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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Wisk and Signature Aviation Partner to Accelerate Autonomous Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wisk Aero, a leading developer of autonomous, all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Signature Aviation, the world's largest network of private aviation terminals, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership marks a significant step forward to proactively develop the infrastructure and operational framework for integrating autonomous Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations across Signature Aviation's global network. This network includes locations in Wisk's U.S. launch markets: Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami. "This collaboration represents a critical pathway toward bringing autonomous air travel to communities." Share The collaboration includes strategic planning efforts to identify and assess the feasibility of vertiport development locations compatible with Wisk's autonomous AAM operations—a crucial part of planning for autonomy now. This includes conducting detailed exercises to evaluate the commercial, financial, regulatory, technical, and operational processes required to enable Wisk's autonomous operations at specific Signature Aviation locations. As a tangible first step, Wisk and Signature Aviation have already initiated a project at Signature Aviation's facilities at Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, Texas. This work focuses on developing vertiport concepts, and defining potential layouts, operational workflows, and infrastructure requirements, including for Wisk's Gen 6 aircraft and passenger experience. The partnership with Signature will also establish a framework for potential future commercial agreements. The work at EFD represents further expansion of Wisk's presence in Texas and collaboration with the Houston Airport System and City of Sugar Land. "We are very excited to collaborate with Signature Aviation to pioneer the future of autonomous flight,' said Dan Dalton, VP of Global Partnerships at Wisk. 'As the world's largest network of private aviation terminals, Signature's forward-leaning approach to aviation modernization aligns with our vision. Together, we're building the robust infrastructure and integrated network essential for safe, scaled operations, starting with our focused efforts at Ellington. This collaboration represents a critical pathway toward bringing autonomous air travel to communities." 'Our partnership with Wisk highlights another significant step in our continued innovation and dedicated sustainability leadership within aviation,' said Derek DeCross, Chief Commercial Officer, Signature Aviation. 'Advanced air mobility represents a transformative opportunity to shape the future of our industry and together with Wisk, we are proactively exploring the infrastructure and strategic planning necessary to expand our exceptional, forward-thinking guest experience across our network in the future.' This partnership underscores the shared vision of Wisk and Signature Aviation to build a safe, efficient, and commercially viable autonomous AAM ecosystem that will enable regional transportation. About Wisk Aero Wisk is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company dedicated to creating a future for air travel that elevates people, communities, and aviation. Wisk is developing the first autonomous, passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi in the U.S. Wisk is a wholly-owned Boeing subsidiary and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1750+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably. Learn more about Wisk here. About Signature Aviation: Signature Aviation is the world's preeminent aviation hospitality company, offering exceptional experiences and essential support services to business and private aviation guests. The company's large-scale infrastructure footprint enables travel, fosters human connection and is a critical global economic driver. Signature operates an industry-leading network of private aviation terminals, with over 200 locations covering key destinations in 27 countries across five continents and is the largest distributor of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company also offers over 16 million square feet of carbon neutral multiuse office and hangar real estate globally, providing unique networkwide benefits and advantages to guests who base their aircraft at a Signature location. For more information, please visit
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
AI Teammates Are Changing The SOC Without Replacing People
The conversation about AI in security operations centers has long been framed around automation replacing humans. But many security leaders see a different path—one where AI works alongside analysts as a 'teammate,' taking on repetitive, low-value tasks so humans can focus on higher-value work. I had an opportunity recently to speak with Brian Murphy, founder and CEO of ReliaQuest, and James Lowry, director of information security for Signature Aviation, to get some expert perspective on the issue. From Burnout to Breathing Room When Lowry joined Signature Aviation three years ago, his team was doing everything—detection, response, architecture, and engineering—with no automation to help shoulder the load. He described how the company has leveraged technology to automate tier one SOC tasks and noted that about 80% of all alerts are now handled by automated response plays. 'The more you digest to get that common operational picture, the faster it's going to be and the lighter the load is going to be on my team to allow them to get back to what they really want to do anyway, right? They want to architect. They want to engineer. They want to be interfacing with the business, helping solve problems.' Murphy views agentic AI as an 'exponential multiplier' that lets security teams redirect their time to more strategic work. 