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SecuritySpanair accident caused by human error and technical problems
Madrid, Spain - An updated bulletin has been issued by the Spanish investigation commission
One year after the accident occurred to a Spanair MD-82 aircraft at Madrid airport, in which on August 20, 2008, 154 people out of the 172 on board were killed (see AVIONEWS), the Spanish Civil Aviation... more
SecurityInquiry on Hudson river accident: NTSB cancels cooperation with flight controllers
Washington, USA - They criticized the hypothesis issued by the US safety Board
The US NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) announced that it has canceled cooperation with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) within the investigation on the air collision... more
SecurityThe air we breathe on planes might be toxic
Washington, USA - An American research might demonstrate the link with some symptoms reported by pilots and flight assistants
Air on board of planes in some circumstances might become toxic and cause problems to exposed people, such as slower reaction times, headaches, tremors and more symptoms. This is the result that is being... more
SecurityFAA requires new safety measures for New York
New York, USA - The report will be delivered to administrator Babbit by August 28
Following a recent accident in which 9 people were killed, in the collision between a helicopter and a small airplane in New York's airspace, the Federal Aviation Administration convened a New York Airspace... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2009-16-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 38912-38914] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2009-15-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the fire extinguishing agent from not discharging toward the engine with the fire, which could result in loss of the helicopter due to an engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 38899-38901] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Limited model PC-7 airplanes (2009-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 149) [Page 38894-38895] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2009-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an overheat condition outside the center tank fuel pump explosion-resistance area that is open to the pump inlet, which could cause an ignition source in the fuel tank and loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 38905-38910] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA announces new regulation on pilots' fatigue
Washington, USA - Babbitt: "We cannot regulate professionalism"
Randolph Babbitt, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator, announced in a speech in front of ALPA (Airline Pilots Association) new rules concerning the problem of pilots' fatigue. "We will... more
SecurityMan hit by piece of aircraft in the USA
Dearborn, USA - Likely a part of the landing gear cover
A 41-year-old man, Wissam Beydoun, has been hit on the shoulder by a piece of aircraft while he was out of his house in Dearborn, Michigan, discussing with his wife. The fallen part likely belongs to a... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-03-17R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38903-38905] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-16-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals on the forward and aft sides of the forward entry door, which could result in loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38901-38903] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO- 520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed (2009-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the separation of the cylinder head, which could result in immediate loss of engine power, possible structural damage to the engine, and possible fire in the engine compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38896-38899] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes (2009-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 149) [Page 38910-38912] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityNew FAA rules for ice protection on commercial airplanes
Washington, USA - Automatic activation or advice systems to help pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new regulation concerning safety standards for transport category airplanes to require either the automatic activation of ice protection systems or a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 427 helicopters (2009-15-15)
Washington, Usa - To requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 3, 2009 [Page 38340-38341] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityAmerican Airlines inspects its B-737s for fuselage scratches
Fort Worth, USA - A precautionary measure wanted by the airline
American Airlines' Boeing 737 fleet underwent deep inspections to verify the presence of scratches on the fuselage, in particular near the main cabin door. It is a safety measure firmly wanted by the airline... more
SecurityAirbus asks airlines to replace speed sensors
Paris, France - After several occurrences caused by Pitot tubes produced by Thales
Anticipating EASA's (European Aviation Safety Agency) move that announced a regulation to ban Pitot tubes (see AVIONEWS) of the type installed on Air France's Airbus A-330/200 that ditched in the Atlantic... more
SecuritySwine flu fear on Alitalia Mykonos-Rome flight
Rome, Italy - Sanitary procedures activated after landing
Swine flu fear this morning on an Alitalia flight, AZ8364, from Mykonos (Greece) to Rome-Fiumicino (Italy) with 161 passengers on board. After reporting the presence of at least 10 people showing suspect... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-15-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37523-37527] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146-100A and 146-200A series airplanes (2007-15-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37528-37530] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2009-15-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37521-37523] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityIATA and India sign agreement for civil aviation training
Geneva, Switzerland - The initial deal will last one year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the skills and knowledge of Indian civil aviation p... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and PW207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 27, 2009 [Page 36925] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityAmerican FAA requires airbags on aircraft from October
