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August 10, 2006

UK TFR: UFN

1 OF 4 ... SPECIAL NOTICE ... OPERATIONS TO/FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYUNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THIS NOTAM SEEKS TO CLARIFY A PREVIOUSLYISSUED NOTAM. THIS ONLY AMENDS FDC NOTAM 2/5319 AND WAIVER 2127REFERENCE AIRCRAFT OPERATION TO OR FROM ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES,AND NORTHERN IRELAND....

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Airline Security Delays To Become Ponderous

The reality of a renewed terror threat is producing significant headaches for air travellers. ANN has just received the following advisory from NorthWest Airlines, which are similar to those being put forth by other airlines -- read it and weep...

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TSA Raises Threat Level For Aviation Sector

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a targeted raise in the threat level in light of today’s arrests in the United Kingdom: Threat Level Raised to Code Red or Severe for flights originating in the United Kingdom bound for the United States Threat Level Raised to Code Orange or High for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the United States.

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Massive Terrorist Plot Foiled In UK Targeting US-Bound Airliners

Authorities in the UK have reportedly foiled what appears to have been a significant terrorist plot to place explosive devices on US-bound airliners flying out of the UK. The plot was supposed to have involved as many as 20 passenger airliners that were to be blown up using hard-to-detect liquid explosives smuggled on board hand luggage.

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Aero-Generosity: FedEx Donates $5.5 Million to Save Sight with ORBIS Int'l

Record Commitment Will Deliver the Gift of Sight to More People Worldwide

FedEx tells ANN that it will donate $5.5 million over the next five years to ORBIS International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of blindness worldwide. This pledge represents the largest contribution commitment FedEx has made to ORBIS since joining forces more than 20 years ago to save sight.

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AD: Boeing

Airworthiness Directive 2006-16-10

Subject: Correct cracking, buckling, wrinkling, or heat damage of the skin and internal structure of the engine struts Manufacturer: Boeing Category: Airframe

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

Airworthiness Directive 2006-16-12 Subject: Reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks in the event of a lightning strike Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas Category: Airframe

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AD: McDonnell Douglas

Airworthiness Directive 2006-16-09

Subject: Prevent arcing on the in-tank side of the fueling valve during a lightning strike Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas Category: Airframe

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AD: Bombardier

Airworthiness Directive 2006-16-07 Summary

Subject: Prevent short circuit failures of certain AC contactors Manufacturer: Bombardier Category: Airframe

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AD: Boeing

Airworthiness Directive 2006-16-11

Subject: To correct cracking, which could result in more extensive fatigue cracking and lead to possible loss of cabin pressure. Manufacturer: Boeing Category: Airframe

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Airlines Starting Fare Price War?

After months of rising ticket prices, United Airlines has kicked off a fare war among US airlines cutting hundreds of leisure ticket prices and prompting other carriers to do much the same.

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MAXjet Expands

Airline to Expand Markets and Charter Operations with Delivery of New Aircraft

MAXjet Airways has reached an agreement in principle for two more aircraft to be delivered in early 2007, expanding the airline's fleet to five 767s. In addition, the Company is having ongoing negotiations for additional aircraft to be brought into the operations in 2007.

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