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SecurityAerospace security: Obama puts a woman at the head of Intelligence
Washington, USA - Letitia Long appointed director of NGA
A woman elevated to lead the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the section of US intelligence that will monitor the Space. She is Letitia A. Long, of Indonesian origin: a "Spatial" -it... more
SecurityBody scanners in the attic after trial in Italian airports
Fiumicino, Italy - ENAC: "Experiment terminated"
After the test period for the infamous body scanners, target of the wrath of health seekers, economic and - of course - preconceived political opposition. And the "Infernal Machine" ends in closet. Two... more
SecurityFAA proposes $230,000 civil penalty against Continental
Fort Worth, Usa - CA has 30 days from receipt of the civil penalty letter to respond to the agency
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $230,000 against Continental Airlines Inc., of Houston for allegedly operating a Boeing 767 on 22 revenue flights when it was not in... more
SecurityEASA: Annual Safety Review 2009
Cologne, Germany - It's available on the Agency's website
The European Aviation Safety Agency has just published its Annual Safety Review for the year 2009 which shows that a high safety level has been maintained in commercial air transport operations of EASA... more
SecurityIsraeli 007 guns lost during official visit in USA
Washington, USA - Netanyahu's security's weapons disappeared during airports stopovers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security detail lost four high-powered semi-automatic guns over the weekend when its luggage was rerouted across the U.S., only to resurface without the weapons. Members... more
SecurityNTSB deliver its 2009 Annual Report to Congress
Washington (D.C.), USA - Report introduce enhanced features, too
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) delivered a week ago its 2009 Annual Report to Congress, which provides a comprehensive accounting of ongoing and completed investigations, as well as other... more
SecurityFAA proposes $700,000 civil penalty against Executive Airlines
Atlanta, USA - Eight EA's ATR-42 airplanes operating not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $700,000 against Executive Airlines, Inc., The San Juan, Puerto Rico airline, which does business as American Eagle Airlines, allegedly... more
SecurityFAA proposes $450,000 civil penalty against Dassault Falcon
Fort Worth (TX), USA - Constructor's improperly plated parts made aircraft not compliant with FAA Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $450,000 civil penalty against Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. and its completion center in Little Rock, Ark., for improperly plating certain parts and... more
SecurityItalian ANSV about Tuninter ATR-72 plane crash: EASA accepts security recommendation
Rome, Italy - It happened on August 6th off Palermo shore
"EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) approved the following security recommendation issued by the ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) at the end of the enquiry related to the airplane crash happened on... more
SecurityFAA inspection on American Airways airplanes engine cracks first conclusions
Dallas , USA - They are in only 2 out of 56 B-767 in carrier's fleet affected
First official statements about the cracks found near two B-767 engine of American Airlines (AA), last Monday. In the note, sent by Tim Wagner, of the carrier's Corporate Communications, joint inspection... more
SecurityAA B-767 airplanes risk losing engine and flames on flight
Fort Worth (TX), USA - Cracks in aircraft engines of American Airlines. FAA investigating; still unidentified cause
American Airlines is investigating structural cracks found on some of its Boeing airplanes, which have boosted fears that the problem could be widespread. The carrier said its engineers have recently... more
SecurityAci Europe on the use of security scanners
Brussels, Belgium - It has welcomed to the EC communication
European airport trade Body ACI EUROPE welcomes the European Commission Communication to the Council and European Parliament on the use of security scanners at EU airports as an objective and balanced... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) model S-92A helicopters (2010-10-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MGB filter bowl assembly due to failure of the mounting studs or the filter bowl, loss of oil from the MGB, failure of the MGB, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 27409-27411] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, and 1S1 turboshaft engines (2010-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of 2nd stage turbine blades, which could result in an uncommanded in- flight engine shutdown, and a subsequent forced autorotation landing or accident
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27411-27414] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing Company model 747/100, 747/100B, 747/100B SUD, 747/200B, 747/300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2010-10-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking in certain lap joints, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 27424-27427] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2010-10-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 27406-27409] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus A-318, A-319, A-320, A-321 series airplanes (2010-10-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27414-27416] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityEuropean Commission examines the use of security scanners at EU airports
Brussels, Belgium - After the terrorist attempt on December 25, 2009
The European Commission has issued yesterday a communication assessing the use of security scanners at EU airports, at the request of the European Parliament and Member States. In the wake of the terrorist... more
SecurityMaroni speaks about body scanner in air control and over
Rome, Italy - The minister images a wide employ, in the train stations too
They begin to speak about body scanner again, and in Italy to do it these days was the Ministry of the Interior, Roberto Maroni. Putting aside the controversial opinions circulating about the effectiveness... more
SecurityControls for air safety: body scanner really unfailing?
