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Jet Fuel from Conversion of Plastics

The two largest costs for any airline are labor and jet fuel. Though capacity varies widely by aircraft type and size, the average commercial jet airliner fills up with 3,500 gallons of jet fuel that cost an estimated $7,070 dollars in August 2019. According to the...

How Can IoT Improve Aviation Security

How Can IoT Improve Aviation Security

In the aviation security industry, cybersecurity has rapidly become a top priority. The safety of private information is imperative for the consistent security of airline operations, staff, and passengers. As such, aviation security professionals should take into...

Updates and Deadlines for REAL ID

Updates and Deadlines for REAL ID

The Department of Homeland Security announced in March 2020 that the deadline to obtain a REAL ID had been extended to Oct. 1, 2021. The extension was given due to the closing of many Department of Motor Vehicle offices across the country as states shut down in an...

Top Ways Smart Airports are Improving

Top Ways Smart Airports are Improving

The airport of tomorrow is in development today. As the customer base grows, airports must also evolve to accommodate the increasing security and seating needs. So, what futuristic changes can you expect to see? They’ll get the chance to experience the features and...

What Is Most At Risk in an Aviation Cyber Attack?

What Is Most At Risk in an Aviation Cyber Attack?

Cybersecurity experts are deeply concerned that the U.S. aviation industry is not doing enough to protect itself against attacks on its highly interconnected avionics systems.   Consider that airplanes use avionics networks that share data across a range of...

Tips for Safe and Secure Travel This Winter

Tips for Safe and Secure Travel This Winter

If you plan to travel this winter, you will need to take additional precautions thanks to the ongoing COVID pandemic. This goes for whether you take a road trip for the holidays or you take a plane to visit family. Most of the precautions you should be taking are...

The Risk of Cyber Threats to the Aviation Industry

The Risk of Cyber Threats to the Aviation Industry

An unprecedented form of threat to the world’s security lives in the digital realm: cyberthreats. Even the airline industry deals with them, and in fact, good cybersecurity in the aviation industry matters more now than ever before.