Civil aviation
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Civil aviationEnergy, food and security: the price for the cancellation of the North Korean nuclear programme
Pyongyang, North Korea - These are the Communist regime's requests in order to lead it to put the atomic weapons race to an end definitively
During the days following next July 26, as the date when the six-nations talks intended to solve the North Korean nuclear programme matter will be resumed, the world will know if the Pyongyang’s Communist r... more
Civil aviationEU states supported the agreement with Canada on passengers' details
Brussels, Belgium - Some doubts still remain at a EU level concerning privacy protection
European Union state members’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs decided to ratify the agreement with Canada regarding the provision of information on travellers bound for the Canadian territory by European a... more
Civil aviationEurofighter close to end in tragedy in Great Britain
Fairford, UK - Pilot succeeded in zooming with the aircraft climbing just before it could touch the ground
Fear during the preparatives before opening the Air Tattoo Show in Fairford (United Kingdom, July 16-17, 2005). A Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon multirole medium-light fighter of Royal Air Force could have... more
Civil aviationUSA: EMS needs "health care"
Washington, Usa - Some analysts found a too large number of accident involving EMS helicopters in action during the last 5 years
More than a 10% of the EMS (Emergency Medical Service) helicopters lost with 84 disasters and about 60 victims: these are the data provided in the USA by some analysts with reference to rotor-winged aircraft... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: Al Masri Brigades gave Italy an ultimatum
Rome, Italy - Withdraw troops from Iraq in one month or the capital will be attacked
Abu Hafs Al-Masri Brigades, as responsible for attempts in London occurred on last July 7 as revealed by one of their statements delivered in the internet, threatening countries which keep their troops... more
Civil aviationUSA: tests for the anti-missile system to protect civil airplanes have been started
Washington, USA - In the meantime, a ruling ro prosecute people aiming lasers against crew cabins has been approved
Northrop Grumman and British Aerospace Systems are about to start testing a laser anti-missile system designed to face the threat consisting of very short-range surface-to-air portable guided rockets,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN- 2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller attaching bolt failures or improperly secured propellers, which could lead to separation of the propeller from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40656-40660] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F; DC-10-15; DC-10-30 and DC- 10-30F; and model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40651-40656] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: two minutes in silence over the British capital's sky
London, UK - Landings and takeoffs suspended at Heathrow and Gatwick air stations yesterday for 120 seconds
Even the sky over London proved quiet for two minutes during the pause asked at a European level at 12:00 to commemorate yesterday the victims of attempts occurred in London on last July 7. Heathrow and... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (3): no fly zone on Florence?
Florence, Italy - The city is making ready for a possible air attack
Also Florence may suffer for the anti-terrorism measures under Italian authorities’ consideration. Florence’s commitee for order and safety has in fact introduced a proposal for defending old town by... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (2): Italian Civil Defence ready to face a prospective non-conventional attack
Rome, Italy - Bertolaso congratulated British institutions on the manner they supported population immediately after attempts
Italian security situation following the terroristic attacks in London is always a major aspect in these days also for Italian Civil Defence which has to set and perform a series of measures and procedures... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber examinated the activity of international police's cooperation
Rome, Italy - Colonel Falcone and Lieutenant Colonel Di Stefano have been heared
In the ambit of the fact-finding inquiry about Schengen space in the new European construction, Italian Parliament’s Committee attending to the control of the implementation of Schengen’s agreement as... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: signs about who masterminded the carnage
London, UK - Great Britain's security authorities would be searching for a Pakistani-native British citizen
British intelligence and Police services are likely to have identified who masterminded the attempts in London on last Thursday, July 7. It would deal in fact with a Pakistani-native British citizen, just... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. Propellers (2005-14-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 133)] [Page 40187-40189] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAnnouncing bomb on a plane for failing girlfriend's departure
Paris, France - A man was charged abuse with and air traffic's disturbance
A French boy staged a false terrorist attack on board a flight operated by Poland’s national airline LOT: he did not intend his Lithuanian girlfriend went to Warsaw and denounced by phone a bomb’s pre... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: suicide attackers as liable for the carnage
London, UK - Four British citizens (Pakistani-native) and coming from Yorkshire have been indicated by Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard would have no doubt: four kamikazes made themselves explode in the attempts occurred in London on last Thursday, July 7. It would deal with Pakistani-native British citizens and the most... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707-300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the hinge fitting assembly of the inboard leading edge slats
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 132)] [Page 39912-39914] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Rockwell International models AT-6, AT-6A, AT- 6B, AT-6C, AT-6D, AT-6F, BC-1A, SNJ-7, and T-6G airplanes; and Autair Ltd. model Harvard airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any fatigue crack in the inboard and outboard, upper and lower wing attach angles (except for the nose angles) of either wing, which could result in failure of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39651-39652] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727- 100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes (2005-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the attach fittings of the foreflap carriage of the wings, which could result in partial or complete loss of the foreflap and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39647-39651] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and Model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, - 145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the internal circuit of the engine fire handle that could disable the fuel shut-off valves and the discharge of the fire extinguishing agent, which, in the event of a fire, could result in the inability to extingui
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39642-39644] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2005-14-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the underwing fitting load path due to missing or damaged alloy-steel or A286 taperlock fasteners, which could result in separation of the engine and strut from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39644-39647] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-14-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire in the cargo compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 131)] [Page 39639-39642] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (2): explosive deployed was a military one
London, UK - Maybe arrived from the Balkans, according to British experts, and they would consider plausible the fact that just one person produced the bombs
Just one hand could have produced the victims of London attacks on last July 7. According to British Police and intelligence services, just one subject could have manufactured the bombs, all 5 kg weight... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: here is the Italian Minister Pisanu to face the terroristic threat
Rome, Italy - Increasing law enforcement units in the streets, more checks, antiterrorism Attorney, residence permit for turncoats and expulsion for suspicious subjects
