Skip to main content
  1. Home
Aviation safety and security

News and communications

Skip to results

50 results

Skip to results
50 results sorted by Updated (newest)
  • DASA Download: Future Aviation Security Solutions

    The Defence and Security Accelerator's (DASA) Tracey Holmes blogs about delivering quick, innovative ways to improve aviation travel.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Changes to UK aviation security

    Large phones, laptops and tablets are now allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Showcase of ‘Future of Aviation Security’ Innovations

    The Future of Aviation Security Solutions programme has invested more than £3m in ‘Future of Aviation Security’ capabilities, including support to eight projects being showcased on 17 January.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Finding explosives in electrical items demonstration day

    Information on the demonstration day for research that has been funded for the future of aviation security solutions programme.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Accelerator One to Ones: Vehicle Checkpoint Screening Competition

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) will be running one to one sessions to discuss the Vehicle Checkpoint Screening Competition

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Tougher laser misuse laws come into force

    Offenders will face much tougher penalties of up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Competition Document Available: 'Airport Vehicle Checkpoint Screening'

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new competition on behalf of the Future Aviation Security Solutions programme (FASS) focusing on vehicle checkpoint (VCP) screening at airports.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government commits £1.8 million to fund innovation in aviation security

    New technology could bolster airport security and speed up passenger screening.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cargo on direct flights from Bangladesh to the UK

    Cargo handling restrictions lifted on direct flights from Dhaka International Airport to the UK.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government announces fund to revolutionise airport screening

    Fund helping develop new ways of detecting explosive devices concealed in electrical items announced.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Additional airline security measures on some routes travelling to the UK

    Phones, laptops and tablets larger than 16.0cm x 9.3cm x 1.5cm not allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers to crack down on laser attacks

    Shining lasers at pilots, train or bus drivers could mean attackers face fines or jail sentence under new laws.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Air travel and alcohol don't always mix

    We need an open, public debate about airline passengers who become disruptive after drinking.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sharm el-Sheikh: government statement 13 November 2015

    Government statement giving update on flights to the UK from Sharm el-Sheikh.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Aviation security: 5 November 2015

    Statement on decisions taken by the government following the loss of the Russian Metrojet flight on Saturday 31 October 2015.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Aviation security in an increasingly complex environment

    Protecting aviation from the evolving terror threat.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister touches down at Luton Airport to see winter resilience plans

    Government working to ensure transport modes are prepared for severe weather.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport resilience

    Announces publication of the government's response to the transport resilience review.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Aviation security update

    Updated advice to passengers on aviation security.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Aviation security

    Additional airline security measures on some routes travelling to and from the UK.

    • Updated:

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government