Flight Safety Information August 10, 2017 - No. 160 In This Issue Incident: United B772 near Ottawa on Aug 8th 2017, cracked windshield Incident: Expressjet CRJ9 at Atlanta on Aug 9th 2017, rejected takeoff due to blown tyre Incident: India B788 near Tehran on Aug 9th 2017, cracked windshield Navy Reserve F-5 Crashes Off of Key West Air India A320 Ground Collision With B767 Jet makes emergency landing in Buffalo EVAS - Cockpit Smoke Protection Rash of Pearson runway incidents worries safety board (Canada) Former air wing commander to lead physiological episode prevention effort FAA Is Taking Advice It Earlier Rejected to Prevent Jets Missing Runways Boeing 787-10 Flight Testing Reaches Landmark Canadian Parliament Recommends Adoption of Safety Management Systems Honeywell Connected Aircraft Software Reduces Fuel Use For Two National Carriers By Up To 5 Percent All-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft gets $30 million investment led by Daimler (Video) Accelerating Space Startups: How to Break Into the Next Trillion Dollar Industry Upcoming IS-BAO and IS-BAH Education Events Keep the Skies Safe with IATA Safety & Auditing Training SMS360 and FDM360 Solutions Hazards and Evidence Awareness for Air Accident Responders. - cranfield Course "Angle of Attack" - NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER CHC Safety 7 Quality Summit - 2017 (September 27-29; Grapevine, TX) Position:...Head, Global Aviation Data Management ISASI 2017, San Diego CA...August 22 - 24. 2017 Incident: United B772 near Ottawa on Aug 8th 2017, cracked windshield A United Boeing 777-200, registration N783UA performing flight UA-987 from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), was enroute at FL350 about 280nm north of Ottawa,ON (Canada) when the crew reported a cracked windshield, descended the aircraft to FL300 and diverted to Newark,NJ (USA). On approach to Newark the crew declared medical emergency in addition to reporting a shattered windshield. The aircraft landed safely on Newark's runway 22R about 90 minutes after the decision to divert. The airline reported the aircraft diverted due to a mechanical issue. The passengers were taken to hotels and are being taken to Paris the following day. http://avherald.com/h?article=4acc3b52&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Expressjet CRJ9 at Atlanta on Aug 9th 2017, rejected takeoff due to blown tyre An Expressjet Canadair CRJ-900 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N176PQ performing flight EV- 5508/DL-5508 from Atlanta,GA to Tulsa,OK (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Atlanta's runway 08R when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed reporting they had blown a tyre advising they would vacate the runway via the next high speed turn off. The aircraft however stopped on the runway, the crew added they had definitely blown tyres and were unable to move the aircraft. Other flight crew reported tyre debris on the runway near taxiway E1 (about 500 feet/150 meters down the runway). Atlanta Airport reported the aircraft blew two tyres and was disabled on the runway. The passengers disembarked via stairs onto the runway and were bussed to the terminal. The aircraft was subsequently towed off the runway. A replacement CRJ-900 registration N137EV reached Tulsa with a delay of 2:20 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Atlanta baout 9.5 hours after the rejected takeoff. http://avherald.com/h?article=4acc3663&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: India B788 near Tehran on Aug 9th 2017, cracked windshield An Air India Boeing 787-800, registration VT-ANU performing flight AI-120 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Delhi (India) with 249 passengers, was enroute at FL390 about 340nm eastsoutheast of Tehran (Iran) when the crew decided to descend the aircraft to FL200, turn around and divert to Tehran due to cracks of the left hand windshield. The aircraft landed safely at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport about 65 minutes later. A replacement Boeing 747-400 registration VT-EVA was dispatched to Delhi, resumed the flight and is estimated to reach Delhi with a delay of about 18 hours. The airline reported the windshield of the Dreamliner will be replaced in Tehran, then the aircraft will return to Delhi. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Tehran about 17.5 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4acc1ec8&opt=0 Back to Top Navy Reserve F-5 Crashes Off of Key West Date: 09-AUG-2017 Time: 12:38 LT Type: Northrop F-5N Tiger II Owner/operator: US Navy (USN) Registration: C/n / msn: Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: 20 nm, SW of Key West, FL - United States of America Phase: Nature: Military Departure airport: NAS Key West Destination airport: NAS Key West Narrative: Pilot ejected during a training exercise and was recovered safely by USCG at 13:15. The F-5 is attached to Fighter Squadron Composite 111 (VFC-111) Sundowners based at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=197254 Back to Top Air India A320 Ground Collision With B767 Date: 09-AUG-2017 Time: 02:25 Type: Airbus A320-214 (WL) Owner/operator: Air India Registration: VT-EXD C/n / msn: 6724 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Minor Location: Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL/VIDP) - India Phase: Standing Nature: Departure airport: Destination airport: Narrative: An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767-3BGER (ET-AMG) was damaged when it clipped the winglet of a parked Air India Airbus A320 (VT-EXD) at Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport in India. The Boeing 767, flight ET687 to Addis Ababa, was pushed back from Stand 87 when the right had wing tip clipped the left hand winglet of the A320 that was parked at Stand 86. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=197249 Back to Top Jet makes emergency landing in Buffalo CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- The NFTA says the Buffalo Niagara Airport's Fire and Rescue crews responded Wednesday to an alert at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. United Airlines regional jet has landed safely, AARF Units are investigating reports of smoke in the cockpit, situation is under control.- NFTA Transit Police (@tapd1404) August 9, 2017 NFTA spokeswoman Helen Tederous said there was a report of smoke in the flight deck of United Airlines regional jet flight #3698. The jet was en route from Chicago to Montreal when it was forced to make a landing at the Cheektowaga airport. Tederous said plane landed safely at about 4:22 p.m. She added there were about 50 passengers on board and three crew members. The plane was taxied to a gate under its own power after landing, NFTA Police said. AARF and Aviation Division Units are investigating the incident. Transit Police said at about 4:40 p.m. the alert was terminated. http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/jet-makes-emergency-landing-in-buffalo-/463170401 Back to Top Back to Top Rash of Pearson runway incidents worries safety board (Canada) * The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched a special review of operations at Pearson, worried that the frequency of incursions -- when an aircraft inadvertently taxies on to a runway -- could lead to disaster. Air traffic controllers at Pearson: several other runway incursions at Pearson, Canada's busiest airport, are already under investigation by the safety board. OTTAWA-The Envoy Air jet slowed on Runway 24 Left at Pearson International Airport after an uneventful flight from Chicago's O'Hare airport. It was 5:30 p.m., the height of the afternoon rush at Canada's busiest airport. As the Envoy pilots exited the runway, fast-talking controllers in the tower - moving metal at an industrial pace - issued instructions to them to stop on the taxiway, short of a parallel runway being used for departures. The controller then cleared a Westjet Boeing 737 bound for St. John's to depart on that parallel runway. But worried that the Envoy flight, an Embraer 175 jet operated by a subsidiary of American Airlines, wasn't stopping as instructed, the controller issued firm orders, according to a recording on the website LiveATC.net. "Envoy 3765, stop, stop," the controller said. Tuesday's incident was yet another close call at Pearson. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has launched a special review of operations at Pearson, worried that the frequency of incursions - when an aircraft inadvertently taxies into the runway environment - could lead to disaster. "We're very aware of a broader systemic issue," said Ewan Tasker, the regional manager for air investigations for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. The circumstances around Tuesday's incident remain under investigation. In a statement to the Star, American Airlines, the parent company of Envoy Air, says the flight "turned onto the appropriate taxiway, held short of runway 24R, and then taxied to the gate as instructed." The pilots say they did not cross the active runway until directed by controllers. Tasker says the Envoy Air flight crossed the hold short line, entering the protected runway environment, but stopped short of the runway itself. "It wasn't as if the planes narrowly missed . . . the severity of this individual event, not that high," Tasker said. But a rash of similar incidents - almost two dozen dating back to June, 2012 - has safety board officials worried about the potential for a catastrophic incident. "Some of the worst aviation disasters in history have been due to a runway incursion of sorts. So it's a very serious issue," Tasker said. That's why the board has taken the rare step of launching a special safety study to examine incursions that occur between the two parallel runways on the south side of Pearson airport. At busy times, aircraft land on the outer runway and then taxi across the inner runway to reach the terminal buildings. "They generally land on the outer or southerly runway and are instructed to hold short of the inner runway. There's been a whole bunch of incidents where air crews haven't done this," Tasker said. As they exit the runway, pilots are performing post-landing checks, looking at airport diagrams to find their way to the terminal and it's easy to get distracted and lose situational awareness of the approaching parallel runway. "That's something we need to look at in all these events, what the crews were doing, who was doing what, who was looking where," Tasker said. It's already recognized as a potential hazard. When the south parallel runways are in use at Pearson, another controller position is opened in the tower, specifically to monitor communications and be on guard for potential incursions, Tasker said. As well, ground radar can sound an alarm when an aircraft on the ground violates the protected space around a runway. The study, which the board hopes to finish by year's end, is looking at issues like airline procedures, airport design, air traffic control and the automated warning systems. Investigators are also looking at airports around the world with similar runway configurations to see whether measures in those places have helped mitigate incursions. It's the second such incident for Envoy Air at Pearson this year. An Envoy flight had a close call on the same parallel runways in April. But Tasker said the research so far shows a variety of airlines have been involved in the incursions. