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SecurityF-35 aircraft grounded after a fire aboard
Washington, USA - Meticulous inspections, 90 minutes per aircraft
American Authorities ordered the grouding of the F-35 fighter aircraft, after a fire aboard one of the expansive planes, on the 23rd of June, when the pilot was preparing to takeoff from Eglin Air Force... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft fleet grounding. But preparations continue for participation in international air shows
Washington, Usa - The root cause of the incident of last June 23 remains under investigation
The technical air worthiness authorities of the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy have issued a directive to ground the F-35 aircraft fleet based on initial findings from the runway... more
SecurityAirplanes and airports. France reinforces security measures for the flights to USA
Paris, France - On request by the American authorities
DGAC, the French Civil Aviation General Department, unveils that, on request by the American authorities, the security airport measures have been strengthened regarding the flights with USA as destination,... more
SecurityFAA: fireworks don't be transported on aircraft for this July 4th holiday
Washington, Usa - Passengers who violate the hazardous materials regulations may face civil penalties of up to $75,000 per violation, but penalties can run as high as $175,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is reminding passengers who are flying this July 4th holiday to leave their fireworks at home. Fireworks pose a significant fire r... more
SecurityDutch Safety Board: inquiry report about an airplane accident in approaching-runway alerts on ILS-autopilot connection (VIDEO)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Recommendations on the "Specials" section of the Italian AVIONEWS' home-page
The Dutch Safety Board launched an investigation into an incident at Eindhoven Airport. During this incident, the flight crew of a Boeing 737 airplane were confronted with an automated warning –a 'stick s... more
SecurityNTSB finds mismanagement of approach and inadequate monitoring of airspeed led to crash of Asiana airplane flight 214
Washington, Usa - Multiple contributing factors also identified
In a Board meeting held yesterday, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that Asiana flight 214 crashed when the airplane descended below the visual glidepath due to the flight crew's mismanagement... more
SecurityUK's AAIB requires new certification procedures for the Dreamliner aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The agency investigated over a fire on a 787 at London-Heathrow Airport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the agency of UK's Department for Transport which investigates air accidents, issued five safety recommendations addressed to the United States' Federal Aviation... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Air Traffic controller under FAA investigation for a joke [VIDEO]
Atlanta, USA - A Delta flight was asked for no reason to delay the landing
The United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened an investigation over the joke of an air traffic controller which caused a delay of the landing of a Delta Air Lines flight at Atlanta's... more
SecurityUSA: FBI expands campaign against pointing lasers at aircraft
Washington, USA - "The program we launched in February has been effective"
The episodes of lasers pointed at aircraft are unfortunately widespread occurrences worldwide, and really often it is really hard to identify the persons who are guilty of this kind of behaviour. After... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Saint Petersburg Airport: second bomb threat in just a few days
Saint Petersburg, Russia - The hub is continuing to operate normally
Members of law enforcements agencies are searching Sain-Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport following to an anonymous call which was received today, Friday 30 May 2014, by local authorities, claiming that a bomb... more
SecurityDreamliner aircraft: NTSB requires new tests on lithium-ion batteries
Washington, USA - The agency called "Inadequate" the certification processes
The US' National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a series of recommendations today related to the evaluation and certification of lithium-ion batteries for use in aircraft systems, as well as... more
SecurityNear miss between two aircraft at Newark-Liberty Airport (VIDEO)
Newark, USA - The incident occurred last month, but the NTSB communicated it just now
A near miss between two aircraft occurred at Newark-Liberty International Airport, the 14th busiest hub in the United States and the 40th in the world. The incident occurred last month, but the National... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report on a crash occurred to a Cessna FR-172J airplane
Rome, Italy - Near Trento in 2013
ANSV; the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed an inquiry report. This is about: - crash occurred to a FR-172J airplane, code D-EDQL, in Passo Ombretta, Pozza di Fassa (Trento)... more
SecurityAircraft and security. AirAsia is the world's first carrier to use Interpol's system to check IDs
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Currently four out of every 10 passports are not screened against the organization’s database
AirAsia will be the first company worldwide to use INTERPOL's I-Checkit system to screen the passports of all its prospective passengers against the world police body’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. EASA publishes new proposals for flight recorders and locating devices. "Opinion" published on "Specials" by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The extension of the transmission time of ULD from a month to three months
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today announced new proposals for flight recorders and underwater locating devices which aim at facilitating the recovery of an aircraft and of its flight recorders... more
SecurityCanonization, drone aircraft and arrivals screening at the Roman airports
Rome, Italy - Maximum security alert in view of the important religious event scheduled for 27th of April
Satellite control systems, urban scenarios by drone aircraft, radio interception and jammer use (in order to neutralise remote control frequencies). They are some of the security and anti-terrorism outstanding... more
SecuritySelex ES: canonization mass in Rome will have secure communications thanks to the TETRA network
Rome, Italy - The system will allow operators to securely coordinate their control and security management activities
When the Catholic Church canonizes Popes John XXIII and John Paul II later this month, the Police forces of the Municipality of Rome will benefit from secure digital communications thanks to Selex ES’s T... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. EC updates the European "Black-list"
Brussels, Belgium - It has updated it for the 23rd time
The European Commission has updated for the 23rd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union — better known as "the EU air safety l... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. EU ban on Cebu Pacific to be removed soon
Manila, Philippines - The carrier will become the second Filipino company to be authorized to fly in the European Union
Cebu Pacific is set to become the second Philippines' airline to be authorized to fly in the airspace of the European Union: the official announcement is expected to be released on Thursday 10 April 2014... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about Cessna C-177B aircraft crash happened in 2008
Rome, Italy - Registration I-LFSA near Perugia in January
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicated to have completed the inquiry report. This is about: - crash occurred to Cessna C-177B airplane, registration I-LFSA, at Costano locality, Bastia... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA issues informations for the safety of Crimea airspace
Cologne, Germany - SIB document published on the "Specials" of AVIONEWS
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published on 03 April a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) which addresses the potential safety risks encountered by aircraft operators which may use the airspace... more
SecurityEASA issues more accessible license for General Aviation aircraft pilots
