Global Entry is a voluntary expedited clearance initiative for pre-approved low-risk international travelers. Travelers who are approved for the Global Entry Program are processed using biometric identification through a designated kiosk. Keep Reading
Last week was a busy one for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers around the United States as travelers return to airports and many are still not heeding advice on traveling with firearms. Keep Reading
DeFazio asked the FAA to provide the Committee with the number of additional safety inspectors the FAA needs to handle the enforcement caseload; and any additional authorities or tools the FAA needs from Congress to make the prohibition on interference with crew members easier to enforce. Keep Reading
COVID-19 has impacted the U.S. transportation industry in myriad ways, and DOT agencies have moved quickly to release the over $106 billion that Congress provided to help workers, families, and businesses deal with the pandemic. Keep Reading
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) law enforcement, the Connecticut State Police (CSP) and the Connecticut Air National Guard participated in a joint drone detection practical exercise on Thursday, August 5. Keep Reading
80% of new vaccine appointments at the airport's medical center are coming from non-U.S. citizens, and over 1,000 doses have already been administered to visitors from 58 countries around the world. Keep Reading
Over 100 contributors, including 59 oversight agencies from Canada, Brazil, the Netherlands, and the United States, will analyze frontline data from the aviation, maritime, pipeline, railroad, roadway and public transit agencies in an effort to craft policies and solutions to disrupt human trafficking. Keep Reading
FAA ATO sets categorization levels of low, moderate and high, based on how much of an impact a security breach of an information system would cause a “loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability.” Keep Reading
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority’s (MNAA) Airport Communications Center is undergoing a voluntary, rigorous assessment by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Keep Reading
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties totaling $1,228,671 against five companies for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. Keep Reading
Officers from various enforcement services including aviation security, customs, immigration, narcotics and Ghana’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau were deployed to Accra Airport where they carried out almost 33,000 checks against INTERPOL’s databases. Keep Reading
The future officers do not necessarily need prior law enforcement experience as they will undergo 12 months of training organized by Frontex. Keep Reading
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global air transport during that year of the COVID-19 crisis. Keep Reading
The TSA and Port of Seattle Police Department both utilize explosive detection canines to supplement their security operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Keep Reading
Transportation Security Administration Administrator David P. Pekoske has announced 33 members to serve on the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC), which provides recommendations for improving aviation security. Keep Reading
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Nashville International Airport discovered 25 firearms at security checkpoints in July 2021, the highest monthly total on record for the airport. Keep Reading
New security elements will include a touchless passenger journey, digital systems to streamline the boarding experience and passenger journey throughout the airport, automated TSA security lanes, advanced video search analytics, biometric-based access control systems and a flexible design to accommodate future technology and/or regulatory changes. Keep Reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has enhanced the Global Entry process with facial biometrics at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) to further secure and enhance travel while supporting the travel recovery efforts. Keep Reading
Pangiam, a technology-based security and travel services provider, has announced the appointment of two new board members: Rodney C Adkins and Michael P. Huerta. Keep Reading
Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international arrival process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are already required for admission into the United States. Keep Reading