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SecurityUnited Airlines judged "Not guilty" for September 11's aircraft hijacking
New York, USA - The company could not have foreseen the events which led to the WTC7 collapse
US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein has judged United Airlines not guilty of the collapse of the World Trade Center 7, which occurred on September 11, 2001 following to the hijacking of four aircraft performed... more
SecurityCo-pilot on a Lufthansa aircraft is sick, the captain enlists a passenger
Frankfurt, Germany - During a flight from Newark to Frankfurt
During a Lufthansa flight from Newark to Frankfurt, operated on Monday 19 November 2012, the co-pilot started to feel a very strong headache, becoming incapacitated to perform his duties: therefore the... more
SecurityUK Civil Aviation Authority. "Loss of control" danger lies in ambush
London, United Kingdom - Identified among the seven more significant risks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to tackle one of the most significant risks for civil aviation. The seven most serious safety risks currently facing the airline industry are: loss of... more
SecurityNigerian Civil Aviation Authority wants the AFIRS safety device to be installed on the aircraft
Lagos, Nigeria - The local companies have six months to comply with this rule
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is trying to move several steps forward in order to improve air transport safety in the African country, whose low levels are sometimes revealed by serious... more
SecurityUS Aviation industry, FAA share safety information with NTSB to help prevent aircraft accidents
Washington, Usa - Through an initiative called the ASIAS Executive Board
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airlines and aviation labor unions on November 8 announced a partnership with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) t... more
SecurityLOT aircraft landing gear problems: Polish investigators recommend checklist changes
Warsaw, Poland - In November 2011 a 767 of the Polish carrier performed a gear-up landing in Warsaw
In the context of the inquiry on the Lot Polish Airlines Boeing 767/300ER aircraft, which on November 1st, 2011, performed a gear-up landing at Warsaw, Polish investigators recommended a modification of... more
SecurityFAA upgrades Israel’s aviation safety rating to Category 1
Washington, USA - The new rating means the country’s civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Israel complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (... more
SecurityEASA: EAD on Eurocopter AS-350B3 helicopters
Rome, Italy - The document is available on the "Specials" section by AVIONEWS
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued on October 19 an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) No 2012-0217E about the AS-350B3 helicopters by Eurocopter for the Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Section L... more
SecurityItalian ENAC: EASA issued Emergency AD on AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - The document in English language in the "Special" section of the Italian home-page of AVIONEWS
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued on October 16 (with effective date: 18 October 2012) an Emergency Airworthiness Directive N0 2012-0213-E about AW-139 helicopters by AgustaWestland SpA. An... more
SecurityNTSB: aggressive test flight schedule, overlooked errors led to stall and crash of Gulfstream G-650 airplane
Washington, Usa - Occurred on April 2, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board determined on October 10 that the probable cause of the crash of an experimental Gulfstream G-650 aircraft on April 2, 2011, in Roswell, N.M., was the result of... more
SecurityIndonesia suspends the pilot of the aircraft which landed at the wrong airport
Jakarta, Indonesia - Air traffic controllers are under investigation as well
On Saturday 13 October 2012 an aircraft of the Indonesian company Sriwijaya Air, which departed from Medan, in North Sumatra province, with 96 passengers on board and 7 crew members, was supposed to land... more
SecurityTwo aircraft close to collision in Australia for air traffic controller mistake
Darwin, Australia - Safety Bureau started an investigation
Two Qantas aircraft were close to a mid-air collision near Darwin Airport, Australia, because of an error of an air traffic controller: the incident occurred during the past weeks, but was released just... more
SecurityGeneral Electric orders inspection of every GEnx engine installed on 747/8 and 787 aircraft
Evendale, USA - The American firm underscores the propulsor safety
General Electric has ordered an inspection for all the 120 GEnx engines operating on Boeing 747/8 and 787 aircraft, in order to verify possible installation errors of a component, which could be the reason... more
SecurityAircraft crews. EASA proposes flight limitation and rest requirement changes
Cologne, Germany - With more than 30 safety improvements
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on October 1, 2012 published its proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements (FTL) for commercial air transport.... more
SecurityFAA achieves major NextGen milestone with contract for digital communications in aircraft
Washington, Usa - DataComm will revolutionize communications between air traffic controllers and pilots
On September 20, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a significant step forward in its Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs, awarding a contract that will supplement... more
SecurityFAA announces effort to enhance safety, increase efficiency and reduce aircraft emissions in Florida airspace
Orlando, Usa - Initiative is part of NextGen air traffic control modernization program
Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta today announced a collaborative NextGen effort that will increase safety and efficiency while reducing aircraft emissions for the passengers, air traffic... more
SecurityNTSB issues urgent recommendations for GEnx-1B and -2B engines
Washington, Usa - To the Federal Aviation Administration
The National Transportation Safety Board on Friday September 14 issued two urgent safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding two recent occurrences in which the fan midshaft... more
