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SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model DHC-8/102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 airplanes (2011-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63169-63172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityTransport by airplane and helicopter. Eurocontrol about Laser Interference Seminar: the conclusions
Brussels, Belgium - "Doing nothing is not an option"
Laser interference is a growing menace: the malicious use of powerful laser pointers to dazzle pilots and controllers is rising during flights on the airplanes. The United Kingdom had 30 instances in... more
SecurityRussia reveals the fact that a Chinese citizen accused of espionage has been arrested
Moscow, Russia - Reported today by the Russian FSB
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) today reported an event that happened about a year ago involving a Chinese citizen who is now accused of espionage and has been arrested by Russian authorities.... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2011-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent increased structural loads on the aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the aft engine mount and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)] [Pages 61033-61036] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2011-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61036-61038] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 model turboprop engines (2011-18-51R1)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 192 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61255-61257] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityUS DoT proposes to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft
Washington, Usa - Amtrak has banned it on trains and US Navy in submarines
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Department of Transportation is proposing to explicitly ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking... more
SecurityUS Department of homeland security issues and TSA on the anniversary of September 11
Washington, USA - Al-Qaeda seems weakened
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, the department of homeland security issues and the US Transportation Security Administration issued security measures... more
SecurityTen years later: FAA air traffic employees share memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - They are Michael McCormick, Terry Biggio and Frank Hatfield
Three air traffic employees who were directly involved in the events of 9/11 share their memories on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day in a new video released by the Federal Aviation Administration... more
SecurityFBI: possible terrorist attacks in the US with small aircraft as the September 11 anniversary gets closer
Washington, USA - So far US officials don't have information about specific threats
Officials from DHS, Department of Homeland Security and from FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Friday issued a five-page nationwide warning concerning the possibility of terrorist attacks against... more
SecurityUSA airports: new security software will be installed by the end of September
Washington, USA - Already installed in 40 airports
The TSA - Transportation Security Administration - had announced some time ago (see AVIONEWS) the introduction of new software for airport security ATR (Automated Target Recognition): by the end of September,... more
SecurityGerman airports will not install body scanners L3
Hamburg, Germany - Pilot scheme project failed in Hamburg
"The current generation of body scanners ... is not yet ready for widespread implementation" according to the German Interior Minister, Hans-Peter Friedrich, who has rejected, at least for the moment,... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2011-18-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: August 26, 2011 AD #: 2011-18-52 Send to all US owners and operators of Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta)... more
SecurityMassport and FBI announce opening of JTTF Annex at Boston-Logan International Airport
Boston, Usa - First in Nation on-airport facility to be staffed by eight agencies
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Massachusetts Port Authority announced the opening of the nation’s first airport-based self-contained office dedicated to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. The J... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: investigation reports on two aircraft accidents that occurred in the end of the year 2010
Rome, Italy - In addition security recommandations following to a crash occurred on April 11, 2010 in Ronchi at DA-42 aircraft
In the past days ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) announced that it has completed the investigation of two separate incidents that occurred last year. In detail and in chronological order: - PA-18/150... more
SecurityFAA announces regulation updates of Part 23
Washington, USA - New standards defined for ice detection system
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has recently announced that over the next 12-24 months a newly set-up aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) will pursue an upgrade of the standards of the so-called... more
SecurityAdditional Iron Dome defense system for Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel - For the interception of rockets from the Gaza Strip
The government of Israel has announced earlier this week that in September the third Iron Dome missile defense system will be deployed. This system was developed by the government to intercept and shoot... more
