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SecuritySELEX Sistemi Integrati secures "Euro 2012"
Rome, Italy - For the air traffic management and control systems installed by the company in Ukraine
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, is at the forefront to secure "Euro 2012", the European football championship, thanks to the air traffic management and control systems installed by the... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767/200, /300, and /400ER series airplanes (2012-11-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an entry or service door to open fully in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could impede exit from the plane and inury to passengers or crew
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33619-33622] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Concept Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2012-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33622-33624] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityTwo F-16s scramble for violation of Obama's airspace by three aircraft
Los Angeles, USA - Two different episodes involving light planes
Two F-16 fighters were involved yesterday 07/06/2012 in a scramble mission to respond to a violation by 3 aircraft of a no-fly zone created near Los Angeles for US President Barack Obama's fundraising... more
SecurityEurocontrol: Fabec Ansp works to limit delays during "London Olympics"
Brussels, Belgium - Between July 27 and August 12, 2012
Airplane traffic to and from London's airports will significantly increase between 27 July and 12 August 2012 and in the surrounding weeks, owing to the "London Olympics". FABEC Air Navigation Service... more
SecurityItalian ENAC: urgent AD on BRP-Powertrain engines (2012-194)
Rome, Italy - For the replacing of fuel pipe
The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) published yesterday, on June 5, 2012, an urgent Airworthiness Directive number 2012-194 regarding the replacing of the fuel pipe in BRP-Powertrain Gmbh & Co-Kg... more
SecurityEASA: AD on Eurocopter helicopters, model SA-365, AS-365 and EC-155 (2012-0098-E)
Cologne, Germany - Regarding the emergency procedures of the flight manual
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published last June 4, 2012, an EAD 2012-0098E regarding the emergency procedures of the flight manual of Eurocopter SA-365, AS-365 and EC-155 helicopters. It... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: Tel Aviv airport security checks e-mail accounts
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Ministry of Justice does not comment
Two cases happened in these days unveiled a peculiar practice of the security checks in Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" International Airport: the inspection of the e-mail account of some travellers. The custom... more
SecurityFAA AD on all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines (2012-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of critical rotating parts, which could result in uncontained failure of the engine and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32007-32009] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13081] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International, Inc. ALF502L-2C; ALF502R-3; ALF502R-3A; ALF502R-5; LF507-1F; and LF507-1H turbofan engines (2012-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent LP turbine overspeed leading to uncontained release of the LP turbine blades and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32009-32010] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13082] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, model G-1159, G-1159A, and G-1159B airplanes (2012-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity at the wing-to-fuselage attachment and separation of the wing from the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 103] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31483-31486] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13034] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10; CL-600-2D15; CL-600-2D24; and CL-600-2E25 airplanes (2012-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent elongation of the pressure regulator neck, which could result in rupture of the oxygen cylinder, and in the case of cabin depressurization, oxygen would not be available when required
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31174-31175] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12333] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) model 427 helicopters (2012-10-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an over-torque of the tailboom attachment bolt, bolt failure, loss of the tailboom, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31172-31174] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12399] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Turbofan Engines, RB 211 (2012-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracking on the IP compressor rotor rear balance land
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31176-31178] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12726] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Airplanes, model 777 airplanes (2012-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fractured horizontal stabilizer pivot pin, which may cause excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay and structural damage significant enough to result in loss of control of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31167-31169] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12087] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Piper Aircraft Inc. models PA-31T and PA-31T1 (2012-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31169-31172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12092] DEPARTMENT... more
Security"Suspicious item" on aircraft in Melbourne: it was just a soft drink can