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/08/09/us-airline-involved-in-second-close- call-at-pearson.html Back to Top Former air wing commander to lead physiological episode prevention effort Research into prevention of physiological episodes among F/A-18 and T-45 pilots will be under new direction (MC3 Benjamin Brossard/Navy). Former commander of Carrier Air Wing 3 and F/A-18 pilot Capt. Sara Joyner has been appointed to lead the Navy's research effort to prevent physiological episodes in its fixed- wing aircraft, according to USNI News. Joyner will fill a position recommended in the "Comprehensive Review of the T-45 and FA- 18 Physiological Episodes" report conducted by U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Scott Swift. Capt. Joyner will report to the vice chief of naval operations and coordinate with the commander of Naval Air Forces, Naval Air Systems Command and the deputy commandant of the Marine Corps for aviation, per the report. "Naval aviation is committed to the safety of its aircrew, and that will remain our top safety priority until we fully understand all causal factors and have minimized the risk of physiological episodes to our flight operations," Commander of Naval Air Forces spokeswoman Cmdr. Jeannie Groeneveld told USNI News. Navy Times previously reported on the incidents involving breathing problems for pilots in flight. The Navy grounded the T-45 trainer aircraft in early April and dozens of Navy flight instructors refused to fly the aircraft. http://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2017/08/09/former-air-wing-commander-to- lead-physiological-episode-prevention-effort/ Back to Top FAA Is Taking Advice It Earlier Rejected to Prevent Jets Missing Runways By Alan Levin * U.S. investigators proposed taxiway landing warning in 2011 * Air Canada plane missed planes on ground by feet on July 7 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is implementing recommendations it rejected six years ago that could have prevented pilots from nearly landing last month on a taxiway crowded with jetliners awaiting takeoff in San Francisco. The National Transportation Safety Board in 2011 recommended a software upgrade to ground radar systems that would warn when a plane is landing in the wrong place. But the FAA dismissed the recommendation, declining to even study whether it was feasible, according to government records. In an announcement issued since the San Francisco near-collision, the FAA says it has begun over the past year doing what the safety board recommended and testing could begin in a few months. "We believe recent technological advances may now enable us to modify our ground surveillance systems to detect aircraft that are lined up to land on taxiways," the agency said Friday in an emailed statement. Air Canada Flight 759 was approaching the San Francisco International Airport just before midnight on July 7. Instead of heading for the runway, pilots lined up about 500 feet to the right, aiming for a parallel stretch of pavement where four planes were preparing for takeoff, according to the NTSB. The tails of the first two planes on the ground were about 56 feet high, just three feet below the landing plane's lowest altitude, according to the safety board. "Where's this guy going?" a pilot in a United Airlines plane that was at the head of the line said in a radio call to the airport tower. The air-traffic controller didn't warn the Air Canada pilots until after the cockpit crew had already aborted the landing. Image, top, shows radar depiction of jet nearly landing on taxiway. Photo shows plane, circled, near other jets.NTSB The potential risks of such a collision have been highlighted by several similar instances in the past, including when actor Harrison Ford landed a small plane on a taxiway in February at John Wayne Airport in California. The NTSB examined the issue in 2009 after a Delta Air Lines Inc. plane touched down on a taxiway in Atlanta. No one was hurt because there were no other aircraft on the taxiway at the time. The safety board concluded the crew's abilities were degraded by fatigue after an all-night flight. As part of that investigation, the NTSB found that an existing radar system at major airports could be adapted to warn controllers if a landing plane was headed to a taxiway instead of a runway. This was critical, according to NTSB, because controllers stationed in airport towers often can't tell whether an arriving plane is properly lined up for a runway. Warning Opportunity Investigators contacted what is now Saab Sensis Corp., a division of Sweden-based Saab AB, to see if its system that tracks planes on the ground would help. Officials at Sensis concluded the technology, known as ASDE-X, could be programmed to detect a potential errant landing as far as 0.75 miles from the airport at Atlanta, according to a March 2, 2011, recommendation letter by NTSB. "Such a warning would afford air traffic controllers the opportunity to assess the situation and provide instructions to a flight crew that would prevent a taxiway landing or potential collision with aircraft or vehicles that may be on the taxiway," NTSB wrote. The safety board, which investigates accidents but has no regulatory authority, called on FAA to conduct a broader feasibility study and to upgrade the warning system where possible. Randolph Babbitt, the FAA's administrator at the time, responded later that year that the ASDE-X system wasn't up to the task, according to NTSB records of correspondence in the case. ASDE-X's primary job is to warn controllers when there's a risk of a plane colliding with another aircraft or vehicle on a runway. Adding a taxiway warning would degrade the system's primary mission of preventing runway collisions, Babbitt wrote. "Simply concluding that the performance tradeoffs would outweigh the safety benefits of providing the recommended capabilities without performing the review ... does not constitute an acceptable response to these recommendations," the NTSB wrote in response. As part of its formal system of tracking recommendations, the NTSB classified it as "closed -- unacceptable action." A more recent taxiway landing, this one involving an Alaska Air plane in Seattle in 2015, helped prompt the agency to refocus on trying to