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Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B and B1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference of the wiring with the structure resulting in an electrical short circuit, failure of the landing gear to extend, and an emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 14, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 49)] [Page 12998-13000] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran nuclear matter: today New York's summit between USA, Great Britain and France
New York, USA - In the meantime Iran-Russia negotiations go on
The discussion of the dossier on Iranian nuclear plan is starting today at UN Security Council, after the failure of an agreement between the five Countries with the right of veto last week. France, Great... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, AS-365N2, and SA-366G1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the diagonal cross-member, pivoting of the MGB, severe vibrations, and a subsequent forced landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 48)] [Page 12616-12618] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationBullet found on an Alaska Airlines jet
Seattle, USA - Controls did not find any weapon
Yesterday a federal air marshal found a bullet in the cabin of an America’s Alaska Airlines jet. Passengers of San Francisco-bound flight 384 were taken off and Transportation Security Administration (... more
Civil aviationIran announces the building of a new nuclear plant
Teheran, Iran - Tensions and contradictory declarations on Iranian nuclear plan go on
This week UN Security Council is going to face Iran case again, after IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) sent it a report where it’s said that it’s impossible to verify if Iranian nuclear plants are... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent undetected failure of the shear pin of both PFS units simultaneously, which could result in loss of pitch feel forces and consequent reduced control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 10, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 47)] [Page 12277-12280] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland takes part in European air space
Bern, Switzerland - Bilateral agreements have been signed with Italy and France in the field of air safety
European skies are being gradually arranged in a thick collaboration network between Countries as for air safety. A confirmation comes from bilateral agreements signed by Switzerland with France and Italy,... more
Civil aviationParalympics: everything is ready to guarantee security
Turin, Italy - 3000 policemen arrived by other cities
Everything is ready for the beginning of the IX Paralympic Winter Games. Also for this occasion, as for the Olympiad in February, the security system was made by Prefect Goffredo Sottile, who prearranged... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 series airplanes (2006-05-08)
Washington, USA - To prevent energy from a lightning strike on the bushing for the sump drain valve from arcing to the inside of the center fuel tank wall, which could create an ignition source in the fuel tank and result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12124-12125] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42/200, -300, and -320 airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent cracking of the upper arms of the side braces of the MLG, which could result in failure of the MLG during landing and possible damage to the airplane and injury to the flightcrew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12129-12131] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2006-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of the BS 2598 bulkhead structure, which could result in inability of the structure to carry horizontal stabilizer flight loads, and loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12125-12129] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C, -200F, -400, - 400D, and -400F series airplanes (2006-05-09)
Washington, USA - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the overlapping (upper) skin, upper fastener row of the lap joints of the fuselage skin in sections 41, 42, and 46, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12122-12124] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500, 700 and 800 series turbofan engines
Washington, USA - To prevent oil loss that could result in multiple engine in-flight shutdowns during a flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12131] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and model Avro 146-RJ airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent failure of the hinge bracket on the MLG door, which could result in separation of the door, consequent structural damage to the airplane, and possible injury to people on the ground
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12121-12122] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran's nuclear: the dossier goes to UN Security Council
Vienna, Austria - In the meantime tit-for-tat between Washington and Teheran goes on
Vienna’s summit of IAEA, Internatinal Atomic Energy Agency, ended yesterday without a condemnation solution, signal of internal divisions. The 35 Governors only decided to send UN the report presented b... more
Civil aviationCanada towards inquiry's revamp into the attack of Air India flight in 1985?
Ottawa, Canada - The new Premier Harper will meet victims' families
Air India plane (flight 182) landed from Canada and flying to India was destroyed on June 23, 1985, off the coast of Ireland because of an explosive device which killed 329 passengers. The attack was believed... more
Civil aviationUe: Iran must suspend its nuclear policy (2): threatening and steady Teheran's position
Vienna , Austria - Iran replies: USA could feel "Pain and harm"
Tit-for-tat between USA and Iran in the field of International Atomic Energy Agency’s summit. After US declaration that Teheran will "Face consequences" if it doesn’t give up its uranium enrichment pla... more
Civil aviationEU: Iran must suspend its nuclear policy
Vienna, Austria - Annan asks USA to tone down, but Russia and IAEA seem to fall into line with non-compromise
Iran must stop uranium enrichment and fully cooperate with international inspectors, as IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) require, if it wants to avoid to be set under the pressure of UN’s Security C... more
Civil aviationRobbery at Göteborg airport: a suspect arrested
Goteborg, Sweden - No further news about the bag suspected of being a bomb
The investigations on the spectacular robbery made yesterday at Göteborg-Landvetter airport, South-Western Sweden (see AVIONEWS for details), leaded to a man’s arrest, as for police spokesman’s disclosure. He d... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: Belgium admits their existance
Brussels, Belgium - Two flights would have passed at Deurne's airport
European Council’s investigation, concerning presumed secret flights made by CIA to carry detainees suspected of terrorism, showed that Member Countries are not endowed with sufficient means for foreign a... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and -642 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent sparking of metal parts and debris from detached and damaged float valves, or a buildup of static electricity, which could result in ignition of fuel vapors and consequent fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 44)] [Page 11462] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationBomb alarm at Göteborg airport
Goteborg, Sweden - Three robbers leave a suspicious bag
Today three men managed to reach with a jeep a gate at "Landvetter" Airport in Göteborg, where a Scandinavian Airlines plane lied just landed from London, and they have stolen from cargo hold effects... more
Civil aviationIran's nuclear: high internatinal climate for possible EU-Teheran agreement
Vienna, Austria - USA, Israel, Pakistan, China and Iran itself have pronounced in the last hours
The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, and US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is expected today. In the background the Iranian nuclear matter, which should be considered in... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc models RB211 Trent 768- 60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil ejecting from the HP-IP turbine bearings chamber and igniting