Melbourne, Australia - Flight returned to the airport for alleged bomb threat
A Perth-bound Air Mauritius Airbus A-340 aircraft leaving from Melbourne was forced yesterday, 23/05/2012, to perform a quick return to the point of departure after the finding of a not better specified... more
SecurityBomb threat in Australia: aircraft comes back to the Melbourne Airport
Melbourne, Australia - Perth-bound Air Mauritius flight
An Air Mauritius Airbus A-340 aircraft was forced today, 23/05/2012 to perform a quick return to the Melbourne Airport, from which it had just left, because of the suspect that a passenger had addressed... more
SecurityEASA: AD on AgustaWestland helicopters, model AB-412 and AB-412EP
Rome, Italy - About the hoist hook of the AWs
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued last May 18 an AD nr 2012-0086E regarding the AgustaWestland helicopters, model AB-412 and AB-412EP. It is possible to see the integral version (below... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Hartzell Engine Technologies turbochargers (2012-10-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the turbine shaft and damage to the airplane
EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: May 14, 2012 AD #: 2012-10-52 Emergency airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-10-52 is sent to owners and operators of Cessna... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model EC-135P1, EC-135P2, EC-135P2+, EC-135 helicopters (2012-10-53)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack on the MRH shaft flange, which if not corrected could result in failure of the MRH and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: May 18, 2012 AD #: 2012-10-53 This emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) No. 2012-10-53 is being... more
SecurityFalse bomb alarm on a Pakistan Airlines aircraft
Lahore , Pakistan - On a Dubai-bound flight
On Thursday 17/05/2012 a Dubai-bound flight from Pakistan was evacuated before takeoff for a bomb alarm, which was then revealed to be unfounded. Pakistan International Airlines' spokesperson Sultan... more
SecurityEasa issues an emergency airworthiness directive about EC-135 helicopters
Cologne, Germany - Because of micro-cracks found on the lower hub-shaft flange of the main rotor
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency, the European Union agency with regulatory and executive tasks in the field of civilian aviation safety), issued an emergency airworthiness directive relating to the... more
SecurityUS Federal regulators for air traffic: stop on laser-pointing at aircraft
San Jose, Usa - Almost 3600 episodes last year
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, the US Federal agency for civil aviation) means to end the episodes of laser-pointing at aircraft. It is a growing phenomenon, and it represents a serious risk... more
SecurityEU raid against Somali pirate base: Eurocopter Tiger helicopters hit key-structures(VIDEO)
Handulle, Somalia - "Nothing was spared"
A squadron of Eurocopter Tiger aircraft heavily hit some pirate key-structure in the Handulle Somali village. The team took off from the Mistral class amphibious ship "Dixmunde". The village, which... more
SecurityPanetta orders Air Force to take further steps on F-22 Raptor hypoxia-like cases
Washington, USA - The oxygen problems must be solved
The American Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the Air Force to take additional steps to solve the issues concerning the F-22 Raptor fifth generation fighter aircraft oxygen system (AVIONEWS).... more
SecurityAmerican fighters intercept aircraft entered in restricted flight area, closed because of Obama's presence
Losa Angeles, Usa - US President was in California for a fundraising event
Two F-16 fighters intercepted a small aircraft, "Guilty" for entering a restricted flight area near Los Angeles, closed because of the presence of the US President Barack Obama. The official statement... more
SecurityFoiled aircraft attack: the terrorist is actually an under-cover CIA agent
New York, USA - Infiltrated in Yemen, he returned to hand over the bomb
In the foiled al-Qaeda aircraft attempt of a few days ago (AVIONEWS), a "Spy story" background seems to emerge: the attacker was not a member of the militant Islamist organization, but actually an under-cover... more
SecurityCIA disrupts al-Qaeda airplane bomb plot
Washington, USA - "The president had been informed a month ago"
As reported some days ago (AVIONEWS), the American intelligence services have increased airport checks and controls in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, to avoid potential terrorist attacks... more
SecurityObesity on board: a danger for themselves and for other passengers
New York, Usa - "Seats today are outdated, security standards must be changed"
After the accusations made by Kenlie Tiggeman against Southwest Airlines (AVIONEWS), American dailies dedicated some articles about obesity and the consequences this phenomenon could calls on board civil... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company, model 560XL airplanes (2012-09-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent brake failure, which could result in an airplane not being able to stop on the runway
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26156-26158] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus airplanes, model A-300 (2012-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the secondary load path, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26154-26156] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes (2012-09-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of hydraulic accumulators, which may result in damage to the airplane and injury to occupants
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26158-26160] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: UK Home Secretary proposes to ease airport controls
London, United Kingdom - Necessity to avoid the long queues at the passport checks
