Aviation Security News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Three flights land safely at Hyderabad airport after bomb threats
Hyderabad, Dec 8: Bomb threats to three flights, including two international flights, sent authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) into a tizzy. All three flights landed safely on Sunday night, officials at RGIA said on Monday.
WMO directed to step up probe into GPS spoofing reported by flights
New Delhi, Dec 4: The Wireless Monitoring Organisation (WMO) has been directed at a high-level meeting to mobilise more resources to identify the source of GPS spoofing reported by flights, based on approximate spoofing location details shared by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Madinah-Hyderabad flight diverted to Ahmedabad after bomb threat
Hyderabad, Dec 4: A bomb threat forced authorities to divert the IndiGo flight coming to Hyderabad from Saudi Arabia's Madinah to Ahmedabad on Thursday, officials said.
IndiGo Kuwait-Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai after bomb threat
New Delhi, Dec 2: An IndiGo flight travelling from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday following a bomb threat received via email. The threat message, reportedly sent to authorities at Hyderabad Airport, warned of an explosive device onboard the aircraft.
CISF takes over Navi Mumbai International Airport security, 900 men deployed
Navi Mumbai, Oct 29: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was formally inducted as the designated security agency at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday.
Drone attacks strike Khartoum international airport
Khartoum, Oct 21: The Khartoum International Airport and several areas of the Sudanese capital were attacked by drones early Tuesday morning, just one day before the airport was set to resume domestic flights.
13-year-old boy sneaks into Kabul-Delhi flight's landing gear
New Delhi, September 22: A shocking incident unfolded at Delhi Airport when a 13-year-old boy was discovered after secretly travelling from Kabul to Delhi inside the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air flight on Sunday morning, sources confirmed.
Counter-terrorist mock exercise at Delhi Airport to test crisis preparedness
New Delhi, Sep 14: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday witnessed a large-scale Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise involving multiple security and emergency response agencies.
Kerala: CISF holds Zonal Conference on aviation security at Cochin airport
Kochi, September 12: A zonal-level conference on aviation security was held at Cochin International Airport on Friday, where Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and airport officials reviewed modern security measures, including AI surveillance, full-body scanners, and cybersecurity.
Tight security at Chennai airport ahead of I-Day following terror alert
Chennai, Aug 11: Security has been stepped up at Chennai International Airport in the run-up to India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, following intelligence inputs warning of possible terror threats.
IndiGo flight diverted to Nagpur over security concerns on the Kochi-Delhi sector
Nagpur, June 17: The Indigo flight from Muscat to Kochi, and further to Delhi was diverted to Nagpur due to security concerns on Tuesday.
Union Home Secretary to chair high-level meet on June 17 in wake of AI-171 crash
New Delhi, June 16: A high-level meeting on civil aviation security, chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, is set to take place on June 17 in the wake of the recent Air India plane crash, sources said on Monday.
Air India plane crash: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to chair high-level meet tomorrow on civil aviation security
New Delhi, June 15: A high-level committee on civil aviation security, headed by the Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, is scheduled to meet tomorrow afternoon. The meeting is being convened in connection with the recent Ahmedabad plane crash, sources said.
Chennai airport authorities step up action against laser flashes amid safety concerns
Chennai, June 12: In the wake of multiple incidents involving laser lights disrupting aircraft operations, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated coordinated efforts with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Chennai police to curb the dangerous practice of beaming lasers at flights near Chennai airport.
Gulf Air flight lands safely in Kuwait after bomb threat, suspect detained
Kuwait City, June 9: A Gulf Air flight landed safely at Kuwait International Airport following a bomb threat, with all passengers evacuated and the suspect arrested, Kuwait's aviation authority said.
Turkish firm Celebi's arbitration application rejected in India
New Delhi, June 3: Celebi Ground Handling India’s arbitration application for interim measures against Ahmedabad International Airport over the cancellation of security permits has been dismissed, according to an exchange filing by the Turkish firm’s parent company.
We have maintained status quo: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu after India extends airspace ban on Pakistan flights
New Delhi, May 23: After India extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its airspace for Pakistani aircraft and airlines till June 23, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that the government has "maintained the status quo" on the matter.
Turkish aviation firm challenges security clearance revocation in Delhi High Court
New Delhi, May 16: Turkish aviation firm Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (CASIPL) has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn the Central government's decision to revoke its security clearance, calling the move arbitrary and based on "vague" national security concerns.
Adani Airport ends partnership with Celebi for Mumbai, Ahmedabad airports
Mumbai, May 16: Adani Airport Holdings on Thursday said it has terminated the ground handling concession agreements with Turkish firm Celebi for the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports.
Delhi Airport ends ties with Celebi; assures of smooth operations, employee continuity
New Delhi, May 16: After Central government revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi, citing national security concerns, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially terminated its association with Celebi entities.
Expect turbulence, but welcome move: Aviation expert Sanjay Lazar after Centre bans Turkish firm Celebi
New Delhi, May 15: Aviation Expert and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avialaz Consultants, Sanjay Lazar, on Thursday welcomed the Centre's move to revoke the security clearance of Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services.
Delhi airport issues fresh passenger advisory amid India-Pak tensions
New Delhi, May 11: The Delhi Airport on Sunday issued an advisory for passengers amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US.
CISF takes over Mizoram's Lengpui airport security
Aizawl, April 24: In a significant move towards enhancing aviation security in India's northeastern region, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has officially taken over the security of Lengpui Airport, Mizoram's lone domestic airport, on Thursday, officials said.
CISF to take over security responsibility of Mizoram's Lengpui airport
Delhi/Aizawl, April 21: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) would assume security responsibility of Mizoram's lone airport - Lengpui - on April 24, marking its first unit in the state and the 69th civil airport under CISF protection since 2000, an official said on Monday.
Air India's New York-bound plane returns to Mumbai 8 hours after take-off, threat turns out to be hoax
Mumbai, March 10: A Mumbai-New York flight of Air India with 322 people on board returned from Azerbaijan skies eight hours after take-off on Monday due to a bomb threat, which was later found to be a hoax.
Air India's Mumbai-New York flight returns to Mumbai following bomb threat
Mumbai, March 10: Air India released a statement on Monday after its Mumbai-New York flight returned to Mumbai following a bomb threat.
Flight AA-292 travelling from New York to Delhi diverted after threat email, FIR registered
New Delhi, February 24: A flight travelling from New York to Delhi was diverted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers on board, following a threat email on Monday.
Bomb threat found non-credible: American Airlines after Delhi-bound flight diverted to Rome
New Delhi, February 24: American Airlines has said that the "bomb threat on board", due to which its flight AA 292 from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome and made a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort has been declared "non-credible". However, it said that the Delhi Airport protocol, required the aircraft to be inspected elsewhere before being cleared to land.
Centre entrusts SSB chief Amrit Mohan to hold additional charge as BCAS DG
New Delhi, January 22: The Central government has entrusted Amrit Mohan Prasad, the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), with the additional charge of Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).