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Airport Security: Weaponized One-Way Drones

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Airport Security: Weaponized One-Way Drones One-way weaponized drones are a growing threat to airport security. Low-cost devices like 3D printed FPV drones can be weaponized for under $500 and require little expertise. Immediate dangers include mid-air collisions with planes on approach or attacks on terminals, fuel storage, or parked aircraft—critical vulnerabilities that require urgent attention.   These risks are not theoretical. The Russo-Ukrainian war shows how devastating drones can be, and terrorists could use similar tactics against civilian airports (Hambling, 2025). If a terrorist attacked an airliner taxiing on a runway, TSA, airport security, or DHS would have little recourse. A swarm drone attack could cause mass casualties and disruptions. Addressing these challenges is difficult, as both drone detection and disrupting navigation are complicated. Detecting drones with radar is difficult. Airport radars are not designed to spot small Radar Cross Section (RCS) objec...
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Ethics in aviation_AOG Technics sells fake parts to airlines

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  Ethics should be emphasized in all areas of aviation, an industry where human life can be the consequence if anything other than ethical behavior occurs.    An emphasis on ethical policy is a forcing-function for manufactures, regulators, suppliers, and airlines to prioritize quality and safety within the aviation industry.   The AOG Technics scandal is an example where profit and greed were valued over ethics. The scandal involving counterfeit jet engine components supplied by Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Technics came to light in 2023, exposing the distributor for providing fake/unverified parts to major airlines and manufacturers worldwide. According to BBC Business AOG falsified documents, such as maintenance records, for components used in engines.   These components were used in aircraft like the Airbus A320 and 737 Max endangering both crew-members and passengers ( BBC News, 2023) .   It’s terrifying that major airlines, including American Airli...
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