Aviation & Airport Security

Protecting Airliners From Missile Attack

26th January, 2009 by Justin Grey, Associate Editor | ASM | Nov-Dec 08
A new system that aims to protect jetliners against missile attack has just completed a successful first flight on a scheduled American Airlines airliner travelling from New York to Los Angeles.
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Research produces security technologies

14th October, 2008 by Jane Symonds | ASM | Sep/Oct 2008
The CSIRO’s Secure Australia program is having commercial success with its security technology research and development.
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Aviation security screening report being finalised

14th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Sep/Oct
The new External Advisory Group assisting the Rudd Labor Government in its review of security screening at the nation’s airports is expected to report before Christmas.
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Open Skies Policy Puts Pressure on Security

13th October, 2008 by Ernie Davitt, National Affairs Ed | ASM | Jun 2008
The Federal Government is reviewing Australia’s current aviation security arrangements as part of the previously announced and much broader Homeland Security Review.
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Aviation security faces vulnerability

13th October, 2008 by Doug Nancarrow, Editor | ABAP | ASM | Jun 2008
Australian aviation security is yet to be tested by a major threat on the scale of those seen in the US and UK. But as Doug Nancarrow reports, the industry must keep pace with increased security demands.
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