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Navigating the Turbulent Skies of Aviation Cyber Regulation

M. WeigandS. Wagner

Examines technical and policy challenges in civil aviation security as new European and United States regulatory frameworks take effect.

Summary

The Changing Aviation Regulatory Landscape

With expanding connectivity across aircraft and ground support networks, aviation authorities in the United States and Europe are rolling out comprehensive cybersecurity mandates.

Bridging Policy Intent with Technical Reality

Regulators, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers face challenges in reconciling rigid compliance frameworks with complex airborne software architectures.

Operational Hurdles in Civil Aviation

Implementing continuous vulnerability disclosure, supply chain validation, and incident response requirements across global airline fleets requires substantial coordination.

Strategies for Effective Compliance

Industry stakeholders discuss practical strategies for aligning technical security controls with international regulatory compliance to protect global airspace.

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