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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
SecurityAircraft and cyber-security. Chris Roberts: "Hackered the onboard computers" at least 20 times in the last three years
New York, USA - The hacker crimes emerged from an "FBI" interrogations, disclosed by "CNN"
In April 2015 the "General Accountability Office" (GAO), the investigative office of the Congress, warned the pilots and the carriers about the hacking risk for the last generation aircraft: according... more
SecurityAirplanes and transport. IATA-EASA: move to reduce risk of loss of control accidents
Geneva, Switzerland - Both authorities announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots to prevent loss of control situations. The... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about Cessna 650 aircraft crash happened in 2009 ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - Code I-FEEV, Trigoria, near Rome on February 7 of six years ago
ANSV. Italian Flight Safety Board, communicates to have published a new inquiry report on its website. The report is about: - Accident occurred to the Cessna 650 airplane, registration I-FEEV, in... more
SecurityAircraft and security: gyrocopter in the Washington airspace, intrusion not detected by the radar (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Ongoing the investigations by Norad, the American police, the intelligence services and FAA
Ongoing investigations about the unexpected intrusion in the airspace of Washington, by a gyrocopter landed in "Capitol Park", on Wednesday afternoon April 15, 2015. Embarrassed by the "Norad", the... more
SecurityAircraft and missiles: this week the Iranian defense minister will fly to Moscow to discuss about the S-300 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the Russian President Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has phoned the Russian President Vladimir Putin, to express the "Serious concerns" of Israel, concerning the recent announcement by Moscow about selling the anti-aircraft... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA recommends minimum two crew in the cockpit
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published it today
EASA publishes today a temporary recommendation for airlines to ensure that at least two crew, including at least one qualified pilot, are in the flight crew compartment at all times of the flight. Airlines... more
SecurityAircraft. EASA and Vision 2020: the Agency presents its vision for the future of the Aviation Regulatory System ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Named "EASA Opinion". Next step: it will be sent to the European Commission
The European Aviation Safety Agency published today its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system. These proposals, presented as an ‘EASA Opinion’, are the outcome of consultation wit... more
SecurityAirplanes. EU adopts new regulation for Air Traffic Controllers ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - A new rule that will facilitate their mobility in European context
The European Commission published today a new regulation on licenses and medical certification for air traffic controllers (ATCO). The new regulation, drafted by the European Aviation Safety Agency,... more
SecurityAirplanes. USA: the safety of the American traffic is threatened by hackers?
Washington, USA - The FAA computer system would suffer of many flaws
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is poorly protected against unauthorized external access, and has a limited ability to identify and address possible threats to its computer systems. These are... more
SecurityAirline and safety: report of a coroner reopens the question of toxic gases in the cabin
London, United Kindom - For the first time recognized the link between the death of a pilot and poisoning by noxious fumes
For the first time in the United Kingdom was recognized the link between the death of a pilot (or a crew member) and the contaminated air breathed into the cockpit in years of service. To bring out these... more
SecurityAircraft and security: according to a list by the Italian Ministry of the Interior, the sensitive targets would be 13.000
Rome, Italy - The Isis threats to Italy require increasing controls
13.000. The vulnerable targets in Italy may be these many. Ministries, embassies, airlines, schools and much more; also crowded places such as airports, railway stations, places of worship and of course... more
SecurityAirplanes and documents. USA: "The Real Act" in force from 2016: security or privacy?
Washington, Usa - After 11 years become the law the adjustment of the procedures for obtaining a driver license
Starting from next year in the USA the current driving license will be not longer enough to board on airplanes. "The Real Act" will come fully into force on 1 January 2016, it is a set of legislative measures... more
SecurityAirplanes. Anti-terrorism: soon the PNR EU database that records the passengers
Rome, Italy - Pending on the approval of the directive that for security and prevention will compare Europe to other overseas Countries
The green light is expected at the European Parliament for the PNR approval, one of the measurs to better face the terrorism threat by Islamic origin. If the PNR (Passenger Name Record) directive will... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft watch over airspace during the "World Economic Forum 2015" in Davos
Hallbergmoos, Germany - It will take place from 21 to 24 January
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces will be securing the airspace during this week’s "World Economic Forum 2015" in Davos. The organizers expect over 40 heads of state and government, as w... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. Wikileaks publishes CIA manuals on how to avoid airport controls
Rome, Italy - The documents contain a sort of “Decalogue” of behaviours and useful tips not to raise suspicions
On December 21, Wikileaks published two CIA documents addressed to undercover agents to avoid controls at airports. “Surviving secondary”, dated September 2011, explains how not to be singled out for sec... more
SecurityEASA will analyse near mid-air collisions involving military aircraft
Cologne, Germany - It will deliver its recommendations to the European Commission in March 2015
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) received a request from the European Commission to investigate a series of near mid-air collisions between European passenger planes and military aircraft during... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. IATA launches "Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Airline Operators" ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - In addition to being available free of charge, it is copyright-free, allowing download and onward distribution to interested users
