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SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-502, AT- 502A, AT-502B, AT-602, AT-802, and AT-802A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose fasteners; any cracks in the rudder or vertical fin skins, spars, hinges or brackets; and/or corrosion of the rudder and vertical fin hinge attaching structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 221)] [Page 66661-66663] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe-146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the nose wheel nut from loosening, and consequently, the nose wheel assembly detaching from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 221)] [Page 66666-66668] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C series turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent centrifugal compressor intake wheel blade cracks, which can result in engine in-flight power loss, engine shutdown, or forced landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 221)] [Page 66664-66665] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent unintended roll oscillations near touchdown, which could result in loss of directional control of the airplane, and consequent airplane damage and/or injury to flightcrew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 221)] [Page 66657-66661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityCIA flights: Amnesty talks about Italian airports
Rome, Italy - An airplane connected to renditions landed in Italian airports 10 times at least
Amnesty International said it has the proves of a private jet connected to CIA "Special renditions" landing at Rome-Ciampino airport in 2002 with a prisoner on board who was being illegally moved to Jordania. During... more
SecurityNorth Korea (2): Taro Aso with USA and China for a common strategy
Tokyo, Japan - Summit of the Foreign Ministers to the Hanoi Forum
The Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso, on November 14, left towards Hanoi to agree with the American and Chinese Foreign Ministers, in the field of APEC - Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, a common... more
SecurityNorth Korea: Rice is skeptical about the nuclear program
Hanoi, Vietnam - Her words at the APEC meeting
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, said she wants to receive a clear signal from North Korea in the demonstration of its efforts to give up its nuclear program in view of the next meetings. Speaking... more
SecurityPakistan tests a ballistic missile with possible nuclear capabilities
Islamabad, Pakistan - Also a deal on the atomic security with India has been reached
Pakistan has tested a ballistic missile ables to lodged any nuclear weapons. The news has been made known from military sources, just after the diplomatic meeting with India, one of the contender with... more
SecuritySingapore inaugurates the anti-terrorism Academy
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The methods and the practiced employed by terrorists will be noticed
The Singapore authorities have allocated USD 154,3 million to lead off to the anti-terrorism Academy, inaugurated in Kuala Lumpur to qualify the Police, the Firefighters, the Custom Officers, the Officers... more
SecurityBAA will invest about GBP 23m on security
London, United Kingdom - The airport company wants to increase the resources for the airports security
The BAA (British Airport Authority) has announced it will invest on 500 new security officers and will also buy new machines for the x-rays controls. "Our additional investment in nearly 500 new security... more
SecuritySESAR: EU's ok
Brussels, Belgium - The procedure of the new European air traffic management system was approved
The Transport Commission of the European Parliament approved the regulating proposal of the creation of a joint initiative in order to realize the new-generation European air traffic management system. On... more
SecurityA research on anti-terrorism laws
Washington, USA - By researchers from the Kingston Queen's University
A team of sociologists and experts of the Kingston Queen's University made a research on a sample of nine thousand people analyzing problems concerning the change of laws and security measures in the United... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce, plc RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained failure of the HP turbine disc and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 14, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 219)] [Page 66229-66231] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityPakistan: security measures in airports have been increased
Islamabad, Pakistan - The decision of the authorities follows the terrorist attack of last week
After the terrorist attack of last Wednesday of the Islamic terrorist against a military base in Dargai, Pakistan has increased the security measured in the airports, up to the level of "Intense surveillance". In... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 airplanes (2006-23-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a three-phase circuit breaker
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 218)] [Page 66106-66108] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2006-23-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the pressure skin, failure of certain hydraulic systems, contamination of the cabin with hydraulic mist, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 218)] [Page 66104-66106] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityIndia, a Kuwait Airways plane violates the no-fly zone
New Delhi, India - It has probably been a mistake; still high tension in the airports
Yesterday a Kuwait Airways, in flight from New Delhi to the Kuwait, violated the Indian no-fly zone, after having done a left turn instead of a right turn, and so it started the alert in a military Capital. The... more
SecurityTerrorism-alert: al Qaeda can hit Europe during Christmas
London, United Kingdom - According to the western intelligence the Islamic terrorism aims to the Europe's destabilization
Terrorism alerts Europe again. Sources of US, European and Arab intelligence revealed al Qaeda is preparing terrorist attack in Europe on the occasion of Christmas. The objectives are planes and trains,... more
SecurityLebanon: the Italian artificers remove a plane bomb
Rome, Italy - The live bomb was a danger for the security of the zone
The activity of the Italian troops in Lebanon under the Unifil control goes on. Yesterday the artificers of the Italian contingent removed a plane bomb of 500 pound, pierced into the ground since long... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. model AT-602 Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 217)] [Page 65719-65722] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN- 2T, and BN-2T-4R Series Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damaged and/or worn horizontal stabilizer attachment bolts and anchor nuts, which could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 217)] [Page 65714-65716] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dowty Propellers R-321/4-82-F/8; R-324/4- 82-F/9; R-333/4-82-F/12; and R-334/4-82-F/13 Propellers
Washington, Usa - To correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 217)] [Page 65716-65719] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-40 Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 216)] [Page 65391-65393] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-7 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the nose skin and adjacent structure above the left and right main landing gear bay and in the forward support structure of the floor panel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 216)] [Page 65387-65389] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company models C-90A, B-200, B-200C, B-300, and B-300C airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly assembled or damaged flight controls, which could result in an unsafe condition by reducing capabilities of the flight controls and lead to loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 216)] [Page 65389-65391] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Security"Der Spiegel" accuses: the security of the Frankfurt airport is lack
