by Jeff Price | Jul 9, 2025 | Aviation Security, Current Affairs, General Aviation Airport Security
The Origin of the Shoe Removal Policy On December 22, 2001, Richard Reid attempted to detonate a bomb concealed in his shoe on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami. An alert flight attendant and several passengers managed to prevent the bombing, but the...
by Jeff Price | Jun 3, 2025 | Aviation Security
If you’ve been in the aviation world long enough, you probably remember when airport observation decks were common— they were places where families could wave goodbye to loved ones, spotters could photograph aircraft, and travelers could simply enjoy watching the...
by Jeff Price | May 8, 2025 | Aviation Career
As a Professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science and owner of Leading Edge Strategies, I have had the privilege of helping many students and professionals prepare for the Certified Member (C.M.) exam...
by Jeff Price | Apr 9, 2025 | Aviation Security
The bill has finally been introduced to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). On the surface, it’s an appealing soundbite—more efficiency, less government oversight, and the promise of returning to a “simpler time” in aviation. But from where I...
by Jeff Price | Apr 8, 2025 | Aviation Security, Uncategorized
Recently, two U.S. Senators proposed a sweeping—and deeply misguided—plan to abolish the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), replacing it with privatized screening managed by airports. While the proposal may sound efficient on paper, as someone who has...
