Flight Safety Information January 27, 2015 - No. 019 In This Issue Indonesian minister's puzzle: Why was AirAsia jet the only one in trouble? FlyDubai Plane Shot at During Baghdad Flight Amid Iraq Turmoil Airlines suspend Baghdad flights as shots fired at plane 10 Die in F-16 Fighter Jet Crash During NATO Exercise in Spain FAA Moves to Ease Medical Guidance on Pilots' Sleep Apnea Low Fuel Costs Keep Junk Aircraft Flying Aviation safety: GCAA to issue drone rules (UAE) PROS 2015 TRAINING Gogo predicts record aircraft installations in 2015 Call for Papers...The International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (IJAAA) GRADUATE RESEARCH REQUEST Research Survey Request Najeeb E. Halaby Graduate Student Fellowship Upcoming Events Positions Available Indonesian minister's puzzle: Why was AirAsia jet the only one in trouble? Other planes in the area didn't experience turbulent weather, Transportation Minister says Officials don't plan to release the preliminary report to the public, he tells CNN Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN)Why did AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crash into the sea while the seven other planes flying nearby eventually landed safely? That's the big question on the mind of Indonesia's Transportation Minister as investigators finish preparing the initial report into the crash last month of the Airbus A320-200 with 162 passengers on board. "The question is why this plane suddenly climbed" from 32,000 feet to almost 38,000 feet "without any information and any warning," Ignasius Jonan told CNN in an interview Monday. Jonan said none of the other planes in the area experienced the turbulent weather patterns that led the pilot of QZ8501 to request a change of course and an increase in altitude shortly before it disappeared off radar. Data provided by the Indonesian Transportation Ministry shows that less than three minutes after making that request, Flight QZ8501 began climbing sharply, rising nearly 6,000 feet in less than a minute. The plane then fell rapidly and disappeared off radar in the middle of the Java Sea. That sequence of events is based on radar and transponder information, not on the contents of the plane's flight data recorder. No plans to make initial report public The analysis of the information from the data recorder, and the other so-called black box, the cockpit voice recorder, is expected to be part of the preliminary report that Indonesia is due to submit to international air safety regulators by January 28. The Transportation Minister told CNN that he wants to ensure the victims' families and the public are kept informed and that there's nothing hidden from them. But when asked if that meant he would release the preliminary report to the public, he said no. Jonan said he will urge investigators to release the final report as soon as possible. "It won't be a year, that's my promise," he said. Jonan oversaw an investigation into why Flight QZ8501 was able to take off on a Sunday, even though AirAsia lacked permission to fly from Surabaya to Singapore on that day of the week. His inquiry discovered 60 other flights had been running without proper approvals. Those flights have been banned, he says, and ministry officials are now regularly checking the schedules. While he calls the issue of flights operating without permission a "big worry," he says he believes it was unrelated to the crash of Flight QZ8501. He also says he thinks that this crash should not be seen as a permanent black mark against Indonesia's safety record. "We run around 1,000 flights a day and 7000 flights a week," Jonan said. "And that's a lot of flights in the air of Indonesia. So one crashed unfortunately. So I would suggest it's not a big issue that can make everybody not fly in the air of Indonesia." http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/26/asia/indonesia-airasia-transportation-minister/ Back to Top FlyDubai Plane Shot at During Baghdad Flight Amid Iraq Turmoil A FlyDubai aircraft landed in Baghdad with damage to its fuselage that suggests the Boeing Co. (BA:US) 737 was shot at, the discount carrier said today. An examination of the plane following yesterday's flight revealed damage "consistent with small arms fire," FlyDubai said in an e-mailed statement. While passengers disembarked Flight FZ215 normally and no medical attention was required, the airline has suspended the daily Dubai-Baghdad service while the incident is investigated. Emirates, the world's biggest international carrier and also based in Dubai, together with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Air Arabia PJSC (AIRARABI) of Sharjah also canceled flights to Baghdad until further notice at the instruction of the United Arab Emirates civil aviation authority. Lebanon's Middle East