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Civil aviationCIA: "Iran and North Korea still prove dangerous"
Washington, USA - The warning signal called by the Central Intelligence Agency against the nuclear programmes of the two countries
CIA would have proven worried about the nuclear programmes under development in Iran and North Korea. In the first case, the United States would be convinced about the fact that the Islamic Republic is... more
Civil aviationIAEA: "Iran did not suspend all its nuclear programme activities"
Teheran, Iran - The final decision on this situation could now depend on the UN Security Council
After maintaining that a renunciation to the nuclear programme is not possible (see for details AVIONEWS), Iran even requested to the IAEA (International Agency for Atomic Energy) to be allowed to carry... more
Civil aviation"Passex": NATO-Russia exercise in Ionio Sea
Taranto, Italy - Kinematic manoeuvres, staff carring by helicopters, sea check demonstration
NATO and Russia Federation naval units are being setting to carry out training activity in Taranto (Italy) in Ionio Sea water: two units of NATO naval Forces based in Mediterranean Sea (Stanavformed flag... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (formerly Rolls-Royce plc) turbojet engines (2004-24-05)
Washington, Usa - Models Spey 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 24, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 226)] [Page 68251-68252] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran: "We will never renounce to our nuclear programme"
Teheran, Iran - The deal with France, Germany and the United Kingdom is only aimed to a suspension to verify the peaceful nature of the project, according to Iranian regime
Despite the remarkable satisfaction shown also by Russia with reference to the suspension of the Iranian nuclear programme (see for details AVIONEWS), it does not seem that the problem was solved by the... more
Civil aviationTaiwan: the USA prove doubtful about the possible Chinese attack against the island
Washington, USA - The Chinese armed forces' slow mobilization, the possible American intervention and the economic interests which link the two Asian countries would make the hypothesis of conflict an unlikely one
The United States pay quite attention to the difficult relations between China and Taiwan, in order to understand if a real possibility for a conflict in the near-term exists (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationGreat Britain thwart September 11-style terror attacks
London, United Kingdom - "ITV News" reported it
British security services have thwarted an Al Qaeda September 11-style terror attacks on London. The British television network "ITV", quoting what it called a senior authoritative source, reported it.... more
Civil aviationRussia: satisfaction for the suspension of the Iranian nuclear programme
Moscow, Russia - Russian Government would think that the USA and Israel can face now the matter with more tranquillity
Russia welcomed the suspension of the uranium enrichment programme in Iran following the agreements signed by Teheran with France, Germany and Great Britain (see for details AVIONEWS). According to Moscow’s G... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., model M-20M airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the V-clamp from detaching from the turbocharger and to prevent exposure of the firewall to hot exhaust gases, which could result in an in-flight fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 224)] [Page 67809-67811] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model MD-900 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a TT strap resulting in loss of directional control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 224)] [Page 67805-67807] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley propeller systems five-blade propeller assemblies
Washington, Usa - To detect cracked hubs, which could cause failure of the propeller hub and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 224)] [Page 67807-67809] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationA new draft against the weapon of mass destruction in the USA
Washington, USA - It is aimed to favour the further rise of investment for the destruction of weapons which could be purchased by terrorists
A new draft aimed to reinforce the USA's effort against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the fight against the activities performed in the armaments black market has recently been shown... more
Civil aviationIran started suspending its nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - IAEA will have anyway to verify the observation of the deals with France, Germany and Great Britain
Iran announced it has started the suspension of its uranium enrichment programme within the general energetic procurement project based on the the building of atomic plants. The Islamic Republic’s State t... more
Civil aviationZimbabwe: weapons from China against the international rules
Harare, Zimbabwe - The denunciation by opposition movements against the African country's regime which would have requested planes and armoured vehicles
Armoured vehicles, law enforcement devices, Kalashnikovs, combat airplanes: these are the requests by Zimbabwe Government addressed to China to reinforce the Harare's regime, according to what stated by... more
Civil aviationPakistan: the fight against terrorism as a political instability factor
Islamabad, Pakistan - The USA-allied Asian country is facing a delicate political moment also due to the military operations against Al Qaeda
The Pakistan's political situation would be experiencing some instability and this fact would be a consequence of several factors, which risk to determine territorial and institutional disorder just in... more
Civil aviationRussia: A decree to prevent the export of weapons to "Sudanese non-governmental organizations"
Moscow, Russia - It would have been set by President Putin in order to support the UN Security Council's efforts on the Darfur situation
Russian Government would have recently commented with reference to the selling of weapon systems to Sudan. Representatives from the Moscow's Government would have underlined that President Putin set a... more
