DHS Gives Cybersecurity Warning to Small Aircraft Owners

Aug. 12, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a recommendation that aircraft owners restrict access to their aircraft and manufacturers review security around the CAN bus data distribution system. “There’s been a whole host of measures that the industry has voluntarily adopted, including things like airport watch programs, hardened ID checks, and security procedures at general aviation facilities at airports, that make access to the aircraft very difficult from a threat factor perspective,” said Doug Carr, NBAA vice president, regulatory and international affairs. “When we look at the totality of these measures, I think we set out a difficult pathway for anybody trying to do anything bad to an airplane.”

This week, NBAA Flight Plan host Pete Combs speaks with:

  • Doug Carr, NBAA vice president, regulatory and international affairs
  • Jens Henning, General Aviation Manufacturers Association vice president, operations
  • Ric Peri, Aircraft Electronics Association vice president, government and industry affairs
Podcast Episode

November 30, 2023

NBAA News Hour: Elevating Runway and Surface Safety in Business Aviation

Vigilance, patience and training are the essential tools that will elevate business aviation’s runway safety record and ensure that the industry will grow, experts said during an NBAA News Hour webinar.
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November 27, 2023

2023 Small Operator Symposium Recordings: Vital Learning Tool for NBAA Members

NBAA members can now access the 2023 Small Operator Symposium in a newly released recording of the popular half-day event held this year in Las Vegas, NV, in conjunction with the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
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November 27, 2023

NBAA Unveils New Guide on Reducing Runway Excursions; Free Runway Safety Webinar Set for Nov. 28

NBAA has produced a new publication entitled, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation: A high-level guide on mitigating the risks.
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November 21, 2023

New Airplane Performance Guidance Available Now

The FAA published a revision of guidance dealing with airplane performance certification and operating rules.
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