Civil aviation
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Civil aviationHelicopters over the White Mount for GDF's drill
Aosta, Italy - Foreign delegations are attending it
An exercise of Italian Financial Police over the White Mount started last July 25 and it is scheduled to be completed next Saturday July 30 when the 40th anniversary of Guardia di Finanza’s Alpine Rescue i... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue damage of the fuselage, door, engine nacelle, empennage, and wing structures, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 142)] [Page 43025-43029] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSuspect car alarmed the "Leonardo da Vinci"
Rome, Italy - A groundless bomb alert has compelled to evacuate the Roman air station
It happened around 12:30am yesterday when Fiumicino Airport has been evacuated for over 30 minutes due to the presence of a volume car considered suspect which started the bomb alarm. Car was parked in... more
Civil aviationWinter Olympic Games 2006: Turin-Caselle Airport super-protected
Turin, Italy - Air space to be closed in February during sport event opening and closing days and checks and law enforcement units to be increased
Winter Olympic Games 2006 to prove armoured concerning traffic and transport systems. Turin-Caselle Airport is setting the infrastructural plan with the building of new gates and the extension of departure... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks or material loss in the fuselage skin, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the skin panel, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 140)] [Page 42269-42271] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model A-300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a hole in the RAT hub cover
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 140)] [Page 42267-42269] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAl Masri: additional threats against Rome
Rome, Italy - Israeli secret services warned about risks for the Vatican while Colonia sets its defensive system on the occasion of Benedict XVI's visit in August
Al Masri Brigades threatened Italy and its capital on the internet again: "We will turn Rome in a cemetery!" (see also for details AVIONEWS). The terroristic movement related to Al Qaeda thinks it can... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed model L-1011-385 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion or fatigue cracking of certain structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 140)] [Page 42262-42267] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFiumicino and Urbe airports in the sights of Al Qaeda
Rome, Italy - US forces arrested and questioned an Al Zarqawi's follower in Iraq who revealed some sensitive targets for prospective attempts in the Italian territory
Italy as the primary "Christian" target after the United States, Spain and the UK. It would have been revealed by a US authorities’ report which would have been notified to Italian intelligence services r... more
Civil aviationFalse bomb alarm: Italian Air Force's F-16 intercepted and escorted a civil plane to Ciampino
Ciampino, Italy - The air station was closed for about 2 hours and a half but no bomb was found aboard the BAe-146
A BAe 146 with 54 persons on board bound from Ibiza for Rome-Ciampino was involved by a false bomb alarm yesterday, due to an anonymous phone call to French air traffic control authority. After notifying... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: a prospective attempter killed by British Police
London, UK - New threats by Al Masri Brigades against Italy, Holland and Denmark
Al Masri Brigades would have claimed back attempts occurred in London yesterday by another on-line message though experts prove in a certain way doubtful about the text reliability, and in the meantime... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-145 and EMB-135 series airplanes (2005-14-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine oil leakage at the coupling seal between the hydraulic pump and the engine gearbox from causing low engine oil levels
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 139)] [Page 42148] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135 airplanes and model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes (2005-13-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank or adjacent dry bay, which could result in fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 139)] [Page 41948] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320/111 Airplanes and model A-320/200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the RAT during an in-flight emergency, which could lead to loss of hydraulic and electrical power and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 139)] [Page 41946-41948] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the passenger doors to operate properly in an emergency condition, which could delay an emergency evacuation and possibly result in injury to passengers and flightcrew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 139)] [Page 41944-41946] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationItalian Minister of Interior Pisanu's antiterrorism package under Italian Government's analysis
Rome, Italy - Steps explained by Minister could also include a DNA analysis as requested by Lega while an antiterrorism Super Attorney will be appraised
The main means to reinforce prevention and fight against terrorism in Italy set by Italian Minister of Interior Giuseppe Pisanu are under Italian Government’s analysis (see for details AVIONEWS). A 24 h... more
Civil aviationUSA: doubts about the effectiveness of anti-missile electronic countermeasures for civil aviation
Washington, USA - Huge costs and incapability of facing all the guided rockets, according to some representatives from the institutional and commercial environment
Some air transport and institutional representatives in the United States do not trust in the programme aimed to increase the security degree in the sector by installing anti-missile electronic countermeasures... more
Civil aviationItalian Minister of Interior Pisanu's antiterrorism package integrated by Lega Party
