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SecurityAirplanes. EASA: European Union and South Asia strengthen ties in civil aviation
Cologne, Germany - Kick-off of a new technical cooperation project managed by the European Safety Agency
The European Union (EU) and South Asian states celebrated the launch of a new project today to enhance their ties in civil aviation. This four-year project, managed by the European Aviation Safety Agency... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA publishes two studies on cabin air quality -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - On board large aircraft operated for commercial air transport
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) publishes two studies it commissioned with the aim to gain solid scientific knowledge about cabin air quality on board large airplanes operated for commercial air... more
SecurityPlanes. ICAO: update on national restrictions on electronic carry-on items
Montreal, Canada - A number of its member States have begun to set out new limitations
A number of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Member States have begun to set out new restrictions on electronic items which can be carried on board passenger (aircraft) flights originating... more
SecurityTrump bans electronic devices bigger than a smartphone from cabin luggage on airplanes coming from Muslim Countries
Rome, Italy - Great Britain limits the restriction. Devices shall travel in the hold
United States and Great Britain ban laptops, tablets and more generally all electronic devices that are bigger than a smartphone from being boarded as carry-on luggage on airplanes coming from some Muslim... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. Brisbane Airport leades with smart biometrics from check-in to boarding
Brisbane, Australia - With SITA technology; Smarth Path for a smooth secure journey
Brisbane Airport, in partnership with SITA and Air New Zealand, has launched an Australian first trial of facial recognition technology that is set to transform the future of travel. The new Smart Path... more
SecurityPlanes and security checks. Leak at "JFK" in New York: 11 people get into the airport without being screened
New York, USA - The authority who had to check the passengers let them slip away and warned law enforcement two hours later. No problem, but what would happen if that wasn't the case?
On Monday morning at Terminal 5 of the "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" airport in New York at around 6:00 am (local time) 11 people went through the gates for the security screenings of passengers and boarded... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. Miami Airport hosted full-scale emergency drill
Miami, Usa - More than local 170 volunteers assist in major airport safety exercise
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Aviation Division and other emergency response agencies, successfully carried out a full-scale aviation... more
SecurityEASA cooperate with CERT-EU on cybersecurity
Cologne, Germany - Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation
The European Aviation Safety Agency signed on 10 February 2017 a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EU) of the EU Institutions. CERT-EU's mission is to support the... more
Security"World Economic Forum 2017" in Davos: Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft control the airspace
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The event will take place in the Swiss ski resort from January 17 to 20
Eurofighter Typhoons belonging to the Austrian Armed Forces will secure the airspace on the occasion of the "World Economic Forum 2017" ("WEF) in Davos. The "WEF" will be held in the Swiss ski resort from... more
SecurityAircraft crashes. ASN data show 2016 to be one of the safest years in aviation history
Rome, Italy - Two out of 19 accident airplanes were operated by airlines on the EU “black list”
The Aviation Safety Network (ASN) released the 2016 airliner accident statistics showing a very low total of 19 fatal airliner accidents, resulting in 325 fatalities. Despite several high profile accidents,... more
SecurityDrunk man "ready" to pilot B-737 aircraft in Calgary
Calgary, Canada - Police arrested him who was found drunken on board before takeoff
A 37 year old Slovakian pilot, Miroslav Gronych, was arrested in Calgary on Saturday morning, December 31, for being drunk when he was supposed to get ready for taking off a B-737 plane of Canadian airline... more
SecuritySSJ aircraft. SCAC comment on fulfillment of FATA AD dated 23/12/2016
Moscow, Russia - A defect was detected in an element of the tail stabilizer. A Technical Decision was issued
As part of a routine inspection of an SSJ airplane in Russia, a defect was detected in an element of the tail stabilizer in an area not critical to the aircraft operation. The element has a multi-level... more
SecurityDubai International Airport to wish 7 million passengers
Dubai, UAE - A series of tips issued by Dubai Airport to face the holiday travel peak
Dubai International (DXB) is full of festive cheer as it prepares to welcome some 7 million passengers during December with an exciting array of seasonal activities, promotions, prize giveaways and entertainment... more
SecurityAircraft pilot mental fitness: EASA puts forward new rules for air operations -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - Next steps
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published last days a proposal to the European Commission on new operational rules to better support pilot mental fitness. EASA’s proposal is part of its Action P... more
SecurityAirplanes. EC adds Iran Aseman Airlines in the black-list; 193 carriers banned from EU skies -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission removes all Kazakh airlines from EU Air Safety List
The European Commission updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within... more
SecurityDOT proposes rule to protect airline passengers from being unwillingly exposed to voice calls on aircraft
Washington, Usa - Currently, the Federal Communications Commission’s rules prohibit the use of mobile devices on certain radio frequencies onboard airplanes, voice calls included
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its proposal to require airlines and ticket agents to disclose in advance to consumers if the carrier operating their flight allows passengers to make... more
SecurityThe 45th ECAC meeting of the Group of experts on investigations of aircraft accidents and incidents held in Italy
Varese, Italy - Ansv, in cooperation with ECAC and with Leonardo (Helicopter division)
The Italian Safety Investigation Authority (ANSV), in cooperation with the ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) and with the Leonardo Helicopter Division, hosted the 45th meeting of the Group of experts... more
