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SecurityAircraft and transport. Hawaii: red alert for Kilauea volcano
The column of smoke and ashes could almost reach 20 km -2 VIDEO
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Kīlauea, local station of the US Geological Survey (USGS) has brought to the red level the warning threshold for the state of the largest volcano in Hawaii, the Kilauea,... more
SecurityWashington Airport: tomorrow simulated aircraft disaster
To ensure readiness for major emergency response at Dulles
Media are invited to cover the airport emergency exercise at Washington-Dulles International Airport tomorrow, on May 5, 2018, where they will be able to view drill staging (including simulated injury ap... more
SecurityAirplanes. ICAO and UNODC to strengthen joint security efforts
Targeting international trafficking and terrorist activities
ICAO Secretary General, Fang Liu, and the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Yury Fedotov, took an important step today to bolster global efforts targeting international... more
SecurityPlanes. FAA sets up checks on CFM56-7B engines
NTSB, Boeing and CFM International send technicians to the US to assist Southwest Airlines
The American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will order the inspection of many CFM56-7B aircraft engines following the accident that involved a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 (WL) (brands: N772SW)... more
SecurityAirport security: new algorithm finds explosive material hidden in luggage
More accurate than current software
A new algorithm capable of finding explosives traces in luggage during airport check-in procedures is born from a research carried out by the Milan Polytechnic Institute in collaboration with a company... more
SecurityDutch Safety Commission investigates Transavia aircraft accidents
Dutch Safety Board carries out a strict take-off performance monitoring systems check
The Dutch Safety Board has completed an in-depth investigation into two serious aircraft accidents which involved two Transavia airline B-737/800s in a short time. According to the check made, on the planes... more
SecurityLA Airport progresses biometric boarding trial
The solution is now used by Lufthansa passengers
After the successful go live of the new contactless biometric self-boarding solution at Los Angeles (LA) Airport end of last year, Lufthansa has joined the trial, boarding passengers flying out of the... more
SecurityPassengers board in the time of a click
Biometric experimentation at the Orlando, Florida airport
Passengers flying with British Airways from Orlando International Airport to London-Gatwick are enjoying a secure and seamless departure with new biometric boarding at the gate. A quick photo is all that... more
SecuritySaab’s system operational in Indonesia
For runway safety at Juanda International Airport
Saab’s A-SMGCS (Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) has been deployed at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia’s third largest airport serving over 19 million passengers per year. Its... more
SecurityCanada Authority suspends Coa to Island Express Air
For security problems after the accident to its B-100 King Air
Transport Canada suspended yesterday the Air Operator Certificate to the Island Express Air company due to security problems. The measure implemented yesterday on February 28 requires to airline to cease... more
SecurityMiami Airport: first passport clearance facility with facial recognition
The ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at MIA
Officials from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted yesterday a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Miami International Airport’s newly renovated C... more
SecurityAirplanes and transport. IATA releases 2017 airline safety performance
The data show continued strong improvements in this area
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2017 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continued strong improvements in safety.The all accident rate... more
SecurityEASA publishes the 2018-2022 EPAS
It also includes the Agency’s rulemaking programme -ATTACHMENT
The European Aviation Safety Agency published the 2018-2022 European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), which also includes the Agency’s rulemaking programme. The EPAS, a key component of the European A... more
SecurityMunich Airport establishes center to fight cybercrime
Official opening of the Information Security Hub
Munich Airport has opened a new chapter in its IT security activities. At a special ceremony yesterday, the airport launched its Information Security Hub (ISH) – a competency center where IT specialists w... more
SecurityKorean Air will regulate smart luggage with lithium-ion batteries
Starting from January 15th onwards
Starting from January 15th onwards, Korean Air will regulate passengers from checking in and carrying-on Smart Luggage.Smart Luggage included features and devices such as USB chargers, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS,... more
SecurityPlanes. Easa's Czib Bulletin on Fir Jedda, Saudi Arabia
Overflight and take-off as an area of conflict with Yemen is not recommended
Ongoing military operations using ballistic missiles more
SecurityAirplanes and crashes: 2017 was safest year in commercial aviation history
Rome, Italy - According to the data by Aviation Safety Network
The Aviation Safety Network, independent organisation for the aviation and air safety that collects and classifies all commercial aircraft crashes in the world, released at the end of the year the 2017... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA: how to fly safely with PED containing Lithium Batteries -VIDEO and SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The Agency informs airlines and passengers about it with the publication of a SIB
As some of us prepare to travel for the end of year holidays, the European Aviation Safety Agency publishes a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) to inform airlines and passengers on how to fly safely carrying... more
SecurityAirbus CyberSecurity Predictions for 2018