Rome, Italy - Additional measures have been suggested and they should be shown in Italian Government meeting tomorrow
Italian Government meeting should approve the Italian Minister of Interior Pisanu’s antiterrorism package, integrated by some Lega Party’s proposals. In addition to solutions put forward by Pisanu suc... more
Civil aviationEnergy, food and security: the price for the cancellation of the North Korean nuclear programme
Pyongyang, North Korea - These are the Communist regime's requests in order to lead it to put the atomic weapons race to an end definitively
During the days following next July 26, as the date when the six-nations talks intended to solve the North Korean nuclear programme matter will be resumed, the world will know if the Pyongyang’s Communist r... more
Civil aviationEU states supported the agreement with Canada on passengers' details
Brussels, Belgium - Some doubts still remain at a EU level concerning privacy protection
European Union state members’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs decided to ratify the agreement with Canada regarding the provision of information on travellers bound for the Canadian territory by European a... more
Civil aviationEurofighter close to end in tragedy in Great Britain
Fairford, UK - Pilot succeeded in zooming with the aircraft climbing just before it could touch the ground
Fear during the preparatives before opening the Air Tattoo Show in Fairford (United Kingdom, July 16-17, 2005). A Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon multirole medium-light fighter of Royal Air Force could have... more
Civil aviationUSA: EMS needs "health care"
Washington, Usa - Some analysts found a too large number of accident involving EMS helicopters in action during the last 5 years
More than a 10% of the EMS (Emergency Medical Service) helicopters lost with 84 disasters and about 60 victims: these are the data provided in the USA by some analysts with reference to rotor-winged aircraft... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: Al Masri Brigades gave Italy an ultimatum
Rome, Italy - Withdraw troops from Iraq in one month or the capital will be attacked
Abu Hafs Al-Masri Brigades, as responsible for attempts in London occurred on last July 7 as revealed by one of their statements delivered in the internet, threatening countries which keep their troops... more
Civil aviationUSA: tests for the anti-missile system to protect civil airplanes have been started
Washington, USA - In the meantime, a ruling ro prosecute people aiming lasers against crew cabins has been approved
Northrop Grumman and British Aerospace Systems are about to start testing a laser anti-missile system designed to face the threat consisting of very short-range surface-to-air portable guided rockets,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN- 2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller attaching bolt failures or improperly secured propellers, which could lead to separation of the propeller from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40656-40660] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F; DC-10-15; DC-10-30 and DC- 10-30F; and model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40651-40656] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: two minutes in silence over the British capital's sky
London, UK - Landings and takeoffs suspended at Heathrow and Gatwick air stations yesterday for 120 seconds
Even the sky over London proved quiet for two minutes during the pause asked at a European level at 12:00 to commemorate yesterday the victims of attempts occurred in London on last July 7. Heathrow and... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (3): no fly zone on Florence?
Florence, Italy - The city is making ready for a possible air attack
Also Florence may suffer for the anti-terrorism measures under Italian authorities’ consideration. Florence’s commitee for order and safety has in fact introduced a proposal for defending old town by... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (2): Italian Civil Defence ready to face a prospective non-conventional attack
Rome, Italy - Bertolaso congratulated British institutions on the manner they supported population immediately after attempts
Italian security situation following the terroristic attacks in London is always a major aspect in these days also for Italian Civil Defence which has to set and perform a series of measures and procedures... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber examinated the activity of international police's cooperation
Rome, Italy - Colonel Falcone and Lieutenant Colonel Di Stefano have been heared
In the ambit of the fact-finding inquiry about Schengen space in the new European construction, Italian Parliament’s Committee attending to the control of the implementation of Schengen’s agreement as... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: signs about who masterminded the carnage
London, UK - Great Britain's security authorities would be searching for a Pakistani-native British citizen
British intelligence and Police services are likely to have identified who masterminded the attempts in London on last Thursday, July 7. It would deal in fact with a Pakistani-native British citizen, just... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. Propellers (2005-14-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 133)] [Page 40187-40189] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAnnouncing bomb on a plane for failing girlfriend's departure
Paris, France - A man was charged abuse with and air traffic's disturbance
A French boy staged a false terrorist attack on board a flight operated by Poland’s national airline LOT: he did not intend his Lithuanian girlfriend went to Warsaw and denounced by phone a bomb’s pre... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: suicide attackers as liable for the carnage
London, UK - Four British citizens (Pakistani-native) and coming from Yorkshire have been indicated by Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard would have no doubt: four kamikazes made themselves explode in the attempts occurred in London on last Thursday, July 7. It would deal with Pakistani-native British citizens and the most... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707-300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the hinge fitting assembly of the inboard leading edge slats
