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SecurityAirplanes and safety. Ebola: controls at Heathrow airport start today
London, United Kingdom - But measures taken have raised criticism
Special anti-Ebola tests will be implemented from today at Heathrow Airport Terminal 1 in London. There are no direct flights to the UK from affected West African countries but travellers can reach the... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: air traffic service restored at Chicago Center
Washington, Usa - Agency successfully maintains heavy traffic volume while facility is repaired
US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration, early this morning, successfully restored full air traffic operations at the Chicago En Route Center in Aurora, IL, which suffered significant... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Rome-Fiumicino airport: body scanners still unused
Rome, Italy - The two devices, costing 200.000 Euros each, have been installed one year and a half ago
Their inauguration was expected for June 1, together with the new electronic systems for passport recognition. The two body scanners installed one year and a half ago in Fiumicino airport to detect arms... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Ebola: additional screenings in 5 USA airports
Washington, USA - 94% of travellers from West African countries land in the USA from these airports
Enhanced anti-Ebola controls announced by president Obama (for details see AVIONEWS) started on Saturday at New York “JFK” airport; on Thursday, they will be implemented in other four: Chicago’s “O’Ha... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Ebola: cleaners protest at "La Guardia" airport in New York
New York, USA - But the airport does not operate international routes
Nearly 200 employees who clean airplane cabins and bathrooms did a strike yesterday October 9 and protested outside “Fiorello La Guardia” airport in New York. Workers say safety measure against virus Ebo... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Boeing against Airbus over auto-ejecting black boxes
Washington, USA - The device, says the American airframer, could eject accidentally
As reported by AVIONEWS, last October 7 during an International Forum over flight safety, Airbus announced to be working on a new kind of black box, that can auto-eject in case of airplane accident and... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Ebola: first patient diagnosed in the US dies
Dallas, USA - Two false alarms yesterday in Italy, while six people are under observation in Spain
The Liberian citizen Thomas Eric Duncan, the first to be diagnosed Ebola outside Africa, died yesterday in the United States. As reported by AVIONEWS, the man did not show any symptom when he landed in... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. NTSB urges international standards for flight tracking
Washington, USA - European agency for safety ready to release rules, FAA (USA) at a standstill
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), US agency investigating on transportation accidents, organised yesterday October 7 a forum to discuss on some flight safety problems, emerged after the... more
SecurityAirplane and safety. Ebola: Italian Health minister Lorenzin calls for more controls at European level
Rome, Italy - Italy is well equipped according to her, but it is necessary to track passengers on indirect flights
Italy does not have direct connections with countries affected by Ebola, but “We are concerned about tracking non-direct flights from endemic areas” says the Italian Health minister Beatrice Lorenzin dur... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Obama announces strengthening anti-Ebola controls in the airports
Washington, USA - But many countries are not doing enough against the virus, added the president of the USA
The president of the United States Barack Obama announced yesterday, after a briefing with his advisors, that airline passengers bound for US cities may face additional screening to detect signs of Ebola.... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: statement-update on Chicago air traffic facility
Washington, Usa - The authority is continuing to manage high levels
The Federal Aviation Administration continued to manage high levels of air traffic in and out of the Chicago-area airports yesterday. FAA analysis shows by 1 pm CDT, almost 80 percent of the average... more
SecurityEASA: Airbus A-350/900 airplane is certified
Cologne, Germany - Every new type of aircraft needs to obtain a type certificate before it can be delivered to an airline
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on 30 September 2014 the type certificate of the A-350/900. Airbus demonstrated that the aircraft complies with the regulatory safety and environment requirements... more
SecurityEASA allows the use of PED (to remain on and connected) on airplanes throughout the flight
Cologne, Germany - After a safety assessment process
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) allows European airlines to permit use of mobile phones following the aircraft landing. Airlines can also allow the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) throughout... more
SecurityAirplanes and technology. FAA calls on the aviation industry to equip NextGen ADS-B Out aircraft by 2020
Washington, Usa - The all-day session will be held on October 28
Federal Aviation Administration Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker announced to a group of aviation leaders at the NextGen Institute yesterday that the FAA will hold a “Call to Action” summit to engage the... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Tecom Industries
Washington, Usa - For USD 417,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $417,000 civil penalty against Tecom Industries, Inc. of Thousand Oaks, Calif., for violating federal drug and a... more
SecurityFAA proposed civil penalty against Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
Washington, Usa - For USD 425,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $425,000 civil penalty against Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., for failing to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations (... more
SecurityFaa proposes civil penalty against British Airways Plc
Fort Worth, Usa - For USD 195,000