Airlines also scrapped its return flight to Baghdad today, according to the carrier's website. Iraqi forces are fighting Islamic State militants who took over large swathes of the country in June. Still, the route from Dubai follows the Persian Gulf before aircraft entering Iraqi airspace near Basra, descending into Baghdad over territory not generally associated with militant activity. http://www.businessweek.com/news/2015-01-27/flydubai-plane-shot-at-during-baghdad-flight-amid-iraq- turmoil Back to Top Airlines suspend Baghdad flights as shots fired at plane A flydubai flight landed safely after shots were fired at it as it landed on Monday. Photo: AFP Airlines have suspended flights to Baghdad after a low-cost carrier had shots fired at it as it came in to land on Monday. Flydubai Flight FZ 215, carrying 154 people, landed safely at Baghdad International Airport just before 5pm local time on Monday after it reported being shot at by small arms. The no-frills Dubai carrier earlier said that damage had been discovered to the fuselage of one of its aircraft "consistent with small arms fire" after it landed at Baghdad on Monday. Flydubai, Emirates Airlines, Sharjah's Air Arabia and Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways suspended flights following the incident, in line with a directive from the United Arab Emirates' civil aviation authority. "After landing at Baghdad International Airport (BGW) on 26 January 2015, damage to the aircraft fuselage consistent with small arms fire was discovered on flydubai flight FZ 215," a company spokesperson said. The spokesperson denied that any passengers had required medical treatment and said an investigation was underway. All 154 passengers disembarked normally and no medical attention was required. It was unclear who was behind the shooting, and whether the plane was deliberately targeted at the highly secure Baghdad airport. Baghdad airport staff confirmed there had been disruption to flights after Monday's incident. "The plane was able to land normally but some airlines have cancelled or delayed their flights today," one airport employee said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Flights from some of the other major airlines flying to Baghdad, such as Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian, were delayed, their websites showed. Western airlines flying over Iraq have taken extra precautions in recent months for fear that jihadists of the Islamic State group might acquire weapons able to hit cruising airliners. Baghdad International Airport is located west of the capital, near the province of Anbar, which is largely controlled by IS fighters. The aviation official said Iraq had briefly suspended air traffic on Monday following the incident but that most flights had resumed on Tuesday morning. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/airlines-suspend-baghdad-flights-as-shots-fired-at-plane- 20150127-12zgh6.html Back to Top 10 Die in F-16 Fighter Jet Crash During NATO Exercise in Spain A Greek F-6 fighter jet crashed during a NATO exercise in Spain on Monday, killing 10 people and wounding at least 21, including as many as six American service members who suffered minor injuries. The crash happened shortly after takeoff from Los Llanos airbase in Spain. The cause was unclear. Eight French citizens and two Greeks died in the crash, Spain's defense ministry said. The nationalities of the other wounded people, including some who were seriously hurt, were not immediately known. The exercise was part of NATO's Tactical Leadership Program, which aims to improve multinational cooperation in air operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement. "Deeply saddened by the air crash in Spain - a tragedy which affects the whole NATO family," Stoltenberg said on Twitter. "My heartfelt condolences." http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/10-die-f-16-fighter-jet-crash-during-nato-exercise-n293846 Back to Top FAA Moves to Ease Medical Guidance on Pilots' Sleep Apnea Earlier Proposals Criticized as Being Too Rigid By ANDY PASZTOR Federal air-safety regulators have drafted new standards for identifying and testing commercial and private pilots suspected of suffering from sleep disorders, easing earlier proposals criticized as too rigid by many aviators. The Federal Aviation Administration said the revised guidance, slated to go into effect in early March, will give designated medical examiners greater leeway to approve unrestricted licenses even for some seriously overweight or obese pilots without first requiring detailed screening tests. According an agency summary, that decision is to be based on an assessment of an aviator's personal "history, symptom and physical/clinical findings." The previous guidance, which prompted controversy