London, UK - Threats via social media and Wireless networks will dominate next year
Researchers at Airbus’ external Cyber Security business have compiled their top technology predictions for 2018, based on trends identified at its Security Operations Centres in France, UK and Germany d... more
SecurityIndra in developing the Eurofighter airplane new simulator version
Rome, Italy - Incorporating the latest developments in the European fighter jet, the simulator will be the system capable of covering all the needs for training in countries with aircraft
We receive it and publish it: Indra has begun developing a new version of the Eurofighter simulator, which will train the pilots of one of the world's most advanced fighter jet aircraft. The system... more
SecurityAirplanes and cybersecurity. Airlines and airports fight against threats
Rome, Italy - According to a research released by Sita
The air transport industry has cybersecurity as a top priority with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years. Yet research... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. Iata calls for valuable lessons to be learnt from PED ban
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Four key areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas: (1) closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate... more
SecurityPlanes-helicopters. Babcock Italia launches project for signal of obstacles to flight -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It is necessary a national regulation for control and census of power cables, cableways, antennas or pylons, that represent the main danger for the flying activities (rescue and firefighting)
To strip down impact risk with obstacles during the flying activities: this is the aim of the project launched by Babcock Italia, leader company in the rescue service by helicopter sector. In the flight... more
SecurityAmerican Airlines and TSA launch automated screeing lanes at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - AA has also launched them at hubs in Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and New York City
American Airlines (AA), in coordination with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Miami-Dade Aviation Department, has launched two automated security screening lanes in Terminal D at Miami... more
SecurityLeonardo and NCI Agency extend NATO cyber protection service to additional HQs of the Alliance
Mons, Belgium - The news was announced yesterday at the "NIAS’17" event in Mons, Belgium
Leonardo, working in partnership with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency), has completed the rollout of its cyber monitoring and response service to a number of additional NATO... more
SecurityEUROCAE and CANSO commit to jointly develop standards on ATM issues
Paris, France - Including integration of UAS and Cyber-Security
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) have agreed to work together on developing aviation industry standards, with... more
SecurityEASA inaugurates Singapore office
Cologne, Germany - To strengthen the partnership between CAAS and European Aviation Safety Agency
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) officially opened on 11 October 2017 a regional office in Singapore. Its Singapore office will strengthen the well-established partnership between the Civil Aviation... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. ICAO Council condemns missile tests by Pyongyang
Montreal, Canada - And it urges the Country to comply with provisions that regulate the international civil aviation
The ICAO Council expressed last Friday its strong condemnation of the continued launching of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over or near international air routes, w... more
SecurityMissing Malaysia airplane. The final report published on MH370 flight
Canberra, Australia - The aircraft was disappeared on March 8, 2014
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has just published the results of the inquiry about the MH370 flight. The plane of Malaysia Airlines disappeared from radars on March 8, 2014 and despite the... more
SecurityHamad Airport and Sita: strategic partnership to innovative solutions
Doha, Qatar - A MoU signed during an event took place at the Qatar's airport
SITA and Hamad International Airport (HIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which provides a framework for the two partners to trial and enhance innovative passenger processing solutions... more
SecurityDrones: fresh efforts by the Commission to put safety first. Funding half a million euros
Bruxelles, Belgium - Today a fresh push to speed up the implementation of EU-wide rules for the use of drones in the European Union
More than 1200 safety occurrences - including near-misses between drones and aircrafts - were reported in Europe in 2016, which underlines the pressing need for a modern and flexible EU regulatory framework.... more
SecurityLeonardo chosen by the ESA as cyber security partner for the Galileo navigation system
Rome, Italy - The announcement today at the "Cybertech Europe" conference in Rome
Today at the "Cybertech Europe" conference in Rome, Leonardo announced that the company has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a study into the management of data security for the... more
SecurityEmirates A-380/800 airplane risks incident at Moscow airport, an investigation is ongoing
Moscow, Russia - It happened on September 10th, but there is strict confidentiality about what happened
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that what happened in Moscow (Russia) on September 10th was a serious incident: an A-380/800 airplane of the Emirates airline... more
SecurityNew center to fight cyber crime opens at Munich Airport
Munich, Germany - MUC teams up with cybersecurity specialists
The number of attacks on the IT systems of companies and public-sector organizations in Germany has rapidly increased in recent years, parallel to the rise of digitization. Munich Airport also faces all... more
SecurityDefense and security: Great Britain proposes strong collaboration with EU also after Brexit
London, United Kingdom - The British government releases a document with the guidelines to redefine the future partnership