Civil aviationUSA: "North Korea could sell plutonium to terrorists"
Seoul, South Korea - A warning signal by US military representatives from the South Korean territory would deal refer to the North Korea's economic difficulties
US military representatives located in South Korea warned about the North Korean non-conventional military capabilities. International press put into evidence some recent American statements according... more
Civil aviationColin Powell: "Iran has got a military nuclear programme"
Washington, USA - According to the outgoing US Secretary of State, the Islamic Republic would be also able to deliver the related technology
Following the denunciation by opposition against the Iranian regime about the efforts performed by the Islamic Republic in order to take delivery of military nuclear technology (see for details AVIONEWS),... more
Civil aviation"China is able to cut the Taiwan's communications systems off"
Washington, USA - A statement by the US armed forces' experts about the weak point of the island in case of conflict against the Chinese People Republic
Experts from the US armed forces would have recently unveiled that, in case of conflict between China and Taiwan, the Chinese People Republic would be able to cut the major communications systems of the... more
Civil aviationNicaragua: Parliament against the destruction of the portable missiles
Managua, Nicaragua - President would be accused of violating the national sovereignty and security
Nicaragua’s President had ensured US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld, just a few days ago about the South American country’s effort for the destruction of 1300 portable surface-to-air missiles, in... more
Civil aviationDepleted uranium: Italian Senate approves the investigation commission
Rome, Italy - Consisting of 20 members, it will verify by one year the existance of prospective relations between the deployment of such mineral and the suspicious death of several Italian soldiers
After the green light by Italian Senate Defence Commission for the creation of an investigation commission on depleted uranium (see for details AVIONEWS), the entire Senate approved yesterday its foundation.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes (2004-23-06)
Washington, Usa - to prevent contact between the power feeder wires of the auxiliary power unit (APU) and the clamp bracket aft of the STA 1720 bulkhead due to chafing damage of the Adel clamp and "L" shaped bracket, which could result in electrical arci
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 220)] [Page 67047-67050] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the RAT actuator to deploy when necessary during flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 220)] [Page 67050-67052] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes (2004-23-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the adjuster rod in the passenger door guide arm assembly, which could prevent the door from opening or closing during normal or emergency operations, resulting in the inability to evacuate the crew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 220)] [Page 67045-67047] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2004-23-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent depletion of the main battery and consequent loss of all DC power, which could cause the loss of flight critical systems
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Civil aviation"Iran is providing itself with military nuclear technology"
Teheran, Iran - It is the denunciation from Iranian opposition abroad against the Ayatollahs' regime
Iran, despite the sign of an agreement with some European countries for the suspension of its nuclear programme and just when it is involved by a series of institutional debates about such matter (see... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-700 and -800 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct premature fatigue cracking at certain lap splice locations and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 219)] [Page 65520-65522] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14 and DC- 9-15 airplanes; and model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the left or right upper cap of the center rear spar, which would cause a possible fuel leak and structural failure of the upper cap, and result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 219)] [Page 65522-65523] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the aft baffle assembly from the APU exhaust silencer and consequent separation of the assembly from the airplane, which could cause damage to other airplanes during takeoff and landing operations, or injury to
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 219)] [Page 65535-65537] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIran: protest by Parliament's members against the agreement on the nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - Conservatives would not intend to accept that the european countries decide on the legitimacy of such programme
There is not a unanimous view in Iran regarding the agreement with France, Germany and Great Britain with reference to the energy support provided by the european countries in exchange of the suspension... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea: "The USA intend to wage war in the peninsula"
Pyongyang, North Korea - The accuse by the Communist regime against the rigid Washington's position on the military nuclear programme
Following the electoral consolidation of President Bush as the political leader of the United States, North Korea threatened again to carry on its military nuclear programme. Despite it was recently decided... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the galley from shifting, which could limit access to the galley door during emergencies, and result in injury to passengers and flightcrew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 219)] [Page 65533-65535] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600R and A-300 F4-600R series airplanes (2004-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the fuel pump and fuel pump canister, which could result in loss of flame trap capability and could provide a fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 219)] [Page 65528-65531] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319 and A-320 series airplanes (2004-23-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel leakage due to inadequate space for thermal expansion within the ACTs
