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SecurityUnited States: no liquids on board of Russia-bound aircraft
Washington, USA - Secretary of State Kerry invites travellers to be vigilant and attentive
US' Department for Homeland Security decided to ban liquids into carry-on baggage aboard Russia-bound aircraft: the measurw aims to ensure safety during Winter Olympics, whose opening ceremony will take... more
SecurityFAA clears path for installation of AOA indicators in small airplanes
Washington, Usa - Measure could improve safety in thousands of aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took an important step to help improve safety in small aircraft by simplifying design approval requirements for a cockpit instrument called an angle of attack... more
SecurityOlympics: USA warn Russia about risk of toothpaste tubes containing explosives on board of the aircraft
Sochi, Russia - The Department of Homeland Security clarifies it is "Not aware of a specific threat"
The 22nd edition of the "Winter Olympics" will take place in Sochi, Russia, and will open today, February 6, 2014, to end on February 23. The security measures which have been put in place for the event... more
SecurityScratches on the fuselage: Singapore Airlines grounds an Airbus A-380 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - "No safety issue", the South-Asian company communicated
On Wednesday 5 February 2014 Singapore Airlines communicated it has decided to ground and inspect one of its Airbus A-380 aircraft following the discovery of some scratches on the fuselage. The problem... more
SecurityPlanes and safety. FAA lowered the ranking of Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation
New Delhi, India - The US authority downgrades India to category 2
The downgrade levels India to Zimbabwe, Paraguay and Indonesia instantly affecting Air India and Jet Airways Ltd, the only two Indian carriers presently flying to the United States. The two airlines will... more
SecurityAirplanes and LAG. Aci Europe: Europe’s airports ready for new rules on liquids, aerosols & gels
Brussels, Belgium - The declaration of its Director General Olivier Jankovec
The new EU rules for air passengers carrying liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) take effect today. They are being introduced as part of a more ambitious plan to lift the ban on the carriage of LAGs altogether. The... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Russian pilots accuse Aeroflot: "Too heavy workloads, safety in doubt"
Moscow, Russia - The Sheremetyevo Cockpit Personnel Association points the finger against the carrier's policies
The Sheremetyevo Cockpit Personnel Association (SCPA), which rounds up several Russian pilots, is accusing Aeroflot of putting in danger its passengers, by imposing too heavy workloads on its pilots in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing Company, model 767 airplanes (2013-25-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent certain failures or jams in the elevator system from causing a hardover of the elevator surface, resulting in a significant pitch upset and possible loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 4269-4274] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityThe FAA has ordered inspections on B-767 airplanes
Washington, Usa - Malfunctioning systems could affect the plane’s capability to climb or descend and may cause serious loss of aircraft control
In a rule published in the Federal Register January 27, 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered new and tougher inspections on B-767 aircraft, one of the most popular commercial jets... more
Security"World Economic Forum 2014" in Davos: Eurofighter aircraft to secure airspace
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The event is due to take place from 22 to 25th January in Switzerland
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces are to secure the airspace of the "World Economic Forum 2014" in Davos. As part of what is known as "Operation Daedalus 2014", Eurofighters will deliver... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-225LP helicopters (2013-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack in the swashplates, which could lead to failure of the swashplates and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2366-2368] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityWinter Olympics: no liquids on board of the aircraft in the Russian airports
Moscow, Russia - The measure will remain in force through March 21
The 22nd edition of the Winter Olympics will open its doors in Sochi on February 6: Russia, considering the recent terrorist attacks in Volgograd which caused the death of 34 persons, is implementing several... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2013-26-03)
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
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79292-79295] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD for certain The Boeing Company model 747/400, /400D, and /400F series airplanes (2013-26-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent water penetration into the MEC, which could result in the loss of flight critical systems
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79289-79292] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2013-26-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct oil contaminants, which could cause an ignition and result in a fire in the oxygen system
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79287-79289] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International SA Turbofan Engines, CFM56-3 and CFM56-7B series (2013-26-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine oil while in flight, which could result in engine failure, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79295-79298] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: four safety recommendations to EASA on accident to A-320 airplane in Fiumicino at the end of September
Rome, Italy - The Agency issued five ones for another accident at the Rome's airport happened in June
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), following to the accident occurred on September 29, 2013 on Rome-Fiumicino airport, to an A-320 airplane, registration marks EI-EIB and completed the consultation procedure... more
SecurityItalian Enav completes flight inspection fleet with the 4th P-180 Avanti II "Flight RomeInspections" aircraft
Rome, Italy - High safety standards for the Italian airports and increased competitiveness on foreign markets
Today at Ciampino Airport, at the ENAV Flight Inspection hangar, the presentation took place for the fourth P.180 Avanti II Flight Inspections aircraft purchased from Piaggio Aero Industries. The delivery... more
SecurityEasa allows use of Electronic Devices on aircraft
Cologne, Germany - The European Agency will publish by the end of this month guidance
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will publish by the end of November 2013 guidance which will extend to all phases of flight the possibility to use personal electronic devices (PED) such as tablets,... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about Tecnam P-2006T aircraft crash in 2012
Rome, Italy - Registration I-TELT, happened at Catania-Fontanarossa airport at the end of July
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed an inquiry report. This is about in particular: - Crash occurred to the Tecnam P-2006T airplane, code I-TELT, at Catania-Fontanarossa... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. FAA announces decision on Portable Electronics Devices (PEDs) during all phases of flight
Washington, Usa - Top things passengers should know about expanded use of PEDs on airplanes
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced that the FAA has determined that airlines can safely expand passenger use of P... more
SecurityCollision between two aircraft at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Airplanes seriously damaged, but apparently no injuries have been reported
Two aircraft collided today, Monday 28 October 2013, at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport, according to reports from the website "Trend.az", which quotes "CNN Turk" TV channel as source. According to reports,... more
SecurityAircraft and ATM. Selex ES and GAMMA: defining the future of Air Traffic Management security
Rome, Italy - The consortium comprises 19 European stakeholders with key-roles
The GAMMA (Global ATM security MAnagement) Consortium met for the first time at the premises of Selex ES in Rome to start project activities as agreed with the Research Executive Agency of the European... more
SecuritySouthwest Airlines fires the captain of the aircraft involved im July's hard landing (VIDEO)
Dallas, USA - The first officer is being required to undergo additional training
Southwest Airlines communicated it fired the captain of the flight which was involved in a hard landing at New York's "LaGuardia" Airport on Monday 22 July 2013. Whitney Eichinger, spokesperson of the... more
SecurityPilot sleeping while its aircraft was approaching Gatwick Airport: shocking report from the UK
London, United Kingdom - European Commission to vote today on FTL
Today, Monday 30 September 2013, the European Commission will vote on the important issue of the new rules for EU-wide Flight Time Limitations (FTL) for pilots and cabin crew (AVIONEWS). But today... more
SecurityTwo pilots fall asleep in the cockpit on long-haul aircraft: report from UK's CAA
London, United Kingdom - The authority is not revealing the name of the airline
A report of UK's Civil Aviation Authority revealed that two pilots who were at the controls of an Airbus A-330 aircraft communicated to the aviation watchdog they fell asleep at the same time during a... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Pakistan Airlines' drunk pilot arrested in England
Leeds, United Kingdom - The company will not provide legal assistance, and will find its employee if he is found guilty
The British police arrested a pilot of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) at Leeds-Bradford Airport, for being drunk before flying an aircraft. In an unrelated episode, also three stewards employed... more
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