"Cyber Security in Aviation: Evaluating the Legal Framework and Regulatory Challenges"

Aviation industry is growing at very high pace in terms of technological advancements and number of passengers. People travel by aeroplane for long journey as a part of convenience over the train, very less numbers look it as a part of luxurious journey. Over the years, and in line with the continuous growth of demand for air transport, the civil aviation sector went through several digital transformations aimed at leveraging the power of technology to enhance the sector's efficiency and capacity. This allowed it to sustain fast growth rates while remaining safe and secure. However, these digital advances exposed the sector to cybersecurity threats across all stakeholders, where a successful cyber-attack might have negative impacts on financials, reputations, continuity of services, and even on the safety and security of people and facilities. The civil aviation sector is global by nature, and so is the interaction of systems and data flows that transcend national borders and individual organizations. As such, holistically addressing cyber threats and risks against civil aviation must build on a global framework that is founded on cooperation and collaboration between States and all concerned stakeholders. This research aims to study the regulation of aviation sector specifically cyber threats. In this research, researcher will study the international as well as national regulatory framework for cyber security in aviation sector. The growing digitalization of the aviation industry has led to an increase in cyber threats, yet legal frameworks remain inconsistent and fragmented. While international organizations like ICAO and IATA provide cybersecurity guidelines, enforcement is weak, and national regulations vary significantly.