Berlin, Germany - The newspaper has reported the result of a mock terrorist attack
A German newspaper wrote yesterday at least in one out of three mock terrorist attacks in the Frankfurt international airport, the security measures failed, as the mock terrorist managed to introduce weapons... more
SecurityThe UN against the cluster bombs
Geneva, Switzerland - The humanitarian coordinator asked the suspension of cluster bombs
Yesterday in Geneva on the occasion of the re-examination of the "Convention about the ban and limitation of the use of some conventional weapon which can produce excessive traumatic effects", the UN humanitarian... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6-50 series engines (2006-23-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent deployment of the thrust reverser in flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65045-65047] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques (SMA) SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 Reciprocating Engines (2006-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65041-65043] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 750 airplanes (2006-23-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the elevator inboard-hinge brackets, which could result in structural failure of the elevators and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65047-65049] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 turbofan engines (2006-23-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a dual-engine shutdown on twin-engine airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65043-65044] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2006-22-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the NWW, which could compromise the structural integrity of the NWW and could lead to the rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 214)] [Page 64884-64887] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2006-22-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the aft web of support rib 6, which could result in overloading of adjacent ribs and the surrounding wing structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 214)] [Page 64881-64884] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityThe cyberspace command to USAF
Washington, USA - The 8th Air Force led by General Robert Elder
The cyberspace command was assigned to the 8th Air Force, with the task to contrast the enemies of the new virtual field which is widely used by terrorists. This decision follows the one in December 2005,... more
SecurityUSA: many airports do not respect the security rules
Washington, USA - According to a report many runways do not have the 300 meters space at the end
A report about the air safety in the USA revealed that the rule which plans a space of 300 meters at the end of every runway is often violated. The space at the end of the runway is considered to be very... more
SecurityBomb-alert at Montevideo airport after Annan arrived
Montevideo, Uruguay - An anonymous telephone call warned there was a bomb
Yesterday a false bomb-alert at the international airport of Carrasco, Montevideo (Uruguay) alarmed the security officers of the airport waiting for the important heads of State and the UN General Secretary,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney PW-4074, PW-4074D, PW-4077, PW-4077D, PW-4084D, PW-4090, PW-4090-3, and PW-4098 Turbofan Engines (2006-22-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained engine failure, damage to the airplane, and injury to passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 212)] [Page 64441-64443] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityCIA aircrafts: is Tel Aviv involved too?
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to newspaper "Haaretz"
Newspaper "Haaretz" wrote that Tel Aviv airport had been used as stopover for flights carrying presumed terrorists by CIA. Israel is not reported as one of the Countries that were used by the American... more
SecurityLebanon: still 1.100.000 Israeli cluster bombs
Beirut, Lebanon - The UnMacc promises that within the end of 2007 will be removed
According to the UN, there are 1.100.000 cluster bombs in the Lebanese soil, an "Heavy" inheritance left by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, that keeps killing Lebanese civilians. Yesterday a man... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B16 Airplanes and model CL-600-2B19 Airplanes (2006-22-06)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is advised of appropriate procedures to follow in the event of uncommanded movement or stabilizer trim runaway
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 30, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 209)] [Page 63219-63225] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100 and A-319/100; A-320/111; A-320/200, A-321/200, A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300; A-340/541; A-340/642 (2006-22-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the pilot's or co- pilot's seat during takeoff or landing, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 30, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 209)] [Page 63225-63228] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 Airplanes (2006-22-11)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62902-62904] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityCanada creates a no-fly list
Ottawa, Canada - The Country follows the US example
Canada follows the US example and plans to create a list of people not welcome on board of Canadian flights and so not allowed to board because they would represent a danger for the flight safety. And... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-B5MP- 3( )/M10282A( )+6 and HC-B5MP-3( )/M10876( )( )( )( ) Five-Bladed Propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller separation from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62899-62902] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Schempp-Hirth GmbH & Co. KG models Mini-Nimbus B and Mini-Nimbus HS-7 Sailplanes (2006-22-10)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62897-62899] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-602, AT- 802, and AT-802A Airplanes (2006-22-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the engine mount, which could result in failure of the engine mount
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62910-62912] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F Airplanes and A-310 Series Airplanes (2006-22-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion on the inner rim angle and cleat profile splice of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in the loss of airplane structural integrity
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62890-62895] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityScrambles in Japan have increased of 45%
Tokyo, Japan - 149 scrambles between April and September
The Japanese military planes lifted 149 times this year in the period between April and September for a scramble, as unidentified planes were sought. The scrambles so increased of 45% compared with the... more
SecurityNorth Korea has produced 50kg of plutonium
Seoul, South Korea - It is creating an antimissile system
According to the South Korean Defense Minister, the North Korea has produced 50 kg of plutonium and is developing nuclear heads of little seize. The Pyongyang government is provided to 82 IL-28, possible... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 and A-310 airplanes; A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2006-22-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62895-62897] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more