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Civil aviationDepleted uranium: an investigation by Health Commission of the Sardinia Region Council started
Cagliari, Italy - Council, private committees, health care units and military representatives acting to verify the existance of concrete damaging effects in the territory
The issue regarding the depleted uranium are not only in the centre of Italian Parliament’s attention, as it is already attending to perform an investigation promoted by Italian Senate Defence Commission (... more
Civil aviationIsrael: military-derived electronic counter measures for the airliners
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Elisra LORICA system to be mounted on board the Israeli transport airplanes
Israel proves firm again about the need for carrying on the programme related to the mounting of electronic counter measures on board the civil transport airplanes, despite the diplomatic tension with... more
Civil aviationItaly protagonist of Cimo's congress
Trapani, Italy - It has been hold the meeting for the Mediterranean Safety
Mario Morcone, Head of the Department of the Fire Brigade, Public Assistance, Civil Defence of the Home Office represented yesterday Italy in the international Congress hold in Erice, Trapani, among the... more
Civil aviationPuerto Rico: false bomb alarm at the San Juan International Airport
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Three thousand persons forced to evacuate from the air station but the supposed bomb detected by a scanner was actually a computer
Panic moments occurred at San juan International Airport (Puerto Rico) on last Thursday. One among the scanners would have detected something suspicious within the baggage, so providing immediately a warning... more
Civil aviationDeepwater: US Coast Guard updates
Washington, USA - A massive modernization process by fixed and rotor wing aerial vehicles, together with UAVs and tilt-rotors
Deepwater: this is the name of the US coast Guard's programme aimed to warrant a significant modernization of its fleet, by the purchase of new aircraft and the upgrading of some among the ones currently... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Boeing model 727 series airplanes modified in accordance with supplemental Type Certificate SA-1444SO, SA-1509SO, SA-1543SO, or SA-1896SO (2002-16-22)
To prevent structural failure of the main deck cargo door hinge or failure of the cargo door system, which could result in the loss or opening of the cargo door while the airplane is in flight, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane, includin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 194)] [Page 50299] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Boeing model 727 series airplanes (Part II, 2002-16-22) (2)
Washington, Usa - Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO
For item 1 above, the FAA partially agrees with the commenter. In the preamble of the NPRM, the FAA incorrectly referenced October 1996 as a date of a door opening event. The correct date is December 9,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Cessna Aircraft Company 120, 140, 140A, 150, F150, 170, 172, F172, FR172, P172D, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, A185E, 190, 195, 206, P206, U206, TP206, TU206, 207, T207, 210, T210, 336, 337, and T337 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent slippage of the pilot/co-pilot shoulder harness, which could result in failure of the shoulder harness to maintain proper belt length adjustment and tension. Such failure could result in pilot/co- pilot injury
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 194)] [Page 60081] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationA moratorium against the production and trade of the cluster bombs
Rome, Italy - A report on the States producers and owners of this weapon system has been shown at Italian Parliament today
According to the promoters of the International Campaign for a moratorium against the cluster bombs, they should be definitively outlawed and not deployed by the armed forces presently endowed of them.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the main fitting of the MLG and consequent failure of the main fitting, which could result in the collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 193)] [Page 59790-59793] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) model 500N and 600N helicopters
Usa - To detect a corrosion-pitted or cracked forward or center cable assembly connector (connector) and to prevent failure of the cable assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 193)] [Page 59788-59790] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the yoke and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 192)] [Page 59541-59544] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationA depot with Mirage's components considered as radioactive in Switzerland
Berne, Switzerland - Ministry of Defence would have improperly delayed the spreading of information about it, according to Councillor Schmid
The appraisal activities regarding the honouring of the ruling regarding safety against materials considered as damaging both for military and civil people (see for details AVIONEWS), besides the problems... more
Civil aviationSecurity and electoral campaign: the mysterious aspects of USA's anti-terrorism enlightened on the eve of the Presidential election
Washington, USA - Old and new matters on ther air transport security draw the US population's attention
Right during the electoral campaign in the United States, one among the most delicate themes is surely the one of security, most of all when the political rivals find a way for weakening US Government... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain areas of the rear spar of the wing, which may lead to reduced structural integrity of the wing and the main landing gear (MLG)
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 190)] [Page 58828-58830] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6B-36A and PT6B-36B turboshaft engines (2004-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the compressor rear hub and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 190)] [Page 58824-58826] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada models PW-123, PW-123B, PW-123C, PW-123D, PW-123E, PW-123AF, PW-124B, PW-125B, PW-126A, PW-127, PW-127E, PW-127F, and PW-127G turboprop engines (2004-20-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of throttle response and overspeed, resulting in engine in-flight shutdown