when it was proposed last November, envisioned automatically grounding some overweight pilots most at risk for sleep disorders-based solely on their body-mass index-until they passed elaborate tests administered by sleep specialists or were treated successfully for sleep apnea. The index compares height and weight to provide a numerical measure, or BMI, of the proportion of fat in an individual's body. Under the initial proposal, a BMI of 40 or more would have triggered special screening exams and other measures. A major shift will allow pilots to continue flying while they are being evaluated for potential sleep disorders, according to the FAA's announcement, or as they begin treatment, if needed. Pilots diagnosed with such disorders will be eligible for a special medical certificate, once they have undergone successful treatment. Sometimes called obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, the sleep disorder restricts an individual's airway, prevents normal oxygenation of the blood and typically results in fitful sleep. Experts say the disrupted sleep patterns can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, memory lapses, heart or lung damage, reduced problem-solving skills and inattention to detail. Concern about the U.S. obesity epidemic prompted FAA officials to step up medical scrutiny of overweight pilots with the goal of identifying undiagnosed sleep apnea. Some studies indicate that roughly 7% of the general population experience sleep apnea. The revised guidelines mean that a high BMI alone "will not disqualify a pilot or require an OSA evaluation," according to the FAA. If an evaluation for possible sleep apnea is required, it can be done by any physician and won't necessarily have to be performed by a specialist or involve a laboratory sleep study. Pilots will have 90 days to complete the evaluation and forward the results to FAA officials. In releasing specifics of the new guidance last Friday, the FAA said a database compiled by U.S. crash investigators lists a total of 32 fatal plane crashes in which sleep apnea was mentioned in the pilot's medical history. The crashes involved a wide range of aircraft, but sleep apnea wasn't explicitly identified as a cause or contributing factor in any of the accidents. The impact of sleep apnea in the cockpit first attracted heightened public attention in 2008, when a commuter jet carrying 40 passengers between a pair of Hawaiian islands flew some 26 miles past its destination and lost radio contact with air-traffic controllers for more than 18 minutes. The plane landed safely, but "the captain was found to have undiagnosed severe OSA," according to the FAA. When the FAA unveiled its original proposals, groups representing airline and private pilots complained that the blanket requirement for extensive testing based on the BMI index was arbitrary, expensive and intrusive. They helped persuade the House of Representatives to pass a bill requiring the FAA to go through formal rule-making procedures-a process that often takes years-before imposing any new policy on testing for sleep disorders. Within weeks of the FAA's November announcement, the agency reversed course and pledged to consult more closely with pilot and industry representatives. The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest North American pilots union, has argued against mandatory testing of all aviators based entirely on BMI. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the largest group representing private pilots, responded to the latest FAA move by noting that it closely tracks draft guidelines released last April. AOPA urged its members to spread information about their experiences. "The effectiveness of the new policy will depend on how aviation medical examiners implement it," according to the association. http://www.wsj.com/articles/faa-moves-to-ease-guidance-on-pilots-sleep-apnea-1422311711 Back to Top Low Fuel Costs Keep Junk Aircraft Flying Aircraft Leasing Company Aercap Placing Jets it Thought it Would Scrap Aercap said that Boeing 747 freighters once thought to be at the end of the useful life are being leased. DUBLIN- AerCap Holdings NV Chief Executive Aengus Kelly said today that low fuel costs are helping the aircraft-leasing company place jets that the company thought it would junk. "We are seeing a big pickup in demand for aircraft we thought we would scrap," Mr. Kelly said. The CEO of AerCap, one of the world's largest leasing companies, said Boeing Co. 747 freighters and Airbus Group NV A340 four-engine long-haul planes once thought to be at the end of their useful life have been leased, he told the Airline Economics aircraft financing conference here. Other older jets are also remaining in service as a result of sharp fuel cost cuts, he said. Low fuel costs haven't