SecurityWashington-Dulles International to conduct overnight emergency exercise Saturday, October 29
Washington, Usa - Part of baggage claim area will be temporarily closed to the Public
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will conduct an emergency response and recovery exercise at Washington Dulles International Airport during the overnight hours of Saturday, October 29, into... more
SecurityAlitalia: ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobiles from all its airplanes
Rome, Italy - Following US Government order
Alitalia from last Saturday has banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile devices from all its airplanes.The Italian airline took the decision following an order issued by the US Government’s Department of T... more
SecurityAircraft. Iata: collaboration needed to stem unruly passenger incidents
Geneva, Switzerland - Some 10,854 unruly passenger incidents were reported to IATA by airlines worldwide last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing that reports of unruly passenger incidents onboard aircraft increased in 2015. Some 10,854 unruly passenger incidents were reported... more
SecurityItalian ANSV publishes preliminary inquiry report on airplane accident happened more than a month ago in Bergamo (Italy) -Specials
Rome, Italy - B-737/400 registration marks HA-FAX at Orio al Serio last August 5
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed a preliminary inquiry report. This document is about: - Accident happened to a B-737/400 airplane, registration HA-FAX, at Bergamo-Orio... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. FAA about ban boarding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smarthphone
Washington, Usa - Recent incidents create worries of the Authority that forbids to bring on board or to put it in the checked baggage
"In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices... more
SecurityIndra will provide air traffic control radars to Danish Royal Air Force
Rome, Italy - The three bases will be equipped with primary and secondary ones
In an international public tender run by the Danish Ministry of Defense, via the Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), Indra has been awarded the contract to provide radars to support... more
SecurityEASA strengthens medical requirements for aircraft pilots
Cologne, Germany - As part of its Action Plan following the Germanwings Flight 9525 accident
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published a set of proposals to the European Commission for an update of the rules concerning pilots’ medical fitness, as part of its Action Plan following the G... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Iata: Governments must clamp down on rogue lithium battery shippers
Geneva, Switzerland - Airline and manufacturers call for stricter enforcement and stiffer penalties
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) partnered with leaders of the lithium battery supply chain to demand stricter enforcement of international regulations regarding the transport of lithium... more
SecurityAiprlanes and security. United Airlines: TSA to modernize airport screening experience for customers at hub cities
Chicago, Usa - Automated lanes, redesigned checkpoints and Precheck enrollment centers
United Airlines (UA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced plans to further modernize the airport security experience at several of the airline's largest hubs, marking the latest... more
SecurityCargo airplane accident at the airport of Bergamo, Italy (2). Italian ANSV's update: "Black boxes" and aircraft data
Rome, Italy - Besides bullettins regarding weather situation in that moment. The Hungarian investigative authority admitted to the inquiry
ANSV (the Italian Air Safety Board), regarding the accident occurred today (on August 5) at the B-737/400 cargo airplane registration HA-FAX at Bergamo airport, informs that in coordination with the judicial... more
SecurityAirplanes. American security system in European airports
Brussels, Belgium - In a world full of fear and instability, here is what the US suggest
The United States want to spread their security system also in other European airports in order to be more secure and to control the more they can in this world full of tension caused by the terroristic... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. FAA bans US airlines from using Turkish airspace following failed coup. Notam is valid up the end of August
Washington, Usa - But it will be re-evaluated at the half of next month
The US FAA decided to ban all of US airlines and pilots from using Turkish airpace following the failed coup in the country. The Notam issued by the FAA is valid up to and including August 31, but... more
SecurityLeonardo-Finmeccanica at Warsaw NATO Summit with NATO AGS system
Warsaw, Poland - The industry is responsible for the ground control centres which gather and distribute the information coming from the surveillance remotely piloted aircraft
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is at the frontline in the realisation of the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system which, for the first time ever will be presented to heads of state and Senior officials... more
SecurityUN: Italy to sit on the Security Council in 2017 -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - With the Netherlands agreed on holding one year each
Italy to sit on the Security Council in 2017. Italy and the Netherlands agree on holding one year each the seat as non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. Below, the video: more
SecurityItalian ANSV publishes interim statement on AW-609 tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) accident of 30th October 2015 -Specials AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Registration marks N609AG, happened near Vercelli
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have published a new interim statement. This is about in particular: - Accident occurred to AW-609 tilt-rotor (airplane and helicopter), registration... more
SecurityUEFA European championship in France: travel advice from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - A section dedicated to the event where the Italians can receive information and assistance
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a dedicated section of its www.viaggiaresicuri.it website for the "Euro 2016" championship, to provide Italians with information about their stay in France during... more
SecurityShanghai Airport. "Molotov" bottle thrown against check-in desks
Shanghai, China - Five injuried. The bomber attempted to commit suicide after the attack
An unknown thirty years old man has caused panic at the international Airport of Shanghai-Pudong in China, throwing a bottle of beer filled with the explosive charge against the check-in desks of Thai... more