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This free on-line guidance material provides... more
SecurityICAO evaluates new measures for commercial airplanes security
Montreal, Canada - The Malaysian airplane shot down in Ukraine caused a great debate on flights over war zones
Today and tomorrow a task-force named by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO, an autonomous UN agency) will discuss measures to safeguard commercial aircraft from dangers coming from flying... more
SecurityJapan and Germany equip anti-Ebola airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo will send a Boeing KC-767 to deliver hazmat suits; Berlin presented an Airbus A-340 for the evacuation of patients
Tokyo pledged to send protective suits to Ebola-affected countries with a military aircraft. The government announced it today, November 28. According to Japanese press reports, the airplane is a Boeing... more
SecurityFAA 30 day review of Chicago Center Fire ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Chicago, USA - It underscores need for funding, flexibility and NextGen
After reviewing contingency plans and security protocols in the wake of a fire at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) i... more
SecurityFAA announced NextGen upgrade for Washington airspace in time for busy holiday travel week
Washington, Usa - The three airports benefitting from its arrivals are Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dulles International Airport and "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday announced that the Washington, DC Metroplex is the first in the nation to have three, state-of-the-art,... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: the United States offer special protection to citizens of virus-stricken countries
Washington, USA - Those who already live in the US will be allowed an 18 month protected status
The United States Department of Homeland Security announced today that citizens of the three countries most affected by Ebola -Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone- can apply for the “Temporary protected s... more
SecurityFAA: NextGen procedures delivers promised efficiency for airlines and passengers traveling through North Texas
Fort Worth, Usa - It announced yesterday the successful implementation of the project
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday announced the successful implementation of the North Texas Metroplex NextGen project, a newly launched air-traffic s... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: second US victim highlights the importance of early diagnosis
Omaha, USA - The man went back to America when the disease’s progress was already advanced
“We are reminded today that even though this was the best possible place for an Ebola patient to be, even the best technologies that we have at our disposal are not enough to help these patients once t... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. US airports: anti-Ebola controls also on passengers from Mali starting today
Washington, USA - Meanwhile an Italian doctor admitted to hospital in Florence on Thursday was dismissed yesterday
The US Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) added a fourth country to the list of Ebola-infected areas. Starting today, the American airport authorities will begin screening also travellers... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: New York doctor found infected in October dismissed from hospital
New York, USA - There are no more Ebola patients in the United States at the moment: 8 people over 9 recovered from the disease
Doctor Craig Spencer, first person who was diagnosed with Ebola in New York, was dismissed last evening from the hospital where he was attended. The man came back to the United States on October 17 after... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. British study tests new method of screening suspect passengers
London, United Kingdom - An informal conversation appears to be more effective than a traditional questioning
When security agents in the United Kingdom and USA airports want to find if a passenger is dangerous, they do a sort of interrogation, focusing on people’s body language. But observing gestures and looks t... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: Spanish nurse dismissed from hospital
Madrid, Spain - Contagions and deaths diminished in Liberia, but cases have increased in Sierra Leone
Teresa Romero, the first person to be infected with Ebola outside West Africa, was dismissed today November 5 from "Carlos III hospital" in Madrid. As reported by AVIONEWS, the woman, a nurse, had been... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: humanitarian NGO doctor put into precaution quarantine in Italy
Quart, Italy - The organization questions the isolation measure: medical tests on the man proved negative
An Italian doctor returning from Sierra Leone was put in isolation on Friday morning at 9:00 Italian time under instructions of the local health agency of Val d’Aosta region. The man had treated Ebola p... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Nurse returned from Sierra Leone challenges the quarantine imposed by authorities
Fort Knox , USA - Kaci Hickox in isolation in her boyfriend’s house despite never showing Ebola symptoms
Kaci Hickox, the American nurse who came back from Sierra Leone on October 24 after a month treating Ebola-infected people with "Doctors Without Borders", challenged Maine’s authorities going out for a... more
SecurityMalaysia urges new measures for civil airplanes safety
Montreal, Canada - The Asian country Minister of Transports put forward his proposals at an ICAO meeting
The Malaysian Minister of Transports Liow Tiong Lai made a series of recommendations to improve airplane flights safety at the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council yesterday October... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola could reach China
Hong Kong, China - The warning comes from one of the scientists who discovered the virus
Thousands of Chinese work in Africa, and Ebola could reach the Asian country. Peter Piot, one of the scientists who discovered the virus said it during an interview with the “South China Morning Post”. Acc... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Italian military base of Vicenza chosen to quarantine US military returning from Liberia
Vicenza, Italy - Isolation will last 21 days, maximum Ebola incubation period
US soldiers returning from Liberia will be quarantined at Vicenza base where they will be subject to Ebola screenings. It was reported today by the “Cbs News” website. The first group of 11 militaries has... more