Aviation Watchdog Likely To Propose Five-Year Flying Ban On Those Making Hoax Bomb Threats
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Aviation Watchdog Likely To Propose Five-Year Flying Ban On Those Making Hoax Bomb Threats

News 18  

The bureau of civil aviation security on Monday said it is mulling a five-year flying ban on individuals across all airlines if they are found guilty of making hoax bomb threat calls to airlines or airport operators. Six people have been arrested in recent times after airliners and airport authorities noted an ‘exponential’ increase in hoax calls which put passengers as well as airlines staff in tough situations and also sent security officials on a wild goose chase. The bureau of civil aviation security will propose to the civil aviation ministry the new measure aimed at targeting the menace of hoax bomb threats and calls. People familiar with the developments told CNN-News18 that the aviation security watchdog that there is a detailed investigation pending with respect to the hoax calls and threats being made.

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Year-Ender 2024: From Delhi To Mumbai — Bomb Threats Put Security Forces On High Alert
1 week, 4 days ago

Year-Ender 2024: From Delhi To Mumbai — Bomb Threats Put Security Forces On High Alert

ABP News  

“We have placed a bomb on your premises. As per data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, over 900 hoax bomb threats were received by the airlines till mid-November this year. Here is a list of major bomb threats, which hit the headlines in 2024: On May 1, around 150 schools in Delhi received a hoax bomb threat via email. …

CISF updates protocols to deal with hoax threat menace targeting airlines
2 weeks, 4 days ago

CISF updates protocols to deal with hoax threat menace targeting airlines

Hindustan Times  

Indian authorities have streamlined their response to aviation bomb threats by allowing security committees to meet virtually, marking a significant change to protocols following an unprecedented wave of hoax calls that disrupted the nation’s aviation sector in October. The Central Industrial Security Force confirmed that 680 hoax calls were received in October alone, affecting tens of thousands of passengers across …

New Aviation Rules: Hoax Bomb Threats Could Lead To Heavy Fines Of Upto Rs 1 Crore
3 weeks, 3 days ago

New Aviation Rules: Hoax Bomb Threats Could Lead To Heavy Fines Of Upto Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

Placing hoax bomb threats that disrupt civil aviation operations can invite a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. The Aircraft Rules amendment, hoax bomb threats would be classified in the highest level of severity—Level 6—under the rule. The gazette notification detailing the amendment introduces a new rule titled “Prohibition to Communicate False Information.” This rule states that no person …

Man arrested last month for hoax bomb alert on IndiGo flight turns out to be IB officer
1 month ago

Man arrested last month for hoax bomb alert on IndiGo flight turns out to be IB officer

Hindustan Times  

A man who was arrested for allegedly sharing a hoax bomb alert on an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata last month has reportedly turned out to be an officer of the Intelligence Bureau. Airlines in India received 719 hoax bomb threat messages in 2024 alone Animesh Mandal is a deputy superintendent-rank IB official posted in Nagpur, a news agency …

Airlines in India received 709 hoax bomb threats in 2024, massive jump in last five years
1 month ago

Airlines in India received 709 hoax bomb threats in 2024, massive jump in last five years

Hindustan Times  

Airlines in India received 719 hoax bomb threat messages in 2024 alone, taking the total number of such threats to 809 in the last five years, the government data tabled in Parliament revealed. “Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has information of a total of 809 hoax bomb threats received by airlines since 2020,” PTI quoted Minister of State for Civil …

Bomb threat to flights: 16 cases registered in Delhi likely to be transferred to NIA
1 month ago

Bomb threat to flights: 16 cases registered in Delhi likely to be transferred to NIA

The Hindu  

At least 16 cases registered in connection with threats to flights of different airlines operating from Delhi are likely to be transferred to the National Investigation Agency, officials sources said on Friday. All these 16 cases were registered under the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act with BNS sections and they needed deeper probe,” an official …

Airlines Received Nearly 1000 Hoax Bomb Threats So Far This Year: Govt To Rajya Sabha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Airlines Received Nearly 1000 Hoax Bomb Threats So Far This Year: Govt To Rajya Sabha

ABP News  

New Delhi, Nov 27 : Airlines received 994 hoax bomb threats this year till November 13 and robust protocols are in place to handle such threats, the government has said. To deal with the menace of hoax calls in a comprehensive manner, the civil aviation ministry plans to amend the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, …

