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Short Communication Volume 10 Issue 2
Safeguarding U.S. airspace: an integrated safety, security, and operational resilience framework (IS2F) for business aviation in complex threat environments
Gustavo Souza Kelly
Received: March 26, 2026 | Published: April 13, 2026
Citation: Kelly GS. Safeguarding U.S. airspace: an integrated safety, security, and operational resilience framework (IS2F) for business aviation in complex threat environments. Aeron Aero Open Access J. 2026;10(2):65-67. DOI: 10.15406/aaoaj.2026.10.00250
Abstract
Business aviation within the United States operates under a highly sophisticated and mature safety ecosystem supported by rigorous regulatory oversight. However, the proliferation of asymmetrical threats—such as electronic warfare (GNSS interference), cyber vulnerabilities, and unauthorized airspace incursions—demands a paradigm shift. This paper introduces the Integrated Safety and Security Framework (IS2F), a novel methodology tailored to fortify U.S. business aviation against both operational hazards and unlawful interference. By synthesizing directives from the FAA, TSA, and ICAO, this research operationalizes proactive threat identification, layered defenses, and structured response mechanisms. The findings emphasize that protecting U.S. critical aviation infrastructure requires pilots to transcend traditional procedural discipline, acting as dynamic risk managers who actively defend national security interests.
Keywords: business aviation, flight safety, aviation security, operational resilience, GNSS interference, U.S. national security, critical infrastructure protection
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