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SecurityNTSB: investigative update on crash to Atlas Air flight served by a B-767 airplane
Occurred last February 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas -ATTACHMENT
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has published an investigative update. On February 23, 2019, at 1239 central standard time, Atlas Air flight 3591, a Boeing 767-375BCF, N1217A, entered a rapid... more
SecurityEASA suspends all B-737 MAX operations in Europe
As a precautionary measure, following the tragic accident of Ethiopian Airlines
Following the tragic accident of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 involving a Boeing 737 MAX 8, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of passengers. As... more
SecurityBoeing statement (2) on 737 MAX operation
"We have full confidence in the safety of this model", according to the industry
"Safety is Boeing’s number one priority and we have full confidence in the safety of the 737 MAX. We understand that regulatory agencies and customers have made decisions that they believe are most appropriate f... more
SecurityAlso French DGAC Authority prohibits B-737 Max aircraft in airspace
The measure as a precaution from/to/ on the territory
France is closely following the progress of the investigation after the accident of a B-737 MAX aircraft in Ethiopia, the cause of which is unknown at this time. French carriers have not such airplanes... more
SecurityEthiopian airplane (4). UK CAA statement
The Authority has issued instructions to stop any commercial passenger flights from any operator
A spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said in a note: "Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the tragic incident in Ethiopia on Sunday". "The UK Civil Aviation Authority has been... more
SecurityBoeing statement on 737 MAX software enhancement
"Safety is its top priority", according to the note issued by the industry
Boeing unveiled yesterday a statement that we receive and published it: "The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Air Flight 610, which has weighed heavily on the entire Boeing team,... more
SecurityEthiopian airplane (2). Italian Ansv designates its own investigator
The Italian victims allow it to participate in the investigation as an observer
In consideration of the presence of eight Italian citizens (see AVIONEWS) among the victims of the accident occurred on March 10th in Ethiopia, on the B-737 MAX plane 8, registration ET-AVJ, taken off... more
SecurityNew solution presented to improve safety on the runways
System born in the Arsi project to increase traffic management capacity at Zurich airport
Airports around the world may benefit from a solution developed by Skyguide, Indra, SkySoft-ATM and Zürich Airport in the Advanced Runway Safety Improvement (ARSI) project. The objective of the plan has... more
SecurityIATA releases 2018 airline safety performance
An increase in accidents compared to 2017 -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2018 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continuing safety improvements over the long term, but an increase... more
SecurityLeonardo signs contract with NATO
To extend cyber defence partnership
Leonardo has signed an 18-month contract with the NCI Agency which will see the Company continue to deliver cyber-incident detection and management capabilities. The new NATO Computer Incident Response... more
SecurityNow boarding from Miami Airport: facial recognition departures
Lufthansa is first airline to replace boarding passes for cameras on flights from MIA
Passengers departing from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Munich on Lufthansa flight 461 can now board with the quick click of a camera instead of a boarding pass and passport, thanks to the airport’s l... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company airplanes (2019-01-01)
To address the unsafe condition on the products -ATTACHMENT
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-01-01) regarding the Boeing Company Airplanes.For the integral version of the document see the attachment below (eight... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. Statistics: 15 fatal accidents in 2018
And 556 fatalities, according to the Aviation Safety Network
Despite several high-profile accidents, the year 2018 was one of the safest years ever for commercial aviation, Aviation Safety Network (ASN) data show. Yet, last year was worse than the five-year average.Over... more
SecurityItalian Ansv: report of the plane accident investigation at Rome-Ciampino in 2008
Occurred to a B-737/8AS, EI-DYG registration marks, on 10 November of ten years ago - ATTACHMENT
Ansv, Italian Flight Safety Authority, announces that it has published a new document on its website.This in particular concerns:Final report related to the accident occurred to the B-737/8AS aircraft,... more
SecurityLeonardo: creation of the Electronics division, strategic business
