Civil aviation
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Civil aviationItalian Minister of Defence, Martino: all the necessary measures to guarantee security during the elections were adopted
Catania, Italy - The declarations during a manifestation in Sicily
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, partecipating to an electoral manifestation in Catania, said that the Government took all the necessary measures to conjure the attempts’ risk during the n... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on GROB-WERKE model G-120A airplanes
Washington, Usa - Re-issued by FAA this AD in its entirety to help eliminate any confusion that this AD may have created
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 60)] [Page 15559] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent undetected failure of the shear pin of both PFS units simultaneously, which could result in loss of pitch feel forces and consequent reduced control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 28, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 59)] [Page 15323-15325] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviation"Sofex 2006", the security and anti-terrorism fair
Amman, Jordan - It started yesterday and will end March 30
Yesterday "Sofex 2006", exhibition-conference on special Forces operations, dedicated to anti-terrorism activities in this edition, started yesterday. Until March 30 more than 250 subjects will expose;... more
Civil aviationInspections to rudders of Airbus aircraft
Washington, USA - American NTSB accelerates times and urgency
After last year an Airbus A-310 of a Canadian company lost its tail rudder during a flight from Cuba to Canada, several inspections to A-300s and A-310s started, but the US National Transportation Safety... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and A-340-200 and -300 series airplanes (2006-06-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent rupture of the inboard and outboard actuator fittings of the aileron servo controls, which could result in airframe vibration and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 58)] [Page 15020-15023] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318-100; A-319-100; A-320-111; A-320-200; A-321-100; and A-321-200 series airplanes (2006-06-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent air leakage through the water drain valves, which could result in an insufficient concentration of fire extinguishing agent and consequent inability of the fire extinguishing system to suppress the fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 58)] [Page 15017-15020] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318-100 and A-319-100, A-320-111, A-320-200, A-321-100 and A-321-200 series airplanes (2006-06-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source in the wing fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike, which could result in a fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 58)] [Page 15023-15024] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-72 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the upper arms of the secondary side brace assemblies of the MLG, which could result in collapse of the MLG during takeoff or landing, damage to the airplane, and possible injury to the flightcrew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 58)] [Page 15024-15027] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135, EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of pitch trim and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 58)] [Page 15012-15017] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationTeheran (2): illegal nuclear material imports from Germany?
Berlin, Germany - A German investigation inquires on suspect traffics. Russia involved too
The bench of Potsdam, Germany, has made known today that 41 German enterprises were rummaged last week in the field of an investigation on illegal traffics of various materials destined to Iranian nuclear... more
Civil aviationTeheran: we don't trust Americans, but we agree on conversation about Iraq
Teheran, Iran - Rice: we won't compromise on nuclear matter
The Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is for conversation with United States on situation in Iraq, but he does not trust Washington’s real intentions. According to Irna agency, Ahmadinejad said: "... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lycoming engines AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 series reciprocating engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the crankshaft, which could result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 23, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 56)] [Page 14638-14640] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To detect and prevent perforation of the NGV2 that could cause fracture of a turbine blade that could result in an uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown on a single-engine helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 23, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 56)] [Page 14636-14638] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: an airplane with a suspected terrorist on board would have stopped over in Rome
Brussels, Belgium - Maher Arar declared that in front of EU inquiry commission
Investigations on presumed secret flights used by CIA to carry suspected terrorists in European skies go on. Italy would be involved in the matter too, because the airplane which carried Maher Arar, canadian... more
Civil aviationUSA ask Japan to suspend its agreement with Iran
Washington, Usa - Meanwhile China and Russia officialize their disagreement with UN draft
In 2004 Japan signed a two billion dollar contract with Iran for a development project of the oilfield in Azadegan, Iran. Nippon State purchases 16% of imported oil from Iran and it lately criticized US... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, and 747-400D series airplanes (2006-06-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the tension ties, shear webs, and frames of the upper deck, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 22, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 55)] [Page 14367-14370] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the aileron and flap/slat controls system, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 22, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 55)] [Page 14365-14367] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the MLG main fitting, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the MLG main fitting
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 22, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 55)] [Page 14363-14365] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes (2006-06-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the skin, bearstrap, and small steel doubler (if installed), which could propagate and result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 22, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 55)] [Page 14370-14374] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran is a global threat
Rome, Italy - Israel's Foreign Minister said that at the meeting with Italian Foreign Minister
While UN Security Council is deciding the measures against Iran on its uranium enrichment plan in these days (see AVIONEWS for details), yesterday Israeli Foreign, Minister Tzipi, Livni and her Italian... more
Civil aviationRussia does not agree with UN on Iranian nuclear matter
Beijing, China - Russian Foreign Minister, Lavrov,said it
After the umpteenth failure of an agreement attempt by the Security Council five permanent members in New York (see AVIONEWS for details), Russia makes known today its disagreement on UN resolution draft... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 720 and 720B series airplanes
Washington, USA - To detect and correct any crack, corrosion, or sign of damage of the front spar upper chords under the fairing web, which could result in structural failure of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 52)] [Page 13747-13749] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company model CF6- 80C2D1F turbofan engines (2006-06-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent release of the thrust reverser cascade on landing, which could result in runway debris and a possible hazard to other aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 54)] [Page 14092-14094] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Emergency) AD on General Electric Company aircraft engines, GEAE (2006-06-51)
Washington, Usa - Model CT7-8A