SecurityAlleged hijacking of Vueling aircraft: Dutch fighters scramble
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The pilot has not made any radio contact once entered in the Dutch airspace
The website "Nu.nl" reported news of a scramble by two F-16 of the Dutch Air Force for an aircraft of the Spanish company Vueling. The fighters have taken off from Volkel Air Base and intercepted the... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports to introduce body-scanners
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - "The scan is quick, simple and safe"
Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports, the two busiest hubs in Scotland and among the most trafficked in the United Kingdom, will introduce body-scanners among their security measures starting from... more
SecurityPhilippine Airlines aircraft involved in a bird-strike: 10 ducks sucked into an engine
Tacloban, Philippines - The episode is under investigation by the Filipino authorities
A Philippine Airlines aircraft was involved in a bird-strike during the morning of Wednesday 29/08/2012, forcing the pilots to perform an emergency landing. Flight PR191 operated by the Asian company... more
SecurityFAA announces plans for industry working group to study portable electronics usage on airplanes
Washington, Usa - The group will not consider the airborne use of cell phones for voice communications during flight
Given the widespread consumer use of portable electronic devices (PEDs), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a government-industry group to study the current PED policies and procedures... more
SecurityUS Department of Transport: "FAA is inadequate to prevent bird-strikes"
Washington, USA - Episodes have grown fivefold since 1990
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, the highest authority for civil aviation in the United States) does not carry on proper inspection practices for bird-strike prevention, according to a report... more
SecurityCairo: kid manages to reach aircraft bypassing security checks
Cairo, Egypt - "I wanted to take an up close look of the planes"
A few weeks ago the episode of Liam Corcoran, the 11-yo boy from Manchester who managed to board on a Rome-bound aircraft caused an uproar (AVIONEWS), and generated a lot of concern about the airport security... more
SecurityAircraft and security: Kyiv Airport evacuated for false bomb alert
Kyiv, Ukraine - Limited inconvenience to passengers
A false bomb alert generated the enactment of the security procedures at Kyiv-Boryspil International Airport in the afternoon of August 21, 2012. The fake threat was made through an anonymous phone... more
SecurityGround collision between two aircraft at Shanghai Airport: no consequences
Shanghai, China - An investigation to verify the incident has been started
Two aircraft were involved in a ground collision at Shanghai-Pudong International Airport in the afternoon of Thursday 09/08/2012: fortunately no injuries were reported among passengers and crew members... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8 series airplanes (2012-15-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of rudder control, reduced directional control of the airplane on the ground, or a jammed nose landing gear (NLG) door that could prevent
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47277-47279] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on HPH sro models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ-17 sailplanes (2012-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to address the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47275-47277] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-603, B4-605R, and B4-622R; A-300C4-605R Variant F; and A-300F4-600R series airplanes (2012-15-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent sparking due to electrical chafing when flammable vapors are present in the area, which could cause an uncontrolled fire
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47273-47275] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/100B SUD, 747/300, 747/400, and 747/400D; and 747-200B airplanes (2012-15-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the tension ties, shear webs, and frames of the upper deck, which could result in rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47267-47273] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: Qantas improves flight crew checks after pilot oversight
Sydney, Australia - The crew had not entered the progressive take-off speed into the navigation plan
Qantas, the most important Australian airline, communicated it has improved the flight crew checks which must be performed before take-off, after an oversight, which fortunately had no consequences, occurred... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: security recommendations on severe anomalies ATR-42/72 airplanes powered with PW127 engines
Rome, Italy - The Agency addressed them to the EASA and the Canadian Authority
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), in parallel with the investigation authorities for civil aviation safety of Denmark and Hungary, has issued five security recommendations following the evidences that... more
SecurityEASA: latest annual review of aviation safety
Cologne, Germany - "One of the lowest rate of accidents worldwide"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Annual Safety Review for 2011. AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by the agency. "In Europe, there was a single fatal... more
SecuritySITA: transport by aircraft ready to manage the Summer traffic peaks for the Olympic Games 2012 in London
London, UK - At Heathrow Airport, 80,000 extra passengers are expected to arrive
Airplane transport communications specialist SITA has doubled the speed that airlines can exchange the electronic data that is vital for the functioning of the air transport industry. This will allow SITA... more
SecurityACI Europe supports EC's proposal to reschedule removal of restrictions of carry-on liquids on airplanes
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission today announced the postponement of the deadline of April 2013
