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SecurityUS F-16s escort passenger airplane in Colorado
Colorado Springs, USA - Due to an unruly passenger
Two US F-16 fighter jets escorted an AirTran Boeing 737/700 airliner to Colorado Springs airport following the alarm launched by cabin crew due to the presence of an unruly passenger on board. According... more
SecurityEASA: Agency issues preliminary safety data for 2009
Cologne, Germany - One fatal accident overshadows good safety record
2009 was the year with the lowest number of fatal accidents on record for the 31 Member States of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), according to preliminary data. However this good safety record... more
SecurityIt may have been a goodbye kiss to cause Newark airport closure
New York, USA - A video would support this hypothesis. Security officer suspended
The panic on Monday night that led to the closure of a terminal at New York-Newark airport may have been caused by an unauthorized man who had entered the secure area to give his girlfriend a last goodbye... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. model PC-7 airplanes (2009-26-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68499-68501] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2009-26-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the forward trunnion pin, which could result in fracture of the pin and consequent collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68512-68515] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityBelgium rejects full body scanners. Europe divided
Brussels, Belgium - Waiting for a common decision by the Union
The state secretary for mobility of Belgium, Etiennne Schouppe, announced that Belgium is not going to install full body scanners in its airports, waiting for a common decision by the European Union. This,... more
SecurityEuropean Union: a common approach to full body scanners is needed
Brussels, Belgium - Meanwhile single governments are starting to introduce these devices
Security experts from Europe and the USA in Brussels who gathered today in Brussels, following Christmas foiled terrorist attack on Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, expressed their belief that a... more
SecurityTerrorism: the safety psychosis spread in all world airports
Rome, Italy - Some cases have forced the delegates of many airports to special measures
A January 5 with some occurrences into the American airports and in that in Dublin. The Minneapolis-St Paul's airport, in Minnesota, has been evacuated partially for a bomb alarm due to a dog particularly... more
SecurityItaly will introduce full body scanners within three months at Fiumicino, Malpensa and Venice airports
Rome, Italy - The announcement during today's meeting at the Italian ENAC's headquarters in Rome
Italy is going to introduce full body scanners at Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Malpensa and Venice airports within three months. The official announcement has been made today by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
SecurityHawaiian Airlines airplane returns to the USA flanked by F-15 fighter jets
Portland, USA - A passenger threatened the crew
Security issues on US flights go on. Yesterday a passenger on Hawaiian Airlines' flight HA39 from Portland (USA) to Kahului (Hawaii) refused to store his hand luggage, threatening the crew. The pilot... more
SecurityRome-Ciampino airport's departure area closed for bomb alarm
Rome, Italy - But it was only a forgotten bag
This morning Rome-Ciampino airport has been closed for about half an hour due to a bomb alarm, caused by the finding of an abandoned bag inside the terminal. The facility was then evacuated and closed... more
SecurityTerrorism, Matteoli: Fiumicino and Malpensa will be set up of body-scanner
Rome, Italy - "Necessary measures to improve security levels, whose standards in our airports are already very high"
A meeting among Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, and general manager of the same Authority, Alessio Quaranta, took place today... more
Security60 full body scanners at Amsterdam airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Soon on all flights bound for the USA
Amsterdam-Shiphol airport is going to install 60 new full body scanners in the upcoming months, so replying to charges with having light security checks, following a failed terrorist attack on a Delta... more
SecurityThe Italian foreign minister approves the full body scanners
Rome, Italy - "The right to security comes before everything else"
The Italian foreign minister, Franco Frattini, said in an interview to "Radio 24" that he is favourable to the use of the full body scanners in the Italian airports. "They are the most secure device... more
SecurityTerrorism, Gozi: right to privacy must be firmly guaranteed
Rome, Italy - "European watchdogs have already expressed their opinion on the matter"
"It is crucial to guarantee security, but the right to privacy can't be moved to second place, especially concerning minors. European privacy watchdogs have already expressed their opinion on the use of... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900, and 747-400; and model 757, 767, and 777 airplanes (2009-26-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a standby static inverter from overheating, which could result in smoke in the flight deck and cabin and loss of the electrical standby power system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68501-68505] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityIATA: security measures need to be harmonized
Geneva, Switzerland - International next generation solutions needed
IATA (International Air Transport Association) "Understands the need for government-mandated emergency security measures" as a result of the attempted downing of Northwest Flight 253 on 25 December 2009.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines (2009-26-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded in- flight engine shutdown, possible engine fire, and an emergency autorotation landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68510-68512] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes (2008-11-01R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68515-68518] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 707, 720 and 720B series airplanes (2008-04-11R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68505-68508] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFull body scanners to arrive at London-Heathrow
London, UK - BAA: "We will introduce them as soon as practical"
