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SecurityFAA announces plans for industry working group to study portable electronics usage on airplanes
Washington, Usa - The group will not consider the airborne use of cell phones for voice communications during flight
Given the widespread consumer use of portable electronic devices (PEDs), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a government-industry group to study the current PED policies and procedures... more
SecurityUS Department of Transport: "FAA is inadequate to prevent bird-strikes"
Washington, USA - Episodes have grown fivefold since 1990
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, the highest authority for civil aviation in the United States) does not carry on proper inspection practices for bird-strike prevention, according to a report... more
SecurityCairo: kid manages to reach aircraft bypassing security checks
Cairo, Egypt - "I wanted to take an up close look of the planes"
A few weeks ago the episode of Liam Corcoran, the 11-yo boy from Manchester who managed to board on a Rome-bound aircraft caused an uproar (AVIONEWS), and generated a lot of concern about the airport security... more
SecurityAircraft and security: Kyiv Airport evacuated for false bomb alert
Kyiv, Ukraine - Limited inconvenience to passengers
A false bomb alert generated the enactment of the security procedures at Kyiv-Boryspil International Airport in the afternoon of August 21, 2012. The fake threat was made through an anonymous phone... more
SecurityGround collision between two aircraft at Shanghai Airport: no consequences
Shanghai, China - An investigation to verify the incident has been started
Two aircraft were involved in a ground collision at Shanghai-Pudong International Airport in the afternoon of Thursday 09/08/2012: fortunately no injuries were reported among passengers and crew members... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8 series airplanes (2012-15-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of rudder control, reduced directional control of the airplane on the ground, or a jammed nose landing gear (NLG) door that could prevent
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47277-47279] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on HPH sro models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ-17 sailplanes (2012-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to address the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47275-47277] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-603, B4-605R, and B4-622R; A-300C4-605R Variant F; and A-300F4-600R series airplanes (2012-15-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent sparking due to electrical chafing when flammable vapors are present in the area, which could cause an uncontrolled fire
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47273-47275] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/100B SUD, 747/300, 747/400, and 747/400D; and 747-200B airplanes (2012-15-13)
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 and reduced structural integrity of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47267-47273] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: Qantas improves flight crew checks after pilot oversight
Sydney, Australia - The crew had not entered the progressive take-off speed into the navigation plan
Qantas, the most important Australian airline, communicated it has improved the flight crew checks which must be performed before take-off, after an oversight, which fortunately had no consequences, occurred... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: security recommendations on severe anomalies ATR-42/72 airplanes powered with PW127 engines
Rome, Italy - The Agency addressed them to the EASA and the Canadian Authority
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), in parallel with the investigation authorities for civil aviation safety of Denmark and Hungary, has issued five security recommendations following the evidences that... more
SecurityEASA: latest annual review of aviation safety
Cologne, Germany - "One of the lowest rate of accidents worldwide"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Annual Safety Review for 2011. AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by the agency. "In Europe, there was a single fatal... more
SecuritySITA: transport by aircraft ready to manage the Summer traffic peaks for the Olympic Games 2012 in London
London, UK - At Heathrow Airport, 80,000 extra passengers are expected to arrive
Airplane transport communications specialist SITA has doubled the speed that airlines can exchange the electronic data that is vital for the functioning of the air transport industry. This will allow SITA... more
SecurityACI Europe supports EC's proposal to reschedule removal of restrictions of carry-on liquids on airplanes
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission today announced the postponement of the deadline of April 2013
The European Commission (EC) today announced the postponement of the deadline of April 2013 for lifting the current restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) by passengers, considering... more
SecurityAVOID: A-340 test aircraft may help keep UK airspace open if a volcano erupts during the London Olympics
London, UK - easyJet teams up with Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation for high altitude testing of this detection technology
easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation have entered a partnership with Airbus to test the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector) ash detection equipment on their A-340/300 test aircraft at the speed... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: securing air space over London during the Olympic Games
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The RAF conducted extensive training
Eurofighter Typhoons aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be on high alert during the "Olympic Games" in order to secure the air space over London. Prior to the start of this international event... more
