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SecurityCivil Aviation Safety Authority : urgent checks required on Beechcraft aircraft
Canberra, Australia - Known as the Debonair and Bonanza
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued an airworthiness directive requiring mandatory inspections of flight control cables fitted to a range of Beechcraft aircraft. The new requirements cover... more
SecurityTransport by aircraft: ASN releases accident statistics 2011 (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - A total of 507 fatalities
The Aviation Safety Network yesterday released the 2011 airliner accident statistics showing a total of 507 airliner accident fatalities, as a result of 28 fatal multi-engine airliner accidents. The... more
SecurityItalian ANSV completes two inquiry reports on two severe occurrences
Rome, Italy - Occurred between two Airbuses in June 2009 and two airplanes in March 2010
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has just published on its own website (www.ansv.it) two reports of inquiry regarding two severe occurrences between Airbuses. In particular: - severe occurrence... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4000 series turbofan engines (2011-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the parts, which could lead to an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 76027-76029] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/200, /200C, /300, /400, and /500 series airplanes (2011-24-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin panels, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 74667-74670] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Airplanes (2011-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 232 (Friday, December 2, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 75442-75445] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2011-21-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming of a pilot cyclic control stick and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Federal Register Volume 76, Number 233 (Monday, December 5, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 75772-75774] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. airplanes (2011-24-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 74665-74667] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityThe search and rescue helicopter teams of the British Navy and the RAF to be privatised
London, UK - Prince William's objections futile
The search and rescue helicopter teams of the British Navy and the RAF (Royal Air Force) will be privatized, despite the objections of Prince William. By 2016 such duties will have to be passed to civilians... more
SecurityAVIONEWS at the inauguration of the Italian Enac crisis Hall
Rome, Italy - Minister Matteoli and Chief of civil Defense Gabrielli were present
The Enac (Italian civil aviation authority) crisis Hall has been inaugurated this morning at the Enac central office, after having been instituted in April 2010 through an order of the Chief of the council... more
SecurityTransport by airplane: stricter controls in Russia. Rosaviatsia revokes airlines' licences
Moscow, Russia - AN-2 aircraft of UTair Cargo grounded
Russian President Medvedev has repeatedly asked for this measure to be implemented following past major air accidents that occurred on national ground, especially after the most recent one, as of September... more
SecurityRadar men: NTSB asks to FAA to change the planning of the service shifts
Washington, Usa - After fact on March 2011, when an US flight controller fell asleep during the night shift
NTSB (National Transport Safety Bureau), after a great comment that have had the fact on March 2011, reported largely by the press agencies in which two cargo airplanes landed on Reagan National in Washington... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: security recommendations addressed to EASA and FAA following the helicopter incident of May 2011
Rome, Italy - Happened in Lasa, near Bolzano to an SA-350B2 helicopter, code I-AIRY
Following the completion of a series of analysis, ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) decided to issue a set of security recommendations, addressed to EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and the US Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777/200, 200LR, 300, and 300ER series airplanes (2011-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent FOD from entering the primary and secondary external power connectors, which could result in overheating or arcing and consequent fire in the main equipment center
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63163-63167] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, A-300B2-203, A-300B2K-3C, A-300-B4-103, A-300B4-203, and A-300 B4-2C airplanes (2011-17-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63177-63183] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Aviointeriors SpA passenger seat 12M series, installed on but not limited to ATR model 42 and 72 airplanes (2011-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63161-63163] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker Services BV model F-27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes; and F-28 (2011-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63156-63159] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/243F airplanes equipped with RR Trent 700 series engines (2011-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63159-63161] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767 airplanes (2011-14-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking which could result in failure of the bulkhead structure for carrying the flight loads of the horizontal stabilizer, and loss of controllability of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63172-63177] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH airplanes with Supplemental Type Certificate (2011-21-10)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63167-63169] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model DHC-8/102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 airplanes (2011-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63169-63172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityTransport by airplane and helicopter. Eurocontrol about Laser Interference Seminar: the conclusions
Brussels, Belgium - "Doing nothing is not an option"
Laser interference is a growing menace: the malicious use of powerful laser pointers to dazzle pilots and controllers is rising during flights on the airplanes. The United Kingdom had 30 instances in... more
SecurityRussia reveals the fact that a Chinese citizen accused of espionage has been arrested
Moscow, Russia - Reported today by the Russian FSB
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) today reported an event that happened about a year ago involving a Chinese citizen who is now accused of espionage and has been arrested by Russian authorities.... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2011-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent increased structural loads on the aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the aft engine mount and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)] [Pages 61033-61036] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2011-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61036-61038] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 model turboprop engines (2011-18-51R1)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61255-61257] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityUS DoT proposes to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft
Washington, Usa - Amtrak has banned it on trains and US Navy in submarines
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Department of Transportation is proposing to explicitly ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking... more
SecurityUS Department of homeland security issues and TSA on the anniversary of September 11
Washington, USA - Al-Qaeda seems weakened
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, the department of homeland security issues and the US Transportation Security Administration issued security measures... more