crimped demand for new, more fuel-efficient planes, though, Mr. Kelly added. Airlines will use large planes until major maintenance or refurbishment bills come due. At that point the aircraft will be parked creating need for the newer generation jets, Mr. Kelly said. "No airline in the world is going to bet their future on fuel being low for 15 years," he said. Advertisement The more-than 50% drop in fuel costs since June will spur demand for global air travel, Mr. Kelly said, equating the effect as a global tax cuts for consumers that generates higher disposal income. Traffic demand is spurring airline interest in having aircraft on hand now. Remarketing of aircraft that were with one airline and need to be placed elsewhere are at historically low levels, Mr. Kelly said. The leasing company has withdrawn some aircraft that were operating in Russia where demand is suffering because of the sharp fall in the rubble and Western sanctions placed on the country. Nine aircraft were removed over the Christmas period, he said, with seven already placed with other airlines. AerCap, whose size makes it the lessor with the highest exposure to Russia, said it is working with airline there to adapt capacity to current demand. AerCap is not seeing Russia's problems spreading to other regions, he said. "We are not seeing contagion," he said. http://www.wsj.com/articles/low-fuel-costs-keep-junk-aircraft-flying-1421683397 Back to Top Aviation safety: GCAA to issue drone rules (UAE) New regulations will ban use of UAVs near airports New law will prevent use of country's airspace without prior GCAA permit. (Shutterstock) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced it will issue regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within a few days to ensure aviation safety and smooth air traffic. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General, GCAA, said the regulatory body formed a special national committee in 2013 to conduct a comprehensive survey and draft the relevant detailed regulations and legislations for the unmanned aerial systems. He added that the regulation will prevent the use of the country's airspace without a prior permit from the GCAA and coordination with the air traffic authorities. The new regulations will ban the use of UAVs near airports, residential areas and public facilities and properties as well as banned places. The GCAA official noted that the regulations will be based on weight and type of operators, including clubs and private users, to ensure control of our airspace. The regulations will also cover commercial and corporate use of unmanned systems. Al Suwaidi urged all members of society to abide by the new regulations, avoid violations and abstain from using UAVs in wrong ways that might affect the safety and security of aviation, individuals and facilities. http://www.emirates247.com/business/aviation-safety-gcaa-to-issue-drone-rules-2015-01-27-1.578267 Back to Top Federal Aviation Authority gives nod for upgrading Indian Aviation to category I NEW DELHI: The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has expedited the process of upgrading India's aviation sector to category I from II in view of US President Barack Obama's state visit to India as chief guest for this year's Republic Day celebrations. The FAA, which met the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) last week, has said that the US regulator would be working faster to ensure that the Indian aviation sector gets upgraded as early as possible. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2015-01-22/news/58344213_1_indian-aviation-the-faa- dgca-official Back to Top GA groups urge FAA to lower barriers to ADS-B The general aviation community has banded together to urge the FAA to address critical barriers to Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipage, including high cost and lack of certified solutions for some types of aircraft. In a joint letter sent to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on Jan. 23, 14 GA groups representing tens of thousands of aircraft owners asked the FAA to take aggressive steps that would allow more aircraft to meet the agency's mandate to equip for ADS-B Out by 2020. "We hear every day from members who want to meet the FAA's mandate but can't, often because they can't afford it or because there is simply no path to compliance," said AOPA President Mark Baker. "Too many of these pilots tell me they'll be doing a lot less flying if we can't find workable, affordable solutions before the mandate takes effect." ADS-B is a cornerstone of the FAA's effort to modernize the air traffic system. ADS-B Out uses specialized GPS equipment installed in each aircraft to identify the aircraft's location and automatically report it to ground stations and other