develop a technological solution, according to the FAA. No other planes were on the taxiway and there were no injuries. The upgrade was also made possible by recent software improvements in how the ASDE-X system tracked arrivals, the agency said. "The FAA since last year has been working to modify the systems so they will also capture aircraft that are lined up for taxiways," the agency said in an emailed statement. "The agency expects to begin testing some modified systems in a few months." https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-04/faa-takes-advice-it-had-rejected- so-jets-don-t-miss-runways Back to Top Boeing 787-10 Flight Testing Reaches Landmark 787-10 testing passes halfway stage as Boeing traces huge 787 outline over the U.S. during Trent TEN certification While Boeing's recent decision to draw the shape of a giant 787 across the continental U.S. during a long-range engine test flight may strike some as gimmicky, to the company it displays growing confidence in completing two linked milestones that are key to the long-term success of the twinjet program. The enormous airliner shape was drawn by the final 787-8 development aircraft, ZA004, during a marathon 18-hr. test flight on Aug. 2-3 for certification of the upgraded Rolls- Royce Trent 1000 TEN. The new engine will not only be Rolls's standard powerplant for the 787 family, but it will also be the first to enter service on the stretched 787-10, which remains on track to debut in the first half of 2018. For the extended test flight, ZA004 departed Boeing Field at 3:38 p.m. PST on Aug. 2 and returned 18 hr. 1 min. later at 9:39 a.m. on Aug. 3. The duration of the flight was stretched to ensure adequate time for ETOPS and functional and reliability (F&R) certification by designing a flightpath that drew the outline of a 787 over 22 states. Angled northwest toward Washington state, the outline of the aircraft's nose was flown over Wyoming, while the wings stretched from northern Michigan, near the Canadian border, to southern Texas. The tail extended from Alabama to Kentucky. For ETOPS certification the flight was used to validate aircraft, engines and systems reliability with the revised Trent variant. Launched for the 787-10 in 2012, the Trent 1000-based turbofan will power all new-build Rolls-powered 787s from the fourth quarter of this year. The hybrid engine incorporates technology from the company's Advance3 core program and the Trent XWB-84 developed for the AirbusA350. The engine is expected to produce at least a 2% improvement over the current Package C production version on the 787. Flight tests of the TEN engine began on ZA004 in Seattle early in December 2016. Skirting or overflying several storms, Boeing's development 787-8 ZA004 crisscrossed 22 states on Aug. 2-3 during an 18-hr.-1-min. ETOPS and systems functional and reliability test flight for Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 TEN engine. Credit: FlightAware The key Trent engine test comes as the 787-10 flight-test program passes the 50% completion mark. With three aircraft in the program, one of which is powered by the optional General ElectricGEnx-1B engine, the manufacturer says it is "pleased to report the three test airplanes continue to perform per design." Although Boeing declines to give specific details, the test fleet flew more than 90 hr. in July and, following completion of the ETOPS test mission, is expected to amass a total accumulated flight time of almost 500 hr. by mid-August. The first of the 787-10 test fleet, ZC001, has flown the bulk of the test hours since making its initial flight from Boeing's Charleston, South Carolina, facility on March 31. Normally based at Boeing Field, the aircraft flew to Victorville, California, on Aug. 9, from where it will be temporarily based for performance takeoff testing. The second aircraft, the GE-powered ZC036, has most recently been undertaking airspeed calibration, buffet boundary and climb performance flight testing and joined the program on May 2. The third airframe, ZC002, has remained in South Carolina since its first flight on June 8 and in early August was undergoing cargo compartment smoke penetration ground testing. "We've completed a number of tests thus far, including taking ZC002 through a comprehensive combination of ground and inflight tests as part of our Operate Like an Airline [OLA] testing," says 787-10 deputy chief project engineer Wayne Tygert. "Conducted in preparation for next year's delivery, OLA tests simulate the real-life airline environment. They ensure that the airplane is service-ready outside the confines of the controlled test program. The series of tests were successfully passed," he adds. Boeing, meanwhile, is expected to start final assembly of the initial production 787-10 at its South Carolina facility later this month. The aircraft, which is likely to be employed temporarily for F&R testing prior to final FAA Part 25 certification, will be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines in early 2018. www.aviationweek.com Back to Top Canadian Parliament Recommends Adoption of Safety Management Systems As part of overall recommendations for enhancing aviation safety, Canada's parliament mandates safety management systems for commercial operators. A Canadian Parliament committee has issued 17 recommendations aimed at enhancing aviation safety. On the list was a "mandatory" recommendation for commercial operators to implement safety management systems (SMS). Legislators further directed Transport Canada to develop risk-based oversight systems (based on SMS audit results) and adopt policies that would encourage "open, transparent and timely disclosure of safety concerns." Recognizing the need for additional resources to undertake such an initiative, members directed the Canadian government to ensure adequate resources are available to staff and oversee the program. Also on the Parliament's wish list were fatigue-management regulations and a comprehensive International Civil Aviation Organization audit of Canada's civil aviation oversight system. http://www.mro-network.com/safety-regulatory/canadian-parliament-recommends- adoption-safety-management-systems Back to Top Honeywell Connected Aircraft Software Reduces Fuel Use For Two National Carriers By Up To 5 Percent ROLLE, Switzerland, Aug. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) is helping reduce fuel use on 71 aircraft for two national carriers through its Connected Aircraft GoDirect™ Fuel Efficiency software. The technology now being deployed at Brussels Airlines and Air Serbia is part of Honeywell's GoDirect suite of more than 50 connected aircraft services. Honeywell's offering uses data analysis, reporting and monitoring tools to identify fuel-saving opportunities that make flying more cost-efficient and better for the environment. Honeywell's GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software collects, monitors and analyzes data for operators to help them optimize fuel efficiency across the fleet. With this technology, pilots are provided the most fuel-efficient flight paths that will reduce the amount of fuel used on every flight. Airlines can easily integrate the software into their current technologies to immediately benefit from customized reports based on individual needs, reducing fuel costs by up to 5 percent. Fuel use can account for 20 to 40 percent of an airline's operating costs, so even single-digit percentage improvements can save airlines tens of millions of dollars in fuel spending each year. "One of the biggest pressures facing airlines today is improving operational efficiency while meeting very tight margins," said David Shilliday, vice president, Airlines - Europe Middle East, Africa and India, Honeywell Aerospace. "Honeywell's longstanding experience in providing aircraft with a wide array of products and services helps us fully understand the challenges airlines face in reducing fuel use across all phases of flight planning. Honeywell's GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software is a simple technology upgrade that collects and reveals any fuel-efficiency gaps so the flight crew can take specific routes to cut fuel costs." New customers include Brussels Airlines deployed GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software on its fleet of 50 aircraft Air Serbia deployed GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software on its fleet of 21 aircraft These airlines join an expanding list of more than 30 global customers already using Honeywell's advanced software, including Jet Airways, Lufthansa, Etihad, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and others. Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft, and its turbochargers are used by nearly every automaker and truck manufacturer around the world. The Aerospace business unit develops innovative solutions for more fuel-efficient automobiles and airplanes, more direct and on-time flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along with aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity services, logistics, and more. The business delivers safer, faster, and more efficient and comfortable transportation-related experiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero and @Honeywell_Turbo.+ Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 software-industrial company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace and automotive products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, cars, homes and buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom. View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news- releases/honeywell-connected-aircraft-software-reduces-fuel-use-for-two-national- carriers-by-up-to-5-percent-300502203.html SOURCE Honeywell http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Honeywell-Connected-Aircraft-Software- Reduces-Fuel-Use-For-Two-National-Carriers-By-Up-To-5-Percent-562675 Back to Top All-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft gets $30 million investment led by Daimler (Video) Advancements in battery technology are slowly starting to enable all-electric vertical take- off and landing aircraft and now Daimler is betting on a startup to bring them to market. Volocopter, a Germany-based startup, is working on a battery-powered autonomous aircraft to create quick short distance air taxi services. The company confirmed that they received a 25 million euro ($30 million) investment last month led by Daimler, Mercedes-Benz's parent company, and a few other investors. Florian Reuter, managing director of Volocopter, commented on the announcement: "The strong financial commitment of our new investors is a signal as well as proof of the growing confidence in the newly emerging market for electrically driven VTOLs put to use as personal air taxis. We deliberately sought a mix of investors with strategic and entrepreneurial backgrounds and were able to implement this perfectly with Daimler und Lukasz Gadowski". The first implementation of their air taxi using the Volocopter will enter a trial program in Dubai by the end of the year: The system is limited to a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and a range of roughly 27 km (16 miles), but it is aimed at quick point-to-point transport in cities to bypass traffic. With 16 motors and 9 battery packs, the aircraft features a lot of redundancy to make the short trips safe. What is more surprising, especially when it comes to recent electric aircraft or "flying car" announcements, is that Volocopter is more than a plan and renderings. They actually have working prototypes: The company plans to use the recent investment to further their technical program: "Together with its partners, Volocopter will be using the new funding to further expand upon technical innovations and its pioneering role within the emerging