Nearly 1,000 Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Airline Operations in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nearly 1,000 Hoax Bomb Threats Disrupt Airline Operations in India

Deccan Chronicle  

This year, airlines in India have been grappling with a significant rise in bomb hoaxes, with nearly 1,000 threats reported. These fake threats, typically sent via email or social media, have forced airlines to take immediate security measures, including emergency landings and rerouting flights. According to reports, between October 15 and October 22, over 150 flights received hoax bomb threats, …

Airlines received nearly 1,000 hoax bomb threats this year, IndiGo the worst-hit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Airlines received nearly 1,000 hoax bomb threats this year, IndiGo the worst-hit

Hindustan Times  

As many as 1,143 hoax bomb threats were made to domestic airlines between August 2022 and November 13, of which 994 were received this year itself, government data revealed. In a response to MP Kartikeya Sharma in Parliament, the minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol on Wednesday said, “As many as 27 hoax bomb threat calls were received …

Hoax bomb threats to airlines EIGHT times more in 2024!
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hoax bomb threats to airlines EIGHT times more in 2024!

India Today  

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, responding to a question in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, November 27, said the number of hoax threat calls to airlines increased from 122 in 2023 to 994 in 2024 as of November 13 — a 714.7 per cent uptick. In October alone, airlines received 666 bomb threat calls, the highest this year, …

Indian airlines reported 994 hoax bomb threat calls in 2024: Aviation minister
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian airlines reported 994 hoax bomb threat calls in 2024: Aviation minister

India Today  

Airlines in India received a staggering 994 hoax bomb threat calls in 2024, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed Parliament on Wednesday. Responding to MP Kartikeya Sharma’s question regarding hoax bomb threats reported by airline carriers, the minister revealed that a total of 1,143 such threats were recorded between August 2022 and November 13, 2024. Breaking down …

Mumbai airport gets threat, caller says Azerbaijan-bound traveller carrying bombs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mumbai airport gets threat, caller says Azerbaijan-bound traveller carrying bombs

India Today  

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon when an unidentified caller claimed that there was a conspiracy to blow up the airport. The call was made to the Central Industrial Security Force control room, with the caller specifically mentioning a person named Mohammad who was allegedly carrying explosives on a flight from Mumbai to …

Man claims to have bomb in plane at Kolkata airport, detained
2 months ago

Man claims to have bomb in plane at Kolkata airport, detained

Live Mint  

A person has been detained by security agencies at Kolkata Airport following falsely claiming that there was a bomb on the plane. Earlier, seven flights operated by India-based carriers in Kolkata Airport received bomb threat messages through social media posts on Monday, reported PTI. "It was learnt around 2:45 pm that messages were posted on X handle 'I wanna slit …

Flight scare: Why hoax calls are untraceable
2 months ago

Flight scare: Why hoax calls are untraceable

Live Mint  

A huge number of hoax calls crippled many flights last month. Over the past month, airlines and hotels across India have received over 500 hoax calls delivering bomb threats. Modern-day hoax and scam calls use the Internet, meaning they aren’t delivered through a conventional telephone line or SIM card that can be physically traced. In most cases, tracing Internet-based hoax …

Cyberabad police register eight cases following hoax bomb threats on flights
2 months, 1 week ago

Cyberabad police register eight cases following hoax bomb threats on flights

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In the last 10 days, Cyberabad police have registered eight cases related to a series of hoax bomb threats targeting flights arriving at or departing from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The threats, all sent from anonymous accounts on the microblogging platform X, targeted various flights departing to or arriving from Hyderabad. Authorities confirmed that on Tuesday alone, bomb …

Three Bomb Threats Strike Gorakhpur Airport in Two Hours
2 months, 1 week ago

Three Bomb Threats Strike Gorakhpur Airport in Two Hours

Hindustan Times  

Three bomb threats were reported at Gorakhpur airport in the span of two hours, prompting swift security responses. The airport has been heightened with intensified security measures to ensure passenger safety. The nature of the threats is not specified by authorities, but they have been assessed as non-specific by the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC). Following these consecutive threats, airport …

Police Identify Suspect in Hoax Bomb Threats to Airlines
2 months, 1 week ago

Police Identify Suspect in Hoax Bomb Threats to Airlines

The Hindu  

Police in Maharashtra's Nagpur have identified a 35-year-old man named Jagdish Uikey as the person behind a series of hoax bomb threats. Uikey is currently on the run after sending emails to various government bodies and airline offices. The investigation is ongoing, and Uikey is expected to be apprehended soon.