Washington, USA - But costs might be charged on tickets
From October 27 the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires that all new commercial aircraft will be equipped with seats capable to bare a crash 16-times superior than the force of gravity,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2009-11-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks and corrosion around and under the chafing plates of the wing root, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 35777-35780] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-15-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed capability of the fuel system, which could result in multi-engine flameout, inability to restart the engines, and forced landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 138) [Page 35788-35789] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146RJ airplanes (2009-15-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 138) [Page 35772-35774] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, -842, and -861 airplanes (2009-15-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 35780-35782] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc., T5313 and T5317 series turboshaft engines (2009-15-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the CCH, which could result in rupture of the CCH, leading to loss of engine power and damage to the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 35782-35785] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-15-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 35774-35777] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes (2009-15-12)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to the IFE system and other non- essential passenger cabin systems through utility bus switches in the flight compartment, in event of smoke
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 21, 2009 [Page 35789-35792] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/301, -321, -322, - 341, -342, A-340/211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 series airplanes (2009-15-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 21, 2009 [Page 35785-35788] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Aerospatiale model SN-601 (Corvette) airplanes (2009-25-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 21, 2009 [Page 35769-35772] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes (2008-26-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the equipment, which could compromise flight safety
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 20, 2009 [Page 35115] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic block passengers with A/H1N1 virus
London, UK - Employees have been trained to check the symptoms
Alarm grows in the UK concerning A/H1N1 virus, the so called swine flu, or Mexican flu. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic airlines have in fact taken measures in order to control, and if necessary block,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300, and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-15-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34222-34225] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes (2009-15-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34225-34229] 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 airplanes (2009-15-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34218-34220] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityNTSB publishes pictures of Southwest Airlines damaged fuselage
Washington, USA - There is no evidence of pre-existing damages
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has published the pictures of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737/300's damaged fuselage. The aircraft had been forced to an emergency landing on Monday... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12, PC- 12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34213-34215] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2009-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose bridle cable clamps, which could result in the swaged ball unseating from the recess in the servo drum and contacting the cable guard pin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34216-34218] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model G-36 airplanes (2009-15-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing between the wire harness/connector(s) and fuel line
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34211-34213] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca SA ARRIUS 2F turboshaft engines (2009-14-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34221-34222] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityEuropean airline black-list updated
Brussels, Belgium - All carriers from Zambia and Kazakhstan banned, except Air Astana
The European commission has published the modifications to its airline black-list. All carriers from Zambia and Kazakhstan, except Air Astana, have been banned from the Union's air space, due to deficiencies... more
SecurityGlobal airline black-list: France is trustful
Paris, France - Despite ICAO's doubts
France is trustful on the creation of a global black-list for those airlines that do not respect safety standards. The proposal was made by European transport commissioner, Antonio Tajani, following... more
SecurityEuropean Union to lift ban on 4 Indonesian airlines
Brussels, Belgium - DGCA: "The decision will be ratified on July 15"
Following a positive report presented by the air safety committee (see AVIONEWS), the European Union has decided to remove four Indonesian airlines from the European black-list: Garuda Indonesia, Mandala... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000EX airplanes (2009-14-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 32417-32419] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityAir France will change crew training for meteorological radar usage
Paris, France - Following flight AF447 accident
Air France is studying new crew training modes for meteorological radar usage, following June 1's tragic accident of flight AF447, that ditched in the Atlantic with 228 people on board, carrier's CEO,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2009-14-06)
Washignton, Usa - To prevent an undetected failure of the primary load path for the ballscrew in the drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent wear and failure of the secondary load path
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 32414-32417] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more