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SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Helicopter Transport Services
Seattle, Usa - For USD 240,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $240,500 civil penalty against Helicopter Transport Services of Corvallis, Ore., for allegedly operating a Sikorsky S... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Detroit’s Wayne County Airport Authority
Washington, Usa - For USD 200,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $200,000 civil penalty against Detroit’s Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) for allegedly failing to maintain saf... more

SecurityAirplanes. EASA: new regulation on reporting safety incidents has become applicable
Cologne, Germany - To aviation professionals, organisations, Member States and the Agency
Since November 15, Regulation (EU) 376/2014 is applicable to aviation professionals, organisations, Member States and the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). This regulation brings specific requirements... more

SecurityAircraft. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports -Specials
London, UK - 18 events in five different risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft. An Airprox is a situation in which, in the opinion of a pilot or air... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Unical Aviation
Washington, Usa - For USD 68,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a USD 68,000 civil penalty against Unical Aviation Inc. of the City of Industry, Calif., for allegedly violating Hazardous M... more

SecurityFAA focuses on helicopter safety -Specials-
Washington, Usa - The total number of US accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years
The total number of US helicopter accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years, but the aviation community has not made sustainable progress in reducing the number of fatal accidents. In response... more

SecurityEASA: action plan for safer aviation following airplane accident of Germanwings flght 9525 -Specials AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - Developed by the Agency and outlines how it now intends to implement the recommendations, in collaboration with the EC
The European Commission is taking another step towards safer aviation by releasing an Action Plan implementing the recommendations made in July by the Task-Force led by the European Aviation Safety Agency... more

SecurityUS Transportation Secretary announced obligation of Unmanned Aircraft registration
Washington, USA - New task force to develop recommendations by November 20
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems... more

SecurityFAA announces aviation Safety Rating for the Republic of Nicaragua
Washington, USA - The Country complies with ICAO safety standards
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Republic of Nicaragua complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards a... more

SecurityAircraft and safety. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports in September -Specials AVIONEWS
London, UK - 20 events in five different kind of risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft. According to the Assessment Summary Sheet for UKAB Meeting on 16th Sep... more

SecurityAirplanes and helicopters. EASA: Annual Safety Review 2014 -Specials-
Cologne, Germany - 16 fatal accidents occurred last year involving commercial air transport aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released its Annual Safety Review 2014. Worldwide Aviation Safety 16 fatal accidents occurred in 2014 involving Commercial Air Transport airplanes.... more

SecurityFAA Administrator signals safety evolution
Washington, USA - Michael Huerta at the "Flight Safety Foundation"’s Newsmaker Breakfast at the National Press Club in Washington
Speaking today at the "Flight Safety Foundation"’s Newsmaker Breakfast at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta announced the next s... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Sun Country Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 114,975
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $114,975 civil penalty against MN Airlines, LLC, doing business as Sun Country Airlines, for allegedly violating f... more

SecurityFAA: Papal visit cities are "NO drone zones"
Washington, USA - The Authorities reminds it in Washington, NY and Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding anyone who will be in Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia during the Papal visit that these cities and the surrounding communities are "No... more

SecurityAirplanes. FAA funds runway incursion mitigation projects to eight airports
Washington, Usa - Waco, Midway, Philadelphia, Cleveland among them
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has provided USD 11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions. In June, the FAA unveiled... more

SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes $735,000 in civil penalties against the City of Cleveland
Washington, USA - For failing to meet Authority's requirements for maintaining a safe airport during winter weather
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties totaling $735,000 against the City of Cleveland for failing to meet FAA requirements for maintaining a... more

SecurityAirplanes. FAA awards $24.5 million in environmental grants to 11 airports
Washington, USA - Through its VALE and ZEV programs
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $24.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to 11 airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against G&B Investment Management, Inc.; N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; and Gene Curtis
Washington, Usa - For USD 154,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $154,000 civil penalty against G&B Investment Management (G&B); N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; and Gene C... more

SecurityAirplanes and safety. FAA: cities hosting the Papal visit are no-drone zones
Washington, USA - From September 22 through September 27, 2015
As the Papal visit approaches, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding residents of and visitors to Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia that these c... more

SecurityAircraft and safety. Air India's fleet is now ongoing a whole review operation
New Delhi, India - DGCA assesses maintenance records
Following an incident of a tail-pipe fire that affected last Tuesday the right engine of an A-319 airplane belonging to the fleet of Air India (incident that came close to another one occurred on a flight... more

SecurityAircraft and transport: laser strikes hit record in USA
Washington, USA - FBI is investigating
It's not just a recent problem, but this year laser strikes at the expense of pilots' eyes during take-off and landing phase increased to 139 attacks. Last week-end just in Cleveland area, USA, were reported... more

SecurityNTSB issues update on the BA airplane engine fire at Las Vegas -VIDEO communication pilot-tower
Washington, Usa - The initial factual findings
As part of its ongoing investigation into Tuesday’s engine fire that occurred during takeoff of British Airways flight 2276, a Boeing 777 airplane, at McCarran International Airport (LAS), the NTSB (National T... more

SecurityFAA releases updated guidance to recreational use of airplanes, and UAV drone ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Washington, Usa - Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57A replaces the previous guidance written in 1981
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday published updated guidance on model aircraft operations that reflects current law governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft. Advisory... more

SecurityAirplanes. EASA: NPA for new rules on pilot training related to loss of control ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Expiration date for comments: 02/11/2015
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published its proposal for new rules on pilot training which covers the topic of Loss of Control In-flight. Loss of Control of the airplane by the pilot is the result... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Servisair LLC
Washington, Usa - For USD 173.500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,500 civil penalty against Servisair LLC., of Houston, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing r... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Mesa Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 174,600
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $174,600 civil penalty against Mesa Airlines of Phoenix for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing r... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc.
Washington, Usa - For USD 211,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $211,000 civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc., of Northridge, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug a... more

SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes civil penalty against Empire Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For USD 360,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $360,000 civil penalty against Empire Airlines, Inc. of Hayden, Idaho, for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not i... more

SecurityAirplanes and helicopters. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports in July ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
London, UK - 18 events divided in five different risks
The UK Airprox Board’s primary objective is to enhance air safety in the UK, in particular in respect of lessons to be learned and applied from Airprox occurrences reported within UK airspace. An A... more

SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes civil penalty against Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 325,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $325,000 civil penalty against Southwest Airlines of Dallas, Texas, for allegedly operating a B-737 airplane that w... more

SecurityAirplanes. FAA: wildlife strike reporting continues to increase ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Washington, USA - According to a new document by an expert
Wildlife strike reporting for both commercial and general aviation airports continues to increase, according to a new report by renowned wildlife expert Dr. Richard A. Dolbeer. At the request of the Federal... more

SecurityUPS airplane. FAA proposes a civil penalty against Buschur Racing for alleged hazardous materials violations
Washington, Usa - For USD 58,350
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $58,350 civil penalty against Buschur Racing of Wakeman, Ohio, for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The F... more

SecurityTwo FedEx airplanes. FAA proposes civil penalties against three companies for alleged hazardous materials biolations
Washington, Usa - From USD 54,000 to USD 63,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $63,000 against three companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials R... more

SecurityAirplanes and FAA. "Fly Safe" campaign: prevent loss of control accidents
Washington, USA - There is one fatal accident involving LOC every four days, only in the USA
"Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents". The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and general aviation (GA) groups’ #Fly Safe national safety campaign aims to educate the GA community on how t... more

SecurityTwo FedEx and Dhl Express aircraft. FAA proposes civil penalties against two companies for alleged hazardous materials violations
Atlanta, Usa - USD 69,000 against Premier Nail Source of Tampa, Fla. and USD 63,000 against Nanosil of Selangor, Malaysia
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes civil penalties of $69,000 and $63,000 against two companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. In b... more

SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes civil penalty against TAD PGS Inc.
Seattle, USA - For USD 177,800
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $177,800 civil penalty against TAD PGS, Inc. of Alexandria, Va., for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing r... more

SecurityEASA: certification memorandum on "Certification of airborne systems using LASER with high energy" ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - The comments should be send no later than the deadline (next August 31)
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on ‘Certification of airborne systems using Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) with h... more

SecurityEASA: report of the task force on the Germanwings aircraft crash (flight 9525) to the EC ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - The Task Force issues six recommendations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) delivered in the last weeks the report of the Task Force on the crash of Germanwings aircraft, Flight 9525. The Task Force, led by the Agency, was assembled... more

SecurityAirplanes. UK Airprox Board publishes Latest Reports ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
London, UK - To promote tangible improvements in air safety
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments (June 2015) of Airprox incidents. The UK Airprox Board’s primary objective is to enhance air safety in the UK, in particular in r... more

SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes $55,000 civil penalty against MayaAir
Seattle, Usa - MayaAir has been in communication with the US Authority about the case
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $55,000 civil penalty against MayaAir, LLC of Telluride, Colo., for allegedly conducting commercial operations with a... more

SecurityFAA proposes USD 173,100 civil penalty against Eaton Corp.
Seattle, Usa - For allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,100 civil penalty against Eaton Corporation Aerospace Operations of Irvine, Calif., for allegedly violating d... more

SecurityPlanes. IATA: industry stepping up engagement on passenger protection
Miami, Usa - The Governments move themselves according to fundamental principles, as common and not conflicting rules between Country and Country
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is stepping up efforts to engage with stakeholders—governments, travelers and consumer groups—on the important issue of consumer protection. There are... more

SecurityAirplanes. FAA implements new airport safety program
Washington, USA - A new national initiative known as the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM)
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has made significant progress in improving runway safety at US airports over the past 15 years by working with other members of the aviation community on education,... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Murray Aircraft Manufacturing, LLC
Washington, Usa - For USD 75,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $ 75,000 civil penalty against Murray Aircraft Manufacturing, LLC of Ypsilanti, Mich., for allegedly operating an a... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against CTC Battery for alleged hazardous material violations involving lithium batteries
Los Angeles, Usa - For USD 63,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $63,000 civil penalty against CTC Battery Inc. of Hayward, Calif., for allegedly violating Hazardous Material Transportation R... more

SecurityA-400M aircraft accident. Airbus DS released Accident Information Transmission additional to AOT of 19 May
Seville, Spain - The investigation continues and further updates will be given if significant new information becomes available
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has sent an Accident Information Transmission (AIT) yesterday evening (2 June) as an update to the Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) of last 19 May to all operators of the... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Allegiant Air, LLC
Seattle, Usa - For USD 266,375
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a USD 266,375 civil penalty against Allegiant Air, LLC of Las Vegas for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing r... more

SecurityFAA proposes a civil penalty against Air Methods Corp.
Seattle, Usa - For USD 91,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $91,500 civil penalty against Air Methods Corp. of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating a Bell 407 helicopter w... more

SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against FedEx Corp. for alleged hazardous material violations
Atlanta, USA - For USD 58, 600
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $58,600 civil penalty against FedEx Corp. of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The F... more

SecurityAirplanes and health. FAA and industry will study pilot fitness
Washington, Usa - After the recent Malaysia Flight 370 and Germanwings Flight 9525 accidents
The FAA is working with the commercial aviation and medical communities to study the emotional and mental health of US commercial aircraft pilots. The joint FAA and industry group known as the Commercial... more