Dreamliner Network Security
Jacob Mullins
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dreamliner Network Security On September 25th, 2011, All Nippon Airways took delivery of the very first B787 Dreamliner for its maiden flight departing from Narita International Airport (Peterson, 2011). The 787 has been perhaps the most talked about aircraft in recent memory. The list of revolutionary features are staggering. From new material construction resulting in 20% fuel savings, double the ambient air humidity, 60% reduced ambient noise, 30% larger overhead compartments, nearly 11% wider isles, to air filtration systems to remove unpleasant “travel odors,” the internal upgrades made by Boeing are comprehensive (Steiner, 2011). However, with such …show more content…
According to the FAA, “Special conditions are routinely developed and published in the normal certification program process whenever the FAA determines the current aviation regulations are inadequate to address a potential safety concern.” (Zetter, 2008). In short, the FAA did not have specially formed guidance for this new concept, and therefore had to generate specific regulations. In response, Boeing spokesperson Lori Gunter stated that the company was placing several security solutions in place, such as physical separation of network segments and rigorous software firewalls, but would not specify further due to propriety concerns (Zetter, 2008).
Conclusion
As aircraft manufacturers strive for a better commercial and consumer product, more efficient networking is a natural progression of technology. However, regulating bodies such as the FAA is doing its duty in ensuring proper security standards are met to ensure a safe flying environment in the evolution of the aviation industry.
References
Peterson, K. (2011, September 26). First Boeing 787 delivered; here comes the hard part. Retrieved from
Jacob Mullins
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dreamliner Network Security On September 25th, 2011, All Nippon Airways took delivery of the very first B787 Dreamliner for its maiden flight departing from Narita International Airport (Peterson, 2011). The 787 has been perhaps the most talked about aircraft in recent memory. The list of revolutionary features are staggering. From new material construction resulting in 20% fuel savings, double the ambient air humidity, 60% reduced ambient noise, 30% larger overhead compartments, nearly 11% wider isles, to air filtration systems to remove unpleasant “travel odors,” the internal upgrades made by Boeing are comprehensive (Steiner, 2011). However, with such …show more content…
According to the FAA, “Special conditions are routinely developed and published in the normal certification program process whenever the FAA determines the current aviation regulations are inadequate to address a potential safety concern.” (Zetter, 2008). In short, the FAA did not have specially formed guidance for this new concept, and therefore had to generate specific regulations. In response, Boeing spokesperson Lori Gunter stated that the company was placing several security solutions in place, such as physical separation of network segments and rigorous software firewalls, but would not specify further due to propriety concerns (Zetter, 2008).
Conclusion
As aircraft manufacturers strive for a better commercial and consumer product, more efficient networking is a natural progression of technology. However, regulating bodies such as the FAA is doing its duty in ensuring proper security standards are met to ensure a safe flying environment in the evolution of the aviation industry.
References
Peterson, K. (2011, September 26). First Boeing 787 delivered; here comes the hard part. Retrieved from