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SecurityFAA requires inspection of emergency beacons on 4000 aircraft
Washington, USA - The checks must be concluded by January 14
The FAA is issuing an Airworthiness Directive (AD) which requires airlines to inspect Honeywell emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) by January 14, 2014 to prevent an electrical short and possible ignition... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. SkyTeam Pilots Association meets in Moscow to discuss flight safety issues
Moscow, Russia - SPA represents the pilots of SkyTeam airlines
The pilots represented by the profesisonal associations of the airlines of the alliance SkyTeam recently concluded their meeting in Moscow. The event, which is held every six months (the last one was... more
SecurityEASA: publication of Part-Ora (Organisation Requirements for Aircrew) consolidated rules
Cologne, Germany - It is possible to choose between the A5 sized handbook with a dvd attached or the separate dvd
Part-ORA (Organisation Requirements for Aircrew) consolidated rules (175 pages) have been published in the Technical Publications format and can now be purchased from the EU Bookshop on the Technical Publications... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: five safety recommendations on the aircraft accident occurred on June 8, 2013 at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - To a A-320 plane, registration marks HA-LWM
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), completed the consultation procedure according to the EU Regulation n 996/2010, has retained necessary to issue, with ongoing inquiry, five safety recommendations about... more
SecurityBoeing requires inspection for emergency transmitters on more aircraft in addition to the Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - 717, Next-Generation 737, 747-400, 767 and 777 involved in the investigation
Boeing requested airlines to carry out further inspections on their aircraft in the context of the investigation over a fire which involved the emergency locator transmitter on a 787 Dreamliner operated... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters, model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, and AS-350D1 helicopters (2013-15-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent hydraulic pump drive belt failure, loss of hydraulic servo assistance, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44422-44424] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityAAIB recommends emergency locator transmitters to be disabled on Dreamliner aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The agency has not yet reached a conclusion on what caused the fire on July 12 at Heathrow
Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the agency of UK's Department for Transport which investigates on aircraft accidents, issued two safety recommendations related with the inquiry regarding the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France Helicopters, model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, D1, AS-355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters (2013-10-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a possible loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42406-42409] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH helicopters, model MBB BK-117C2 (2013-12-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a bevel gear before it reaches its currently approved life limit, failure of the IGB, and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42409-42411] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD (Correction) on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) model helicopters, S-70, S-70A and S-70C (2012-23-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of a part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 134 (Friday, July 12, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41836-41837] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityEASA approves Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter safety measures
Cologne, Germany - The European Aviation Safety Agency published today an AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today an Airworthiness Directive which approves and mandates the technical solution proposed by Eurocopter for its EC-225 fleet. The objective is to... more
SecurityEASA AD on Tecnam P-2006T aircraft
Cologne, Germany - A nose landing gear (NLG) lower link was found with two cracks durin an inspection
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued on July 2 an Airworthiness Directive (AD) No 2013-0134 about the P-2006T airplanes by COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNAM Srl. Reason: During an inspection... more
SecurityNTSB constantly updates about the Asiana Airlines aircraft accident in San Francisco
Washington, USA - Agency's Chairwoman Deborah Hersman is the spokesperson of the "Go Team"
US' NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) formed a "Go Team" in order to investigate the crash of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777/200 ER which, during its approach to San Francisco International Airport,... more
SecurityRecent AAIB investigation puts disappearance of Vittorio Missoni's aircraft into a new light. The opinion of air accidents' investigator Dario Romagnoli
Rome, Italy - "The fuel system on Britten Norman BN-2A airplanes had to be modified. Missoni's aircraft was maybe among the ones which were not modified"
AVIONEWS followed carefully the two accidents characterized by the disappearance of two aircraft in the waters of Los Roques archipelago: recently, after the discovery of the two airplanes, one at a depth... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH model BO-105A, C, S, LS A-1, LS A-3, EC-135P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, T2+, MBB-BK 117A1, A3, A4, B1, B2, C1, C2 helicopters (2013-11-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a pilot taking off with the cyclic in the locked position, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 120] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 37446-37448] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-13473] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityLos Roques aircraft tragedy: AVIONEWS gets in touch with the Italian embassy in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela - Further details in director Natale Brunetto's intervention in the Italian tv show "Uno mattina"
