U.S. airports may be just as vulnerable as London’s Gatwick airport to the kind of illegal drone incursions that shut down the U.K.’s second-busiest hub this week. Counter-drone technology performed so poorly in U.S. government tests in recent years that the systems couldn’t reliably identify rogue unmanned aircraft, casting doubts on whether there’s a viable… Continue reading Failure of Anti-Drone Tests Exposes U.S. Airport Vulnerability
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Victim’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Boeing Over Lion Air Crash
The family of a man who was killed when a Lion Air flight crashed in October has sued Boeing, alleging the 737 Max 8 aircraft was “unreasonably dangerous” and demanding a jury trial in Chicago, where the United States’ manufacturer is based. The lawsuit was filed on Monday in the Circuit Court of Cook County,… Continue reading Victim’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Boeing Over Lion Air Crash
Willis Towers Watson Launches Innovative New Cyber Solution for Airports
In response to cyber and digital risk being identified as the top concern facing airports today, Willis Towers Watson has introduced CyFly for Airports, an innovative and flexible insurance solution specifically tailored to cover cyber exposures affecting airports around the globe. CyFly for Airports provides the following extensive coverages not found to be incorporated into… Continue reading Willis Towers Watson Launches Innovative New Cyber Solution for Airports
Airport Industry Unites to Tackle Emerging Risk through New Community Founded by Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson today announces the launch of the Airport Risk Community (ARC). Managing the airport risk landscape effectively, requires the engagement and collective expertise of the sector to help build a more resilient airport industry, whilst supporting the potential for growth. Years of partnership with the industry, alongside data obtained through Willis Towers Watson… Continue reading Airport Industry Unites to Tackle Emerging Risk through New Community Founded by Willis Towers Watson