Seven Flights Targeted by Bomb Threats in Kolkata
2 months, 1 week ago

Seven Flights Targeted by Bomb Threats in Kolkata

Deccan Chronicle  

Seven flights to and fro Kolkata received bomb threats, but the threats were later revealed to be a hoax. The airport authorities and the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) responded promptly by issuing instructions to avoid panic and follow SOPs. The IT Ministry has also asked social media platforms to monitor and remove misinformation within the stipulated timelines.

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, With 410 Flights Targeted in 15 Days
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, With 410 Flights Targeted in 15 Days

The Hindu  

Over 60 flights of Indian carriers received bomb threats in the past 15 days, with Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara being the most affected airlines. The threats were issued through social media and followed the laid down security protocols of the respective airlines. The IT Ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or …

Centre to Ban Hoax Bomb Perpetrators from Flying: Aviation Minister
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre to Ban Hoax Bomb Perpetrators from Flying: Aviation Minister

The Hindu  

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has announced that the Centre is considering banning hoax bomb perpetrators from flying. The minister stated that the Centre will take support from international agencies, law enforcement wings, and the Intelligence Bureau to prevent these fake threats. He also plans to amend two civil aviation laws to impose severe penalties on those who …

Centre to Ban Hoax Bomb Perpetrators from Flying: Aviation Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre to Ban Hoax Bomb Perpetrators from Flying: Aviation Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has announced that the Centre is considering measures to ban hoax bomb perpetrators from flying. He stated that the government will take support from international agencies, law enforcement wings, and the Intelligence Bureau to prevent these fake threats. Additionally, the union government is planning to amend two civil aviation laws to impose severe …

Security Alerts on Several Akasa Air Flights
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Security Alerts on Several Akasa Air Flights

Deccan Chronicle  

Akasa Air has confirmed that some of their flights have received security alerts. The airline is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the security and regulatory authorities. They are following all safety and security procedures in coordination with local authorities and the Akasa Air teams on ground are prepared to assist passengers to ensure their safety and comfort.

Hoax Bomb Threats: Airports Beef Up Security in AP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hoax Bomb Threats: Airports Beef Up Security in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

A hoax bomb threat has been reported to several airlines in AP, resulting in heightened security measures at airports. The authorities have been carrying out checks in the airport buildings and other facilities, keeping a close tab on suspicious persons and objects and screening passengers and bags on their arrival at the airports.

Multiple Indian Flights Targeted in Bomb Threats
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Multiple Indian Flights Targeted in Bomb Threats

Deccan Chronicle  

More than 25 flights receive bomb threats on Friday in India. An IndiGo spokesperson said 7 of its flights got security-related alerts, while 6 flights each of IndiGo, Vistara and SpiceJet got the threats. More than 275 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats in the past 12 days.

Aviation Minister Denies Hoax Bomb Threats, Assures Public Safety
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aviation Minister Denies Hoax Bomb Threats, Assures Public Safety

India Today  

Indian Civil Aviation Minister assures public that there is no cause for alarm amid recent surge in bomb threats targeting airlines. Ram Mohan Naidu emphasizes the involvement of social media and cyber channels in these threats and assures that the government is actively investigating the matter. He assures the public that the government is in control and that they are …

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, Disrupting Flights Across the Country
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, Disrupting Flights Across the Country

Deccan Chronicle  

Nearly 80 flights receive bomb threats in Hyderabad in the past 24 hours, with all the threats turned out to be fake. The estimated losses incurred by airlines due to the disruptions would be around `600 crore. The police have been investigating the threats and are working to identify the perpetrators.

Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines: A Wave of Security Incidents
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines: A Wave of Security Incidents

The Hindu  

As many as 30 flights received bomb threats on Monday night, with IndiGo, Vistara, and Air India being among the airlines affected, according to sources. The incidents resulted in security-related alerts for four IndiGo flights, with passengers safely disembarked. The government is planning legislative actions to deal with bomb threats to airlines, including placing perpetrators in the no-fly list and …

Fake Bomb Threats: 95 Flights Affected in a Week
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fake Bomb Threats: 95 Flights Affected in a Week

India Today  

Over 150 flights received fake bomb threats in a week, with India being the worst affected country. The majority of the flights originated or were destined for Indian cities, with several airlines being targeted. Many flights received emergency alerts from air traffic control, indicating an emergency situation. The incidents highlight the importance of vigilance and security measures implemented by airlines …

Civil Aviation Ministry Considering Amendment to Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act (SUASCA)
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Ministry Considering Amendment to Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act (SUASCA)

Hindustan Times  

Union civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu is considering an amendment to the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act (SUASCA) to enable law enforcement agencies to invoke this law against people who make hoax bomb threats about aircraft on the ground. The amendment would allow law enforcement agencies to invoke this law against people who make …

Govt to Implement Legislative Actions to Counter Bomb Threats to Airlines
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt to Implement Legislative Actions to Counter Bomb Threats to Airlines

Live Mint  

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu announces legislative actions to address the issue of bomb threats to airlines. The government plans to place perpetrators of such threats on the no-fly list, aiming to prevent them from flying. The minister also proposes amendments to aviation security rules and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act to enhance …

Government Considering Amendments to Aviation Security Rules to Address Bomb Threats
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government Considering Amendments to Aviation Security Rules to Address Bomb Threats

Hindustan Times  

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu announces plans to amend laws to address the growing number of bomb threats targeting airlines. The government is considering amendments to aviation security rules and the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982, to strengthen measures.

What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hoax bomb threats have disrupted nearly 100 flights in India over the past week and rattled …

India’s aviation safety body says ‘skies absolutely safe’ after 70 fake bomb threats disrupt air travel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s aviation safety body says ‘skies absolutely safe’ after 70 fake bomb threats disrupt air travel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An unprecedented number of flights …

Multiple Bomb Threats Targeting Indian Airlines, With 70% From a Single Account
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Multiple Bomb Threats Targeting Indian Airlines, With 70% From a Single Account

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 70% of flight bomb threats this week were from a single anonymous account on X, an X-verified social media platform. The handle @adamlanza1111 posted threats to 46 domestic and international flights of Indian carriers in two days. The posts had an identical message: 'There are bombs onboard five of your planes…No one will make out alive. Hurry up and …

Airlines Under Siege as Bomb Threats Rock India's Skies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Airlines Under Siege as Bomb Threats Rock India's Skies

Hindustan Times  

Indian airlines have been hit hard by hoax bomb threats this week, with over 70 flights targeted. The threats, which have caused widespread disruptions and forced emergency procedures, have mostly turned out to be false alarms. However, they have left airlines and authorities scrambling to ensure passenger safety, while investigating the sources of the threats.

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, With 30 Flights Suspected of Being Hoaxes
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bomb Threats Rock Indian Airlines, With 30 Flights Suspected of Being Hoaxes

Deccan Chronicle  

More than 30 flights of Indian airlines have received bomb threats in the last few days. The sources said more than 30 flights, including domestic and international ones, operated by domestic airlines have received bomb threats through social media since Saturday morning. In at least one of the flights, a note was found in the lavatory saying there was a …

'Indian Skies Absolutely Safe': Aviation Safety Body's Chief Assures Passengers Amid Surge In Hoax Bomb Threats
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Indian Skies Absolutely Safe': Aviation Safety Body's Chief Assures Passengers Amid Surge In Hoax Bomb Threats

ABP News  

Amid a surge in hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines, officials from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security held a meeting with airline representatives at the agency's headquarters in Delhi on Saturday. During the discussion, airline officials raised concerns about the disruptions caused by these hoax bomb threats and highlighted potential security challenges during the busy festive season, which could …

Indian Airlines Suffers Financial Blowout from Bomb Threats
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Airlines Suffers Financial Blowout from Bomb Threats

Hindustan Times  

Indian airlines continue to be hit by bomb threats, with the pattern of hoax attacks persisting for a fifth day. The financial impact of these threats has been significant, with airlines incurring substantial costs related to fuel waste, unscheduled landing charges, and passenger expenses. The government is working on amendments to civil aviation regulations to ensure stricter action against perpetrators …

Air India flight from Mumbai to London is latest target of hoax bomb threats
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India flight from Mumbai to London is latest target of hoax bomb threats

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Air India flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow has become the latest target for a …

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu Says Govt 'Closely Monitoring Situation' After Recent Bomb Scare
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu Says Govt 'Closely Monitoring Situation' After Recent Bomb Scare