SecurityTen years later: FAA air traffic employees share memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - They are Michael McCormick, Terry Biggio and Frank Hatfield
Three air traffic employees who were directly involved in the events of 9/11 share their memories on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day in a new video released by the Federal Aviation Administration... more
SecurityFBI: possible terrorist attacks in the US with small aircraft as the September 11 anniversary gets closer
Washington, USA - So far US officials don't have information about specific threats
Officials from DHS, Department of Homeland Security and from FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Friday issued a five-page nationwide warning concerning the possibility of terrorist attacks against... more
SecurityUSA airports: new security software will be installed by the end of September
Washington, USA - Already installed in 40 airports
The TSA - Transportation Security Administration - had announced some time ago (see AVIONEWS) the introduction of new software for airport security ATR (Automated Target Recognition): by the end of September,... more
SecurityGerman airports will not install body scanners L3
Hamburg, Germany - Pilot scheme project failed in Hamburg
"The current generation of body scanners ... is not yet ready for widespread implementation" according to the German Interior Minister, Hans-Peter Friedrich, who has rejected, at least for the moment,... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2011-18-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: August 26, 2011 AD #: 2011-18-52 Send to all US owners and operators of Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta)... more
SecurityMassport and FBI announce opening of JTTF Annex at Boston-Logan International Airport
Boston, Usa - First in Nation on-airport facility to be staffed by eight agencies
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Massachusetts Port Authority announced the opening of the nation’s first airport-based self-contained office dedicated to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. The J... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: investigation reports on two aircraft accidents that occurred in the end of the year 2010
Rome, Italy - In addition security recommandations following to a crash occurred on April 11, 2010 in Ronchi at DA-42 aircraft
In the past days ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) announced that it has completed the investigation of two separate incidents that occurred last year. In detail and in chronological order: - PA-18/150... more
SecurityFAA announces regulation updates of Part 23
Washington, USA - New standards defined for ice detection system
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has recently announced that over the next 12-24 months a newly set-up aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) will pursue an upgrade of the standards of the so-called... more
SecurityAdditional Iron Dome defense system for Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel - For the interception of rockets from the Gaza Strip
The government of Israel has announced earlier this week that in September the third Iron Dome missile defense system will be deployed. This system was developed by the government to intercept and shoot... more
SecurityAnother case of laser attack against a russian aeroplane
Moscow, Russia - The offender risks a jail-term
Another case of laser attack happened today 23 August at the airport in Moscow where an unidentified person tried to blind the pilot of an A-320 aircraft with a laser beam while departing from Moscow-Vnukovo... more
SecurityNew US security software started in several US airports
Washington, USA - First installed in 40 airstations
US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the new ADR (Automated Target Recognition) software developed by L-3 Communications for 2.7 million dollars for airport controls faster and more... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: recommendation addressed to IAC on AN-124/100 aircraft occurrence
Rome, Italy - Happened on September 9 2010 at Turin-Caselle airport
Following the completion of a series of analysis, Italian ANSV (National Air Safety Board) has seen fit to enact -before the conclusion of the investigation related to the serious occurrence happened on... more
SecuritySri Lanka denounces US fighter aircraft intrusion
Colombo, Sri Lanka - USA denied it happened
According to local press Sri Lanka's authorities stated today August 8 that investigations will be launched into an alleged intrusion of US fighter aircraft into Country's airspace: they speak of 10 airplanes... more
SecuritySuspension of plane activities of Tiger Airways Australia extended at least until August 11
Canberra, Australia - For a further postponement of court hearing on air safety established by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, CASA
It was announced on Friday a further extension of the grounding period of the plane fleet of Tiger Airways Australia. The suspension of the connections operated by the 10 Airbus A-320s of the carrier... more
SecurityAirport security: a new software from US
Washington, USA - For less invasive controls
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced yesterday Wednesday, July 20 the introduction of a new type of software in passengers' control system in airports. Following numerous complaints... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 407 and 427 helicopters (2011-15-51)
Washington, Usa - To detect loose or misaligned parts of the servo that could lead to failure of the servo and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: July 8, 2011 AD #: 2011-15-51 Send to all U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron... more
SecurityCASA investigates about Jetstar air carrier
Canberra, Australia - For possible lack of maintenance procedures on A-320 aircraft
CASA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, stated it is carrying out investigations on Jetstar airline, which would have failed to implement the maintenance procedures on four A-320 airplanes according to... more
SecurityJapan grounds its F-15J aircraft fleet
Tokyo, Japan - Following the accident occurred over Pacific, near Okinawa, on July 5th, 2011
Following the crash recently occurred to a McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle plane near Okinawa, Japan Air Self-Defense Force decided to ground temporarily its fleet of aircraft of this model (154 copies before... more
SecurityCASA: Tiger Airways Australia airplanes could remain landed until August, 1st
Canberra, Australia - It's now waited the approval of the Federal Court
Australian CASA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, as announced yesterday (see AVIONEWS) has unveiled its decision about the extension of the grounding of the entire Tiger Airways Australia's fleet: the... more
SecurityAustralian Civil Aviation Safety Authority will decide if it will extend the grounding of 10 A-320 planes of Tiger Airways Australia
Canberra, Australia - Within 24 hours
Within 24 hours CASA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, will decide and unveil if it is going to extend the grounding of ten Airbus A-320 planes of Tiger Airways Australia. The decision to interrupt... more
SecurityFAA wants to fine Boeing for allegedly failing to correct oxygen systems on 9 B-777 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The US company could be forced to pay over 1 million dollars
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, the US transport department agency managing all the civil aviation issues, is going to fine Boeing because it "Did not maintain the quality system in compliance with... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: completed the investigation report on serious inconvenience occurred to an A-321 plane
Rome, Italy - Registration I-BIXK, which took place in Naples-Capodichino airport, on April 9, 2007
ANSV, Italian Air safety Board, unveils it has completed the investigation report about the serious occurrence occurred to the Airbus 321 plane, registration I-BIXK, in the airport of Naples-Capodichino,... more