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"United Flight Diverted to O'Hare Due to Security Issue and Bomb Threat"
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Los Angeles made an emergency landing at O'Hare International Airport after a passenger left a bomb threat message in the restroom, prompting a confrontation with a flight attendant. The FBI found no apparent threat to public safety, and the flight eventually continued to Los Angeles after a delay.
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"United Airlines Flight Diverted to Chicago from Newark Due to Security Concern"
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FAA Implements New Cockpit Security Barrier Rule for New Planes
USA TODAY•2 years ago
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FAA mandates secondary barriers for new aircraft cockpit security.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
New airline planes made after mid-2025 will be required to have secondary barriers to the cockpit to make it harder for passengers to break in when the main door is open, according to a new rule by the Federal Aviation Administration. The rule will apply to commercial planes that operate scheduled flights, but not charter operators. The FAA estimated that each secondary barrier will cost $35,000 to buy and install. Pilot unions asked the FAA to extend the requirement for secondary barriers to all airline planes, including older ones.
FAA mandates secondary cockpit barriers on new commercial planes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule requiring newly-manufactured commercial aircraft to have a secondary barrier between the passenger cabin and cockpit, which will be locked into place when the cockpit door is opened during flight. The rule will apply to planes manufactured starting in the summer of 2025. Airline pilots have pushed for this security device since 9/11, and lawmakers are considering whether to require retrofitting of secondary barriers on airliners currently flying.
Thief Attempts Helicopter Heist at Sacramento Airport, Crashes During Escape
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCRA Sacramento
Experienced pilots are questioning how a suspected thief managed to start and fly a multi-million dollar helicopter before crashing it at Sacramento Executive Airport. Pilots have asked for increased security measures, but some argue that taller fences would not deter determined thieves. The incident has raised concerns about aviation security at smaller airports, which have less security than larger airports used by commercial airlines.