Rome, Italy - An Israeli safety consultant says that is not impossible to make explosive pass over
Rafi Sela, Israeli security consultant's recent statement caused sensation. The Israel Airport Authority's ex-security officer said that new body scanner installed in the world-wide most important airports... more
SecurityEurocontrol report about 2009 aviation's activity
Brussels, Belgium - Requested an improved system of reporting incidents and more flexibility to exit from the crisis
The Eurocontrol Performance Review Commission (PRC) has issued its Performance Review Report for the year 2009, which was marked by an unprecedented traffic downturn. As regarding the issues directly... more
SecurityItalian Eurofighter airplanes in Air Policing exercise with Switzerland
Hallbergmoos , Germany - Part of a bilateral agreement recently signed between two States
Two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the 4th Stormo intercepted a civil aircraft flying from Italy into Switzerland last Tuesday as it was not complying with air space rules. A potentially... more
SecurityJeppesen assists ATNS of South Africa for next "2010 FIFA World Cup"
Englewood, Usa - With airspace planning and airport modeling
Jeppesen (A Boeing Company) is assisting Air Traffic & Navigation Services (ATNS) of South Africa in its preparations for the influx of traffic that the "2010 FIFA World Cup" games will bring to the nation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2010-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26883-26885] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters (2010-10-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent degraded servo actuator performance as a result of piston head seal leaking and plasma spray flaking, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26885-26887] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2010-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26881-26883] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, SA CFM56-5B1/P, 5B2/P, 5B3/P, 5B3/P1, 5B4/P, 5B5/P, 5B6/P, 5B7/P, 5B8/P, 5B9/P, 5B1/2P, 5B2/2P, 5B3/2P, 5B3/2P1, 5B4/2P, 5B4/P1, 5B6/2P, 5B4/ 2P1, and 5B9/2P engines (2010-09-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent two engines on an airplane from having greater than 80 °C of EGT margin deterioration
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23574-23576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Corporation model DC-10/10, DC-10/10F, DC-10/15, DC-10/30, DC-10/30F, DC-10/40, DC-10/40F, MD-10/10F, MD-10/30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes (2010-09-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent point-of-contact arcing or filament heating damage in the fuel tanks, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23571-23572] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe-146/100A, 200A, and 300A, and Avro-146/RJ70A, 146/RJ85A, and 146/RJ100A airplanes (2010-09-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23568-23571] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8/400 series airplanes (2010-10-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 24389-24392] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes (2010-10-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23577-23579] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Makila 2A turboshaft engines (2010-09-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22693-22695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF34-1A, CF34-3A, and CF34-3B series turbofan engines (2010-01-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain P/N and S/N fan blades and aft actuator head hoses, which could result in an under-cowl fire and subsequent damage to the airplane
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 1017-1020] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Piaggio Aero Industries SpA model P-180 airplanes (2010-09-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22512-22514] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc., model CL-600/2C10, CL-600/2D15, and CL-600/2D24 airplanes (2010-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22506-22508] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft model Jetstream series 3101 and Jetstream model 3201 airplanes (2010-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 82)] [Page 22517-22518] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc., Primus EPIC and Primus APEX Flight Management Systems, installed on, but not Limited to EMBRAER ERJ-170, ERJ-190 and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-12/47E airplanes (2010-09-04)
Washington, Usa - To provide the flightcrew with procedures to recover from or work around these software anomalies during flight, which could lead to an airplane departing from its scheduled flight path
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22519-22521] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/200B series airplanes (2010-09-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the stringer 6 lap joints where certain external doublers were not installed, which could result in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 82)] [Page 22514-22516] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2010-09-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22521-22524] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2010-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22503-22506] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters (2010-09-01)
Washington, Usa - Model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, and D1; AS 355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22508-22510] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2010-05-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a failure of a hub, excessive vibrations, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2010-05-51 Eurocopter France... more
SecurityRobinson's incident: Philippines' authorities grounded R-22 and R-44 helicopters
Manila, Philippines - Until they will clarify the reasons of the disaster causing, on last Monday, 5 dead, among which province of Quezon's governor
CAAP (Cili Aviation Authority of Philippines) has issued today an ordinance to stop the American Robinson's helicopters flight, as consequence of the crash happened to R-44 Raven II on last Monday, causing... more
SecurityUSA: pilot found with gun at checkpoint
Atlanta, Usa - Arrested because the weapon was concealed, but soon released on bond
An American pilot 32 years old working with Delta Airlines was arrested last Saturday on charge of carrying a concealed gun. Allegedly, thew young pilot Matthew Lamar McDaniel weer at "Hartsfield-Jackson"... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2010-09-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct a loose bearing in the aft lug of the elevator tab control mechanism, which could result in unwanted elevator and tab vibration
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 21499-21503] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Liberty Aerospace Incorporated model XL-2 airplanes (2009-08-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the exhaust muffler, which could result in carbon monoxide entering the cabin heating system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 20265-20268] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Emergency) AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, C, D, and D1 helicopters and model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters (2010-11-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the TGB control lever, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2010-11-51 Eurocopter France... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CJ610 series turbojet engines and CF700 series turbofan engines (2010-09-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent premature cracks in the combustion liner, which could release pieces of the inner combustion liner. A release of pieces of the inner combustion liner could cause an uncontained failure of the engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21161-21162] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft model HP-137 Jetstream Mk1, series 200, series 3101, and model 3201 airplanes (2010-08-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19209-19212] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600/2B19 airplanes (2010-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19203-19207] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more