aircraft. ADS-B In, which is not part of the FAA's mandate, provides that information along with other data to participating aircraft, allowing them to use an in-cockpit display to "see" nearby traffic and weather. The groups emphasized their support for universal participation in ADS-B, but pointed out that significant hurdles to compliance remain. "The high cost of equipage and the lack of certified solutions for some aircraft owners, as well as ongoing challenges identified by a 2014 Department of Transportation Inspector General's report all stand in the way of equipage by the general aviation fleet," the letter said. "Unless these issues are resolved swiftly, we, unfortunately, can expect to see a significant reduction in general aviation activity when the ADS-B Out mandate takes effect on January 1, 2020." While the FAA has identified cost as a barrier to equipage, aviation organizations want the agency to work quickly to begin certifying lower-cost solutions that could serve large segments of the GA community. The groups asked the FAA to "make working with equipment manufacturers and our organizations its highest priority in order to meet this mandate on general aviation." Failure to do so, the letter warned, could limit participation in ADS-B, prevent the full realization of safety benefits, reduce general aviation activity, and create economic hardships. As of Jan. 1, 2015, only about 8,800 GA aircraft had equipped to meet the mandate. Using a 1967 Cessna 150 valued at $34,000 as an example, the letter noted that even the least expensive path to compliance would require the owner to spend approximately $5,000 or 15 percent of the aircraft's value simply to continue operating in the same airspace he or she uses today. The owners of more than 81,000 registered aircraft valued at $40,000 or less face a similar dilemma. "That's why we ask the FAA to be an active partner and commit its Flight Standards and Technical Operations team to work with stakeholders in identifying cost drivers in the current ADS-B Out technical standards and develop alternative solutions that leverage technology to drive down these cost barriers," the letter said. For some other types of aircraft, including experimental aircraft, no path to compliance currently exists. "ADS-B compliance requires a supplemental type certificate or new type certificate for the aircraft where it will be installed," the letter explained. "But since experimental aircraft, by definition, are one of a kind and do not have type certificates, no supplemental type certificate can be issued." Similar issues exist for factory-built light sport aircraft, new glass-panel aircraft, and some Part 25 aircraft, leaving thousands of owners with no way to comply with the mandate. The letter also cited concerns about the potential for decreased activity at 1,339 airports located under or within what will be ADS-B-ruled airspace. Fewer operations could have significant negative economic impacts for the airports as well as the businesses and communities they serve. Finally, the letter noted that gaps in coverage, technical and training issues, data integrity concerns, cost overruns, delays, and other issues identified by a 2014 Department of Transportation Inspector General's report must be addressed for ADS-B to deliver on its promises. In addition to AOPA, the letter was signed by the leaders of the American Bonanza Society, Antique Aircraft Association, Cardinal Flyers, Cessna Pilots Society, Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association, Classic Jet Aircraft Association, Commemorative Air Force, Experimental Aircraft Association, Helicopter Association International, Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association, National Air Transportation Association, National Business Aviation Association, and Seaplane Pilots Association. http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2015/January/23/GA-groups-urge-FAA-to-lower-barriers- to-modernization Back to Top Back to Top Gogo predicts record aircraft installations in 2015 Inflight Wi-Fi provider Gogo Inc. said Monday it expects to install its equipment on a record number of commercial aircraft in 2015. The Itasca company anticipates installing equipment on 500 commercial aircraft this year. It started the year with a backlog of more than 1,000 installations. "Between installing new service and upgrading [our original service], our installation team expects to touch 1,000 aircraft in various parts of the world in 2015," president and CEO Michael Small said in a news release. "We are excited about where we are going in terms of bringing new aircraft online and adding significantly more capacity to the network." Gogo expects to launch satellite-based system in the second half of the year. The 2Ku system is designed to