'It's not taking over for that security analyst or replacing that… it's freeing up some of their time,' he explained. By removing duplicates, false positives, and other distractions, Murphy believes AI 'weaponizes' analyst knowledge for faster, more consistent execution. That philosophy underpins ReliaQuest's recent launch of GreyMatter Agentic Teammates, billed as the industry's first autonomous, role-based AI agents for security operations. Built to represent specific SOC functions—such as Threat Intelligence Researchers, Detection Engineers, and Threat Hunters—these AI teammates work together and with human analysts to anticipate threats, model risk, and strengthen long-term resilience. According to ReliaQuest, GreyMatter's native agentic AI already performs investigations 75% faster than traditional methods with over 99% accuracy on malicious activity. The new role-based teammates are designed to extend those capabilities, giving SOC teams around-the-clock, burnout-proof coverage while allowing human experts to focus on predictive and business-aligned security work. Why Context Matters Both leaders pointed to the importance of AI adapting to an organization's environment. Lowry offered an example: his CEO often visits multiple states in a day, which would normally set off 'impossible travel' alerts. 'It knows that's our CEO. It knows that this is common for him, and so it allows us not to hear that noise in the background,' he said. But if the travel was from a location far outside normal business operations, such as Thailand, it would still trigger a review. Murphy described the same principle in broader terms. For him, AI teammates should operate within the context of each organization's unique architecture, tools, and policies. Trust, Transparency, and Human Oversight AI is not flawless. 'AI models do hallucinate from time to time. It's just what they do,' Lowry acknowledged. Early deployments provided recommendations rather than taking direct action, allowing his team to validate and tune the system over time. Spot checks remain in place, especially for high-value assets. Murphy emphasized transparency as a safeguard: 'Show your work… here's the plan, here are the steps that I took, here's the data… here's the conclusion I came to.' That visibility not only makes it easier to audit decisions but also helps train the AI to improve over time without losing organizational context. The Skills Question Some worry that handing tier-one tasks to AI could leave future analysts without the foundational skills needed for higher-level work. And by 'some,' I mean me. It has occurred to me lately that we are saying that people should validate results from AI and not accept it as gospel, but that assumes you have the institutional knowledge to know what the answer should be and the skills and experience to second-guess the AI. Murphy likens AI teammates to an executive's support staff: 'I can't do my job without the right teammates around me. And then my question becomes, well, what work should they not be doing? Like, when do we get time to think as humans?' Lowry sees the concern but believes organizations will draw boundaries: 'At some point we'll draw a line in the sand and say, 'How much are we going to allow AI to take over?'' For him, AI should handle routine, repeatable work so people can focus on developing deeper skills. Matching the Adversary's Speed Adversaries are already using AI to increase their speed and scale. 'When the adversaries are using it, you have two options, use it in defense or get beat,' Murphy said. Practical Advice for CISOs Lowry recommends a gradual approach when adopting AI in the SOC. Rather than deploying it across the most sensitive systems immediately, organizations should start with lower-risk use cases to observe how the AI behaves and refine its performance. He also stresses the importance of training AI models on an organization's own data and keeping them within secure, internal environments to reduce risk. Murphy's advice centers on ensuring that automation serves the operational goals of the security team rather than fitting a vendor's platform strategy. He emphasizes flexibility—keeping data where it already resides, applying automation where it delivers clear value, and avoiding unnecessary costs or dependencies. Augmentation, Not Replacement Both leaders agree that the role of AI in the SOC is to enhance human capabilities, not replace them. AI teammates can help organizations operate at the speed and scale of modern cyber threats, while freeing human analysts from repetitive tasks that cause fatigue and slow response times. The aim is to strengthen security operations by combining the efficiency of automation with the judgment and adaptability of experienced professionals.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Chilling moment man approaches home with shotgun before couple find car shot out
Shocking footage shows a man with a shotgun approaching a home and asking residents to come out - hours later, the couple living at the home found bullets in the side of their car This is the chilling moment a man allegedly approaches a home with a shotgun, screaming at residents to come outside. CCTV footage of the incident was captured in Narangba, a town located about 50 minutes north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, on Saturday morning. The video, now in the hands of police, shows a man approaching the property before knocking repeatedly and demanding someone come to the door. In the clip, the man can be seen yelling: "Open the door --- Don't make me smash a window." While screaming, he was seen hitting the door with his gun, before walking away. READ MORE: Gunman responsible for double shooting at lockdown party remains at large five years on But hours later, the couple found their Mitsubishi Triton with bullet holes on the driver's side. The following day, more shots were fired at the car which had a rear window smashed and the driver's side mirror shot off, reported. Then on Monday morning, special police in tactical gear searched the property after receiving information about a person of interest. However, no one was located and no weapons were discovered. Speaking to 7News, the woman living at the home said she believes the shooter is targeting her partner over a debt. She shared: "You're still worried about what could happen because obviously, when someone's got a gun, you know, that's your life being threatened." Police investigations are continuing and anyone with information has been urged to come forward. A police spokesperson said: "We are unable to provide further comment at this time." Earlier this year, a pilot was hailed