New Managing Director of Cyber Security
Leonardo announces that the Board of Directors held today approved the creation of the new Electronics Division, reporting directly to the CEO. Its aim is to allow inudstry to organise its Defense and... more
SecurityAircraft. Pilots could replicate what happened on the Lion Air B-737 MAX 8
Simulator training to disable Mcas
The pilots of the B-737 MAX aircraft could soon be trained in a simulator to keep the airplane in the same situation faced by those who were at the controls of the Boeing of Lion Air, crashed shortly after... more
SecurityNorth Korea: new missile bases despite announcements made
The production of missiles capable of transporting nuclear warheads continues
Despite the fact that the President of United States Donald Trump is convinced that the dialogue with North Korea will give its results and that the Pyongyang missile and nuclear arsenal will be dismantled,... more
SecurityCathay Pacific: a greater investment in security will be needed
The cyber attack suffered by the carrier more extensive than imagined
The cyber attack suffered by the Cathay Pacific airline, which led to the violation of personal and financial data of about 9.4 million customers, may have been in fact much larger than what has been hitherto... more
SecurityBritish Airways cyber attack: the number of stolen personal data increases
Information also of the credit cards, but not all with CVV
Since its announcement on September 6, 2018 regarding the theft of its customers’ data, British Airways has been working continuously with specialist cyber forensic investigators and the National Crime A... more
SecurityEU: agreement to sanction those who carry out cyber attacks
Agreement reached between the 28 member countries in the European Council
Two weeks after the Dutch revelation of having foiled a cyber attack by the Russian military secret service, yesterday the European Union (EU) countries decided to allow the European Council to sanction... more
SecuritySan Francisco Airport completed annual exercise
Simulated water crash tests emergency response, coordination between agencies
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today, simulating a water crash that tested emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination... more
SecurityBristol Airport: cyber attack against IT
Alarm bell on the criticality of the infrastructures
Bristol Airport was the target on Sunday of a cyber attack that caused flight display screens to fail for almost two days, as these were placed offline in order to prevent possible more damages. The IT... more
SecurityWashington Airport: new biometric system technology unveiled
The entire screening process takes less than two seconds
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, in partnership with US Customs and Border Protection, unveiled a new biometric screening system Thursday that uses facial-recognition technology to streamline... more
SecurityF-35: hacker spy to obtain sensitive data on the plane
Cybernetic attack perpetrated by Tinder
A hacker -as the "Daily Mail" writes- would have violated through the "Tinder" application for an account of a RAF (Royal Air Force), obtaining information on the fifth-generation American F-35 aircraft.... more
SecurityRussia: criticism of the missile defense system in Romania
The accusation is to conceal intermediate-range missiles
The Aegis Ashore -the US anti-missile ballistic defense system- present in Romania and soon also in Japan is considered a threat to Russian security. To say it -as reported by "Tass"- was a diplomat of... more
SecurityConsequences of irresponsible drinking when travelling
Aviation industry to launch UK awareness campaign
Travel retailers, airports and airlines have joined forces to unveil a summer passenger awareness campaign to encourage people to fly responsibly. The ‘One Too Many’ campaign was launched today by the... more
SecurityPlanes and health. EASA: new rules on mental fitness of air crew
The Regulation includes three safety measures
The European Union published today new safety rules on air operations, including new provisions to better support the mental fitness of air crew. The Regulation includes the following safety measures:-... more
SecurityOrlando Airport: biometric exit thanks to technology
After a test for British Airways passengers
The system extends to all 6 million international travelers more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. All airlines from Indonesia in EU back list
A total of 119 airlines are banned from EU skies -ATTACHMENT
A new system deployed to prevent unsafe aircraft from entering European airspace more
SecurityRome-Fiumicino: Egates available for USA passengers
Control-passport in a few seconds extended to them -VIDEO
From yesterday, American passport holders departing "Leonardo da Vinci Airport" in Rome-Fiumicino can undergo passport checks in around 20 seconds, all thanks to the e-gate service. Thanks to a project... more