The United Kingdom wants to continue working together with the European Union (EU) also after Brexit -its future exit from EU- building a "new, deep and special" partnership: in a document that was published... more
SecurityThe crisis in North Korea and the dangers for the safety of commercial airplanes
Rome, Italy - The increasing range of North Korean missile tests and the deterioration of international relations is a threat to flights
In violation of what international rules demands the government of Pyongyang (North Korea) since 2014 stopped announcing its missile tests. It is a long time already that airlines changed their routes... more
SecurityParliaments' Presidents of G7 meeting in Italy (September 8-9) on terrorism issue
Rome, Italy - It will take place in Rome, Naples and Pompei; the third rendezvous in the Italian Country after 2001 and 2009
Also a special session will be dedicated to the terrorism during the 15th Conference of the Chambers' Presidents of the G7 Countries that will take place in September (8-9) between Rome, Naples and Pompei.... more
SecurityA-350/900 airplanes: update requested to prevent risks for the hydraulic system and for the fuel tanks
Rome, Italy - In a directive effective today EASA asks for the application of the measures decided by Airbus
With a directive which is effective today EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) requested that the on-board equipments of A-350/900 airplanes be updated according to what was decided by Airbus in the... more
SecurityTyphoon aircraft proves itself in fight against DAESH
Hallbergmoos, Germany - According to an Raf spokesman
An RAF Spokesman says Typhoon has proved itself at the heart of the international coalition fighting against DAESH. The aircraft has now flown in excess of 900 missions over Iraq and Syria since December... more
SecurityDrone airplanes and helicopters, paragliders and hang gliders forbidden on Mont Blanc until the end of August
Chamonix, France - French authorities stopped amateur flights to ensure safety of rescue operations by helicopters
French authorities banned amateur flights of drone airplanes and helicopters, paragliders and hang gliders on the Mont Blanc mountain. The measure will be in force until the end of August and was decided... more
SecurityAircraft and transport (2). New business models, new safety risks
Brussels, Belgium - Pilots welcome new Practical Guide by EASA to mitigate hazards of atypical employment
European pilots welcome the new Practical Guide issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 7 Aug 2017. It has the potential to help us in better equipping European aviation to manage safety... more
SecurityTyphoon aircraft supports Romanian Air Force in Black Sea policing role
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Deployed for four months
A detachment of four Typhoon fighter jet airplanes from the UK RAF’s 3 Fighter Squadron is currently working alongside the Romanian Air Force to police the skies over the Black Sea. Deployed for four m... more
SecurityMiami Airport: app to a quick passport clearance
Miami, Usa - This service speeds up the entry process into the USA
US citizens and Canadian visitors looking for a quick way to clear passport control at Miami International Airport can now look no further than MIA Airport Official, MIA’s mobile app. MIA is one of t... more
SecurityCyber-security: Japan and the United States will tighten information sharing
Washington, USA - In a joint statement the two Countries announced the topics of the bilateral dialogue that took place last week
In a bilateral meeting on cyber security Japan and the United States decided that they will continue their cooperation and increase information sharing on threats, on measures applied to strenghten the... more
SecurityItalian Farnesina-Assaeroporti-Enac: the "travel safe" campaign for people going abroad launched
Rome, Italy - Two portals and an app to move in the world
The information campaign promoted by the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit in conjunction with Assaeroporti, the association of Italian airport managers, and ENAC, the National Civil Aviation A... more
SecurityCyber-security: an exercise to test the ability of critical infrastructures to react to cyber-attacks
Singapore, Singapore - The simulation took place yesterday in the Asian Country and involved eleven public and private key sectors
The main public and private Critical Information Infrastructures (CII) of Singapore of eleven key sectors for the security of the Asian Country -among which those regarding air transport, maritime and... more
SecurityAirplanes and electronic devices: controls increased in Japanese airports
Tokyo, Japan - Electronic equipment larger than a smartphone will be randomly checked
More security checks will be carried out in seven airports of Japan for the flights to the USA. Electronic devices bigger than a smartphone -among which there are equipment as tablets, personal computers... more
SecurityAircraft. CAAS and EASA expand collaboration with new working arrangement on airworthiness certification
Cologne, Germany - Industry to benefit from reduced duplication of regulatory efforts
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a working arrangement that will reduce regulatory compliance cost and facilitate more business opportunities... more
SecurityAirplane of Air Canada risks landing on the taxiway at San Francisco: FAA starts investigation
San Francisco, USA - The collision with four aircraft waiting to takeoff was avoided by seconds. It happened on Friday
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) announced yesterday to have started an investigation on the airplane of Air Canada that on the evening of Friday July 7 was to land on the taxiway at the San Francisco... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. ICAO SG addressed the UN CTC special meeting on terrorist threats to international civil aviation
Montreal, Canada - Key priorities to be addressed as the two organizations work to cooperate effectively
At a Special Meeting convened last Friday by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu underscored the key priorities to be addressed... more