OPENING LINES BIZAV CYBERSECURITY CHECKLIST: THREATS ARE RISING – ARE YOU PROTECTED? Source: nbaa.org, Editor, First Published July 27th, 2025 Although recent headlines about aviation cyberattacks have focused largely on airline incidents, the lessons for threat awareness and prevention apply to business aircraft operations. “Cyberattacks on major commercial airlines and aviation vendors have exposed systemic vulnerabilities that extend beyond the airline sector and directly into the realm of business aviation,” said Hany Bakr, senior vice president of aviation and maritime security at MedAire. “Business aircraft operators, while less visible in the public eye, are increasingly becoming attractive targets due to their association with oftennoteworthy passengers, sensitive operational data, perceived environmental impact of the flight and the perception of having less mature cybersecurity frameworks.” Bakr said operators registered in countries that are party to conflicts, or those seen as politically aligned, are particularly vulnerable to state-sponsored cyber intrusions and “hacktivist” attacks. While business aircraft operators may be less frequently targeted by hackers, exposure of sensitive passenger data and interruption of navigation, communications or surveillance are significant risks. Bakr urges operators to remain vigilant about 15 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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