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 1, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 190)] [Page 58826-58828] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Usa - To provide procedures to the flightcrew to restore operation of these LCD units and prevent prolonged loss of critical flight information to the flightcrew and the consequent reduced ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane during adverse
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 189)] [Page 58251-58253] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707 and 720 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent stress corrosion cracking of the bolts and wearing of the joint between the lock support fitting and the support link, which could lead to failure of the joint and could cause the collapse of the main landing gear
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 189)] [Page 58256-58257] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 and A-340 series airplanes (2004-20-06)
Usa - to provide procedures to the flightcrew to restore operation of these LCD units and prevent prolonged loss of critical flight information to the flightcrew and the consequent reduced ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane during adverse
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 189)] [Page 58253-58256] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationTurin Winter Olympic Games 2006: a NATO's defence plan is under consideration
Turin, Italy - It is aimed to face the terroristic attempts threat, and it will be based on what already tested during Athens Olympic Games
A defensive system similar to the one employed for the Athens Olympic Games (see for details AVIONEWS): this is the proposal suggested by NATO’s board for the turin Winter Olympic Games, which are going t... more
Civil aviation"Gheppio 2004": Italy and Switzerland coordinate the Search and Rescue activities
Istrana, Italy - An exercise aimed to increase the operative synergies between the two countries for the SAR operations
The Italian-Swiss joint exercise named "Gheppio 2004" is going to occur from October 4 to 7. Such event is intended to the improvement of the coordinated intervention capabilities between the armed and... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B, RB211-524, and RB211-535 series turbofan engines
Usa - To prevent failure of critical life-limited rotating engine parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 30, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 189)] [Page 58257-58258] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA: sanctions against 23 companies providing Iran with "dangerous" technologies
Washington, USA - Chinese, Russian, Indian and North Korean enterprises would be involved
There are some 23 companies subjected to sanctions decided by the United States, following the investigation which would have revealed how such firms can be considered as responsible for selling to the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-101, -102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes
Usa - To prevent reduced aerodynamic smoothness of the wing leading edge de-icer boots and possible reduced stall margin, which could result in a significant increase in stall speeds, leading to a possible stall prior to activation of the stall warning
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 188)] [Page 58043-58047] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationEASA goes out to Germany
Bonn, Germany - It will become part of a real competence centre in the field of aviation and space research in the Cologne region
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that from 2003 provisionally began to work in Brussels, as from October 1st will transfer its headquarters to Germany, in Cologne. EASA will become part of what... more
Civil aviationUnderground sites of the Italian Air Force air control centre on Monte Venda are under sequestration
Padua, Italy - It would have decided by Padua's Chief Attorney, starting a parallel investigation compared with the one of Military Judge
There is a double investigation now about the suspicious dead occurred inthe Colli Euganei’s territory, with reference to some employees of Italian Air Force, who worked at the Monte Venda’s air control cen... more
Civil aviationLaser wounds a Delta's pilot during the approaching stage towards the runway
Salt Lake City, USA - Investigation started in order to detect the position of the light ray which would have burnt an eye of the pilot
A pilot of Delta Airlines would have been burnt to an eye retina due to a light ray which would have hit him on his face during the approaching procedure towards the Salt Lake City Airport, in Utah. The... more
Civil aviationSyria: tests with mass destruction weapons in Sudan?
Washington, USA - It would be the theory put forward by some US analysts, a statement that could have dramatic effects if shown true
Some US analysts would have recently maintained that Syria would be deploying during the last months some Army and Air Force's units in the sudanese territory, in order to test the effectiveness of mass... more
Civil aviation"The low-cost airlines are as safe and secure as the traditional carriers"
Rome, Italy - It would have been underlined by Enac's President, Vito Riggio, by pointing out how both would be subjected to the same standards and checks
Enac's (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) President, Vito Riggio, has recently underlined some important aspects with reference to air transport security in Italy, during an interview released on... more
Civil aviationHuman error: James Reason's study to be shown at Forlì on next October 8
Forlì, Italy - The surveys carried out by the Manchester University's Professor in order to understand the problems and face it effectively
James Reason, a teacher of Psycology at the Manchester University, will be in Forlì (Italy) on next October 8 at 03:00 pm in order to point out, during a conference entitled "Human factors in the first... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2004-19-06)
Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking or corrosion of the fail- safe straps, which could result in cracking of adjacent structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 27, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 186)] [Page 57636-57638] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2004-19-10)
Usa - To prevent failure of the outer and inner hinge pins due to corrosion or cracking, which could allow the pins to migrate out of the joint and result in intermittent movement of the horizontal stabilizer structure and consequent loss of controllabil
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 27, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 186)] [Page 57632-57636] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran: a nuclear deterrent in order to defend against the United States?