Full body scanners will be introduced at London-Heathrow airport after the concerns raised by Christmas failed terrorist attacks in the USA (see AVIONEWS), as confirmed yesterday by BAA, London airports'... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-09-12R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 68132-68135] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on The Boeing Company model 727 airplanes (2008-04-10R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66227-66230] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, - 145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes (2009-26-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66034-66038] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with a DTSD installed in accordance with STC (2009-20-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 68135] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation model SR-22 airplanes (2009-26-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct anti-ice fluid distribution lines with improperly installed compression fittings, which could result in anti-ice fluid distribution line separation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66040-66042] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company GE90-110B1, GE90-113B, and GE90-115B series turbofan engines (2009-25-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of stage 6 LPT blades, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66042-66045] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-330 F, G, and J helicopters (2009-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in failure of the coupling discs, and loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66045-66047] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2009-25-07)
Washington, Usa - To prohibit flight over water if a functional test indicates that the emergency floatation gear cannot be armed, which would preclude deployment of the floats in an emergency water ditching
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 237)] [Page 65682-65684] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines (2009-21-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent asymmetric thrust and loss of thrust control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66042] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model 407 and model 427 helicopters (2009-25-08)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in a loss of hydraulic pressure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 237)] [Page 65684-65686] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Security"Body scanner" into the English airports?
London, UK - The Government would evaluate such possibility
The English Interiors Minister, Alan Johnson, has declared today during an interview at "BBC 4" radio that the British Government is valuating the opportunity to install "Body scanner" inside the English... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2009-25-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the loss of structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65403-65406] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2009-25-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65401-65403] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/243 airplanes and model A-330/341, -342, and -343 airplanes (2009-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65396-65398] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, A-300B2-203, A-300B2K-3C, A-300B4-103, A-300B4-203, e A-300B4-2C airplanes (2009-25-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63576-63578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300; A-340/200 and -300; and A-340/500 and -600 series airplanes (2009-25-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65406-65409] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 series airplanes (2007-10-10R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65398-65401] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-25-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63574-63576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH & Co KG model LZ N07-100 airships (2009-25-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63583-63585] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Twin Commander Aircraft LLC models 690, 690A, and 690B airplanes (2009-25-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion on the engine mount beam support straps and the upper wing skins, which could result in failure of the engine and possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63565-63568] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation models 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, 58TCA, 95-B55, 95-B55A, A36, A36TC, B36TC, E55, E55A, F33A, and V35B airplanes (2009-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct an incorrect washer installed in the pilot and copilot shoulder harnesses
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63581-63583] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Learjet Inc. model 45 airplanes (2009-24-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the use of door seals and sealant that do not meet flammability requirements, which could result in an uncontrollable and undetected fire within the baggage compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63572-63574] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes (2009-24-21)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could result in a collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing, and possible reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63578-63581] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-320 series airplanes (2009-24-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63585-63587] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 airplanes and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2009-24-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63592-63595] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityNTSB opens Northwest Airlines' flight 188 public docket
Washington, USA - The pilots had missed the destination airport because too busy on their laptops
The National Transportation Safety Board has decided to open the public docket today on its investigation into the overflight event involving Northwest Airlines flight 188 on October 21, 2009, when Northwest... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2A12 and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-24-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 232)] [Page 63587-63590] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, and 747SR series airplanes (2009-24-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct missing fasteners in the stringer-to-stringer clip joints, which could result in shear tie and skin cracks and rapid in- flight decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 232)] [Page 63590-63592] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) model S-92A helicopters (2009-25-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent complete loss of oil from the MGB, failure of the MGB, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63563-63565] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more