Trends and challenges in the aviation systems safety and cybersecurity

Aviation systems are an essential component of every nation’s critical infrastructure.Considering millions of passengers flying per year and busy airports, the safe and secure flightand traffic operation is of primary importance to the proper functioning of the society. This paper discusses fundamental problems of providing critical systems safety and cybersecurityin the aviation infrastructure including both airborne and ground systems such as avionics, navigation, air traffic control and management, as well as unmanned systems. It reviews the major challenges and current trends in providing viable solutions. Both industrial practices andresearch approaches are mentioned, including established methodologies and standards, as well as new developments in certification.