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Civil aviationRumsfeld: "I did not order to shoot down the Cessna which generated a false alarm overflying Washington"
Washington, USA - Pentagon firmly gave the lie to statements by part of US press on last May 11 event
US press, during the days following the false alarm generated by a small Cessna after its overflight over Washington on last May 11 (see for details AVIONEWS) had stated that Pentagon would have ordered... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the NWW, which could compromise the structural integrity of the NWW and could lead to the rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 100)] [Page 29940-29941] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationThe new International Health Regulations: airport-dedicated rules
Rome, Italy - The WHO approved it to prevent and protect people from spread of new and dangerous disease
The World Health Assembly approved yesterday a new set of International Health Regulations to manage public health emergencies of international concern. The new rules will go into effect starting from... more
Civil aviationWashington airspace has been violated again
Washington, USA - The Senate has temporary suspended its work
Washington sky has suffered for an additional intrusion from a small tourism Cessna plane in 12 days (see for details AVIONEWS). A private aircraft has been intercepted, last evening around 06:00pm, by... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the C-3 frame upper closure fittings, which could extend and result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 98)] [Page 29442-29444] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd. models N22B, N22S, and N24A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the rudder control lever torque shafts and discrepancies in the thickness of the lever shaft side plates, which could result in failure of the rudder control lever torque shaft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 98)] [Page 29437-29440] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG-500MB Sailplanes and Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG-800B sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damage to the propeller, which could result in failure of the propeller to perform properly
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 98)] [Page 29440-29442] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationWashington: a city "brightened" against kamikaze aircraft
Washington, USA - The visual laser warning system protecting the US capital no-fly zones has been ready since last Saturday
The new warning system protecting Washington’s air space has been ready since last Saturday. It deals with the so called Visual Warning System which is subjected to the joint management from the FAA (... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-10-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in the lower t-chord at the bolt holes common to the paddle fittings that could result in fractures of one or more of the t-chord segments, which could lead to detachment of the lower wing panel and consequent
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28797-28800] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2005-10-19)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the galley cart lift can be sent only from the deck on which it is in use, which will prevent unexpected movement of the cart lift that could result in possible injury to catering personnel or flight attendants
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28795-28797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 series airplanes (2005-10-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the fuel pumps in the center fuel tank from running dry and becoming a potential ignition source, which could result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28793-28795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2005-10-21)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the BS 1000 bulkhead chord, which, if not repaired before they reach critical length, could result in the failure of the adjacent structure and skin and lead to in-flight depressurization of the a
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28803-28806] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric (GE) CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent an undetected failure of the ECU DIU, which could result in uncommanded acceleration to the overspeed limit without response to throttle commands. The airplane could then experience asymmetric thrust
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28806-28808] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -300, -400, and -400D series airplanes; and model 747SR series airplanes (2005-10-18)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct stress corrosion cracking of the stop support fittings of the MEDs, which could result in damage to the adjacent forward edge frame of the door and consequent loss of a MED and rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28800-28803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft engines (2005-09-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the engine and subsequent loss of power
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 19, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 96)] [Page 28791-28793] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent discrepancies of certain connectors located in the main wheel well
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 95)] [Page 28419-28420] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Schweizer Aircraft Corporation model 269C, C-1, and D helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the inner spring tube from the lateral trim control housing and the associated loss of trim control, increased local resistance to right cyclic stick movement, and an emergency landing or subsequent loss of cont
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 95)] [Page 28415-28417] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B17B, -B17C, -B17D, -B17E, -C20, -C20B, - C20F, -C20J, -C20S, and -C20W turboprop and turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To minimize the risk of uncontained 1st stage turbine wheel fragments from causing damage to the aircraft or damage to the second engine on twin-engine installations, which could lead to loss of control and loss of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 95)] [Page 28420-28423] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing inside the fuel tank, due to insufficient bonding, which could result in the ignition of fuel vapors with a potential risk of explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 95)] [Page 28417-28419] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA: lighters are banned but Zippo is permitted
Washington, USA - The famous petrol lighter received a special deviation
The rule issued by the Transport Security Administration and related to the ban for air passengers to transport lighters while flying, came into effect in United States on last April 14 (see for details... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes (2005-10-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the torque tube from fouling against the underfloor control cables, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28186-28187] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2005-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct latent failure of the primary load path of the HSTA, which, in conjunction with a failure of the HSTA secondary nut, could result in loss of horizontal trim control and consequent reduced controllability of the air
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28181-28184] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel from accumulating under the APU enclosure, which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28187-28188] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF-340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of a wiper arm from the airplane, which could result in damage to the fuselage skin and propeller
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28184-28185] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent an engine overspeed, an engine shutdown, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28188-28190] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIt has been revoked certificate of pilot flying on the White House without authorization
Washington, USA - He violated three air restriction levels
Jim Sheaffer, the pilot who took United States’ breath away, was froze when realized to have a Black Hawk helicopter to his right side; the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), has meanwhile decided t... more
Civil aviationDepleted uranium: UNEP warned about environmental damages in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - British troops provided data related to the use of such mineral in their bullets, indicating some two tons spread over such territory
The UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) unveiled recently that, within its monitoring activities for the Iraqi environmental situation, only the British forces delivered documents related to the... more
Civil aviationRussia: civil aviation safety solutions in Africa and in the Arab world
Moscow, Russia - From airport monitoring systems to updates for the fleets which operate Russian-made aircraft
Russian aerospace industry launches a wide promotional campaign among the African and Arab countries concerning flight safety/security. During meetings with representatives from various countries in such... more
Civil aviationUSA: suspect terrorist aboard, an Air France plane stopped
Washington, USA - US security measures started for the second time in a row
The security procedures which have made starting the warning last May 11, when a small Cessna 150 violated the air space above White House and Capitoline Hill, have worked a treat (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationParis: summit of Interior ministers on defence of air, earth and maritime borders
Paris, France - To contribute to an European space of freedom, security and justice
Italian Minister of Interior, Giuseppe Pisanu, landed yesterday in French main city in order to attend the summit with his counterparts for France, Germany, United Kingdom and Spain: the meeting has been... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference between the compensator and the guide assembly of probe no. 1, which could create an ignition source that could result in a fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 91)] [Page 24936-24938] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent water or ice accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in possible corrosion that reduces the structural integrity of the flight control surface, or in an unbalanced flight control surface
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 91)] [Page 24938-24939] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran: the nuclear programme restart has been already decided but EU still believes in negotiations
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic announced that the enriched uranium will not be transferred to a second plant so that no military use will occur
The Iranian Islamic Republic confirmed its own intention to carry on the national nuclear programme. According to what stated by representatives from Teheran’s Government, negotiations with France, Germany a... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' surveys: "Which reasons could have contributed to determine the recent accidents which involved both Italian Corps and Armed forces’ aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Technical problems, aspects related to human factor and operational procedures or pure chance?
