Flight Safety Information February 6, 2018 - No. 027 In This Issue Incident: Spirit A20N at Las Vegas on Feb 4th 2018, engine vibrations Incident: Canada A333 at Brussels on Feb 5th 2017, rejected takeoff due to wheel separation Incident: Tasman Cargo B752 at Auckland on Feb 5th 2018, hydraulic leak Frontier Airbus A320 diverts to Tampa, Florida after laptop battery fire EVAS - Cockpit Smoke Protection T-50 aircraft crashed upon takeoff (Singapore) Beechjet 400A Runway Excursion (Cleveland) Transportation Safety Board says planes missed each other by 14 seconds on Calgary airport runway Watch an airplane fill with smoke after a phone charger explodes The Ideal Pilot Candidate: What Regional Airline Recruiters Want Most Airlines offer £354,000 salary TAX FREE as world faces massive pilot shortage Mitsubishi Aircraft expects more orders for regional jet this year - exec Gulfstream Lures the Rich and Famous in Asia With Swanky New Jet China's COMAC says first delivery of C919 jet planned for 2021 Boeing debuts MAX 7 jet, smallest and slowest-selling of its 737 MAX family PNG MINISTER FOR CIVIL AVIATION AND CHINESE VICE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT HOLD BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS ON AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY IN BEIJING SIA Engineering forms engine overhaul joint venture with GE Aviation GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY ISASI Kapustin Memorial Scholarship Applications Due in April Position: Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track Faculty - Aviation Technology Position: Manager, Safety Programs Cranfield Short Course - Put your safety assessment skills into practice European Society of Air Safety Investigators (ESASI) - 2018 - Call for Presentations 2018 Air Charter Safety Symposium | March 13-14, 2018 in Ashburn, VA Incident: Spirit A20N at Las Vegas on Feb 4th 2018, engine vibrations A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration N902NK performing flight NK-711 from Las Vegas,NV to Oakland,CA (USA), was climbing out of Las Vegas when the crew stopped the climb at about FL200 due to right hand engine (PW1127G) vibrations and returned the aircraft to Las Vegas for a safe landing on runway 26R about 30 minutes after departure. The crew requested emergency services to check the brakes and advised they had had engine #2 high vibrations. A passenger reported the captain announced they had just lost an engine and were returning to Las Vegas. A replacement A320-200 registration N643NK reached Oakland with a delay of about 2 hours. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/NKS711/history/20180205/0607Z/KLAS/KOAK http://avherald.com/h?article=4b48fdbe&opt=256 Back to Top Incident: Canada A333 at Brussels on Feb 5th 2017, rejected takeoff due to wheel separation An Air Canada Airbus A330-300, registration C-GFAJ performing flight AC-833 from Brussels (Belgium) to Montreal,QC (Canada) with 179 passengers, was accelerating for takeoff from runway 07R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 90 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed safely and vacated the runway via taxiway C1 about 2200 meters down the runway before becoming disabled after a number of right hand main tyres deflated. The airline reported the aircraft sustained damage to its wheels when it rejected takeoff. On Feb 7th 2017 the Canadian TSB reported the crew heard a loud bang and received a BRAKE ECAM message, rejected takeoff at 82 KIAS, declared PAN. Deceleration did not occur as expected due to one thrust reverser not deploying as result of the loss of green hydraulic system. The aircraft vacated the runway via runway C1. Debris was found scattered along the full length of the runway including intersection with runway 01, the forward outboard right hand main wheel had failed and separated. There was damage to the #1 engine nose cowl, the right hand main wheel bogie needs to be replaced. On Feb 10th 2017 the Belgium AIB reported the crew rejected takeoff at 82 KIAS after a loud bang was heard and an ECAM Brakes warning activated. The deceleration did not occur as expected due to the right hand thrust reverser not deploying as result of the failure of the green hydraulic system. The forward outboard right hand wheel had separated. The occurrence happened shortly before another aircraft, a KLM aircraft diverting from Amsterdam to Brussels due to weather conditions in Amsterdam, declared PAN PAN due to being short on fuel. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated by Belgium's AIB. On Feb 5th 2018 the Belgian AIB released their interim report stating that the outboard roller bearing of wheel #4 had failed. The AIB wrote: The forward right wheel of the RH Main landing gear was missing, remained only the axle and the brake. A separated half of a half wheel rim was still present. The hydraulic lines were cut, and fluid was leaking. The first part found on the ground was the axle cover. It was found on taxiway Zulu, more or less at the same point the airplane was taxiing when smoke was first spotted. (turn between OUT 10 and Zoulou). Small parts, including some coming from the bearing (rollers,..) were found on Runway 07R, from the start of the runway up to H. From that point, further towards the half length of the runway, bigger parts were found, including a half wheel rim between intersection C3 and C2. The tyre was found nearly intact in the grass located right side of runway 01 north of F2. The AIB