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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
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