AVIONEWS has contacted by telephone the Italian Embassy in Caracas and could talk with counselor Paolo Miraglia who was available to answer to a number of questions raised by the news of the Let- 410 wreckage... more
SecurityItalian ANSV about LET 410 aircraft wreckage finding, code YV-2081 (Los Roques)
Rome, Italy - The Air Safety Board hopes for the airplane can be recovered
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) hopes that the LET410 aircraft wreckage (code YV-2081), disappeared in Venezuela in 2008 and now located, can be recovered in order to establish the crash causes, in... more
SecurityItalian Air Safety Board: one of the investigators is the president of the new Encasia working group
Rome, Italy - The first meeting of the WG6 "Safety Recommendation" was held in Brussels
On Tuesday 4 June 2013 the first meeting of the new working group "Safety Recommendation" of the Encasia (European Network of Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authorities), the coordination body of... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopters, model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST helicopters (2013-11-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of bearing grease, failure of the bearing, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33204-33206] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters, model MBB-BK-117C2 helicopters (2013-10-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a workload situation whereby stabilizing the helicopter in flight would be difficult if not impossible, resulting in possible loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 101] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31394-31396] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-12307] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA helicopters, model A-119 and AW-119 MKII helicopters (2013-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an RVDT control box assembly, loss of manual control of the engine throttle, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 95 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28727-28729] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Eurocopter France, model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, AS-350D1, AS-355E, AS-355F, AS-355F1, AS-355F2, AS-355N, and AS-355NP (2013-10-51)
Washington, Usa - To correct an unsafe condition
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: May 9, 2013 AD #: 2013-10-51 This emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) 2013-10-51 is being sent... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters, model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, AS-350D1, AS-355E, AS-355F, AS-355F1, AS-355F2, and AS-355N (2013-08-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of the sliding door, which could come into contact with the rotor system, leading to damage to the helicopter and loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 84] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25365-25367] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-09436] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, AS-350D1, AS-355E, AS-355F, AS-355F1, AS-355F2, AS-355N, and AS-355NP helicopters (2012-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the emergency flotation system and loss of float stability in the event of a water landing
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 84] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25367-25369] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-09437] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters, model SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, AS-365N3, and SA-366G1 (2013-08-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the 9-degree frame to prevent loss of structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 84] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25380-25382] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-09412] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter), model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters (2013-03-18)
Washington, Usa - To detect blind rivets installed in the long tail rotor drive shaft, which could lead to failure of the tail rotor drive shaft and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 84] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25361-25363] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-09433] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: safety report about PA-18/150 aircraft crash in 2009
Rome, Italy - Two pilots, experts of the flight in mountain, died
The Italian Air Safety Board, ANSV, communicates to have completed a safety report. This is about: - Crash occurred to the PA-18/150 airplane, registration D-ELHP, occurred in Dro, near Trento, on... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. ETSC releases report on the "Pilot Fatigue"
Brussels, Belgium - The organization requires the European Commission to think carefully before the approval of EASA proposals on the topic
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) released a detailed report on the topic of the "Pilot Fatigue", realized with a group of experts of the air transport sector, with which the Brussels-based... more
SecurityA clarification regarding the video: "The movement of the load is the cause of the crash of the National Air Cargo B-747 in Afghanistan" published by AVIONEWS (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Someone edited a frame to make it more spectacular... who?