AVIONEWS launches a new survey this time related to safety issue, with reference in particular to the recent accidents which involved several aircraft from both Italian Corps and Armed Forces. Respondents... more
Civil aviationCommittee on the depleted uranium: Martino supplied a dossier
Rome, Italy - "Italian troops deployed in foreign countries run no risk "
Last afternoon, Italian Investigation Committee on health conditions of soldiers engaged in international missions of peace (Committee on the depleted uranium), chaired by senator Paolo Franco, heared... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the de-icing lines, which could result in a reduction in functionality of the anti-ice system, and possibly reduced controllability and performance of the airplane in icing conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 90)] [Page 24701-24703] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and 777-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the display of erroneous heading information to the pilot, which could result in loss of the main sources of attitude data, consequent high pilot workload, and subsequent deviation from the intended flight path
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 90)] [Page 24703-24705] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MLG side-stay cuff lugs or down-lock spring attachments, which could result in improper down-lock of the MLG during a freefall extension, and possible collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 90)] [Page 24699-24701] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSenate: speech of Italian Defence Minister Martino in front of Committee on the depleted uranium
Rome, Italy - He is expected to report about health conditions of soldiers engaged in international missions
The Italian Investigation Committee on health conditions of soldiers engaged in international missions of peace (Committee on the depleted uranium), chaired by senator Paolo Franco, gets to the heart of... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Centrair 101 series gliders
Washington, Usa - To replace incorrectly heat-treated elevator or aileron hinge pins, which could result in failure of the elevator or ailerons
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 10, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 89)] [Page 24480-24481] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CFM International CFM56-5, -5B, and -5C series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failures of air turbine starters, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 10, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 89)] [Page 24481-24482] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA: intrusions into military computer systems
Washington, USA - A young Swedish student has been suspected
A hacker, who would be of Swedish origin (from Uppsala), would introduced into informatics systems serving US Army, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and several research laboratories.... more
Civil aviationIran about to restart uranium enrichment
Teheran, Iran - European pressure or the prospective EU's support to the USA for a possible UN's intervention weill not be taken into account
The Iranian Islamic Republic appears willing to carry on its own nuclear programme and announced recently that it is going to restart uranium enrichment at one of its dedicated plants soon. This decision,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-119 helicopters (2005-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect a fracture, a crack, or looseness of a fitting bolt, and prevent fatigue failure of a fitting bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 88)] [Page 24307-24309] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect incorrect positioning of the drive shaft half-clamps, and to prevent interference of the half-clamps with the drive shaft, which could result in scoring on the drive shaft, failure of the drive shaft, and subsequent loss of co
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 88)] [Page 24304-24305] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-109E helicopters (2005-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect a fracture, a crack, or looseness of a fitting bolt, and prevent fatigue failure of a fitting bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 88)] [Page 24305-24307] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationUSA: anti-terrorism security systems prove outdated and ineffective
Washington, USA - Firm criticism against the way investments devoted to this sector after the attempts occurred on September 11, 2001 have been managed
Security systems are under criticism in the United States due to the proven ineffective and excessive cost related to orders aimed to increase the quality of checks after the disaster generated by the... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea: six nuclear warheads and an atomic test approaching
Pyongyang, North Korea - It has been revealed by IAEA Director General and some US military analysts
"North Korea owns plutonium enough to produce five or six atomic bombs". International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General El Baradei warned international community about the risks determined... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel regulator shutoff valve, which could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these combustion heaters
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 87)] [Page 23930-23934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationBush in Europe under the watchful eye of Awacs
Amsterdam, Netherlands - He will go to Riga, Netherlands and Russia
From Saturday May 7 untill Tuesday May 10, United States President, George W. Bush, will be in visit through Europe to attend ceremonies remembering the 60th anniversary of the end of the II World War.... more