Italian Ministry of Interior suggested by Minister Giuseppe Pisanu a series of measures to face the risk of terroristic attempts in Italy more effectively after attacks in London. Among them one can consider... more
Civil aviationCrash's simulation at Linate
Milan, Italy - A new informatic Telewarning System has been tested
Milan-Linate Airport has been theatre of an exercise aiming to probe fire structures and times of rescue’s operations on Sunday morning. The presence of an Air One flight as well as of a Volare flight o... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea: six-nations meetings on the nuclear programme to restart on July 25
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Asian country to appraise the opportunity of putting the project to an end in exchange with economic aids and warranties on its security
Six-nations meetings regarding the North Korean nuclear programme will be resumed in Beijing on next July 25. After more than one year since the suspension of negotiations decided by the Communist regime... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (7): coordination of intelligence services is stronger
London, UK - EU Commissioner for Justice Frattini suggested concrete solutions while information on the July 7 attacks could arrive from Poland
A new false alarm occurred in London today, in the Whitehall Street area where British Government is located. Fear disappeared after one hour, but the UK’s security authorities representatives do not e... more
Civil aviationAirbus: cell phones on board thanks to Siemens
Paris, France - Meanwhile an other no to phone's use arrives from the States
While US Science Academy’s astronomers opposed an other negative opinion on cell phones use on planes, Airbus together with Siemens are working to develop the technology which allow passengers to chat b... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 Series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To find and fix cracking in the forward lug of the MLG, which could result in failure of the lug and consequent collapse of the MLG during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 8, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 130)] [Page 39559] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc Models RB211 Trent 768- 60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 Turbofan Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of airplane control after an aborted takeoff due to asymmetric thrust
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 8, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 130)] [Page 39412-39413] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (3): an Italian anti-terrorism Attorney?
Rome, Italy - The hypothesis put forward by Italian Minister Pisanu while monitoring for about 13,000 sensitive targets rose
Italian Government set new security measures to properly face terrorist threat that, following real confirmation by Administration itself, appears realistic with reference to the country. Italian Minister... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (2): artificers act on an unattended luggage at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - It happened on last Saturday in the morning but fortunately it was a false alarm
That the warning level against the possibility of terroristic attacks is a particularly high one also in Italy can be understood by a large series of factors and aspects these days, even considering the... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London: false alarm in Birmingham and Heathrow last weekend
London, UK - Meanwhile, it is being focused on Islamic terrorism with reference to cells related to Madrid's disaster in 2004
Tension in Great Britain after the 7 July attempt did not lower last weekend. The centre of Birmingham was evacuated on Saturday night following the detection of suspicious packages. Some 20,000 persons... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (4): Italy ready to withdraw 300 soldiers from Iraq in September
Rome, Italy - Italian Premier Berlusconi announced it producing clashing reactions following the terroristic attack in the UK
Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, announced the withdrawal of 300 Italian contingent’s soldiers from Iraq next September, explaining that such a step had been announced since a long time. Clashing r... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London (3): Italy on guard
Rome, Italy - Reinforced checks in transport sectors and military bases
Effects concerning the security and checks increase after the attempt occurred in London were produced also in the other European countries and obviously in Italy. Military bases (such as for example Italian... more
Civil aviationAttempt in London: false alarm in the British capital this morning
London, UK - Two suspicious packages found but all was immediately normalized. There are currently some 37 casualties and around 750 wounded
Fear appeared again in London this morning. A suspicious package has been found nearby Euston railway station and another one has been detected in Liverpool Street. Alarm was anyway immediately considered... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus Model A300 B2-203 and B4-203 Airplanes; model A-310/200 and -300; and model A-300 B4- 600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and model A-300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of navigation indications on the primary flight display requiring continuation of the flight on emergency instruments, which could lead to reduced ability to control the airplane in adverse conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)] [Page 38753-38755] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontrollable fire in the leading edge of the wing, which could damage critical wing structures and cause a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)] [Page 38755-38757] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-145 and EMB-135 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine oil leakage at the coupling seal between the hydraulic pump and the engine gearbox from causing low engine oil levels, which could lead to in-flight engine shutdown and consequent reduced controllability of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 128)] [Page 38751-38753] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), and 36 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent severe weakening of the aileron cable, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38578-38580] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent excessive wear of the polyamide washer of the aileron actuator bush assembly, which could result in aileron flutter and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38573-38575] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longitudinal skin joints in the fuselage pressure shell, which could affect the structural integrity of the airplane, and result in loss of cabin pressurization during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38575-38578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/100 and -200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent roll oscillations during approach and landing in certain icing, crosswind, and turbulent conditions, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 127)] [Page 38580-38582] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes, equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed (2005-13-40)
Washington, Usa - To prevent dry operation of the fuel pumps for the auxiliary fuel tank, which could create a potential ignition source inside the auxiliary fuel tank that could result in a fire or explosion of the auxiliary fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 125)] [Page 37659-37661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37022-37024] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion in the area of the main spar web fittings of the vertical stabilizer, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the vertical stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37020-37022] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-34)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the light connectors, which could result in smoke and a possible fire in the passenger cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37025-37028] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationPrivate plane violated White House's flight restrictions
Washington, USA - The new intrusion above Washington forced Bush to evacuate his residence this time
President of the United States was in White House residence and was transferred to a safer location in the late afternoon yesterday, around 06:30pm, when a tourism plane Beechcraft King Air 300, invaded... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more