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-12-AD;... more
Civil aviationIran nuclear matter: no agreement at UN Security Council
New York, USA - Terms for ultimatum divide members
There is still no agreement on Iranian nuclear matter after yesterday meeting between the five UN Security Council permanent members and Germany taken place in New York (see AVIONEWS for details). All... more
Civil aviationCivil emergency plans in the Mediterranean Dialogue Countries
Rome, Italy - The NATO two-days in Rome
The two-days organized by NATO on civil emergency plans in Mediterranean Dialogue Countries started yesterday at Rome’s Anti-fire Superior Institute. The meeting, joined by the 26 Atlantic Alliance Countries a... more
Civil aviationNuclear Iran: the UN Security Council is deciding
New York, USA - The definitive text of the resolution project expected within this week
UN diplomatic machine is working hard to find an agreement on how to face the danger of Iranian nuclear development plan. The five permanent members are divided: China and Russia reckons that the crisis... more
Civil aviationGeneral Mosca Moschini: there is much more to make with EU-NATO relationship
Rome, Italy - He declared that in a conference of ISTRID
The President of European Union Military Committee, General Rolando Mosca Moschini, talked about relationship between EU military institutions and NATO during a conference organized by ISTRID (Italian... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes (2006-01-11 R1)
Washington, Usa - Models 208 and 208B
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 51)] [Page 13538-13541] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10, -20, - 30, -40 and -50, and model DC-9-81, and DC-9- 82 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from forming on the lateral control mixer and control cable assemblies, which could reduce controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 51)] [Page 13529-13533] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2006-06-06)
Washington, USA - To assure that the pilot has enough information to prevent loss of control of the airplane while in-flight during icing conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 51)] [Page 13533-13538] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, and 560 airplanes (2006-06-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent potential fuel vapor ignition in a fuel tank, which could result in explosion and loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 51)] [Page 13526-13529] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationNuclear matter: USA -Iran relationship harder and harder
Washington, USA - Teheran asks for dialogue on Iraq matter, Washington won't compromise on nuclear plan
After yesterday threats of the White House, that does not exclude "Preventing attacks" against Iran (see AVIONEWS for details), Teheran seems eager for a dialogue with USA in order to resolve trouble with... more
Civil aviationNuclear matter: USA ready for "Preventing attacks" against Iran
Washington, USA - Until now no UN agreement on new warning to Iran
There is no agreement yet among the five Countries with veto right of UN Security Council on the new measurs to take against Iranian uranium enrichment plan. USA, France and Great Britain want the matter... more
Civil aviationDi Paola in visit in Finland
Helsinki, Finland - Italian Defence Chief of Staff speaks of security "Without borders"
During a visit to Finnish National Defence College cadets, Italian Defence Chief of Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, met his counterpart Pauli Juhani Kaskeala and Finland’s Defense Ministry, Seppo K... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B and B1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference of the wiring with the structure resulting in an electrical short circuit, failure of the landing gear to extend, and an emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 14, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 49)] [Page 12998-13000] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran nuclear matter: today New York's summit between USA, Great Britain and France
New York, USA - In the meantime Iran-Russia negotiations go on
The discussion of the dossier on Iranian nuclear plan is starting today at UN Security Council, after the failure of an agreement between the five Countries with the right of veto last week. France, Great... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365N, SA- 365N1, AS-365N2, and SA-366G1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the diagonal cross-member, pivoting of the MGB, severe vibrations, and a subsequent forced landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 48)] [Page 12616-12618] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationBullet found on an Alaska Airlines jet
Seattle, USA - Controls did not find any weapon
Yesterday a federal air marshal found a bullet in the cabin of an America’s Alaska Airlines jet. Passengers of San Francisco-bound flight 384 were taken off and Transportation Security Administration (... more
Civil aviationIran announces the building of a new nuclear plant
Teheran, Iran - Tensions and contradictory declarations on Iranian nuclear plan go on
This week UN Security Council is going to face Iran case again, after IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) sent it a report where it’s said that it’s impossible to verify if Iranian nuclear plants are... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent undetected failure of the shear pin of both PFS units simultaneously, which could result in loss of pitch feel forces and consequent reduced control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 10, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 47)] [Page 12277-12280] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland takes part in European air space
Bern, Switzerland - Bilateral agreements have been signed with Italy and France in the field of air safety
European skies are being gradually arranged in a thick collaboration network between Countries as for air safety. A confirmation comes from bilateral agreements signed by Switzerland with France and Italy,... more
Civil aviationParalympics: everything is ready to guarantee security
Turin, Italy - 3000 policemen arrived by other cities
Everything is ready for the beginning of the IX Paralympic Winter Games. Also for this occasion, as for the Olympiad in February, the security system was made by Prefect Goffredo Sottile, who prearranged... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 series airplanes (2006-05-08)
Washington, USA - To prevent energy from a lightning strike on the bushing for the sump drain valve from arcing to the inside of the center fuel tank wall, which could create an ignition source in the fuel tank and result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12124-12125] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42/200, -300, and -320 airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent cracking of the upper arms of the side braces of the MLG, which could result in failure of the MLG during landing and possible damage to the airplane and injury to the flightcrew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12129-12131] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2006-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of the BS 2598 bulkhead structure, which could result in inability of the structure to carry horizontal stabilizer flight loads, and loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12125-12129] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C, -200F, -400, - 400D, and -400F series airplanes (2006-05-09)
Washington, USA - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the overlapping (upper) skin, upper fastener row of the lap joints of the fuselage skin in sections 41, 42, and 46, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12122-12124] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500, 700 and 800 series turbofan engines
Washington, USA - To prevent oil loss that could result in multiple engine in-flight shutdowns during a flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12131] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and model Avro 146-RJ airplanes
Washington, USA - To prevent failure of the hinge bracket on the MLG door, which could result in separation of the door, consequent structural damage to the airplane, and possible injury to people on the ground
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 46)] [Page 12121-12122] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more