a "hero" after he stopped a 15-year-old boy who stormed an airport with a rifle and demanded access to a plane. The teenager arrived at the small regional airport in Arkansas, US, with an AR-style rifle and a handgun while demanding an aircraft and access to the airfield - but the quick-thinking pilot sprung into action and ran to grab his own gun, according to officials. The unidentified child entered Signature Aviation - one of the businesses at the Texarkana Regional Airport - before approaching the front counter and flashing both guns, police and airport officials said. Terrified staff members then fled into one of the back offices after the teen loaded a round in the chamber. Workers locked the door and called police, CNN reports. The boy meanwhile left to go to the airfield, where he caught the attention of a local private pilot. The pilot ran to his truck to grab his own gun before confronting the boy and forcing him onto the ground, officials said. After complying, the teen was eventually taken away by Texarkana police officers - who discovered another shotgun in a car believed to have been used by the boy, the airport said. The department later released a statement praising the pilot. It wrote: "The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department applauds the heroic act by the local pilot. The fact that this incident was resolved quickly and peacefully, despite the extreme danger presented, is highly commendable."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Armed Teen Barged Into Airport, Was Disarmed By Pilot: Cops
A local pilot is being credited with helping disarm a teenager who police said walked into an Arkansas airport on Tuesday morning with an AR-style rifle and a handgun. The 15-year-old boy approached the front desk of Signature Aviation, a business and private aviation company in the Texarkana Regional Airport, and brandished the firearms, the Texarkana Police Department said. He allegedly demanded a plane. After the teen cocked his rifle, a staff member told him that she would help. She then went into a back office and called 911, airport director Paul Mehrlich told The New York Times. The teenager became frustrated while at the desk and went out onto the airfield, Mehrlich told the Times. Once there, a pilot for a local private business retrieved his own firearm from his truck and ordered the teen to the ground, police said. The suspect complied with the pilot's demand, was disarmed, and was taken into custody, authorities said. 'The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department applauds the heroic act by the local pilot. The fact that this incident was resolved quickly and peacefully, despite the extreme danger presented, is highly commendable,' the police department said in a statement. The teenager was booked into an Arkansas juvenile detention center where he faces charges of aggravated assault, attempted aggravated robbery, and making terroristic threats in the first degree. Around 10 Dead In Shooting At Adult Education Center In Sweden Road Rage Shootings Have Doubled — And This Might Explain Why Parkland Shooting Survivor on Wisconsin School Shooting: 'Politicians Don't Give A Shit'
USA Today
06-02-2025
- USA Today
Pilot stops armed teenager who demanded plane at Arkansas airport, police say
Pilot stops armed teenager who demanded plane at Arkansas airport, police say A teenage boy who brandished two firearms and demanded a plane at a southwestern Arkansas airport was arrested after being confronted by a local pilot, authorities said. Police received reports of a disturbance at Signature Aviation, a business that provides aviation services at the Texarkana Regional Airport in Arkansas, at around 7:35 a.m. local time on Tuesday, the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department said. A witness saw the teen, armed with both a handgun and an AR-style rifle, enter the airport from the general aviation side, according to police and the airport. While brandishing the two firearms, the teen walked to the front counter and began demanding a plane, police said. The witness fled the scene and alerted others, police added. A pilot for a local private business then confronted the teenager after he exited the business, according to police. The pilot retrieved a firearm from his truck and "began ordering the suspect on the ground," police said. During the confrontation, the teenager, who was disarmed, complied, according to police. Officers later arrived at the scene and took the teen into custody. "The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department applauds the heroic act by the local pilot," police said in a statement. "The fact that this incident was resolved quickly and peacefully, despite the extreme danger presented, is highly commendable." The teen, whose name was not released, was arrested for aggravated assault, attempted aggravated robbery, and first-degree terrorist threatening, according to police. He was transferred to an Arkansas juvenile detention center after his arrest. Seattle airport collision: Parked Delta aircraft struck by Japan Airlines plane while it was taxiing, airport says Airport promises to improve security system after incident Following the incident, the Texarkana Regional Airport said it was open and secure, and that no one was injured during the incident. "Thankfully, between the actions of the Signature FBO staff and a local pilot (the suspect) was subdued quickly without any injuries," the airport said in a statement. "We thank everyone for their quick actions and doing their part to keep our community safe." Paul Mehrlich, the airport's director, told local television station KSLA News 12 that while the airport had safety measures, they "will find ways to improve our systems." 'And we feel it did work in the way it's supposed to, but of course, any time you have an incident like this, we find ways to improve it, make it faster," Mehrlich told the television station. "If you can shave 10 to 15 seconds off, that can mean more lives saved in the future." The Texarkana Regional Airport is the primary airport for the twin cities of Texarkana, Arkansas, and Texarkana, Texas. In 2019, the Texarkana Gazette reported that a man allegedly tried to steal a plane to see a concert in Illinois and was arrested after he was found sitting in the pilot's seat in the cockpit.