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published a decision to accompany the regulation on new IRs
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Decision on the 1st April to accompany the recently published regulation on new and more accessible instrument ratings (IRs) focused on General Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 757 airplanes (2014-05-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the rudder pedal pushrod connecting bolts during pedal use, which could result in large involuntary inputs to the rudder and nose-wheel steering and an asymmetric application of braking
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14987-14992] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model 757 series airplanes equipped with RR RB211 engines (2014-05-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14982-14987] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-05-21)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the cracking, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14992-14996] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-05-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracked, corroded, or fractured carriage spindles, which could lead to severe flap asymmetry, and could result in reduced control or loss of controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14977-14982] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2014-05-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent incorrectly installed scrapers, which could hinder the operation of the MLG AES, and result in failure of the MLG AES on one side, and consequent unsafe asymmetrical landing configuration
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14997-14999] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, AS-355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters (2011-22-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a T/R control rod, loss of T/R control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14169-14174] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 717/200 airplanes (2014-05-22)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking, which could result in a severed frame and might increase the loading of adjacent frames, resulting in damage to the adjacent structure and consequent loss of structural integrity
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13530-13533] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-332L1 helicopters (2014-05-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the longitudinal beams Y350 and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13524-13526] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, C, D, and D1; AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters (2014-05-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the TGB control lever, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13526-13528] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the hoist cable from jamming and subsequent cable failure, which could result in injury and damage to the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13521-13524] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, EC-225LP, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-05-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack on a turnbuckle and prevent the failure of a turnbuckle, loss of control of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13519-13521] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2014-05-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of electrical power, which could result in the loss of flight displays and reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13528-13530] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) model EC-135P1, EC-135P2, EC-135P2+, EC-135T1, EC-135T2, and EC-135T2+ helicopters (2014-05-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect wear in the MGB that could lead to a gear tooth rupture, failure of the MGB, loss of power to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13201-13204] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) model MBB-BK-117C2 helicopters (2014-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the in-flight loss of the door, which could damage the helicopter and injure persons on the ground
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13204-13206] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model EC-135 and MBB-BK-117C2 helicopters (2014-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the affected control lever from shifting, contacting the helicopter structure, and reducing control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13196-13199] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-412 and AB-412EP helicopters (2014-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the T/R blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13199-13201] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777/200 and /300 series airplanes (2014-05-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural damage to the side and drag brace lock assemblies, which could result in landing gear collapse during touchdown, rollout, or taxi
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13206-13208] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on certain 328 Support Services GmbH model 328/100 and 328/300 airplanes (2014-03-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent incidents of inadvertent opening and possible detachment of a passenger door in-flight, resulting in damage to airframe and systems and loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12370-12373] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777 airplanes (2014-05-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking and corrosion in the fuselage skin, which could lead to rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12375-12378] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2014-03-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a migrated pin from jamming a translating door handle, which could prevent opening of the door and impede an emergency evacuation
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12366-12368] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 777 airplanes (2014-05-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent adverse system responses and flight deck effects that could result in loss of controllability of the airplane or landing short of the runway during landing
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12363-12366] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracks, which could grow and result in a fuel leak and possible fire
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12368-12370] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D, and model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters (2014-04-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of a T/R blade tab, which could result in excessive vibration and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12373-12375] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2014-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent burr marks on the primary wheels, and cracked rings on the primary wheel shaft, on certain HSTAs, which may lead to a disconnect of the pitch trim surface and subsequent loss of pitch control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11691-11693] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2014-03-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the M/R blades and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11697-11699] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model EC-225LP helicopters (2014-04-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oscillations in the main rotor that can transfer dynamic loads to the structure, the MGB, and the main servo-control inputs, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11701-11703] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion or cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in loss of the aft pressure bulkhead web and stiffeners, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12045-12049] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on AgustaWestland model A-109S, AW-109SP, A-119, and AW-119MKII helicopters (2014-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the main rotor assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11699-11701] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more