Airport security

Germany to say who is behind attempted airport drone attack soon

On Aug 4, an explosives-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft used for military supplies.

Malaysian Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA, entry points

Six measures have been identified as immediate priorities, including targeted, risk-based screening of flights, passengers, crew and baggage deemed to pose a higher risk.

South Korea’s Incheon Airport puts up fence after queue-jumping incidents

South Korea’s Incheon Airport has installed a transparent fence around a check-in counter after repeated incidents involving passengers believed to be Chinese traders known as “daigou” rushing past queues.

Malaysian pilot nabbed in Indonesia believed to have smuggled drugs abroad since 2024

The uniform of a Malaysian pilot and drugs he smuggled at a press conference at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport near Jakarta on July 31.

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says

A catering truck is parked on the other side of Air Force One on July 8, before US President Donald Trump’s departure from Ankara en route to Washington after his participation in the NATO leaders’ summit, at Ankara Esenboga Airport, Turkey.

Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat

After US President Donald Trump boarded the old Air Force One in front of cameras in Ankara, he was secretly shuttled to a smaller plane, an Air Force C-32A.

Senate confirms Trump pick to oversee TSA as administration pushes private airport security

The US Senate confirmed David Cummins to head the TSA on a 51-47 vote.

German airport resumes flights after explosive drone sighting

The Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany has previously been targeted for espionage and sabotage.

Tighter security at Malaysian airports, more screenings of pilots after Indonesia trafficking case

Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysian authorities also need time to examine the full report before deciding on further action on other matters of the case.

Thai airport apologises over treatment of fans mobbing Double Helix stars Ayden Sng, Lv Sitong

Double Helix stars Ayden Sng and Lv Sitong were mobbed by fans at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 29.

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