from AskTSA, and much more! (Courtesy of the TSA)

Financial Stress of Shutdown Forcing TSA Officers to Stay Home (Videos)

January 17, 2018 – In Breaking News – The Washington Post Faced with growing numbers of call-outs by its workers — and images of some of them lining up for food donations...