ABP News  

New Delhi, Oct 16 Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the situation due to bomb threats to flights and asserted that all necessary measures are taken against such activities. Strongly condemning the recent bomb threats to Indian carriers, the minister also said the Mumbai police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing …

Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines: Authorities Take Strict Action
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines: Authorities Take Strict Action

News 18  

At least seven more flights have received hoax bomb threats in the past three days, taking the number of such cases to nearly 20. The Mumbai police have arrested a minor responsible for issuing bomb threats targeting three flights. The Indian Civil Aviation Minister has expressed deep concern over the recent disruptive acts targeting the airlines and has assured stakeholders …

Tamil Nadu: Hoax Bomb Threat to CM’s Flight?
4 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu: Hoax Bomb Threat to CM’s Flight?

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Personnel of the various aviation security agencies were on their toes on Wednesday night and heaved a sigh of relief only after the Emirates flight to Dubai, with Chief Minister M K Stalin on board, landed safely as an anonymous e-mail was received at the airport director’s office at around 8 pm saying that powerful bombs had been placed …

Kerala man makes bomb threat after airline refuses to reschedule his flight
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala man makes bomb threat after airline refuses to reschedule his flight

Hindustan Times  

A passenger on the Kochi - London Gatwick Air India flight was booked on Tuesday for issuing a bomb threat, which turned out to be a hoax, on the aircraft, officers familiar with the matter said. The flight was bound from Kochi to London An officer of the Nedumbassery police in Kochi said the accused, identified as Shuhaib, a resident …

Kochi passenger booked for hoax bomb threat in London-bound flight
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi passenger booked for hoax bomb threat in London-bound flight

The Hindu  

The Nedumbassery police booked a passenger headed to London on the charge of raising a bomb threat, which turned out to be a hoax, in the Air India flight he was to board from the Cochin international airport on June 25. The incident unfolded after Air India’s call centre in Mumbai received a bomb threat for the Air India flight …

Chennai: Man sends hoax bomb threat to airline, arrested
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai: Man sends hoax bomb threat to airline, arrested

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Central Crime Branch of Chennai police on Saturday arrested a 27-year-old man on charges of sending a bomb hoax threat to Indigo Airlines earlier this week. Police said the accused, V Prasanna, had sent the hoax message in the name of his neighbour’s family in Perambur, as he had a rift with them. On June 18, around 8:45am, …

Airport Bomb Hoax Calls threat Rise BCAS proposal to ban flying
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Airport Bomb Hoax Calls threat Rise BCAS proposal to ban flying

ABP News  

Amid a spurt in hoax e-mails on bombs in planes and at airports across the nation, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is reportedly mulling a five-year flying ban on people who send such threats. Last month's bomb threat to the Delhi-NCR schools led to the early closure of the institutes, causing severe inconvenience and worry for students and their …

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight gets bomb threat hours after 41 airports get similar emails
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight gets bomb threat hours after 41 airports get similar emails

India TV News  

A Chennai-Mumbai IndiGo flight on Tuesday received a bomb threat, said the airlines in a statement. "IndiGo flight 6E 5149, operating from Chennai to Mumbai, had received a bomb threat. Earlier a few hours ago, forty-one airports, including in Varanasi, Chennai, Patna and Jaipur, received bomb threat emails, prompting authorities to scramble contingency measures and carry out anti-sabotage checks that …

New age security systems being deployed at airports but challenges remain: BCAS
1 year, 8 months ago

New age security systems being deployed at airports but challenges remain: BCAS

Hindustan Times  

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has been deploying new-age security systems at airports across the country including state-of-the-art 3D, perimeter security equipment, biometric-based access control, and surveillance systems even as serious challenges remain, the agency’s head has said. Speaking at the 37th raising day of BCAS, Zulfiquar Hasan, the agency’s chief, on Thursday said keeping up with the sector’s …

Airports put on high alert amidst threat perceptions
1 year, 11 months ago

Airports put on high alert amidst threat perceptions

The Hindu  

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has issued an alert calling for intensified anti-sabotage measures at all airports in the country in view of escalated threat perceptions. While asking airport authorities to ensure compliance to regulatory guidelines for operations of microlight aircrafts, aero models, unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, power hang gliders and hot air balloons, the BCAS Director-General in a …

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