reported the crew noticed that they had to apply more power than usual for line up, however, the terrain is uphill. During the takeoff run between 60 and 100 knots the crew heard a loud bang and immediately after released an ECAM warning "brake release", the captain ordered to reject takeoff. The braking was not as effective as expected, the crew deployed the thrust reversers, the right hand thrust reverser did not deploy. The wheel bogie damage (Photo: AIB): http://avherald.com/h?article=4a48146a&opt=256 Back to Top Incident: Tasman Cargo B752 at Auckland on Feb 5th 2018, hydraulic leak A Tasman Cargo Airlines Boeing 757-200 freighter in DHL Colours, registration VH-TCA performing flight HJ-1 from Auckland (New Zealand) to Sydney,NS (Australia) with 2 crew, was climbing out of Auckland's runway 23L when the crew reported a hydraulic problem, stopped the climb at 5000 feet and returned to Auckland for a safe landing on runway 23L about 40 minutes after departure. The runway needed to be closed for about 50 minutes due to hydraulic fluid spilled from the aircraft that needed to be cleaned up. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b48f73a&opt=256 Back to Top Frontier Airbus A320 diverts to Tampa, Florida after laptop battery fire Date: 03-FEB-2018 Time: ca 21:00 LT Type: Airbus A320-214 Owner/operator: Frontier Airlines Registration: N221FR C/n / msn: 3205 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: None Location: NE of Tampa, FL - United States of America Phase: En route Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO/KMCO) Destination airport: Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ (PHX/KPHX) Narrative: Frontier Airlines flight F91883, an Airbus A320, diverted to Tampa Airport, Florida, USA after a laptop battery had caught fire in the cabin. The flight originated from Orlando International Airport, Florida at 20:41 hours local time. The aircraft climbed on a westerly heading until it reached 32,250 feet. The flight crew then decided to divert to nearby Tampa, where a safe landing was made at 21:20 hours. The FAA reported that the fire was contained and that two people were treated for minor burns. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=205676 Back to Top Back to Top T-50 aircraft crashed upon takeoff (Singapore) Date: 06-FEB-2018 Time: 01:30 p.m. Type: KAI T-50 Golden Eagle Owner/operator: Republic of Korea Air Force - ROKAF Registration: C/n / msn: Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Changi Airport - Singapore Phase: Take off Nature: Military Departure airport: Changi Airport Destination airport: Narrative: The jet demo aircraft crashed upon takeoff. The pilot ejected safely. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=205702 Back to Top Beechjet 400A Runway Excursion (Cleveland) Date: 04-FEB-2018 Time: 19:30 LT Type: Beechcraft Beechjet 400A Owner/operator: Private Registration: N570TM C/n / msn: RK-292 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Unknown Category: Incident Location: Cleveland-Burke Lakefront Airport, OH (BKL/KBKL) - United States of America Phase: Landing Nature: Unknown Departure airport: Teterboro Airport, NJ (TEB/KTEB) Destination airport: Cleveland-Burke Lakefront Airport, OH (BKL/KBKL) Narrative: A Beechjet 400A, N570TM, suffered a runway excursion incident after landing on runway 24R at Cleveland. The aircraft ended up in the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at the end of the runway. According to FAA records, this is the 13th incident to date where EMAS has safely stopped an overrunning aircraft. It is the first such incident at Cleveland-Burke Lakefront Airport. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=205692 Back to Top Transportation Safety Board says planes missed each other by 14 seconds on Calgary airport runway The view of downtown Calgary from the NAV Canada traffic control tower at the Calgary International Airport, in Calgary on July 3, 2013. STUART GRADON / CALGARY HERALD The opening of a rarely used runway and a failure of co-ordination between ground crews and the flight tower resulted in two planes at Calgary International Airport missing each other by just 14 seconds, says Canada's Transportation Safety Board. An investigation report released by the agency Monday found that on Dec. 2, 2016, Air Canada flight 221 had been cleared for takeoff on infrequently used Runway 29 about the same time a Sunwest Aviation cargo aircraft was given clearance to taxi along a taxiway that intersected the north-south runway. Investigators found strong westerly winds prompted airport officials to open the rarely used runway, intersected by a taxiway that ground crews commonly cleared for aircraft and vehicle movement, without prior co-ordination with the control tower. "During the takeoff roll, the flight crew saw a Sunwest Aviation cargo aircraft crossing Runway 29 on Taxiway A," the report read. "Because the Sunwest aircraft was more than halfway across Runway 29 at that time, the Air Canada crew elected to continue with the takeoff, which was completed without further incident." A timeline of events prepared by the TSB found both aircraft had been separately cleared by ground crews and the control tower, which ultimately resulted in what the TSB called a "runway incursion." According to the timeline, the cargo plane crossed the centre line of Runway 29 just 14 seconds before the Air Canada flight crossed the taxiway airborne, at about 250 km/h. "The investigation determined that the runway