Aviation Security Terminology

noun the action of illegally taking control of a vehicle, such as an airplane or ship, while in transit

• The hijacking of the plane was a serious threat to national security.
• I heard about a hijacking on the news last night.
• Did you see that movie where they pull off the ultimate hijacking?
• The virus is hijacking the body's immune system to spread rapidly.

noun the act of seizing control of an aircraft by force

verb to seize control of an aircraft by force

• The act of skyjacking is a serious offense that can result in severe legal consequences.
• Skyjacking is when someone takes control of an aircraft by force.
• Skyjacking is like the ultimate hijacking in the sky.
• In a metaphorical sense, skyjacking can refer to taking control of a situation or conversation in a forceful manner.