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August 22, 2005

Early Indications of Helios Crash Cause

Problems With Cabin Pressure May Have Led To Mishap

By ANN Contributor Nathan Morley The doomed Cypriot Helios Airways plane that crashed in Athens eight days ago ran out of fuel and suffered a loss of cabin pressure. So say Greek investigators still poring over the wreckage.

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AD: Boeing

AD NUMBER: 2005-17-02 MANUFACTURER: Boeing SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-17-02 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the valve control and indication wire bundles of the fuel system of the wing rear spar for discrepancies, and corrective action if necessary. This AD is prompted by reports of six incidents of the wire bundles chafing against the rear spar stiffeners outside the fuel tank.

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AD: Bombardier

AD NUMBER: 2005-17-03 MANUFACTURER: Bombardier SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-17-03 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD requires installing additional shielding of the hydraulic lines in the wing box area.

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

AD NUMBER: 2005-17-04 MANUFACTURER: McDonnell Douglas SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2005-17-04 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. This AD requires a general visual inspection for damage to the Firex discharge pipes and wye assembly of the fire extinguishing system of the number 2 engine; and corrective and other specified actions, as applicable.

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Northrop Grumman Gets Approval On Anti-Missile Project

DHS Signs On For Airliner Defense System

Northrop Grumman Corporation says it's received approval from the Department of Homeland Security of its design of anti-missile system aimed at safekeeping commercial aircraft. The Guardian protection system is a Counter-Man Portable Air Defense System (Counter-MANPADS) intended to protect commercial aircraft from attack by ground-based, shoulder-fired missiles.

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NWA Still Flying

But Soon, Mechanics' Strike May Be The Least Of Its Worries

Northwest Airlines was still flying Monday morning, the third day of a massive mechanics' union strike. But with rising fuel prices and the need for ongoing concessions from the other unions, Northwest's toughest days may still be ahead.

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Northwest Updates Strike Situation

Official NWA Statement (Sunday Afternoon) 

Northwest continues to operate its normal early-fall, weekend flight schedule despite the strike by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). Load factor through noon (CDT) on Sunday, August 21, was 80.9 percent...

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