SecurityFaa: Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)
Washington, Usa - About ACSS systems manufactured and sold nonconforming avionics components
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued yesterday 06/26/2012 an Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) regarding the Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS), Phoenix, AZ -Manufactured... more
SecurityAirports: United States tests far-flung immigration checks at the departure
New York, USA - Exasperating queues after attack of Christmas day 2009
An American test aims to decrease the time spent waiting during US immigration authorities checks at US airports. The test is scheduled to start in 14 countries worldwide. The Italian daily "Repubblica"... more
SecuritySELEX Sistemi Integrati secures "Euro 2012"
Rome, Italy - For the air traffic management and control systems installed by the company in Ukraine
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, is at the forefront to secure "Euro 2012", the European football championship, thanks to the air traffic management and control systems installed by the... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767/200, /300, and /400ER series airplanes (2012-11-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an entry or service door to open fully in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could impede exit from the plane and inury to passengers or crew
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33619-33622] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Concept Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2012-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33622-33624] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityTwo F-16s scramble for violation of Obama's airspace by three aircraft
Los Angeles, USA - Two different episodes involving light planes
Two F-16 fighters were involved yesterday 07/06/2012 in a scramble mission to respond to a violation by 3 aircraft of a no-fly zone created near Los Angeles for US President Barack Obama's fundraising... more
SecurityEurocontrol: Fabec Ansp works to limit delays during "London Olympics"
Brussels, Belgium - Between July 27 and August 12, 2012
Airplane traffic to and from London's airports will significantly increase between 27 July and 12 August 2012 and in the surrounding weeks, owing to the "London Olympics". FABEC Air Navigation Service... more
SecurityItalian ENAC: urgent AD on BRP-Powertrain engines (2012-194)
Rome, Italy - For the replacing of fuel pipe
The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) published yesterday, on June 5, 2012, an urgent Airworthiness Directive number 2012-194 regarding the replacing of the fuel pipe in BRP-Powertrain Gmbh & Co-Kg... more
SecurityEASA: AD on Eurocopter helicopters, model SA-365, AS-365 and EC-155 (2012-0098-E)
Cologne, Germany - Regarding the emergency procedures of the flight manual
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published last June 4, 2012, an EAD 2012-0098E regarding the emergency procedures of the flight manual of Eurocopter SA-365, AS-365 and EC-155 helicopters. It... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: Tel Aviv airport security checks e-mail accounts
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Ministry of Justice does not comment
Two cases happened in these days unveiled a peculiar practice of the security checks in Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" International Airport: the inspection of the e-mail account of some travellers. The custom... more
SecurityFAA AD on all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines (2012-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of critical rotating parts, which could result in uncontained failure of the engine and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32007-32009] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13081] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International, Inc. ALF502L-2C; ALF502R-3; ALF502R-3A; ALF502R-5; LF507-1F; and LF507-1H turbofan engines (2012-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent LP turbine overspeed leading to uncontained release of the LP turbine blades and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32009-32010] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13082] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, model G-1159, G-1159A, and G-1159B airplanes (2012-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity at the wing-to-fuselage attachment and separation of the wing from the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 103] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31483-31486] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13034] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10; CL-600-2D15; CL-600-2D24; and CL-600-2E25 airplanes (2012-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent elongation of the pressure regulator neck, which could result in rupture of the oxygen cylinder, and in the case of cabin depressurization, oxygen would not be available when required
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31174-31175] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12333] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) model 427 helicopters (2012-10-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an over-torque of the tailboom attachment bolt, bolt failure, loss of the tailboom, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31172-31174] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12399] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Turbofan Engines, RB 211 (2012-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracking on the IP compressor rotor rear balance land