SecurityAnother case of laser attack against a russian aeroplane
Moscow, Russia - The offender risks a jail-term
Another case of laser attack happened today 23 August at the airport in Moscow where an unidentified person tried to blind the pilot of an A-320 aircraft with a laser beam while departing from Moscow-Vnukovo... more
SecurityNew US security software started in several US airports
Washington, USA - First installed in 40 airstations
US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the new ADR (Automated Target Recognition) software developed by L-3 Communications for 2.7 million dollars for airport controls faster and more... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: recommendation addressed to IAC on AN-124/100 aircraft occurrence
Rome, Italy - Happened on September 9 2010 at Turin-Caselle airport
Following the completion of a series of analysis, Italian ANSV (National Air Safety Board) has seen fit to enact -before the conclusion of the investigation related to the serious occurrence happened on... more
SecuritySri Lanka denounces US fighter aircraft intrusion
Colombo, Sri Lanka - USA denied it happened
According to local press Sri Lanka's authorities stated today August 8 that investigations will be launched into an alleged intrusion of US fighter aircraft into Country's airspace: they speak of 10 airplanes... more
SecuritySuspension of plane activities of Tiger Airways Australia extended at least until August 11
Canberra, Australia - For a further postponement of court hearing on air safety established by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, CASA
It was announced on Friday a further extension of the grounding period of the plane fleet of Tiger Airways Australia. The suspension of the connections operated by the 10 Airbus A-320s of the carrier... more
SecurityAirport security: a new software from US
Washington, USA - For less invasive controls
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced yesterday Wednesday, July 20 the introduction of a new type of software in passengers' control system in airports. Following numerous complaints... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 407 and 427 helicopters (2011-15-51)
Washington, Usa - To detect loose or misaligned parts of the servo that could lead to failure of the servo and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
FAA Aviation Safety EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/ DATE: July 8, 2011 AD #: 2011-15-51 Send to all U.S. owners and operators of Bell Helicopter Textron... more
SecurityCASA investigates about Jetstar air carrier
Canberra, Australia - For possible lack of maintenance procedures on A-320 aircraft
CASA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, stated it is carrying out investigations on Jetstar airline, which would have failed to implement the maintenance procedures on four A-320 airplanes according to... more
SecurityJapan grounds its F-15J aircraft fleet
Tokyo, Japan - Following the accident occurred over Pacific, near Okinawa, on July 5th, 2011
Following the crash recently occurred to a McDonnell Douglas F-15J Eagle plane near Okinawa, Japan Air Self-Defense Force decided to ground temporarily its fleet of aircraft of this model (154 copies before... more
SecurityCASA: Tiger Airways Australia airplanes could remain landed until August, 1st
Canberra, Australia - It's now waited the approval of the Federal Court
Australian CASA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, as announced yesterday (see AVIONEWS) has unveiled its decision about the extension of the grounding of the entire Tiger Airways Australia's fleet: the... more
SecurityAustralian Civil Aviation Safety Authority will decide if it will extend the grounding of 10 A-320 planes of Tiger Airways Australia
Canberra, Australia - Within 24 hours
Within 24 hours CASA, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, will decide and unveil if it is going to extend the grounding of ten Airbus A-320 planes of Tiger Airways Australia. The decision to interrupt... more
SecurityFAA wants to fine Boeing for allegedly failing to correct oxygen systems on 9 B-777 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The US company could be forced to pay over 1 million dollars
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, the US transport department agency managing all the civil aviation issues, is going to fine Boeing because it "Did not maintain the quality system in compliance with... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: completed the investigation report on serious inconvenience occurred to an A-321 plane
Rome, Italy - Registration I-BIXK, which took place in Naples-Capodichino airport, on April 9, 2007
ANSV, Italian Air safety Board, unveils it has completed the investigation report about the serious occurrence occurred to the Airbus 321 plane, registration I-BIXK, in the airport of Naples-Capodichino,... more
SecurityUS State Department informs travellers to Philippines
Washington, USA - Danger for airports and meeting's place
The US State Department issued yesterday, on Tuesday, June 14, a press release on the recent state of terror alert level for Philippines, aimed at all those people who wanted to travel to the south-eastern... more
SecurityCivil aircraft intercepted near Camp David
Washington, USA - No danger for President Obama
It has been announced on Monday, June 13 that on Saturday 11 a Beechcraft "Bonanza" aircraft was intercepted about 11 miles from Camp David, country residence of the President of the United States, which... more
SecurityNigerian officials responsible for the purchase of Falcon 7X aircraft risk to be sanctioned?