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Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and model MD-88 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to equipment or possible fire in the electrical/electronics equipment compartment due to electrical arcing between the ground stud of the main battery and adjacent structure
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Civil aviationIran, the nuclear programme has been suspended (2): Teheran does not trust Washington
Teheran, Iran - Even US scepticism appears to remain, while Iranian Government announces negotiation with some EU's countries starting in December
The announcement of the suspension for the Iranian nuclear programme (see for details AVIONEWS), would seem to baffle the United States, a worry of which the Teheran’s regime would be aware, as it would h... more
Civil aviationIran: the nuclear programme has been suspended
Teheran, Iran - IAEA unveiled it recently and such measure avoids for the Islamic Republic the risk of sanctions
Iran has finally decided for suspending its nuclear programme: it was unveiled by IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), which took recently delivery of an official release from the Teheran’s regime. I... more
Civil aviationRussia: Police officer on board a plane with charge
Moscow, Russia - The Russian newspaper "Kommersant" unveiled it
The Russian newspaper "Kommersant" reported that a female Police officer for national safety service, who had to verify some control systems adopted by one of the airports in the country, seems boarded... more
Civil aviationPakistan: "UAVs ordered by India threaten the regional stability"
Islamabad, Pakistan - According to Pakistani Government, the détente process between the two countries could be damaged by the Indian military orders
Pakistan and India are scheduling a series of diplomatic meetings from December 14 to 16, aimed to encourage the détente process in the relations between the two countries furtherly, especially with reference... more
Civil aviationUSA: more than 600 soldiers came down with a particular skin disease in Iraq
Washington, USA - As caused by some sand insects bites, it would produce cutaneous irritation and real wounds, seldom lethal
US health care authorities unveiled recently that more than 600 American soldiers would have come down with an infection in Iraq since 2003, considered as a typical disease in areas such as the Middle... more
Civil aviationVenice: NATO's Representative Assembly tomorrow. Helicopters to patrol air space
Venice, Italy - Safety measures are considerable
On Friday, November 12, Lido of Venice welcomes the 50th NATO Representative Assembly in the Casinò Palace. The arrangement organized hard safety measures: it will deploy over 3000 Police and other armed... more
Civil aviationAirprox between an Alitalia and an Iran Air flight
Rome, Italy - Even if limited, it occurred during approaching to Fiumicino Airport this morning
A case of airprox occurred today between an Alitalia flight (AZ-1572 coming from Cagliari-Elmas bound for Rome-Fiumicino) and an Iran Air flight (IR-739 from Teheran) at 08:30 am. The distance between... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2004-22-27)
Washington, Usa - To prevent flammable fluid in the upper or rear pylon areas from leaking past unsealed areas and onto a hot engine nozzle, which could result in ignition of the fluid, causing an undetected and uncontrollable fire to spread into the eng
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 216)] [Page 64852-64853] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2004-22-25)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to wire bundles, particularly those of the fuel quantity indication system (FQIS), which are located in the subject area
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the sensor strut function, resulting in the inability to detect flap drive disconnection at flap track stations 4 and 5, which could lead to separation of the outboard flap from the airplane, and consequent reduced co
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 216)] [Page 64836-64839] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-7 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any defects in the leads of any fuel booster pump, which could result in electrical arcing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 216)] [Page 64832-64834] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing damage to the terminal strips and damage to the adjacent structure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the mid-cabin compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 216)] [Page 64847-64849] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, and 1900 series airplanes, and models 70 and 300 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the NLG fork, which could result in reduced structural integrity and inability of the NLG fork to carry design limit and ultimate loads
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Civil aviationDecontamination activity against the depleted uranium in Bosnia
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - More than 600 bullet fragments belonging to the NATo's airplanes have been recovered
Bosnia's health and environment authorities would be accomplishing a relevant decontamination work in the area related to the city of Sarajevo's suburbia, a work whose conclusion is expected to occur in... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707 and 720 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To find and fix corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of the upper and lower chords on the wing front and rear spars, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing
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