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31176-31178] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12726] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Airplanes, model 777 airplanes (2012-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fractured horizontal stabilizer pivot pin, which may cause excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay and structural damage significant enough to result in loss of control of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31167-31169] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12087] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Piper Aircraft Inc. models PA-31T and PA-31T1 (2012-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31169-31172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12092] DEPARTMENT... more
Security"Suspicious item" on aircraft in Melbourne: it was just a soft drink can
Melbourne, Australia - Flight returned to the airport for alleged bomb threat
A Perth-bound Air Mauritius Airbus A-340 aircraft leaving from Melbourne was forced yesterday, 23/05/2012, to perform a quick return to the point of departure after the finding of a not better specified... more
SecurityBomb threat in Australia: aircraft comes back to the Melbourne Airport
Melbourne, Australia - Perth-bound Air Mauritius flight
An Air Mauritius Airbus A-340 aircraft was forced today, 23/05/2012 to perform a quick return to the Melbourne Airport, from which it had just left, because of the suspect that a passenger had addressed... more
SecurityEASA: AD on AgustaWestland helicopters, model AB-412 and AB-412EP
Rome, Italy - About the hoist hook of the AWs
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued last May 18 an AD nr 2012-0086E regarding the AgustaWestland helicopters, model AB-412 and AB-412EP. It is possible to see the integral version (below... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Hartzell Engine Technologies turbochargers (2012-10-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the turbine shaft and damage to the airplane
EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: May 14, 2012 AD #: 2012-10-52 Emergency airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-10-52 is sent to owners and operators of Cessna... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model EC-135P1, EC-135P2, EC-135P2+, EC-135 helicopters (2012-10-53)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack on the MRH shaft flange, which if not corrected could result in failure of the MRH and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: May 18, 2012 AD #: 2012-10-53 This emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) No. 2012-10-53 is being... more
SecurityFalse bomb alarm on a Pakistan Airlines aircraft
Lahore , Pakistan - On a Dubai-bound flight
On Thursday 17/05/2012 a Dubai-bound flight from Pakistan was evacuated before takeoff for a bomb alarm, which was then revealed to be unfounded. Pakistan International Airlines' spokesperson Sultan... more
SecurityEasa issues an emergency airworthiness directive about EC-135 helicopters
Cologne, Germany - Because of micro-cracks found on the lower hub-shaft flange of the main rotor
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency, the European Union agency with regulatory and executive tasks in the field of civilian aviation safety), issued an emergency airworthiness directive relating to the... more
SecurityUS Federal regulators for air traffic: stop on laser-pointing at aircraft
San Jose, Usa - Almost 3600 episodes last year
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration, the US Federal agency for civil aviation) means to end the episodes of laser-pointing at aircraft. It is a growing phenomenon, and it represents a serious risk... more
SecurityEU raid against Somali pirate base: Eurocopter Tiger helicopters hit key-structures(VIDEO)
Handulle, Somalia - "Nothing was spared"
A squadron of Eurocopter Tiger aircraft heavily hit some pirate key-structure in the Handulle Somali village. The team took off from the Mistral class amphibious ship "Dixmunde". The village, which... more
SecurityPanetta orders Air Force to take further steps on F-22 Raptor hypoxia-like cases
Washington, USA - The oxygen problems must be solved
The American Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the Air Force to take additional steps to solve the issues concerning the F-22 Raptor fifth generation fighter aircraft oxygen system (AVIONEWS).... more
SecurityAmerican fighters intercept aircraft entered in restricted flight area, closed because of Obama's presence
Losa Angeles, Usa - US President was in California for a fundraising event
Two F-16 fighters intercepted a small aircraft, "Guilty" for entering a restricted flight area near Los Angeles, closed because of the presence of the US President Barack Obama. The official statement... more
SecurityFoiled aircraft attack: the terrorist is actually an under-cover CIA agent
New York, USA - Infiltrated in Yemen, he returned to hand over the bomb
In the foiled al-Qaeda aircraft attempt of a few days ago (AVIONEWS), a "Spy story" background seems to emerge: the attacker was not a member of the militant Islamist organization, but actually an under-cover... more
SecurityCIA disrupts al-Qaeda airplane bomb plot
Washington, USA - "The president had been informed a month ago"
As reported some days ago (AVIONEWS), the American intelligence services have increased airport checks and controls in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, to avoid potential terrorist attacks... more
SecurityObesity on board: a danger for themselves and for other passengers
New York, Usa - "Seats today are outdated, security standards must be changed"
After the accusations made by Kenlie Tiggeman against Southwest Airlines (AVIONEWS), American dailies dedicated some articles about obesity and the consequences this phenomenon could calls on board civil... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company, model 560XL airplanes (2012-09-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent brake failure, which could result in an airplane not being able to stop on the runway
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26156-26158] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus airplanes, model A-300 (2012-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the secondary load path, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26154-26156] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more