SecurityFAA encourages aircraft pilots suffering from mental diseases
Washington, USA - Yesterday the plea call of the institution: intensify the training of aeronautical doctors
What to do to erase the stigma that hovers around mental illness and psychopathy in the transport sector? Many aircraft pilots are afraid of being branded for life, for this by FAA leaders arrived yesterday... more
SecurityTecnam P-2002JF aircraft crashes: technical meeting promoted by the Italian ANSV
Rome, Italy - Finalized to sharing operating evidences emerged in crashes that have involved this model
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, informed that a meeting took place last June 7 at its own offices. The gathering was among the investigative authorities for the civil aviation safety, finalized to... more
Security"AGM" IATA: closer collaboration with Governments to tackle threat of terrorism
Dublin, Ireland - The recent attack on Brussels Airport highlighted the importance of security in airport public areas landside
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "72nd Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") unanimously adopted a resolution that denounces terrorism and calls for intensified cooperation among governments... more
SecurityAircraft and security. "JFK" of New York, workers entering restricted airport area with no security checks or pass required - VIDEO
Washington, Usa - An amateur footage show staff entering closed-off zones without being controlled
Some amateur footage shot with a mobile phone show employees of "John F. Kennedy" Airport in New York entering a restricted area without being subjected to any security checks, and in lack of security... more
SecurityAirplanes. Ryanair flight headed to Manchester evacuated at Oslo, two passengers arrested
Oslo, Norway - Authorities assumed they had had suspicious behaviours
Ryanair flights departing from Moss-Rygge Airport of Oslo in Norway and headed to Manchester, was evacuated yesterday by the police of the county of Østfold because of two suspicious passengers who were... more
SecurityAirports and security. New York, city airports send a complain letter to TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
New York, USA - Unsustainable waiting time at checkpoints, it is expected to replace the TSA with a screening system run by private companies
"The New Yorkers airports will not tolerate over the inadequacies of TSA screening systems", these are the words of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the conditions of three of the busiest airports... more
SecurityUS airports and security. Soon operative new extraordinary measures
Washington, Usa - Asked to the congress the approvation of extra-funds to satisfy "Short-term critical needs"
Yesterday Jeh Johnson, secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security said that there will an implementation of airport's staff, of the number of bomb-sniffing dogs and of a rump-up of the prescreening... more
SecurityWashington Airport. Emergency exercise at "Reagan National" next Saturday: aircraft will be in service normally
Washington, Usa - Facilities and flights will operate throughout the drill
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport will hold an emergency preparedness exercise on Saturday, April 30, from 9 am to approximately 12 pm. A simulated aircraft accident will give the airport’s f... more
SecuritySecurity and airplanes: Moscow wants to retake the flights to Egypt
Moscow, Russia - Easing of tension's signal after the Sinai's accident
Russia hopes to retak the flights to Egypt by 2016. According to the press agency "Sputnik", the Russian minister of Transport Nikolai Asaul should have the intention to retake the connections by flights... more
SecurityAirport and security. Approved bill to implement security checks at US airports
Washington, USA - The aim: improving the experience of travellers in airports across the Country and increase the efficiency of checkpoint
Bigger-logs at check-point and waiting time that has reached more than 90 minutes, this is what in the last period airport security reserve to American passengers, often forced to miss the flight because... more
SecuritySecurity. Sub-separation between a drone and an airplane descending into Paris-“De Gaulle” airport
Paris, France - Federal Aviation Administration reports a total of 500 accidents in the last year caused by these machines
An accident was escaped at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" Airport on Wednesday, the cause was a sub-separation between a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and an aircraft of an Irish company from Dublin which was... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. Cologne-Bonn airport’s secret emergency plan was on internet for months
Cologne, Germany - The plan was removed after a German broadcaster reported the news
A confidential emergency plan for Cologne-Bonn airport has been on-line for months since November 2015, until the German broadcaster "ZDF" revealed the news this Wednesday. The inquiry highlighted many... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. A delegation from the US department of trasportation visits Egypt to investigate on procedures at Cairo International Airport
Cairo, Egypt - The inspection is part of the inquiry about Russian Airbus crash in Sinai on October 2015
A delegation from the US Department of Trasportation (DoT) visits Egypt to investigate on security procedures for passengers and luggage at Cairo International Airport. The team will inspect measures taken... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Kansai airport employs hawks and beagles to fight the bird-strike phenomena
Osaka, Japan - This new ecological choice is gonna have a great impact on the little terns flying around the hub
A bird-strike is strictly defined as a collision between a bird and an aircraft which is in flight or on a take off or landing runway. Even if the phenomena is underrated, one of the worst threaten to... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. EU directive approved on use of Passenger Name Records (PNR)
Strasbourg, France - For the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime
The new directive regulating the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data in the EU for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime was approved by Parliament... more
SecurityAircraft. FAA: new alternative jet fuel approved
Washington, Usa - The Authority has played an integral role in development and testing
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has played an integral role in development, testing and recent approval of a new alternative, environmentally-friendly, bio-based aircraft fuel, bringing the total... more