industry. The plan is to further the development of the Volocopter up to production maturity and commercial licensing through aviation authorities worldwide. Amongst other things, extensive test flight programs are envisaged for this purpose. In order to speed up progress, the employment of additional engineers specialized in the development of flight systems, software and electric propulsion as well as the development of commercial function is envisaged." They will also use the money to market their aircraft and try to reach other deals like the project in Dubai. https://electrek.co/2017/08/10/all-electric-vertical-take-off-and-landing-aircraft- volocopter-daimler/ Back to Top Accelerating Space Startups: How to Break Into the Next Trillion Dollar Industry * New initiatives are helping "astropreneurs" chart a course for success Space shuttle Atlantis blasts off from launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images You might believe startup accelerators or incubators are the exclusive domains of the internet and software industries. However, there are now more accelerators emerging worldwide that focus on other sectors, such as the $250 billion space industry. No longer do you have to work for NASA or be a rocket scientist to work in this growing field. These accelerator and incubator programs come in different shapes, sizes and styles. They share a common interest in helping entrepreneurs and "astropreneurs" develop and grow their startup. These efforts range from operating as virtual boot camps to talent scouts or farms for venture funds. So who are some of these space-focused groups? Accelerators and incubators are convergence points for entrepreneurs, mentors and investors. Accelerators and incubators assist entrepreneurs in getting investor-ready, and help them make the leap from idea to product. Not surprisingly, many space startups tend to have intriguing ideas and excellent engineering acumen but can miss the mark when it comes to defining markets and other business fundamentals. I often review space startups that could benefit hugely from mentorship by non-space professionals. That's why these programs are proliferating- they're in high demand. Accelerators have their own process, style and incentive structures for startups that "graduate" from their respective programs. Many accelerators provide funding to startups for an equity stake in the business, some take a commission on future revenue, and some will create a custom compensation package. We could be nearing the Netscape moment for space-here are a couple of the leading voices in this up-and-coming sector. Starburst Accelerator is a global accelerator that works with aerospace startups to get them to a point where they can present their offering to major aerospace companies. Starburst highlights its startups by bringing them to different cities around the world. Their highly produced events are similar to the Space Investment Summit series, which I helped lead and was the first of its kind for the space sector. In fall 2016, Starburst announced the creation of a $200 million venture capital fund that presumably will make investments in select startups through its accelerator program. LightSpeed Innovations is an accelerator that works with aerospace-focused startups for a period of approximately four months, to get them ready to pitch what is usually their first investment. Earlier this year I served as a mentor for the first cohort of 2017. LightSpeed's founders, Monica Jan and Ellen Chang, attracted a strong and diverse set of mentors and investors, in part because of their aerospace and defense backgrounds. This accelerator leverages some of the customer development philosophies that are promoted by startup expert Steve Blank. The philosophy encourages entrepreneurs to get our of their box and speak directly with potential customers to identify needs and challenges before building products and services. Each week startups were given intensive weekly assignments and provided time with mentors that helped them move closer to product- market-fit. After their time was up at the accelerator, startups that met the criteria of the program were invited to pitch at the headquarters of Franklin Templeton in San Mateo, California, to an audience of investors. The Founder Institute was created by Adeo Ressi and Jonathan Greechan with the mission to "globalize silicon valley" and "empower entrepreneurs to build companies that will create one million new jobs." Founder Institute launched its Star Fellow program this past May, with the goal of helping to build 500 new space startups. A distinctive trait is that program graduates contribute equity in their startup to a global pool. The intent is to create a shared interest in the success of all of the Founder Institute's initiatives. I served as an advisor for one of Founder Institute's startups during its very first program intake, and recall the rigors the team went through. I hope Founder Institute really will be able to successful apply its experience to helping create 500 space startups globally. Space Nest is an effort led by Ofer Lapid and Danny Shtaier that's helping embolden and support the Israeli aerospace ecosystem by providing seed funding for nascent efforts. It offers a combination of funding and mentorship. I had the chance to work with Lapid last summer during my time at the International Space University's Space Studies Program at the Technion in Haifa. Lapid is an impressively tenacious engineer who is committed to making it known that Israel has the potential to be a space startup powerhouse. Currently, they are developing new bridges between Israel and the rest of the world through a funding effort. Delta V Space Hub, a Sydney-based accelerator, is the first of its kind in Australia. It partners with founders to develop their business models and, to date, has worked with 30 groups. Delta V's founder, Tim Parsons, told the Observer