Overview

• Preslie Ginoski, 23, is appearing in court today to face charges of threatening aviation security and failing to display security identification in a restricted airport zone.
• The Australian Federal Police allege Ginoski exploited his position as a baggage handler to access a restricted area and film himself posing shirtless inside a stationary jet engine at Sydney Airport.
• Six videos related to the stunt, filmed in June 2024 and uploaded to social media in January 2025, were allegedly discovered on Ginoski’s devices during an investigation.
• Authorities, including Sydney Airport officials, have reinforced their zero-tolerance stance on security breaches, emphasizing the potential risks to airport operations and public safety.
• If convicted, Ginoski faces maximum fines totaling $17,150, highlighting the legal and financial consequences of violating strict aviation safety protocols.