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SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8/102, DHC-8/103, DHC-8/106, DHC-8/201, and DHC-8/202 series airplanes (2010-05-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 45)] [Page 10664-10666] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/100, 747/200B, 747/300, and 747SR series airplanes (2010-05-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the malfunction of one or more electrical and electronic units in the main equipment center, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 45)] [Page 10669-10671] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600/2B19 airplanes (2010-05-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 45)] [Page 10667-10669] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation models B-300 and B-300C airplanes (2010-05-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct installation of an incorrect bus bar, which could result in failure of the pitot heat annunciators to illuminate
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 9753-9755] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Emergency) AD on The Boeing Company model 737/600, /700, /700C, /800, /900, and /900ER series airplanes (2010-06-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of aircraft control and structural integrity
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/100, 747/100B, 747/100B SUD, 747/200B, 747/200C, 747/200F, 747/300, 747/400, 747/400D, 747/400F, 747SR, and 747SP airplanes (2010-05-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking which could connect to form large cracks and result in reduced structural integrity leading to rapid decompression and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 9760-9763] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8/100 and DHC-8/200, DHC-8/301, /311, and /315 airplanes (2010-04-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the airplane due to corrosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 9756-9760] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dowty Propellers Models R354/4-123-F/ 13, R354/4-123-F/20, R375/4-123-F/21, R389/4-123-F/25, R389/4-123-F/26, and R390/4-123-F/27 propellers (2010-05-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 9515-9516] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-330/200 series airplanes and model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2010-04-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 9515] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Corporation model MD-90/30 airplanes (2010-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracking, which could sever the frame, increase the loading of adjacent frames, and result in damage to adjacent structure and loss of overall structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8465-8467] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model PC-12/47E airplanes (2010-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8473-8476] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-06-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8461-8465] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityPlane crash and electric wires: the third part of Helicopter Association International's video
Alexandria, Usa - Alexandria, USA: more safety on low-level flights
The on-line video "Surviving the wire environment" highlights the most recurrent hazards related to obstructions and issues what pilots need to know and understand to be safer when operating in low-level... more
SecurityHelicopter Association International. "Surviving the Wires environment": the on-line video's second part
Alexandria, Usa - Every year about 7000 obstructions "Flourish", not always signaled on the charts
About 7000 new potential obstructions are being built every year and the charts cannot keep up with these changes, so aviation hazards, primarily for helicopters, lies in wait during flying manoeuvres,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2010-05-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8471-8473] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/541 and /642 airplanes (2010-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8479-8481] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited model ATP airplanes (2010-05-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8467-8471] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2010-05-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8476-8479] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityHelicopter Association International's (HAI) new on-line video (See in the news)
Alexandria, Usa - A tool to increase awareness about wire stikes for aircraft
Helicopter Association International (HAI) produced a new video casted via Internet, to warn pilots about risks run flying near electricity wire and other similar obstructions. The video, produced in cooperation... more
SecurityEuropean Parliament: debate on air safety and body scanner
Brussels, Belgium - The heaviest security measures will need to be fully financed by member states
Airport security measures heavier than ones scheduled by European legislation, will need to be completely financed by member states. This is emerged in the last European Parliament Transportation Commission's... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600/2C10, CL-600/2D15, and CL-600/2D24 airplanes (2010-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 35)] [Page 7938-7940] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Augustair, Inc. models 2150, 2150A, and 2180 airplanes (2010-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the vertical stabilizer front spar, which could result in separation of the vertical stabilizer from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 35)] [Page 7945-7947] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-190/100 LR, /100 IGW, /100 STD, /200 STD, /200 LR, and /200 IGW airplanes (2010-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7929-7931] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) model TAE125-01 reciprocating engines (2010-04-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 35)] [Page 7947-7949] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityEASA evaluates issues of airplane seats brand KOITO
Cologne, Germany - The Agency and FAA are working closely on the issue
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) continues its evaluation of the Continued Airworthiness issues arising from the falsification of data by Koito Industries, the Japanese manufacturer of seats... more
SecurityRome-Fiumicino's airport: experimentation body-scanner started today
Rome, Italy - The machine for passengers in Terminal 5 is in service from 11:30am
The body-scanner from today will be used in an experimental manner at Rome-Fiumicino's airport. From 11:30am the apparatus is in service for departing passengers in Terminal 5 to USA, during a ceremony... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, /842, and /861 airplanes (2010-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7931-7934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH model SF-25C gliders (2010-04-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7936-7938] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on SICLI Halon 1211 portable fire extinguishers as installed on various airplanes and helicopters (2010-04-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7342-7345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM series propellers (2010-04-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller separation due to hub fatigue cracking, which can result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 35)] [Page 7934-7936] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2010-05-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a failure of a hub, excessive vibrations, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2010-05-51 Eurocopter France... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 turboshaft engines (2010-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7027-7028] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2010-04-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 29)] [Page 6852-6854] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/221, -222, -322, - 324, and -325, A-300B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R, equipped with P&W PW4000 or JT9D-7R4 series engines (2010-04-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 6849-6851] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault-Aviation model Falcon 900EX airplanes (2010-04-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 6854-6857] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityInstallation of 150 "full-body" scanners has begun in U.S. airports
Chicago , Usa - New technology embedded toward national security after the failed attempt on Christmas Day
New technology is part of the Obama administration's engagement toward national security improvement after the attempted bombing of Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day. International Airport of Chicago... more
SecurityFAA AD on PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA model P-180 airplanes (2010-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5695-5697] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR; EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes (2010-03-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5685-5689] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B and 2B1 turboshaft engines (2010-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5689-5690] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747-200C and - 200F series airplanes (2010-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the upper chords and straps of the floor beams, which could lead to failure of the floor beams and loss of controllability, rapid decompression, and loss of integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5692-5695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA model P-180 airplanes (2010-03-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5690-5692] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA: 1.2 million fine for GE Caledonian
Washington, USA - Improper maintenance procedures involving 101 engines
The FAA has proposed a civil penalty of U$1.2 for GE Caledonian, an FAA-certificated foreign repair station based in Scotland, for improper maintenance procedures involving 101 engines over a three and... more
SecurityNew proposed fine for American Eagle Airlines
Washington, USA - US$2.9 million civil penalty against the Fort Worth-based carrier
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a US$2.9 million civil penalty against American Eagle Airlines for operating, between February and May 2008, at least 1,178 passenger-carrying flights... more
SecurityUSA: are FAA safety controls too loose?
Washington, USA - A report from the department of transportation shows that the administration has been too elastic with American Airlines on maintenance issues
A report by the US department of transportation inspector general underlined the possibility that FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) safety checks might have been too loose, in particular concerning... more
SecurityBody scanners: Italy choses L-3 (Video)
Rome, Italy - 4-week sperimentation in Fiumicino and Malpensa
Italy's choice for its new full body scanners has been made for those built by L-3 Security & Detection Systems (SDS) of the USA, and the sperimentation is going to begin at Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa... more
SecurityAir crashes: accident rate dropped in 2009 according to Iata
Montreal, Canada - One lost hull every 1.4 million flights
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today the aviation safety performance for 2009 showing that the year’s accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the second lowest in a... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2010-03-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the strut and engine due to corrosion damage and cracking of both fuse pins on the same strut
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5677-5681] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. model 205B and 212 helicopters (2010-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect an edge void, corrosion, or a crack on a M/R blade, which could lead to loss of the M/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5681-5683] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker Services B.V. model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2010-02-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 4485-4487] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2010-02-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 4480-4482] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more