A report by the Flight Safety Foundation suggests that allowing pilots to rest during flights might increase overall safety by reducing pilot fatigue.
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Oslo Airport nets record drug seizure
The biggest-ever seizure of Tramadol came from two Swedish passengers’ suitcases, while the Swedish border yielded this year’s biggest spirits seizure.
Read More »New “insider threat” handbook for airports
The guide, on the potential risks and threats posed by staff members, is the second security handbook by Airports Council International.
Read More »“Emotional disaster” for passengers in airport chaos
Drones have forced London’s Gatwick Airport to ground all flights, with few planes taking off or leaving since last night.
Read More »Pilots demand drone laws after near miss
Pilots in the UK are calling for tougher laws regulating the use of drones after a “serious near miss” over London.
Read More »How “malicious code” invaded an airline website
Criminals were able to steal even the CVV codes on passengers’ credit cards during the cyber attack.
Read More »BA CEO apologises for stolen data
The chief executive apologises after almost 400,000 transactions made during two weeks were hacked into.
Read More »Warning despite 2017 being aviation’s safest year
ICAO: “Ground handling and runway operations remain two of Europe’s more important accident risk categories.”
Read More »Airport security boxes are worst for viruses
A British-Finnish investigation finds that there is a high risk for the spread of viruses at airports, especially at security.
Read More »Schiphol security guards plan strike
Europe’s third-biggest airport is likely to be disrupted when the 24-hour strike takes place in early September.
Read More »Vibrator in luggage causes bomb scare
Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport is shut down after security teams think they find an explosive device.
Read More »US may drop security at 150 airports
CNN reports that millions saved from taking away screening at small and medium-sized airports would be invested in larger airports.
Read More »EU gives new screening system green light
The European Parliament has given its backing to ETIAS, to be a requirement for all visa-free travellers.
Read More »Finland searches for biometric system provider
Biometric identification is beginning to transform airports, which is why Finavia is looking for the right system.
Read More »Oktoberfest beer exceeds €11 for first time
A fast-rising tax imposed by the city of Munich is pushing up the cost of a litre of beer.
Read More »Terrorists could use drones to attack planes
Drone incidents can occur anywhere up to 4,000 metres, and an expert warns that a deliberate attack is increasingly likely.
Read More »Fast security for bunad-wearing passengers
Oslo Airport celebrates Constitution Day by offering speedy security for passengers in traditional costume.
Read More »Two security incidents test Tromsø airport
A man with a knife is held trying to get through security, and in a separate incident police let go a drug suspect.
Read More »New airport security handbook published
Airports Council International launches its first guide on dealing with threats to landside operations.
Read More »Airport security stops fine wine, passenger drinks it
Consequences mount after a pensioner is stopped from carrying on board two bottles of wine.
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