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $195,000 civil penalty against British Airways, PLC, for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalties against three companies for alleged hazardous materials violations
Washington, Usa - From USD 54,000 to 65,000 towards FedEx Corp; Linvin and Allied Technology Group
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $65,000 against three companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials R... more
SecurityAirplanes and de-icing procedures. FAA proposed civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines
Fort Worth, Usa - For USD 60,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $60,000 civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines, Inc. for failing to follow approved aircraft de-icing p... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. Experts warn against "Knee Defender"’s risks
New York, USA - In case of injured passengers, airlines could also face high liability expenses
Controversies raised by "Knee Defender" (the device designed to protect passenger’s knees against reclining airplane seats) does not only concern human aggressiveness. Using this product (as already w... more
SecurityTerrorism: Italy strengthens security measures in ports and airports
Rome, Italy - Minister Alfano: Italy is a possible target, but there are no concrete plans against our country
After Steven Sotloff’s beheading and the threats against “America’s allies” set forth by Isis in the video of the second of September, the Italian public security department issued two guidelines concern... more
SecurityItalian ENAV at the Formula One Italian GP: service by helicopter in Monza for the ATC
Rome, Italy - Thanks to a mobile control tower
On the occasion of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) guaranteed, during the week-end the service of air traffic control (ATC) curated by its Mobile Control Tower. Some... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report on C-172 airplane crash occurred in 2011 (Document on the "Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - Registration OE-KSY, happened on Monte Capra, Aglio-Coli (Piacenza)
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicated to have completed and publish an inquiry report on its website. The document is about: - Crash occurred to C-172S airplane, OE-KSY registration, Monte... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Alert for Bárðarbunga volcano: the seismic activity still high
Reykjavik , Iceland - The last data revealed, from the first bulletin of today in the morning
The seismic activity continues to be high. The most considerable earthquake recorded in the context of the seismic activity has been measured last night at 01:26. USGS (the US Geological Survey) has evaluated... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about PA-28 aircraft crash in 2012
Rome, Italy - Registration I-PITU, occurred near the Montalto Dora (Turin) air field
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) communicated to have completed an inquiry report and published it on its own website. The document is about in particular: - Crash happened to a PA-28RT-201 aircraft,... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: new Notice to Airmen issued for Iraq
Washington, Usa - Due to the hazardous situation created by the armed conflict
The Federal Aviation Administration today issued a new Notice-To-Airmen (NOTAM) restricting US operators from flying in the airspace above Iraq due to the hazardous situation created by the armed conflict.... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc.
Chicago, Usa - For USD 110,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $110,000 civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc., of West Plains, Mo., for operating a Bell BHT 206 helicopter t... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation
Seattle, Usa - For USD 428,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $428,000 civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating two helicopters w... more
SecurityFAA: civil penalty against Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 12 million
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $12 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for failing to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations i... more
SecurityMalaysia Airlines B-777 airplane crashed in Ukraine (2): Italian ANSV participates at the safety inquiry
Rome, Italy - The investigator has already reached Kiev
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, will participate with an its own investigator to the safety inquiry regarding the tragedy occurred to a B-777 aircraft by Malaysia Airlines in Ukraine. The decision... more
SecurityFAA lifts flight restrictions for "Ben Gurion International Airport"
Washington, Usa - The cancellation is effective at approximately 11:45 pm EDT
The FAA has lifted its restrictions on US airline flights into and out of Israel’s "Ben Gurion Airport" by cancelling a Notice to Airmen it renewed earlier today. The cancellation is effective at approximately 1... more
SecurityFAA: NOTAM issued for "Ben Gurion International Airport"
Washington, Usa - For a period of up to 24 hours that will expire shortly...pending on update
At 12:15 EDT on July 22, 2014, the FAA issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) informing US airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's "Ben Gurion International Airport" for a period of... more
SecurityMalaysian airplane (4). EASA issued Safety Information Bulletin for the Ukrainian airspace: the SIB on the AVIONEWS "Specials" section
Cologne, Germany - The Agency recommends to inform all operators to give attention to NOTAMs
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published last Friday a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB), taking into consideration the reported loss of flight MH17 in Eastern Ukraine. Through this SIB,... more
SecurityDoD: F-35 aircraft return to a limited flight clearance, but still perhaps the participation at Farnborough
Washington, Usa - The declaration by Pentagon press secretary, rear admiral John Kirby
"Yesterday the air worthiness authorities for the US Navy and US Air Force approved the F-35 fleet to return to flight. This is a limited flight clearance that includes an engine inspection regimen and... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft grounded after a fire aboard