incursion occurred after the ground controller cleared the Sunwest aircraft to cross Runway 29, while the Air Canada flight was departing," the report said. "The ground controller, who was simultaneously overseeing the movement of two other aircraft, inadvertently applied the usual practice of clearing aircraft to cross Runway 29 without co- ordinating with the tower controller." According to the TSB, there have been four other runway incursions involving Runway 29 since the airport began running parallel runway operations in 2014. Since the incident, Nav Canada - the not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates Canada's civil air navigation system - has implemented new procedures including better communication when the runway is open, a new "monitor" control position and modifications to the computer display system along with other measures. A statement from airport officials said they continue to work closely with Nav Canada on safety measures. "Safety is a critical component of everything we do at YYC. We continue to be actively engaged with Nav Canada to advance safety systems and procedures at YYC, and we support the additional processes that have been implemented at Calgary International Airport," it said. "Nav Canada is a key partner in ensuring our airlines and passengers are safe and we will continue to work closely and collaborate with Nav Canada as YYC continues to grow." Between 2011 and 2015, the TSB recorded 2,041 runway incursions at Canadian airports, 27 of which were deemed serious. In 2016, there were 411 such incursions, 21 of those being considered serious. http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/transportation-safety-board-says-planes-missed-each- other-by-14-seconds-on-calgary-airport-runway Back to Top Watch an airplane fill with smoke after a phone charger explodes Electronics and their accessories exploding unexpectedly has become so commonplace that no one even seems to be surprised any more when it happens. For example, earlier this week a video surfaced of a portable phone charger ablaze on the floor of an airplane as it was landing. Rather than panic, the passengers simply gathered around to see what was going on. One even offered up a water bottle, but a fire extinguisher was used to put out the fire. According to local reports, the fire broke out on board an Aeroflot Airbus A320 on January 30th just as the plane was touching down at the Volgograd airport. Once the fire had been extinguished, the passengers were evacuated off of the plane, which (as you can see in the video) had begun to fill with smoke. "As passengers were disembarking following a routine landing, a portable power bank belonging to one of the passengers began emitting white smoke," said an Aeroflot spokesperson. "The smoke was immediately put out by cabin crew, and all passengers calmly disembarked as normal using regular airstairs. There were no injuries." Although the scene was surprisingly calm, at least a few people were panicked enough to release two emergency slides, which were allegedly used by at least a few of the passengers (although that's not what Aeroflot says). The fact that the plane had already landed certainly made the incident less terrifying than it would have been if the passengers felt they were stranded in midair with a fire. Still, it's rather impressive to see a group of strangers react with composure to a small explosion, especially when the whole world seems to be on high alert. http://bgr.com/2018/02/02/phone-charger-explodes-airplane-passengers-evacuate/ Back to Top The Ideal Pilot Candidate: What Regional Airline Recruiters Want Most Even though regional air carriers are on a hiring binge; they still remain selective. Envoy Air Regional airlines like Envoy Air, an American Airlines subsidiary, are hiring First Officers with appropriate flight training and background qualifications. Envoy Air Regional air carriers are on a well-documented pilot hiring binge, creating "one of the most exciting times ever" for aspiring airline pilots, says Captain LaMar Haugaard, director of pilot development, and chief pilot at Horizon Air. But recruiters remain selective, weighing candidates' training backgrounds, flight experience, and even non-pilot qualifications, Haugaard says. Trainees should keep these hiring preferences in mind as they build hours toward the qualifications they need to fly for the airlines. Flight Experience: Regional airlines typically require pilot applicants to have their commercial, instrument and multi-engine ratings, and be at least within striking distance of obtaining their airline transport pilot certificate from a flight training program. The ATP certificate, mandated by the FAA in 2013 to fly for Part 121 air carriers, represents the biggest change in what regionals want most - or require - in candidates for pilot positions, says Haugaard. An ATP certificate requires 1,500 hours of flight time (or somewhat less for a restricted ATP license). Holders must also be at least 23 years of age. Regionals often hire high-quality, young applicants, and pay for the type rating training, which counts toward their 1,500 needed hours. Regional airlines also prefer applicants who've worked as certified flight instructors (CFIs), especially in instrument (CFII) and multi-engine instrument (MEI) training roles. "CFIs working in structured programs outperform peers significantly" once hired by regionals, Haugaard says. "Instrument procedures are the foundation of how we operate. We