Morris Plains, NJ, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For over a century, the aviation industry has primarily focused on the physical aspects of safety. Pilots, engineers and safety experts have worked tirelessly to ensure that every mechanical component functions as intended. However, the landscape of risk, both in the sky and on the ground, is undergoing a profound transformation.
Aviation safety increasingly depends on cybersecurity, which now represents a core operational threat with potential real-world consequences. In this new environment, a digital incident can lead to financial loss, liability exposure and significant operational disruption for any organization.
The need to address this issue is evident in the dramatic uptick in digital threats targeting the sector—a surge of 600% in the last few years by some estimates. Regardless of the magnitude of the increase, one thing is clear: Stakeholders must treat cybersecurity as mission-critical risk management.
While the statistics are sobering, they have also sparked an unprecedented level of innovation and collaboration across the industry. At Global…