that Delta V is an "alliance of innovators from startup, customer, academic and venture communities sharing connections, trading and collaborating with each other." I first met Tim Parsons on a Space Angels Network Member Expedition, which greatly helped our effort to facilitate deeper connections for space startups and investors between Australia and the U.S. Parsons reinforced my sentiment that NewSpace still has a long way to go, and must be focussed on questions like: who are the end-users, what are their needs, and how do I cheaply validate my value proposition to de-risk the business model? Space Startup Ecosystem partnered with New York Space Alliance, International Space University, General Assembly, TechStars and other groups in the startup formation sector with the aspiration of helping 100 space startups get to market a year. Their recent debut event saw participation of 70 companies from nine countries in a virtual boot camp. TechStars and Y Combinator are two of the most well know accelerators. They are more agnostic in terms of industry, but have strong track records. These two groups helped set the bar by working with over 1,000 companies with combined market capitalization of over $80 billion. Space is more than a sector or industry, it's a movement. Space has a way of captivating our imagination and rallying people like no other area typically can. It also can potentially continue to provide a return on imagination, inspiration, and investment-or "ROIII." Accelerators and incubators are catalysts for supporting new ventures and networks, where people with experience from other industries can help "astropreneurs" chart their course for success. The space sector could greatly benefit from having more talent from other disciplines and industries contribute through mentorship, advisement, and management. 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Such accidents can be hugely variable in scale and nature, occurring in any environment at any time of day. Course overview Air accidents can require a level of response from local responders up to a full-scale, major international emergency response. The range of tasks in response to an aircraft accident are designed to rescue survivors, identify victims, protect the public and conduct appropriate investigations into the accident causes. This two-day course aims to provide an overview of what air accident responders may expect to encounter at an accident site and how to effectively identify and manage the risk that hazards at an accident site may pose. It will also provide awareness training and knowledge in the identification and preservation of evidence critical to the subsequent accident investigation. The course includes taught theory and the opportunity to consolidate learning via group workshops and a practical field exercise. A one-day refresher course is also available for those who have already completed the two-day initial course. Who should attend? The course is designed for both civil and military individuals who may attend, or be responsible for those attending, aircraft accident sites, including airport rescue and firefighting personnel, airport response personnel, aircraft operators and maintainers, aircraft recovery personnel, first responders, safety regulators, insurers and professional accident investigators. The course is a key element for those who may be required to attend an accident site where evidence of bloodborne pathogens (BBP) awareness training is mandatory for admission to the accident site. 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Autographed first edition copies available from Curt Lewis Aviation Books at http://www.pilot-errormovie.com/book/angle-of-attack Buy the book and Pilot Error, the acclaimed tie-in feature film the Milwaukee Journal calls a "first class ticket" and save $3. http://www.pilot-errormovie.com/book/book-and-dvd Meet co-author Shem Malmquist at the Beyond Risk Management booth during the ISASI annual seminar in San Diego August 22-24. A 777 Captain and veteran accident investigator, he presents with John Thomas on August 24 at 11:30 a.m. Malmquist will also be at Quinn's Ale House at the convention venue, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 23. For more details contact the author at spmalmquist@outlook.com or phone 901 302- 0779. Co-author Roger Rapoport is a Flight Safety Information contributing editor who conducted over 300 interviews around the world for this book. He is the author of Citizen Moore and has written for Harper's, the Atlantic, Esquire, the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and the London Independent. WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT ANGLE OF ATTACK "We owe Rapoport and Malmquist a great debt of gratitude. Read every word." -Dr. Gary Helmer, Embry Riddle University "A great resource for aeronautical professionals ... exposes the failed defenses that can reside at each layer of the aviation system. A must-read for anyone with an interest in aviation accident investigation and aviation safety." -Dr. Chris Johnson, Director of Aviation Education and Research, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison "A must-read for professional pilots, aircraft designers, government regulators and political decision makers." -Captain Elaine M. Parker, Beyond Risk Management "Angle of Attack sheds light for the novice and expert alike. Their subject matter expertise is admirable. They have used the Air France 447 crash and other crashes of automated airplanes as examples of accidents that might have been prevented if the crews had access to realistic training to prepare them for those rare events and if their aircraft had been equipped with angle of attack indicators." -Gregory Fox, Director of Safety, Florida Institute of Technology, ATPL pilot, safety manager since 1971, 35 years safety regulator, and 20 years check inspector on A320 and A340. "For the very