Theresa May, UK Home Secretary, proposes her solution to mitigate the passport check inconvenience of these days in Great Britain, especially in London-Heathrow airport: ease the controls, according to... more
SecurityUS Navy has started an investigation into the F-18 airplane crash in Virginia
Virginia Beach, USA - The data recorder has been recovered but the causes of the accident are still unknown
The US Navy has started an investigation to clear the causes at the base of the F/A-18D Hornet crash which happened on last April 6 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. "The time to complete investigations... more
SecurityMan spared jail after targeting police helicopter with a laser
Bristol, United Kingdom - The judge: "People who attempt to target helicopters should expect to go to prison"
Stuart Bowering, 31, father-of-five, was given a 12-month community order and told to repay the 200 pound court costs, avoiding jail "By a whisker". The man shone a laser pen at a police helicopter... more
SecurityAirplanes. EC updates the European black list: airlines subject to operate in our skies
Brussels, Belgium - Excluded all Libyan carriers until at least next November
The European Commission has adopted today the 19th update of the European list of air carriers which are for safety reasons subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union.... more
SecurityHAL Tejas aircraft: new delays and problems for the naval version
Delhi, India - The final operational clearance should arrive by the end of 2012
The maiden flight for the naval version of the light attack aircraft "Tejas" (produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), has been postponed due to safety concerns. "It is very important to make sure... more
SecurityExpert team to solve F-22 Raptor problems
Washington, USA - Oxygen loss incidents during the flight
The USAF SAB team (Scientific Advisory Board) is investigating a series of incidents afflicting the LM F-22 Raptor aircraft pilots. In particular, these incidents concerns hypoxia-like phenomena pilots... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: interim statements on two inquiry reports
Rome, Italy - Crashes happened last year to an R-44 helicopter and a Cessna 550 airplane
The ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) published yesterday on its website (www.ansv.it) two interim statements about crashes involving an R-44 helicopter and a Cessna 550 airplane in 2011. In particular: -... more
Security"Indian aircraft crash due to fake spare parts"
Delhi, India - Iaf will replace the Mig-21 within 2014
Some press agencies reported today 28 March 2012 the visit of the extraordinary and plenipotentiary Russian ambassador Aleksander Kadakin to India after the accidents which happened to the Indian Air Force. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW JT9D-7R4G2 and 7R4H1 Turbofan Engines (2012-06-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 16916-16917] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Division Turbofan Engines model PW4050 and...(2012-06-18)
Washington, Usa - ... 4052, 4056, 4060, 4060A, 4060C, 4062, 4062A, 4152, 4156, 4156A, 4158, 4160, 4460, 4462, and 4650. To prevent an engine fire, a fractured fan drive shaft, and damage to the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 57 (Friday, March 23, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 16921-16923] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityIranian cargo planes may be shipping weapons to Syria
Damascus, Syria - "Iraq does not allow this"
The United States has declared through Victoria Nuland, State Department spokeswoman, of being "Concerned about the overflight of Iraq by Iranian cargo flights headed to Syria". In fact, America is... more
SecurityBaghdad airport: temporarily closed due to Arabian League summit
Baghdad, Iraq - Between 26 and 30 of March the hub will be expressly reserved to delegations welcome
Baghdad international airport, the biggest in the Country, sited about 16 km far from the centre of the Iraqi capital city, will close its door from 26 March due as a security measure till the end of the... more
SecurityLibya denies Syrian rebels training; Russia takes position (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - New scenery for a potential aerial and naval intervention
The Lybian prime minister Abdurrahim El-Keib denied all the accuses about a potential involvement of the Lybian authorities in Syrian rebel training, focused by international press after the recent massacres... more
SecurityNorth Korea renounces to nuclear activities
Pyongyang, North Korea - Some differences between the American and the Korean declarations
North Korea has agreed to suspend its nuclear activities, opening a new negotiation table for communist State disarmament widely wanted by United States, China, Russia, Japan and South Korea. This "Initiative",... more
SecurityAir drills for RAF ahead of 2012 Olympics
London, United Kingdom - Eurofighters and Sea Kings ready and watchful
In Linconshire, a massive drill for RAF (Royal Air Force) has taken place ahead of next Olympics, which will be hosted in London this Summer. The exercise involved the Eurofighter Typhoon's fleet which,... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: completed report of inquiry about Sukhoi SU-31M airplane crash
Rome, Italy - Happened near Milan, on August 26, 2009
The ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed the inquiry report on crash occurred to Sukhoi SU-31M airplane, code I-JECT, in Cascina Stampa-Cusago (Milan) on August 26, 2009. The... more
SecurityTAIC issues urgent safety recommendation -hot air balloon maintenance
Wellington, New Zealand - After fatal accident near Carterton in January
Apparent anomalies in the maintenance of the hot-air balloon involved in January’s fatal accident near Carterton have led the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) to recommend to the Director o... more