Abuja, Nigeria - Among the copies of this model grounded by EASA also the Nigerian presidential one bought about two months ago
On May 26, EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued an emergency airworthiness directive to order the grounding of all the Falcon 7X executive jets in the world, for a total of 112 aircraft landed. This... more
SecurityEASA gives instructions to airlines on how to face the problem of Koito seats not meeting the safety standards
Cologne, Germany - Airworthiness directive in force from August, 1st
Recently EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued an airworthiness directive, with effects from August 1st, due to the discovery, made in 2010, that Koito Industries' seats do not meet safety standards.... more
SecurityReveiled new airport scanner by IATA's head of security
Singapore, Singapore - During the "Annual General Meeting" (AGM)
Ken Dunlap, IATA's head of security, presented yesterday in Singapore a new type of airport scanner, a tunnel 21 feet long where passengers walk through without removing their belongings. The new tool... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: completed the investigation report on plane crash involving a Stampe SV-4C
Rome, Italy - Occurred close to La Spezia, in mid-September 2009
ANSV, Italian Air Safety Board, unveils it has completed the investigation inquiry about the incident occurred to the Stampe SV-4C airplane, registration F-BDJP, in Punta Castagna waters (La Spezia, Italy),... more
SecurityJune 2nd: Italian Republic Celebration in Rome
Rome, Italy - Organization and arrangements
After Pope Giovanni Paolo II beatification, the roman engine for the main events has been reactivated for organizing the Italian Republic Celebration on June 2nd, a very important event for its significance... more
SecurityIran: denied airspace for the flight of Angela Merkel
Berlin, Germany - After a couple of hours the required authorization has been released
While it was directed to India for an official visit, the plane of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been temporarily blocked during the flight due to the closure of the Iranian airspace: this is... more
SecurityOne-third of plane accidents occur on the runways
Rome, Italy - These ones happen due to the poor runway designs or air traffic control mistakes
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) warned that nearly one-third of plane accidents worldwide occur on the ground due to poor runway designs or air traffic control mistakes; the number... more
SecurityMedvedev speaks on the question of European missile shield
Deauville, France - Necessary to build a solid foundation for collaboration between USA and Russia
Negotiations continue between Russia and the United States to reach agreement on a European missile shield (AVIONEWS). In fact, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev following a meeting with President Barack... more
SecurityIndonesia bans MA-60 aircraft from some airports
Jakarta, Indonesia - For landing manoeuvring reasons
Herry Bhakti, Indonesian air transport director general, said yesterday that the government authorities of the Asian country have decided to ban aircraft Chinese-made MA-60 from three airports. The... more
SecurityRosoboronexport at "ISSE 2011", fourth international exhibition on security and protection by illegal acts
Moscow, Russia - Ongoing in Moscow until May, 20
It is started on May 17th, and will finish tomorrow, 20 May, 2011, the fourth international exhibition "Integrated Safety and Security", ISSE, at Moscow Exhibition Centre in Russia. The event is organised,... more
SecurityA-380 aircraft Qantas case: Rolls Royce withdraws 53 Trent 900 engines
Canberra, Australia - Investigations continue
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) announced today an update of ongoing investigations on the case of the plane Airbus A-380 of Qantas Airways was forced to make an emergency landing in November... more
Security"EBACE": AeroEx urges the intervention of third country for the safety rules
Geneva , Switzerland - The new rules of the European Aviation Safety Agency come into force from April 1st 2012
Business operators outside the European Union must act now to ensure they can continue flying into European Aviation Safety Agency-regulated countries next year. In fact training and consultancy firm... more
SecurityNigeria: NAMA reconstitutes ATC incident investigation panel
Lagos, Nigeria - For more control of security
On Wednesday in Lagos, a city in Nigeria, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Managing Director, Alhaji Ibrahim Auyo, announced the reconstitution of Air Traffic Service Incidents Investigation... more
SecurityLittle flight problem on American airplanes
Washington, USA - FBI is carring out an investigation
Just yesterday it has been announced that on last Sunday, May 8 there have been three similar incidents on planes of different companies: in all cases, the episodes ended without victims. A Boeing 737... more
SecurityBomb threat on a Delta's plane
Albuquerque, USA - After the controls the aircraft could to restart
Yesterday an airliner of Delta, with 137 passengers on board, direct from Detroit to San Diego was grounded at the airport in Albuquerque following the discovery of a message that reported words related... more
SecurityANSV: two investigation reports just published on as many air accidents
Rome, Italy - Occurred one in 2004, the other in 2009
ANSV, Italian Flight Safety Board, unveiled today it has published on its website (www.ansv.it) two investigation reports about as many air crashes. In details, in chronological order, they're about: -F-260D... more
SecurityDeclarations of "Revenge" for Bin Laden death: increased controls at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Kept under control especially the international arrivals terminal
Following the killing of Osama Bin Laden (AVIONEWS), the Taliban extremists announced "Revenge", putting in alarm security forces of all the world. Even at airport of Rome-Fiumicino was taken the warning... more
SecurityItalian ANSV. The status of the airplane flight safety in the Country: report 2010 published
Rome, Italy - 2362 warning of events
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has published the report about activity carried out in 2010 on its website (www.ansv.it) last Friday. Last year ANSV has received overall -among occurrences, severe... more