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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2009-16-06)

Washington, Usa - To prevent an overheat condition outside the center tank fuel pump explosion-resistance area that is open to the pump inlet, which could cause an ignition source in the fuel tank and loss of the airplane

08/07/2009 16:13

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SecurityFAA announces new regulation on pilots' fatigue

Washington, USA - Babbitt: "We cannot regulate professionalism"

08/07/2009 13:30

Randolph Babbitt, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) administrator, announced in a speech in front of ALPA (Airline Pilots Association) new rules concerning the problem of pilots' fatigue. "We will... more

SecurityMan hit by piece of aircraft in the USA

Dearborn, USA - Likely a part of the landing gear cover

08/06/2009 14:51

A 41-year-old man, Wissam Beydoun, has been hit on the shoulder by a piece of aircraft while he was out of his house in Dearborn, Michigan, discussing with his wife. The fallen part likely belongs to a... more

SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-03-17R1)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

08/06/2009 12:28

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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-16-14)

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the intercostals on the forward and aft sides of the forward entry door, which could result in loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression of the airplane

08/06/2009 12:12

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38901-38903] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO- 520, TSIO-520, and IO-550 Series Reciprocating Engines With Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Cylinder Assemblies Installed (2009-16-03)

Washington, Usa - To prevent the separation of the cylinder head, which could result in immediate loss of engine power, possible structural damage to the engine, and possible fire in the engine compartment

08/06/2009 12:12

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 [Page 38896-38899] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes (2009-16-05)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

08/06/2009 10:28

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 149) [Page 38910-38912] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more

SecurityNew FAA rules for ice protection on commercial airplanes

Washington, USA - Automatic activation or advice systems to help pilots

08/04/2009 15:56

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new regulation concerning safety standards for transport category airplanes to require either the automatic activation of ice protection systems or a... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 427 helicopters (2009-15-15)

Washington, Usa - To requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition

08/04/2009 12:18

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 3, 2009 [Page 38340-38341] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityAmerican Airlines inspects its B-737s for fuselage scratches

Fort Worth, USA - A precautionary measure wanted by the airline

07/31/2009 20:32

American Airlines' Boeing 737 fleet underwent deep inspections to verify the presence of scratches on the fuselage, in particular near the main cabin door. It is a safety measure firmly wanted by the airline... more

SecurityAirbus asks airlines to replace speed sensors

Paris, France - After several occurrences caused by Pitot tubes produced by Thales

07/31/2009 16:34

Anticipating EASA's (European Aviation Safety Agency) move that announced a regulation to ban Pitot tubes (see AVIONEWS) of the type installed on Air France's Airbus A-330/200 that ditched in the Atlantic... more

SecuritySwine flu fear on Alitalia Mykonos-Rome flight

Rome, Italy - Sanitary procedures activated after landing

07/31/2009 16:24

Swine flu fear this morning on an Alitalia flight, AZ8364, from Mykonos (Greece) to Rome-Fiumicino (Italy) with 161 passengers on board. After reporting the presence of at least 10 people showing suspect... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-15-17)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/30/2009 16:06

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SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146-100A and 146-200A series airplanes (2007-15-19)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/30/2009 13:40

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37528-37530] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2009-15-18)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/30/2009 11:39

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SecurityIATA and India sign agreement for civil aviation training

Geneva, Switzerland - The initial deal will last one year

07/29/2009 14:02

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the skills and knowledge of Indian civil aviation p... more

SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and PW207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/28/2009 12:16

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 27, 2009 [Page 36925] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityAmerican FAA requires airbags on aircraft from October

Washington, USA - But costs might be charged on tickets

07/27/2009 13:48

From October 27 the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires that all new commercial aircraft will be equipped with seats capable to bare a crash 16-times superior than the force of gravity,... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2009-11-12)

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks and corrosion around and under the chafing plates of the wing root, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane

07/27/2009 11:54

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 35777-35780] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-15-06)

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed capability of the fuel system, which could result in multi-engine flameout, inability to restart the engines, and forced landing of the airplane

07/27/2009 09:55

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 138) [Page 35788-35789] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146RJ airplanes (2009-15-08)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/27/2009 09:49

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 138) [Page 35772-35774] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, -842, and -861 airplanes (2009-15-09)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/23/2009 14:21

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SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc., T5313 and T5317 series turboshaft engines (2009-15-13)

Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the CCH, which could result in rupture of the CCH, leading to loss of engine power and damage to the helicopter

07/23/2009 14:10

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SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-15-07)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/23/2009 12:16

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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes (2009-15-12)

Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to the IFE system and other non- essential passenger cabin systems through utility bus switches in the flight compartment, in event of smoke

07/22/2009 14:18

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 21, 2009 [Page 35789-35792] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/301, -321, -322, - 341, -342, A-340/211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 series airplanes (2009-15-10)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/22/2009 12:31

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 21, 2009 [Page 35785-35788] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Aerospatiale model SN-601 (Corvette) airplanes (2009-25-11)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/22/2009 12:29

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 21, 2009 [Page 35769-35772] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes (2008-26-03)

Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the equipment, which could compromise flight safety

07/20/2009 13:28

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SecurityBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic block passengers with A/H1N1 virus

London, UK - Employees have been trained to check the symptoms

07/20/2009 09:41

Alarm grows in the UK concerning A/H1N1 virus, the so called swine flu, or Mexican flu. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic airlines have in fact taken measures in order to control, and if necessary block,... more

SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300, and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-15-04)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/17/2009 17:08

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SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes (2009-15-03)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/17/2009 15:32

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SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2009-15-02)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/17/2009 15:09

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SecurityNTSB publishes pictures of Southwest Airlines damaged fuselage

Washington, USA - There is no evidence of pre-existing damages

07/17/2009 13:52

The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has published the pictures of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737/300's damaged fuselage. The aircraft had been forced to an emergency landing on Monday... more

SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12, PC- 12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-14-13)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/17/2009 13:34

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SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2009-15-05)

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose bridle cable clamps, which could result in the swaged ball unseating from the recess in the servo drum and contacting the cable guard pin

07/16/2009 12:33

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34216-34218] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model G-36 airplanes (2009-15-01)

Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing between the wire harness/connector(s) and fuel line

07/16/2009 10:34

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34211-34213] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca SA ARRIUS 2F turboshaft engines (2009-14-11)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/16/2009 10:33

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34221-34222] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityEuropean airline black-list updated

Brussels, Belgium - All carriers from Zambia and Kazakhstan banned, except Air Astana

07/15/2009 12:18

The European commission has published the modifications to its airline black-list. All carriers from Zambia and Kazakhstan, except Air Astana, have been banned from the Union's air space, due to deficiencies... more

SecurityGlobal airline black-list: France is trustful

Paris, France - Despite ICAO's doubts

07/14/2009 14:18

France is trustful on the creation of a global black-list for those airlines that do not respect safety standards. The proposal was made by European transport commissioner, Antonio Tajani, following... more

SecurityEuropean Union to lift ban on 4 Indonesian airlines

Brussels, Belgium - DGCA: "The decision will be ratified on July 15"

07/13/2009 12:43

Following a positive report presented by the air safety committee (see AVIONEWS), the European Union has decided to remove four Indonesian airlines from the European black-list: Garuda Indonesia, Mandala... more

SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000EX airplanes (2009-14-09)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/10/2009 16:16

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SecurityAir France will change crew training for meteorological radar usage

Paris, France - Following flight AF447 accident

07/10/2009 15:34

Air France is studying new crew training modes for meteorological radar usage, following June 1's tragic accident of flight AF447, that ditched in the Atlantic with 228 people on board, carrier's CEO,... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2009-14-06)

Washignton, Usa - To prevent an undetected failure of the primary load path for the ballscrew in the drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent wear and failure of the secondary load path

07/10/2009 15:34

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SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) models PW305A and PW305B turbofan engines (2009-14-12)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/10/2009 14:16

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 9, 2009 [Page 32802-32803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes (2009-14-07)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/10/2009 13:34

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SecurityEASA safety standards for Macedonia

Skopje, Macedonia - The new requirements have to be implement by August

07/10/2009 13:11

Macedonian air transport authorities will have to comply with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) standard safety requirements starting from the upcoming month of August. This decision comes from the... more

SecurityWorld black-list, Tajani insists

Brussels, Belgium - But ICAO is not convinced

07/10/2009 13:04

European Commission vice-president, Antonio Tajani, insists on his proposal, launched after June 30's Comoros accident, to realize a world airline black-list (see AVIONEWS). But ICAO (International Civil... more

SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-14-03)

Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product

07/09/2009 17:50

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 8, 2009 [Page 32411-32414] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney models PW2037, PW2037(M), and PW2040 turbofan engines (2009-14-05)

Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the HPC 12th stage disk and airplane damage

07/09/2009 17:49

Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 8, 2009 [Page 32421-32423] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more

SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-14-04)

Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the electrical connectors of the wing rear spars, which could result in short circuits and consequent incorrect functioning of airplane systems needed for safe flight and landing

07/09/2009 15:53

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