Washington, USA - Meticulous inspections, 90 minutes per aircraft
American Authorities ordered the grouding of the F-35 fighter aircraft, after a fire aboard one of the expansive planes, on the 23rd of June, when the pilot was preparing to takeoff from Eglin Air Force... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft fleet grounding. But preparations continue for participation in international air shows
Washington, Usa - The root cause of the incident of last June 23 remains under investigation
The technical air worthiness authorities of the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy have issued a directive to ground the F-35 aircraft fleet based on initial findings from the runway... more
SecurityAirplanes and airports. France reinforces security measures for the flights to USA
Paris, France - On request by the American authorities
DGAC, the French Civil Aviation General Department, unveils that, on request by the American authorities, the security airport measures have been strengthened regarding the flights with USA as destination,... more
SecurityFAA: fireworks don't be transported on aircraft for this July 4th holiday
Washington, Usa - Passengers who violate the hazardous materials regulations may face civil penalties of up to $75,000 per violation, but penalties can run as high as $175,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is reminding passengers who are flying this July 4th holiday to leave their fireworks at home. Fireworks pose a significant fire r... more
SecurityDutch Safety Board: inquiry report about an airplane accident in approaching-runway alerts on ILS-autopilot connection (VIDEO)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Recommendations on the "Specials" section of the Italian AVIONEWS' home-page
The Dutch Safety Board launched an investigation into an incident at Eindhoven Airport. During this incident, the flight crew of a Boeing 737 airplane were confronted with an automated warning –a 'stick s... more
SecurityNTSB finds mismanagement of approach and inadequate monitoring of airspeed led to crash of Asiana airplane flight 214
Washington, Usa - Multiple contributing factors also identified
In a Board meeting held yesterday, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that Asiana flight 214 crashed when the airplane descended below the visual glidepath due to the flight crew's mismanagement... more
SecurityUK's AAIB requires new certification procedures for the Dreamliner aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The agency investigated over a fire on a 787 at London-Heathrow Airport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the agency of UK's Department for Transport which investigates air accidents, issued five safety recommendations addressed to the United States' Federal Aviation... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Air Traffic controller under FAA investigation for a joke [VIDEO]
Atlanta, USA - A Delta flight was asked for no reason to delay the landing
The United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened an investigation over the joke of an air traffic controller which caused a delay of the landing of a Delta Air Lines flight at Atlanta's... more
SecurityUSA: FBI expands campaign against pointing lasers at aircraft
Washington, USA - "The program we launched in February has been effective"
The episodes of lasers pointed at aircraft are unfortunately widespread occurrences worldwide, and really often it is really hard to identify the persons who are guilty of this kind of behaviour. After... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Saint Petersburg Airport: second bomb threat in just a few days
Saint Petersburg, Russia - The hub is continuing to operate normally
Members of law enforcements agencies are searching Sain-Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport following to an anonymous call which was received today, Friday 30 May 2014, by local authorities, claiming that a bomb... more
SecurityDreamliner aircraft: NTSB requires new tests on lithium-ion batteries
Washington, USA - The agency called "Inadequate" the certification processes
The US' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a series of recommendations today related to the evaluation and certification of lithium-ion batteries for use in aircraft systems, as well as... more
SecurityNear miss between two aircraft at Newark-Liberty Airport (VIDEO)
Newark, USA - The incident occurred last month, but the NTSB communicated it just now
A near miss between two aircraft occurred at Newark-Liberty International Airport, the 14th busiest hub in the United States and the 40th in the world. The incident occurred last month, but the National... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report on a crash occurred to a Cessna FR-172J airplane
Rome, Italy - Near Trento in 2013
ANSV; the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed an inquiry report. This is about: - crash occurred to a FR-172J airplane, code D-EDQL, in Passo Ombretta, Pozza di Fassa (Trento)... more
SecurityAircraft and security. AirAsia is the world's first carrier to use Interpol's system to check IDs
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Currently four out of every 10 passports are not screened against the organization’s database
AirAsia will be the first company worldwide to use INTERPOL's I-Checkit system to screen the passports of all its prospective passengers against the world police body’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. EASA publishes new proposals for flight recorders and locating devices. "Opinion" published on "Specials" by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The extension of the transmission time of ULD from a month to three months
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today announced new proposals for flight recorders and underwater locating devices which aim at facilitating the recovery of an aircraft and of its flight recorders... more
SecurityCanonization, drone aircraft and arrivals screening at the Roman airports
Rome, Italy - Maximum security alert in view of the important religious event scheduled for 27th of April
Satellite control systems, urban scenarios by drone aircraft, radio interception and jammer use (in order to neutralise remote control frequencies). They are some of the security and anti-terrorism outstanding... more