don't have time to train pilots in these skills - we're assuming you bring that with you," he explains. "If you're teaching instrument procedures on a daily basis, you're very familiar with these skills and techniques." Haugaard notes the Journal of Aviation Technology of Engineering's Pilot Source Study 2015 found CFIs had fewer non-completions of training at regional airlines than expected, while pilots without CFIs had more non-completions and required more extra training than expected. Part 135 cargo operations are also a plus, Haugaard says. "If you're flying in the Rocky Mountains or North Carolina, and the weather's at 200 and a half [200-foot ceilings and half-mile visibility], I'll leave my Cessna in the hangar," Haugaard continued. "But if you're flying cargo in a Navajo Chieftain, you're going to go, and learn a lot in the heavy instrument conditions." In contrast, "banner towing and sky dive operations are almost worthless," Haugaard says. "You're not necessarily gaining experience, you're just repeating more of what you know." Training Protocol: Recruiters view programs that train pilots in a standardized crew environment, as superior to ad hoc accumulation of required ratings. Crew-style training is a critical element of these programs, as they familiarize students with the standardized procedures commercial carriers rely on. "In the airlines, we live and breath standardization," Haugaard says. "You get in an airplane with a First Officer you've never met, and you know what they're going to say, and they know what you're going to say," as crews work through the checklist and other operational procedures. "It's very structured." Moreover, these immersive programs make students comfortable with the fast-paced learning and execution airlines expect of their pilots during training and beyond. Among the problems regionals face in meeting their hiring needs are the washout rates, or "non completions" of training by pilots they evaluate, and the extra training some candidates are found to need. Pilots trained under crew- style protocols are less likely to washout or need additional training. This helps explain an interesting finding of the Pilot Source Study: Regional airline applicants with 1,500 hours or fewer, like recent grads of such programs, had fewer non-completions and extra training events, and required less recurrent training than expected, while pilots with more than 4,500 hours had more non-completions than expected. Education Requirements: College degrees are "preferred but not required" at regionals, Haugaard says. Major airlines all formerly mandated a bachelor's degree for their pilots, but have begun to relax the rule "because of supply issues." Delta Air Lines no longer requires a degree, while Alaska Air, Horizon's parent, is reconsidering the requirement. However, "it does not matter what the degree is in," says Natalie Nielsen, a pilot and director of pilot recruitment at Envoy Air, simply that the candidate completed a four-year college program. Extracurricular activities: Expect recruiters to look over social media profiles and postings. Trainees and applicants should also be aware of airlines' grooming policies. "We do not allow visible tattoos, and hair should be off the ears and collar," Haugaard says. "You cannot have full facial hair, unlike our European friends - we want a tight seal on the quick-donning oxygen mask." Regionals also expect candidates to have the right attitude and work ethic, which is becoming an issue as the current generation enters the workforce. "Millennials have some great things to offer," says Haugaard. "They also bring an expectation of almost instant success, and we're all dealing with that to a certain extent." As a result, airlines are "adapting" polices, for example creating more flexible benefits packages, he says, but applicants themselves need to demonstrate "some level of adaptation and acceptance" of workplace realities. Finally, recruiters and airlines are interested in more than a pilot's flying capabilities. "We're looking for that individual that is part of the community, a holistic individual who has technical skills," Haugaard says. "Volunteerism, being a good citizen, giving back - those things are important to our corporation." Prospects are bright for pilots with these qualifications at the regionals, and for later advancement to a major airline. "The supply issue is very real," says Haugaard, "and the pool of qualified applicants is indeed getting smaller." https://www.flyingmag.com/ideal-pilot-candidate-what-regional-airline-recruiters-want-most Back to Top Airlines offer £354,000 salary TAX FREE as world faces massive pilot shortage Reports say the world needs 620,000 new pilots over the next two decades - and airlines are reaching out with huge salary offers to those that they can employ A MASSIVE global pilot shortage is causing desperate airlines to raise salaries to $500,000 (£354,000) year. Due to increased demand in the travel industry, more planes are being ordered, so more pilots are needed to fly them. Who will fly our planes? More people wanting to travel means the demand for pilots is ever-growing Who will fly our planes? More people wanting to travel means the demand for pilots is ever-growing In 2016, aircraft manufacturer Boeing predicted that the aviation industry would require 620,000 new pilots over the next two decades. And in Asia, where people's disposable income is increasing and flying for work or pleasure is becoming more common, many