There is the need to give a clarification regarding the video: "The movement of the load is the cause of the crash of the National Air Cargo B-747 in Afghanistan" published by AVIONEWS in an article speaking... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model AS-350B3 helicopters (2012-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent vibration due to a failed bearing, failure of the T/R, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 79] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 24041-24047] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-09420] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France Helicopters, model AS-332C, L, and L1 helicopters (2013-08-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack, to prevent loss of airframe structural integrity and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 75] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23107-23109] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-08763] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France, model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, L2 and EC-225LP helicopters (2013-07-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 76] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23462-23465] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-08459] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityTSA delays implementation of the new rules on prohibited items on board of the aircraft
Washington, USA - The measure has generated strong criticism in the US
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States decided to postpone the implementation, initially scheduled on April 25, of the new rules on prohibited items on board of the aircraft,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell model 430 helicopters (2013-08-06)
Washington, Usa - To correct the published Vne and to correct the indicated airspeed
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 75] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 23114-23115] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-08762] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France, EC-130B4 helicopters (2013-07-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the blending radii of the center windscreen to prevent failure of the windscreen, injury to the flight crew, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 10, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21233-21236] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS-365N3 helicopters (2013-06-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an undetected flight display error of a slow drift in the roll axis, disorientation of the pilot, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 20234-20236] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hughes Helicopters, Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems helicopters, model 369D, 369E, 369F, and 369FF helicopters (2013-05-16)
Washington, Usa - To detect a short-edge margin condition, prevent failure of the tailboom and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18226-18227] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06746] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityBoeing submits proposal to perform "Airworthiness assessment" for Nigerian aircraft
Lagos, Nigeria - "It is not a recertification", the Ministry for Aviation of the African country clarifies
Boeing presented to the Nigerian Ministry for Aviation a proposal to perform an "Airworthiness assessment" on every aircraft of the US' manufacturer operating in the fleets of the airlines of the African... more
SecurityFAA AD on Robinson Helicopter Company, model R-44 and R-44II helicopters (2013-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of the floats to inflate during an emergency landing
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18224-18226] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06297] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France, model EC-130B4 helicopters (2013-05-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent contact with the flight controls in the event of a cabin vibration blade failure, jamming of a flight control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18230-18232] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06133] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model A-109, A-109A, A-109AII, A-109C, A-109K2, A-109E, A-109S, and A-119 helicopters (2013-05-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tail rotor pitch control link and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18228-18230] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06131] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityUS Secretary of Homeland Security defends new rules about small knives onto aircraft
Washingon, USA - "There are already things on a plane that somebody can convert into a small sharp object"
The decision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States to permit again to transport on board small knives and other items which had been prohibited in the aftermath of the... more
SecurityFAA Emergegncy AD on AW, Bell, Eurocopter and Sikorsky helicopters (2013-06-51)
Washington, Usa - To detect conditions that may result in failure of the hoist and injury to persons being lifted
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: March 25, 2013 AD #: 2013-06-51 This emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) 2013-06-51 is being sent... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters, model S-61A, D, E, L, N, NM, R, and V helicopters (2013-05-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent particulate contamination in the FCU, which could lead to malfunction of an internal valve, power loss at a critical phase of flight, and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 56 (Friday, March 22, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17591-17593] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc, model 412 and 412EP helicopters (2013-05-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an outer ring because of cracking, which could lead to the loss of main rotor (M/R) blade pitch control and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 56 (Friday, March 22, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17593-17594] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityUS' flights attendants fight against TSA's decision to permit again knives on aircraft
Los Angeles, USA - "The new rules make everyone in the cabin less safe"
The flight attendants of the US' airlines are strongly criticizing the decision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to permit again to transport on board small knives and other items which... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-332C, L, and L1 helicopters (2013-05-23)
Washington, Usa - To detect deterioration of the MRH bearing and to prevent overloading the scissor links which drive the main rotor system, failure of the scissors links, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 20, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17076-17078] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityAirbus: American Airlines selects ROPS technology for its A-320 Family aircraft fleet
Blagnac, France - The system was first approved by the EASA on the A-380 in October 2009
American Airlines has decided to equip all of its A-320 Family fleet with Airbus’ innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology. This on-board cockpit technology, which Airbus has pioneered i... more
SecurityAircraft and restrictions. US Transportation Security Administration "Liberalizes" small knives
New York, USA - Several sport equipment to be permitted again as well
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency ,that exercises authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States, communicated that in order "To align more closely... more
SecurityEASA AD about Eurocopter AS-350 and EC-130 helicopters (2013-0061)
Cologne, Germany - A dormant failure risk was identified for one of the two switches
EASA AD No.: 2013-0061 TE.CAP.00110-003 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. 1/2 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Confirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Intranet. EASA AIRWORTHINESS... more