Teheran, Iran – It would be the opinion of some researchers of the British Royal Institute for International Studies
According to what recently released by researchers of the British Royal Institute for International Studies, one would not have reasons to be doubtful about the fact that Iran can resort to produce its... more
Civil aviationFight against illegal immigration: Libya ensures the deployment of its vehicles
Tripoli, Libya - The Libyan armed forces' helicopters would be already at work to monitor the territory
The situation related to the fighting against the illegal immigration that Italy is going to carry on in cooperation with Libya appears evolving constantly. Now, the North African country would prove ready... more
Civil aviationProhibited to fly low over the center of London
London, United Kingdom - From today planes and helicopters will have to ask authorization to fly over the capital city
From today on the sky of London will be prohibited to fly low. A circular communicated last Friday from the national service of air traffic control of the Ministry of Transportation established it. For... more
Civil aviationUSA: a security device anti-kamikaze
New York, USA - It will come experienced in the main airports of the countries
The TSA, Transportation Security Administration, would have tested a new device able to find explosive traces over the passenger travel documents, that could be the solution to prevent the kamikaze suicidal... more
Civil aviationLibya devoid of means for the production of mass destruction weapons
Washington, USA - It would be revealed by US Government, so furtherly showing the reliability of the North African country
After the end of the embargo against Libya (see for details AVIONEWS), the United States analyse the situation with reference to the cancellation of the research programmes in the sector of the mass destruction... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Usa - To prevent electrical arcing caused by power feeder cable terminal lugs grounding against terminal strip support brackets, which could result in smoke and fire in the main cabin or avionics compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 183)] [Page 56680-56682] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102 airplanes
Usa - To prevent component failure in the radar indicator, resulting in an overcurrent condition and consequent overheating or burning of an internal component or the ribbon cable, which could lead to smoke in the cockpit, resulting in incapacitation of
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 183)] [Page 56682-56683] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 series turbofan engines (2004-19-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of critical life- limited rotating engine parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 183)] [Page 56687-56688] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent incorrect operation of the precooler differential pressure switches, which could result in inappropriate automatic shutoff of the engine bleed valve, and consequent inability to perform engine cross-bleed restarts or possible failure of
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 183)] [Page 56676-56679] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Robinson Helicopter Company model R-22 series helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fatigue crack, blade failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 183)] [Page 56688-56690] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B, RB211-524, and RB211-535 series turbofan engines (2004-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of critical life-limited rotating engine parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 183)] [Page 56683-56687] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA demand the passengers data in order to test a new security system
Washington, USA - "Secure Flight" would confront the traveller names with the list of the terrorist suspects
TSA, The Transportation Security Administration, under US government order, would have proposed to 77 American airlines which operate domestic flights, to deliver the personal information of the passengers... more
Civil aviationA bomb alarm on a Virgin Blue airplane
Sydney, Australia - A handmade incendiary device would have been found in the hold of a carrier's 737
The handling service at Sydney Airport (Australia) would have found some explosive components on board a Virgin Blue's Boeing 737 on last Monday, hidden inside the hold of the aircraft. According to the... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at Workshop I&SI and Air Press: "New solutions for the Italian airports' old problems: security and meteorology" (5)
Rome, Italy - In the airport context is particularly delicate the tie between meteorological ambience and human activity , and it becomes important to linger on the "Wind shear"
The tropicalization tendency of the meteorological events in Italy by now is recognized unanimously. The episodes of violent and localized bad weather are more and more frequent and the engagement in order... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models 208 and 208B
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 21, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 156)] [Page 56480] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on McDonnell Douglas model MD-10-10F, MD- 10-30F, MD-11, MD-11F, and 717-200 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent, under certain conditions during the FMS PROF descent, the uncommanded descent of an airplane below the selected level-off altitude, which could result in an unacceptable reduction in the separation between the airplane and n
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 21, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 182)] [Page 53794-53795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at Workshop I&SI and Air Press: "New solutions for the Italian airports' old problems: security and meteorology" (4)
Rome, Italy - In the afternoon the safety themes in the meteorological range, with particular regard to the "Wind shear" phenomenon
In the afternoon safety themes in the meteorological range are illustrated, with particular regard to the "Wind shear" phenomenon. It come illustrated operational problems connected with this dangerous... more