The European Commission (EC) today announced the postponement of the deadline of April 2013 for lifting the current restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) by passengers, considering... more
SecurityAVOID: A-340 test aircraft may help keep UK airspace open if a volcano erupts during the London Olympics
London, UK - easyJet teams up with Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation for high altitude testing of this detection technology
easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation have entered a partnership with Airbus to test the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector) ash detection equipment on their A-340/300 test aircraft at the speed... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: securing air space over London during the Olympic Games
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The RAF conducted extensive training
Eurofighter Typhoons aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be on high alert during the "Olympic Games" in order to secure the air space over London. Prior to the start of this international event... more
SecurityFaa: Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)
Washington, Usa - About ACSS systems manufactured and sold nonconforming avionics components
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued yesterday 06/26/2012 an Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) regarding the Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS), Phoenix, AZ -Manufactured... more
SecurityAirports: United States tests far-flung immigration checks at the departure
New York, USA - Exasperating queues after attack of Christmas day 2009
An American test aims to decrease the time spent waiting during US immigration authorities checks at US airports. The test is scheduled to start in 14 countries worldwide. The Italian daily "Repubblica"... more
SecuritySELEX Sistemi Integrati secures "Euro 2012"
Rome, Italy - For the air traffic management and control systems installed by the company in Ukraine
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, is at the forefront to secure "Euro 2012", the European football championship, thanks to the air traffic management and control systems installed by the... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767/200, /300, and /400ER series airplanes (2012-11-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an entry or service door to open fully in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could impede exit from the plane and inury to passengers or crew
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33619-33622] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Concept Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2012-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33622-33624] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityTwo F-16s scramble for violation of Obama's airspace by three aircraft
Los Angeles, USA - Two different episodes involving light planes
Two F-16 fighters were involved yesterday 07/06/2012 in a scramble mission to respond to a violation by 3 aircraft of a no-fly zone created near Los Angeles for US President Barack Obama's fundraising... more
SecurityEurocontrol: Fabec Ansp works to limit delays during "London Olympics"
Brussels, Belgium - Between July 27 and August 12, 2012
Airplane traffic to and from London's airports will significantly increase between 27 July and 12 August 2012 and in the surrounding weeks, owing to the "London Olympics". FABEC Air Navigation Service... more
SecurityItalian ENAC: urgent AD on BRP-Powertrain engines (2012-194)
Rome, Italy - For the replacing of fuel pipe
The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) published yesterday, on June 5, 2012, an urgent Airworthiness Directive number 2012-194 regarding the replacing of the fuel pipe in BRP-Powertrain Gmbh & Co-Kg... more
SecurityEASA: AD on Eurocopter helicopters, model SA-365, AS-365 and EC-155 (2012-0098-E)
Cologne, Germany - Regarding the emergency procedures of the flight manual
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published last June 4, 2012, an EAD 2012-0098E regarding the emergency procedures of the flight manual of Eurocopter SA-365, AS-365 and EC-155 helicopters. It... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: Tel Aviv airport security checks e-mail accounts
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Ministry of Justice does not comment
Two cases happened in these days unveiled a peculiar practice of the security checks in Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" International Airport: the inspection of the e-mail account of some travellers. The custom... more
SecurityFAA AD on all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines (2012-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of critical rotating parts, which could result in uncontained failure of the engine and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32007-32009] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13081] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International, Inc. ALF502L-2C; ALF502R-3; ALF502R-3A; ALF502R-5; LF507-1F; and LF507-1H turbofan engines (2012-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent LP turbine overspeed leading to uncontained release of the LP turbine blades and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32009-32010] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13082] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, model G-1159, G-1159A, and G-1159B airplanes (2012-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity at the wing-to-fuselage attachment and separation of the wing from the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 103] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31483-31486] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13034] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10; CL-600-2D15; CL-600-2D24; and CL-600-2E25 airplanes (2012-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent elongation of the pressure regulator neck, which could result in rupture of the oxygen cylinder, and in the case of cabin depressurization, oxygen would not be available when required
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31174-31175] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12333] DEPARTMENT... more