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 132)] [Page 39912-39914] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Rockwell International models AT-6, AT-6A, AT- 6B, AT-6C, AT-6D, AT-6F, BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G airplanes; and Autair Ltd. model Harvard airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any fatigue crack in the inboard and outboard, upper and lower wing attach angles (except for the nose angles) of either wing, which could result in failure of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39651-39652] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727- 100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes (2005-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the attach fittings of the foreflap carriage of the wings, which could result in partial or complete loss of the foreflap and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39647-39651] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, - 145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the internal circuit of the engine fire handle that could disable the fuel shut-off valves and the discharge of the fire extinguishing agent, which, in the event of a fire, could result in the inability to extingui
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39642-39644] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2005-14-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the underwing fitting load path due to missing or damaged alloy-steel or A286 taperlock fasteners, which could result in separation of the engine and strut from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39644-39647] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-14-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire in the cargo compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39639-39642] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (2): explosive deployed was a military one
London, UK - Maybe arrived from the Balkans, according to British experts, and they would consider plausible the fact that just one person produced the bombs
Just one hand could have produced the victims of London attacks on last July 7. According to British Police and intelligence services, just one subject could have manufactured the bombs, all 5 kg weight... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: here is the Italian Minister Pisanu to face the terroristic threat
Rome, Italy - Increasing law enforcement units in the streets, more checks, antiterrorism Attorney, residence permit for turncoats and expulsion for suspicious subjects
Italian Ministry of Interior suggested by Minister Giuseppe Pisanu a series of measures to face the risk of terroristic attempts in Italy more effectively after attacks in London. Among them one can consider... more
Civil aviationCrash's simulation at Linate
Milan, Italy - A new informatic Telewarning System has been tested
Milan-Linate Airport has been theatre of an exercise aiming to probe fire structures and times of rescue’s operations on Sunday morning. The presence of an Air One flight as well as of a Volare flight o... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea: six-nations meetings on the nuclear programme to restart on July 25
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Asian country to appraise the opportunity of putting the project to an end in exchange with economic aids and warranties on its security
Six-nations meetings regarding the North Korean nuclear programme will be resumed in Beijing on next July 25. After more than one year since the suspension of negotiations decided by the Communist regime... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (7): coordination of intelligence services is stronger
London, UK - EU Commissioner for Justice Frattini suggested concrete solutions while information on the July 7 attacks could arrive from Poland
A new false alarm occurred in London today, in the Whitehall Street area where British Government is located. Fear disappeared after one hour, but the UK’s security authorities representatives do not e... more
Civil aviationAirbus: cell phones on board thanks to Siemens
Paris, France - Meanwhile an other no to phone's use arrives from the States
While US Science Academy’s astronomers opposed an other negative opinion on cell phones use on planes, Airbus together with Siemens are working to develop the technology which allow passengers to chat b... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 Series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To find and fix cracking in the forward lug of the MLG, which could result in failure of the lug and consequent collapse of the MLG during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 8, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 130)] [Page 39559] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... 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 loss of airplane control after an aborted takeoff due to asymmetric thrust
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 8, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 130)] [Page 39412-39413] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (3): an Italian anti-terrorism Attorney?
Rome, Italy - The hypothesis put forward by Italian Minister Pisanu while monitoring for about 13,000 sensitive targets rose
Italian Government set new security measures to properly face terrorist threat that, following real confirmation by Administration itself, appears realistic with reference to the country. Italian Minister... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (2): artificers act on an unattended luggage at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - It happened on last Saturday in the morning but fortunately it was a false alarm
That the warning level against the possibility of terroristic attacks is a particularly high one also in Italy can be understood by a large series of factors and aspects these days, even considering the... more