Abstract:

Although civil aviation has an effective technology to increase the efficiency and safety of air transport, the interconnectedness of systems and dependence on information-communication technology cause new risks to emerge. The use of extensive computer-based and interconnected technologies in airport ground systems, air navigation systems, flight information systems, in-flight control systems and security scanning has brought along new dangers as well as gains.

The concept of cyber security has become one of the most important agenda items of institutions, international organizations and states in the aviation sector, where information and communication technologies are rapidly developing. It is important to recognize the multifaceted and disciplined nature of cyber security and not to overlook the fact that cyber attacks are a rapidly spreading threat. In this sense, international civil aviation organizations are constantly updating their work in order to keep the aviation industry safe against cyber attacks. Studies are not only limited to aviation organizations, but are also carefully carried out by governments.

The aim of this article is to draw attention to the negative effects of cyber attacks, which are increasingly important in civil aviation, to the aviation industry. Cyber attacks on civil aviation cause great losses in the world economy in general. For this reason, aviation organizations and governments, as well as aircraft manufacturers, airline companies and airport management staff, need to use existing and developing technologies well and develop systems that can guarantee operational safety in order to increase sectoral efficiency and meet the expectations of customers.

In this study, firstly, information about cyber space, cyber security, cyber threat and cyber attack is given, and cyber attacks against civil aviation from past to present are stated in chronological order. Then, the studies carried out by civil aviation authorities within the scope of national and international fight against cyber threats were discussed, and finally, a general evaluation was made and various suggestions were made.

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