offer peak speeds of more than 70 Mbps to an aircraft, nearly 20 times the company's original technology. The company's equipment is installed on more than 2,000 commercial aircraft and 6,000 business aircraft. Gogo employs more than 800 people. http://chicago.suntimes.com/business/7/71/321675/gogo-predicts-record-aircraft-installations-2015 Back to Top Call for Papers The International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (IJAAA) is a peer-reviewed publication for scholars from a variety of backgrounds including educators, industry personnel, and government researchers. http://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/ The editorial focus is on the global issues that are currently facing the aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace segments. Example subject areas that would be appropriate for inclusion in the journal are: * Current aviation problems and solutions (e.g. NextGen, airport delays) * Space launch and operations/missions * Air traffic control * Aeronautical engineering * Unmanned systems (limited to aerial and space) * Government research in aviation/aerospace * Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education * Aviation/aeronautics/aerospace primary, secondary, and higher education * Aviation/aerospace manufacturing * Aviation/aerospace safety * Aviation/aerospace security * Aviation/aerospace training * Aviation/aerospace education * Aviation/aerospace meteorology * Aviation/aerospace navigation and avionics systems * Aviation/aerospace maintenance * Aviation/aerospace finance and management * Aviation/aerospace logistics * Aviation/aerospace legislation and regulation * Aviation/aerospace medicine * Aviation/aeronautics/aerospace human factors * Crew and general resource management * Flight operations issues and management * Aviation/aerospace risk management * Aviation/aerospace decision support systems * Aviation/aerospace vehicle research * Underrepresented groups in Aviation/aerospace Any other topics related to aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace will be considered. Please contact the editor if you have questions about the appropriateness of your manuscript. Submissions should be well-researched articles utilizing both sound methodologies and the most current references related to the topic. The Journal also accepts book reviews and non-peer-reviewed position papers on contemporary issues. Contact the editor to discuss the potential solicitation for non-peer- reviewed work. The Journal is a refereed publication in which manuscripts are blindly reviewed by members of the editorial staff and industry or academic reviewers with experience related to the article topic. Acceptance and publication are conducted on a rolling basis and the goal of the Journal is to provide writers with an outstanding publication experience. It is the aim of the Journal to provide authors with a decision on their article within two weeks of submission acceptance. David C. Ison, Ph.D. MAS Program Chair Assistant Professor of Aeronautics College of Aeronautics Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Editor, International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace Office (Cell): (503) 507-5697 email: isond46@erau.edu Website: http://worldwide.erau.edu/ Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH REQUEST A fellow aviator of over 10 years is conducting doctoral research on factors of manager motivation. The study explores how having your career's biggest motivators influences your work engagement level. The researcher focuses on career motivation and workplace engagement - the perception of your values, needs, and desires, and the ability to successfully achieve them through work! At the end of the research study, you'll have the option of learning the results of the study, and/or volunteering to participate in an interview for further research. Researcher intent is to conduct interviews in person, on the phone, or via email. Each confidential interview will be recorded and is expected to last about 30-45 minutes. Please help improve your workplace by better understanding your career engagement! If you are interested in participating in this study, click on the following link, or email the researcher directly at alesko6595@my.sullivan.edu Thanks so much! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Career_Engagement Ashley Lesko PhD Candidate Doctoral Researcher Back to Top Research Survey Request CASR's Limited Job Task Analysis Validation Survey Extended to February 28, 2015 Limited Job Task Analysis Validation Survey The Center for Aviation Safety Research at Saint Louis University (USA) invites active and recently retired pilots, check airmen and instructors to validate a Limited Job Task Analysis for professional pilots. This task analysis focuses on a select set of phases of flight and seeks your opinion regarding the criticality of the underpinning knowledge requirements. This task analysis was developed with the help of an international panel of subject matter experts and practicing professional pilots. We are requesting you to kindly take this 45-minute online survey (https://slu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0GuI969wyJB4snP ) to validate our draft of the task analysis. Please note that we need to have all survey responses by February 28, 2015. And, if you have friends who are qualified to support this research, we respectfully ask that you forward this invitation to them, as well. If you have any trouble accessing the survey, please feel free to contact Dr. Manoj Patankar, Executive Director of the Center for Aviation Safety, at patankar@slu.edu or 314-977-8725. Back to Top Najeeb E. Halaby Graduate Student Fellowship The Najeeb E. Halaby Graduate Student Fellowship was established by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to shape the next generation of researchers in aviation weather, honoring the late Najeeb Elias Halaby, an eminent aviator and administrator, for his vision and more than five decades of extraordinary contributions to aviation (http://www.ral.ucar.edu/halabyfellowship.pdf). The Fellowship The recipient of a Najeeb E. Halaby Graduate Student Fellowship will spend three months (in 2015 or early 2016) in residence with NCAR's Aviation Weather Research Program, which Mr. Halaby was instrumental in establishing in the 1980s. As the nation's leader in addressing aviation weather research, NCAR plays a unique role in meeting user needs by transferring research results to operations through its Research Application Laboratory (http://www.ral.ucar.edu/). The Fellow will conduct research broadly aimed at improving the integration of weather into decision support tools for improved weather avoidance and air traffic management. The Fellowship will provide: * a monthly stipend for three months, including temporary living expenses * round-trip travel expenses to and from Boulder, CO * travel to a conference to present results * page charges for one publication of key results Eligibility and Application The Halaby Fellowship targets graduate students (late Masters or early PhD level) enrolled in an aviation- relevant department or program of a domestic or international university. Interested candidates should have advanced research skills, far-reaching vision, and dedication to get things accomplished. Consideration for this Fellowship will be given to candidates based on the following submitted material: * Curriculum vitae * Proposal (maximum five pages) presenting the research to be conducted at NCAR, the anticipated outcome of that, and how the proposed effort ties into the candidate's ongoing graduate research project(s) * Contact information for three references (one of which should be the student's primary advisor) NCAR will accept applications for the Halaby Fellowship each year. Email Applications by February 28, 2015 to halabyfellowship@ucar.edu Back to Top Upcoming Events: Fundamentals of IS-BAO February 3, 2015 Atlanta, GA USA https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1628307 IS-BAO Auditing February 4, 2015 Atlanta, GA USA https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1628308 Fundamentals of IS-BAO February 10, 2015 Long Beach, CA USA https://www.regonline.com/eventInfo.asp?eventID=1651572 Fundamentals of IS-BAH February 10, 2015 Long Beach, CA USA https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1651575 IS-BAH Auditing February 11, 2015 Long Beach, CA USA https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1651581 Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) NTSB Training Center, Ashburn, VA March 10-11, 2015 www.acsf.aero/symposium ERAU NextGen 101 Seminar April 21-22, 2015. Washington D.C. http://proed.erau.edu/programs/specialized-industry-training/nextgen-101-seminar/index.html FAA Helicopter Safety Effort three-day safety forum April 21-23, 2015 Hurst, Texas eugene.trainor@faa.gov www.faahelisafety.org ERAU OSHA & Aviation Ground Safety Seminar Daytona Beach, FL Apr.13-17, 2015 www.erau.edu/cmas ERAU Aviation Safety Program Management Seminar Daytona Beach, FL Apr.20-24, 2015 www.erau.edu/cmas ERAU Aircraft Accident Investigation Seminar Daytona Beach, FL Apr. 27-May 1, 2015 www.erau.edu/cmas ERAU Advanced Aircraft Accident Investigation Seminar Prescott Campus, AZ May 4-8, 2015 www.erau.edu/cmas ERAU Aviation SMS Seminar Daytona Beach, FL May 12-14, 2015 www.erau.edu/sms Back to Top Positions Available: Director Safety Assurance Alaska Airlines http://alaskaair.jobs/seattle-wa/director-safety-assurance/32B51332CBA14B28B14EFF0F793F90CB/job/ Curt Lewis