first time the full story of Air France 447, one of the most significant events in aviation history, is revealed thanks to eight years of painstaking research." -John Darbo, Argus Inernational, former American Airlines manager of internal evaluation and event investigation "You don't have to be a pilot to find this book moving and absorbing." - Adam Hochschild, Author of Spain in Our Hearts and King Leopold's Ghost "This book proves conclusively that education by meteorologists is the key to fundamental understanding of the impact weather has on the elements of the aviation arena." - Debbie Schaum Embry-Riddle University "A masterful work that was hard to put down." -Captain Shawn Pruchnicki Ohio State University for Aviation Studies Back to Top Back to Top Position: Head, Global Aviation Data Management Overview Job ID: 7727 Position Category: Operational and/or Administrative Contract Duration: Permanent Location: Canada, Montreal Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent Travel Required: Yes Description Reporting to the Director, Safety, the incumbent will lead the Global Aviation Data Management (GADM) program. Responsibilities * Leading the management of the GADM portfolio of data analysis programs: - * Flight Data Connect, IATA's commercial flight data analysis product for airlines. * Flight Data Exchange, IATA's collection of global flight data and associated analysis in support of advocacy and safety enhancement. * Safety Trend Evaluation Analysis and Data Exchange System (STEADES), global aviation safety incident database and trend analysis to set safety performance targets and support risk reduction. * Ground Damage DataBase (GDDB), a key initiative supporting the IATA ground operations initiatives. * Data collection, collation, integrity and security program. * Develop GADM strategy according to the needs of the industry as approved through the IATA governance structure; * Assess and enhance program technical capabilities to meet industry needs and develop and implement the enhanced IT infrastructure; * Ensure the data programs remain sustainable through a combination of promoting commercial products such as Flight Data Connect and cost sharing initiatives of added value aggregate data analysis and presentation with industry stakeholders. * Lead the GADM team to ensure timely production of analysis and reports; * Manage the associated budgets for GADM (operational and project related); * Coordinate the analysis priorities with all other departments and the regions; * Deliver a strategy of communication and promotion of GADM with IATA members and across the industry; * Ensure effective implementation of quality principles to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification; * Represent IATA at relevant industry meetings and conferences; Qualifications and Skills * A comprehensive understanding of the value of data analysis to the enhancement of safety in the airline industry; * Ability to manage many complex technical aviation projects simultaneously * Airline safety management including data analysis experience; * Airline flight operations and/or management experience is desirable; * Understanding of quality system requirements; * Understanding of the challenges of performance/risk based management; * Advanced understanding of IT systems an asset; * Experience in global data management and sharing initiatives, with emphasis on aviation operational data management, would be an asset; * Demonstrate awareness of IATA's vision and mission, ensuring the broad perspective of the GADM is maintained; * Proven ability to present simple and/or complex issues clearly, credibly and effectively by using a communication style appropriate to the situation and at the highest executive levels; * Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; understanding of aviation statistical analysis a plus; * Work collaboratively with a range of stake holders to achieve the goal of global industry benefit; * Demonstrate problem solving and creativity which lead to significant business improvement; * Extensive leadership experience in a culturally diverse environment and proficiency to motivate and encourage people in a positive manner to keep the team moving toward successful completion; * Candidates must possess and exhibit the following core IATA values: Be people and team oriented, focused on results, embrace innovation and change, and demonstrate leadership and personal integrity. * At the heart of IATA are our Values and Behaviors. We all have different personalities, styles and areas of expertise, but you'll recognize us by the consistent way we act and behave in line with our Values and Behaviors. We are looking for people who bring them to life in everything they do - they are: * Act with integrity and uphold our standards * Think strategically in support of the global big picture * Partner and manage to create high performing teams * Putting people first by acting with a simple human touch APPLY HERE Here at IATA we are proud of being a Diverse & Inclusive Organization - we have people from all over the world working in our offices, and we extend this to our recruiting practices. We are a meritocratic organization and an equal opportunity employer. Back to Top ISASI 2017, San Diego CA August 22 - 24. 2017 The International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) will hold their 48th annual seminar at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina from August 22 - 24, 2017. This year's theme is: "Investigations - Do They Really Make a Difference?" All up to date information including the link for registration and hotel reservations can be found at www.isasi.org. Dates to Remember Early Registration rate cut off is midnight July 5, 2017 PDT Seminar rate at the hotel will end on July 27. After that date there will be no guarantee that rooms will be available. We look forward to seeing many of you in San Diego Curt Lewis