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 43)] [Page 11153-11156] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747SP, 747SR, 747-100, - 100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent improper deployment of the escape slide/raft or blockage of the passenger/crew doors in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could result in injury to passengers or crewmembers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 43)] [Page 11156-11158] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent erosion sheath separation leading to damage of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 43)] [Page 11151-11153] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNuclear Iran (2): Indian Premier Singh comes out for pacific agreement
New Delhi, India - Today he has intervened at the Parliament of his Country
In a public speech at Indian Federal Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has intervened on the problem of Iranian uranium enrichment plan, just in the day of Vienna’s AIEA (Atomic Energy International A... more
Civil aviationNuclear Iran: the AIEA meeting has started today in Vienna
Vienna, Austria - UN delegates still hope in an agreement, but Iranian president seems inflexible
Ordinary meeting of AIEA’s (Atomic International Energy Authority) Governors Council has started this morning at United Nations seat in Vienna: the main theme on the agenda is the dossier about Iranian n... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34 Series Turbofan Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent rupture of the fan disk due to cracks that initiate at an electrical arc-out, which could result in an uncontained failure of the engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 3, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 42)] [Page 10832-10834] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200F, 747-200C, 747- 400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 41)] [Page 10605-10607] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: France denounces violations and tortures
Paris, France - Investigation on a suspected "Gulfstream" landed at Le Bourget last July
Two days ago European Council presented the report of its investigation on supposed secret CIA flights in Europe, which complained lack of proper controls by Member States (see for details AVIONEWS). Yesterday... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: the report on Europe Council's investigation has been presented
Strasbourg, France - The General Secretary Davis: "European flights are too opened"
Yesterday Europe Council General Secretary, Terry Davis, made known in a press conference in Strasbourg the results of the investigation on supposed CIA flights at European flights (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500, 700 and 800 Series Turbofan Engines
Washington, USA - To prevent oil loss that could result in multiple engine in-flight shutdowns during a flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 1, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 40)] [Page 10415-10417] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loosened end caps, which could change the air flow balance in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 38)] [Page 9691-9692] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Artouste III B, Artouste III B1, and Artouste III D turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced helicopter performance, subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, or accident
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 38)] [Page 9692-9694] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model EMB-135 airplanes; and model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent over-heating of a certain pitot static heating relay, which could result in the burning of the windowsill drain hoses and consequent smoke or fire in the airplane cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 37)] [Page 9434-9436] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream model GIV-X and GV-SP series airplanes
Washington, USA - To ensure that the flightcrew is advised of the appropriate procedures to follow in the event that the cockpit displays go blank or malfunction, which could result in a possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 37)] [Page 9436-9439] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationOlympics: helicopter's traffic controlled by a web site
Turin, Italy - The real time update guaranteed immediate answers to all the problems
Yesterday the Olympics of Turin finished successfully, and the organizational engine prepared to guaranteed the Games’ carrying out worked perfectly. Among the various problem that have been confronted t... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-1A, -3A, -3A1, -3A2, -3B, and -3B1 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) failure of stage 5 LPT disks and stage 6 LPT disks, which could lead to uncontained engine failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 23, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 36)] [Page 9257-9260] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AvCraft Dornier model 328-100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncommanded retraction of the flaps during takeoff, which could result in an aborted takeoff and consequent potential for runway overrun
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 23, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 36)] [Page 9255-9257] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationCIA flights investigation home stretched
Strasbourg, France - Europe Council has received all Member States' answers
Last November 21 Europe Council sent out a questionnaire to its 46 Member States to verify if and which Countries are aware of two matters: presumed flights used by CIA to carry terrorists and supposed... more
Civil aviationHijacked airplanes' shooting-down: Russia agrees
Moscow, Russia - After German repairing no, Duma votes for it
Last week German High Court abolished a law in force as of 2005, allowing hijacked planes’ shooting-down on the fly (see for details AVIONEWS). Yesterday Russian Parliament voted for a similar law instead, p... more
Civil aviation"Stuttgarter Zeitung" drafts air carriers' safety list
Berlin, Germany - Alitalia is the 29th on 50 carriers examinated
German newspaper "Stuttgarter Zeitung" anticipated yesterday the results of an annual report of a German agency for the control of the air incidents, the JACDEC (Jet Airliners Crashes Evaluation Center),... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321-100 series airplanes (2006-04-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking on the inner rear spar of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 34)] [Page 8792-8796] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2; A-300 B4; A-300 B4-600; A-300 B4-600R; A-300 F4 600R; A-300 C4-605R Variante F; A-310/200 and model A-310/300 (2006-04-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent injury to crewmembers, and subsequent damage to the airplane caused by rapid opening of the door
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8453-8457] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Meggitt model 602 smoke detectors and installed on various transport category airplanes (2006-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and provide corrective action for a potentially inoperative smoke detector and to ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the event of a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8446-8448] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNuclear issue: the contractual summit between Russia and Iran is over
Moscow, Russia - Agreement prospect is still uncertain but possible
The Moscow two-days negotiation meeting between Iran and Russia on nuclear issue has ended today, with a second treaty round at Russian Foreign Office envolving nuclear experts from both Countries. The... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and model A-310/300 series airplanes (2006-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the pilot's or co-pilot's seat, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8436-8439] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2006-04-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fasteners from disengaging and interfering with an inboard rudder pedal, which could reduce directional controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8441-8443] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100 series airplanes, model A-319/100, model A-320/111 airplanes, A-320/200 series airplanes, and A-321/100 series airplanes (2006-04-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wear of the inboard flap trunnions, which could lead to loss of flap surface control and consequently result in the flap detaching from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8439-8441] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more