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SecurityFAA: serious runway incursions reduced by 50%
Washington, USA - Compared to last year's data
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesterday that serious runway incursions were down 50% for the most recent 12-month period compared to the previous year. There were 12 serious incursions... more
SecurityEnglish pilots charge Europe on fatigue
London, UK - BALPA: "EU is putting passengers' lives at risk"
Not being allowed to take part in October 5 continental action (see (vedi AVIONEWS) as the English low forbids to carry out protests in airports, UK pilots members of the BALPA (British Airline Pilots... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2009-20-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking or corrosion of the upper link fuse pin, which could result in failure of the fuse pin and consequent possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50692-50695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-20-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed capability of the fuel system, which could result in an inability to restart the engines, and consequent forced landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50690-50692] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG- 100 gliders (2009-20-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50688-50690] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFedEx Express installs new firefighting system on its aircraft
Memphis, USA - To be mounted on the carrier's MD-11s and Boeing 777 Freighters
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has unveiled a new automatic fire-suppression system (FSS), elevating the level of safety during international, over-water flights. In April 2009, FedEx Express... more
SecurityAEA: pilots' flight hours do not affect safety
Brussels, Belgium - "Pilot unions’ claims are pure self-interest"
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has rejected claims by pilot unions that the rules governing flight duty and rest time which currently apply in Europe are unsafe. At present, Flight Time... more
SecurityUS carriers will have to check on-board drinking water
Washington, USA - To protect passengers from microbiological contamination
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued yesterday a final rule to ensure that safe and reliable drinking water is provided to aircraft passengers and crew. The rule provides multiple-barrier... more
SecurityNTSB organizes a 3-day course for disaster responders
Washington, USA - To study reaction methods in case of serious accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is offering a three-day course, "Transportation Disaster Response - A Course for Emergency Responders," at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, and 228-202 airplanes (2009-20-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49801-49803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203 and -222 airplanes and model A-300B4/620 airplanes (2009-20-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49805-49809] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-20-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49795-49797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityEmirates denies crew fatigue charges
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Published by the Australian newspaper "The Herald Sun"
Dubai's national airline Emirates has strongly denied press reports published yesterday in the Australian newspaper "The Herald Sun" regarding the airline’s management of fatigue risk. Reiterating its a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-20-02)
Washington, Usa - To address the identified unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49798-49801] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-100 Gliders (2009-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49803-49805] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-20-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the left-and right-side web posts and shear ties of the kickload beam, which, when coupled with failures in the adjacent structure, could result in loss of control of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49792-49795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityANSV: urgent security recommendation sent by the Italian Air Safety Board to FAA and EASA
Rome, Italy - The severe occurrence happened last June 13 to a B-737/700 airplane
"The B-737/700 airplane, code OY-MRG, powered with CFM56-7B22 engines, of Danish nationality, suffered the turn-off of one of two engines, during the approaching to Florence's airport, last June 13, 2009.... more
SecurityAmerican flight schools oppose pilots' formation reform
Washington, USA - It would require FAA certification for all
An American civil aviation reform that would require all airline pilots (not only Senior ones) to get FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification, has been strongly opposed by flight schools in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2009-19-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct frame cracks, which could result in cracking of the adjacent fuselage skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48138-48141] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/ 114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0 (2009-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the propeller blade that could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
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SecurityItaly: air disaster exercise in Fano
Fano, Italy - To test the response of rescue services
The annual air disaster exercise of Fano (Italy) took place yesterday, under the coordination of the 7th secondary maritime rescue center of the coast guard of Ancona. The test started after the alarm... more
SecurityEASA safety bulletin on Boeing 737
Cologne, Germany - Following Helios accident in 2005
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued today a Safety Information Bulletin recommending that operators and training organisations remind flight and cabin crews of B-737 model airplanes the absolute... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300, A-310, and A-300/600 series airplanes (2009-18-15)
Washington, Usa - To ensure the continued structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48143-48151] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors O-470, IO- 470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 Series Reciprocating Engines (2009-19-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder head, possible engine failure, and fire in the engine compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48141-48143] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing Model 727-281 Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA3449NM (2009-20-01)
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 48007-48009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityThe "Laboratory on Safety culture" on Thursday in Milan
Milan, Italy - Promoted by the "Committee 8th October 2001"
The "Laboratory on Safety culture" will be held on Thursday, October 1, in the "Manzoni" room of the "Palazzo delle Stelline" in Milan, Italy. The meeting, promoted by the "Committee 8th October 2001"... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft model HP.137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream series 200 and 3101, and Jetstream model 3201 airplanes (2009-19-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46888-46890] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900 and -900ER series airplanes (2009-19-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced rudder pedal forces, which could result in increased potential for pilot-induced oscillations and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46324-46327] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-18-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46313-46317] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes (2009-19-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46327-46329] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes and model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-18-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46322-46324] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203, -204, -221, - 222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes (2009-18-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46342-46345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-18-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46339-46342] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc. (RR) RB211 Trent 900 series turbofan engines (2009-18-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46329-46331] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-18-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46317-46319] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes (2009-18-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46334-46336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes, and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the body terminal fittings above and below the floor, which could cause loss of support for the wing and could affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46331-46334] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2009-19-51)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in failure of a tailboom 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 Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-50-AD;... more
SecurityEASA's emergency AD on Goodrich's Pitot tubes
Cologne, Germany - On Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), effective from yesterday, concerning Goodrich's speed sensors "Pitot tubes" (P/N 0851HL with serial numbers... more
SecurityFuture of the An-26 uncertain
Brussels, Belgium - Other operators complain for concessions on safety, fuel consumption and emissions
The European Commission would be close to decide on the opportunity to confirm the temporary license permitting Antonov An-26 operators to operate in the skies of the Union. Since 2003 these aircraft take... more
SecuritySpecial bulletin issued by the FAA on Rotax engines
Washington, USA - For problems with the liquid cooling system
The American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) on Bombardier-Rotax 912A, 912F, 912S and 914F engines, due to a possible problem with the liquid... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400 and -500 series airplanes (2009-02-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the fuselage, which could reduce the structural capability of the frames to sustain limit loads, and result in cracking in the fuselage skin and depressurization of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 45979-45981] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2009-18-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46336-46339] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-412 and AB-412 EP helicopters (2009-18-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a hoist cable and inadvertent loss of a load
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 171)] [Page 45754-45756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes, and A-340/541 and -642 airplanes (2009-18-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent airspeed discrepancies, which could lead to disconnection of the autopilot and/or auto-thrust functions, and reversion to flight control alternate law and consequent increased pilot workload
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 45550-45553] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityAmerican carriers must replace their speed sensors
Washington, USA - On their Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
Following the decisions taken last month by EASA (European Air Safety Agency) and manufacturer Airbus (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has required airlines to... more
SecurityFAA to modify rules for Hudson River's air space
New York, USA - New training for pilots and flight controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at... more
SecurityNTSB asks pilots to be checked for sleep apnea
Washington, USA - It might cause somnolence and concentration difficulties
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has required FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to insert among the medical checks required to airline pilots also those for sleep apnea (OSA),... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, and -300; 747SP and 747SR series airplanes (2009-18-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43629-43632] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes (2009-18-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43636-43638] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more