airlines are falling short. "China is trying to attract pilots by paying $500,000 (£354,000) tax free," says a BBC report. Solutions such as airlines subsidising the cost of training and recruiting more women - who currently only account for 3 per cent of pilots worldwide - have been mooted. It can cost up to £120,000 to train as a commercial pilot It currently costs anywhere between £40,000 and £120,000 to train as a commercial pilot and most airlines expect the student pilot to pay. According to Flight Deck Friend a full-time commercial flight training course completed at a European flight school will cost upwards of £80,000 to around £120,000. And on his blog Ask the Pilot, Patrick Smith explains: "Although pilots are earning more, overall quality of life is still suffering. And that's because things are in panic mode. "The industry is being reactive when it should have been proactive. The improvements we're seeing should have been put in place years ago. "Because they weren't, numerous airlines now face chronic understaffing issues. This results in pilots being forced to work high-stress schedules with minimal time off." Last year the pilot shortage in the UK caused budget carrier Ryanair to cancel hundreds of thousands of flights. Europe's largest airline sparked outrage by cancelling 20,000 flights after admitting it did not have enough standby pilots to operate its schedule without significant delays. It responded by promising pilots significant improvements in pay and conditions, exceeding rates paid by rivals, with negotiations to take place with each of its 86 bases individually. The airline said: "Ryanair will continue to engage with the London Stansted ERC (Employee Relations Council) to understand how it can address their remaining concerns, especially as it will be recruiting new pilots in Stansted from November at these higher pay rates." https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/5502059/airlines-offer-354000-salary-tax-free-as-world-faces- massive-pilot-shortage/ Back to Top Mitsubishi Aircraft expects more orders for regional jet this year - exec SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp expects to get more orders for its regional jet this year due to a cyclical upturn in the market, a sales executive said on Tuesday. The jet maker, whose parent is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, is building Japan's first commercial aircraft in 50 years. The programme received a blow last month when Eastern Air Lines canceled an order for 20 of its Mitsubishi Regional Jets, or MRJs, the first cancellation for the long-delayed commercial aircraft. Yugo Fukuhara, vice president of sales and marketing at the jet maker, on Monday told reporters at the Singapore Airshow that the jet remains on track for its first delivery to customers in mid-2020. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-singapore-airshow-mhi/mitsubishi-aircraft-expects-more- orders-for-regional-jet-this-year-exec-idUSKBN1FQ0W3 Back to Top Gulfstream Lures the Rich and Famous in Asia With Swanky New Jet The Gulfstream G600 business jet. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg Luxury private jet makers are looking for buyers in the world's most expensive city, seeking the rich and famous of Asia with state-of-the-art features. At the Singapore Airshow this week, private jets on display showcase everything from adjustable desks on board to the latest in entertainment systems and even abundant sunlight with bigger windows. The idea is to convince the busy business traveler how he can work, dine and sleep comfortably on the plane on an 11-hour trip from Tokyo to New York. Gulfstream, a unit of General Dynamics Corp., is showcasing a range of its aircraft at Asia's biggest aviation event, including the debut of its G600, which is expected to enter service next year. Also on display is the G650, the private-jet industry's largest business aircraft, which can clock a Tokyo- New York trip in less than 11 hours. The G500 by Gulfstream, the world's most profitable private jet maker, is scheduled to enter service this year. It can fly as far as 9,630 kilometers (6,000 miles) and can seat up to 19 passengers. Pedestal-mounted and height-adjustable conference tables along with high-speed communications and entertainment equipment make the aircraft "an office in the sky," according to its website. The Cessna Citation Latitude business jet.Photographer: Ore Huiying/Bloomberg Textron Inc.-owned Cessna's Citation Longitude, which the company calls "a revolution in business aviation," is also on display in Singapore. The aircraft can fly to Sydney from Singapore in about 7.5 hours, at a total cost of $14,226, according to its online brochure. HondaJet, which Honda Motor Co. bills as the fastest, quietest and most fuel-efficient jet in its class, is equipped to seat as many as seven passengers with leather seats. Its jet engines are located on top of the wings, increasing fuel efficiency by about 15 percent and freeing up about 20 percent more cabin space than in comparable aircraft, according to the company. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-06/gulfstream-lures-the-rich-and-famous-in- asia-with-swanky-new-jet Back to Top China's COMAC says first delivery of C919 jet planned for 2021 SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd(COMAC) on Tuesday said it was aiming to make the first delivery of its C919 single-aisle jet in 2021, despite delays in flight testing. FILE PHOTO: Employees work on a China's home-grown C919 passenger jet at Manufacturing and Final Assembly Center of state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) during a media tour in Shanghai, China May 4, 2017. Picture taken May 4, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Lu Zheng, COMAC's deputy general manager of sales and marketing, told reporters on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow that the company expected Chinese certification to take three to four years. COMAC also has been speaking to U.S. authorities. "It should not have any impact" on the delivery time to the jet's launch customer, China Eastern Airlines, he said. "We're striving for 2021." The C919, which hopes to compete with Boeing Co's 737 and the Airbus SE A320, is a symbol of China's civil aerospace ambitions and President Xi Jinping's push to upgrade manufacturing capabilities. There was an almost five month-gap between the C919's first and second flight, far longer than that of other new aircraft, which had raised concerns that COMAC's plans to deliver the aircraft were running behind schedule. The plane has since undergone multiple tests, including a long- distance flight. Lu also said U.S. and European certification to come after it wins approval from Chinese regulators. Europe's aviation safety regulator has started the certification process, but its U.S. counterpart has not, he said. He described recent partnerships between Airbus and Bombardier, as well as Boeing and Embraer as "normal," but said that they would affect the markets its C919 and ARJ21 planes want to compete in. "It will have an impact but they've also been impacted by us," he said. "We will work hard to become, from a follower, to be a competitor, and in future, if we have the opportunity, to become a leader. But it's a long road." The company does not plan to announce any orders at the Singapore Airshow, he added. But it planned to speak to potential customers from Southeast Asia. The company, which is also co-developing a new wide-body jetliner with Russia, said in a statement that it had asked engine makers for proposals to supply the C929 jet's propulsion system on Dec. 21. Russian officials have said the two countries expect to develop their own engine for the project. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-singapore-airshow-comac/chinas-comac-says-first-delivery-of- c919-jet-planned-for-2021-idUSKBN1FQ09T Back to Top Boeing debuts MAX 7 jet, smallest and slowest-selling of its 737 MAX family A Boeing 737 MAX 7, the newest version of Boeing's fastest-selling airplane, is displayed during a debut for employees and media of the new jet Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Renton, Wash. The company says that the airplane improves on the design of its predecessor, the 737-700, with more capability, range and seats. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Boeing rolls out the MAX 7, the third and smallest version of the new 737 jet family, which faces stiff competition from the Bombardier CSeries. Boeing rolled out the third and smallest member of the new 737 MAX jet family, the 737 MAX 7, at its Renton plant Monday. While overall the MAX family has sold extremely well, with more than 4,200 ordered, sales of the MAX 7 model have been very slow, despite a redesign in 2016 that stretched the fuselage to add two extra rows of seats. This model is a shrunken version of the MAX 8, and is less fuel efficient on a per-seat basis. It faces competition from Bombardier's all-new CSeries CS300 aircraft, which has lower fuel and operating costs. Airbus, which is in the process of acquiring the CSeries jet family, said it will market the CS300 in preference to its own A319. The only airline customers for the MAX 7 so far are Southwest Airlines, Westjet of Canada, Chinese carrier Ruili Airlines, new Canadian low-cost entrant Jetlines and airplane lessor Air Lease Corp. - and Southwest recently deferred deliveries of 23 of its MAX 7s by four years. Flight tests of the MAX 7 should begin in the coming days, before first delivery next year. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-debuts-max-7-jet-smallest-and- slowest-selling-of-its-737-max-family/ Back to Top Back to Top SIA Engineering forms engine overhaul joint venture with GE Aviation SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) is going into a joint venture with GE Aviation to form an engine overhaul company based in Singapore. The joint venture, which will be 51 per cent owned by GE and 49 per cent by SIAEC, will combine GE Aviation's design, engineering and innovation strengths with SIAEC's expertise and delivery in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. It will leverage GE's "Brilliant Factory" concepts, and use robotics, digitalisation and data analytics to enhance productivity. The state-of-the-art facility in Singapore is strategic to broadening SIAEC's capabilities in next generation aircraft, said its chief executive Png Kim Chiang in a statement. http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sia-engineering-forms-engine-overhaul- joint-venture-with-ge-aviation Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Ph.D. Research Survey Request - Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card Research Title: General Aviation Pilot Acceptance and Adoption of Electronic Flight Bag Technology Researcher: Troy Techau If you are you a pilot and have flown in general aviation (14 CFR § 91) in the past year, you can fill out a survey and get a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. I'm Troy Techau, a Ph.D. Candidate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the title of my research is General Aviation Pilot Acceptance and Adoption of Electronic Flight Bag Technology. Why do some general aviation pilots choose to use electronic flight bags (EFBs), and others choose not to use EFBs during their flight operations? I'm interested in the opinions of pilots that use EFBs as well as those pilots that do not use EFBs. As an incentive for completing the survey, you'll have the option of entering a drawing to win a $100 Amazon gift card. The survey is anonymous, and should take at most 15-20 minutes. Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/efb4 to get started! Questions? Contact me at techaut@my.erau.edu, or Dr. Steven Hampton at hamptons@erau.edu. Back to Top ISASI Kapustin Memorial Scholarship Applications Due in April Applications for the 2018 ISASI Rudolph Kapustin Memorial Scholarship must be submitted on or before April 15, 2018, says ISASI Secretary Chad Balentine, who serves as Scholarship Committee Chairman. Balentine noted that this worthy program is designed to encourage and assist college-level students interested in the field of aviation safety and aircraft occurrence investigation. ISASI funds the Rudolf Kapustin Memorial Scholarship through donations and will provide an annual allocation of funds for the scholarship if funds are available. Applicants must be enrolled as full time students in an ISASI recognized education program, which includes courses in aircraft engineering and/or operations, aviation psychology, aviation safety and/or aircraft occurrence investigation, etc. Applicants must have major or minor subjects that focus on aviation safety/investigation. A student who has received the annual ISASI Rudolf Kapustin Memorial Scholarship will not be eligible to apply for it again. Students who wish to apply should go to http://isasi.org/Documents/Forms/ISASI%20Rudolf%20Kapustin%20Memorial%20Scholarship%20Form%20Jan%2010%202018%200923.pdf for guidelines and the application form. Chad Balentine ISASI International Secretary Kapustin Scholarship Selection Committee Chairman email: chad.balentine@isasi.org Phone: 703.689.4225 Back to Top Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track Faculty - Aviation Technology Job Duties: Indiana State University's Aviation Technology Department is seeking applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Faculty position. Duties include supporting the Unmanned Systems Program and teaching undergraduate courses in the Aviation Department degree programs. This is a nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching assignments. Qualifications: Required Education: Master's degree in Aviation, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Robotics or an Unmanned Systems related field and demonstrated experience in UVS in academia. Must have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in aviation or unmanned systems related courses. Completion of an appropriate doctorate degree will be required within 5 years. Must have extensive knowledge in unmanned systems procedures, components, and applications. Must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in unmanned systems operations to include land, marine, and aerial types. Must have demonstrated experience in operating unmanned systems in manual, semi- autonomous, and autonomous modes. Must have extensive knowledge of FAA airspace and regulatory issues. Department: The Aviation Technology Department in a part of the College of Technology and currently offers the following BS degrees: Professional Aviation Flight Technology, Aviation Management, and Unmanned Systems. Application Process: For full-consideration, please submit your application by March 1, 2018. To view the full description and to apply, please visit: http://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/20462. If you have questions please contact Dr. Richard Baker, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Aviation, Indiana State University, Terre Haute IN 47809. richard.baker@indstate.edu; (812) 237-2641 About the Institution: Established in 1865, Indiana State University is a four-year public university that integrates teaching, research, and creative activity in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment to prepare productive citizens of the world. Indiana State is dedicated to teaching and the creation of knowledge while maintaining its longstanding commitment to inclusiveness. Located in Southwest Indiana, Indiana State University is conveniently located 10 minutes from I- 70 making trips to Indianapolis, St. Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati easily accessible. Indiana State University sits in the central part of downtown Terre Haute making the commute to shopping, food, housing, arts, sports and entertainment within 15 minutes to campus. Indiana State University has been listed by both Forbes and the Princeton Review as one of the top schools in the Midwest for the 5th and 13th year, respectively. U.S. News Best Colleges rankings describe Indiana State University as pedestrian friendly and beautifully landscaped, and has been recognized by Princeton Review as one the most environmentally responsible colleges. Indiana State University's commitment to community engagement and public service sets it apart. Students are motivated to apply both knowledge and creativity with local surrounding communities and counties. As a medium size public university, Indiana State University is known to have one of the most diverse student populations in the State of Indiana. With approximately 12,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students, our minority student population is nearly 25%. Indiana State University continues to grow in enrollment and is committed to student development, leadership, and success. Indiana State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Back to Top OVERVIEW The Manager, Safety Programs is primarily responsible for the oversight and management of Endeavor Air's Voluntary Safety Programs, including the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), Fatigue Risk Management, and Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA). Based in Minneapolis, MN; the Manager, Safety Programs plays a key role in identifying hazards that affect safety of flight, analyzing the hazards using a combination of traditional investigative methods and advanced data analysis techniques, and ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are developed and implemented. RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsible for developing and executing a proactive and predictive data analysis plan to create industry leading safety programs * Directs and facilitates the identification and management of safety hazards in support of Endeavor's Safety Management System (SMS) * Oversees the collection, review, analysis, and mitigations of all reported safety events, as appropriate * Maintains the department safety reporting systems (Q-Pulse and WBAT) to ensure accurate and up-to-date incident tracking * Develops recommendations to enhance safety and compliance based on information derived from safety investigations * Utilizes industry data sources to calibrate Endeavor's safety programs against other airlines * Manages the monthly and quarterly safety newsletters to frontline employees * Produces FAA quarterly reports for the ASAP and FOQA programs * Ensures the proper functioning of GDRAS (Ground Data Replay and Analysis System) software, hardware, and associated programs * Oversees the data collection process from the aircraft in conjunction with Maintenance and Engineering * Works closely with employee unions to ensure proper staffing for participation in ASAP, FOQA, LOSA, and Fatigue programs * Maintains the FOQA system's organization, security, data storage, report retrieval, trending and event databases * Serves as the primary company contact for NTSB and FAA investigations * Participates as an active member of Endeavor Air's Accident Investigation team during NTSB investigations * Presents safety data to stakeholders inside and outside of the organization to include meetings with senior management, employee training events, and industry conferences * Identifies safety issues for review by management, including the CASS and Flight Standards Review Boards, communicating data trends, reports, and risk analyses * Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and corrective measures * Computer work, in a typical office environment for the majority of the day * Ability to work in a warehouse, industrial, airline hanger, or outdoor environment as required * This position is "on call" 24 hours per day * Must be willing, able and prepared to participate in extremely stressful work situations, such as aircraft accidents and incidents * Other duties as assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in an aviation related field * 5 years of experience working in a safety management role * Previous experience providing work direction in a leadership role, motivating and mentoring employees * Experience working with federal or state regulatory agencies * Competency in FAA and NTSB regulations, FAA voluntary safety programs (ASAP, FOQA, LOSA), reporting requirements, and internal policy * Competency in the understanding of Safety Management Systems * Exceptional investigative, analytical, organizational and communications (written and verbal) skills are essential and required * Excellent organizational and analytical skills * Strong interpersonal skills with focus on communication and problem resolution * Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with a positive attitude * Repetitive motion such as typing on the computer and phone work * Occasional physical exertion such as: pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs. APPLY HERE Back to Top Put your safety assessment skills into practice Download our 17/18 short course brochure Are you looking to acquire practical experience in conducting a system safety assessment (SSA) on an aircraft? Our upcoming continuing professional development (CPD) programme will provide you with the relevant skills and knowledge: Applied Safety Assessment Workshop: 06 - 10 Aug 2018 This course brings together the considerable expertise of RGW Cherry and Associates and Cranfield University, to deliver a level of training that is world-class. The course combines theoretical teaching with hands-on, practical sessions. You will carry out safety analyses on a system installed on an aircraft using drawings, schematics and the actual aircraft as appropriate. These analyses will form an integral part of the workshop objective of producing a comprehensive SSA. Key topics include: * Functional hazard assessment (FHA) * Particular risks * Enhanced fault tree analysis (EFTA) * Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) * Zonal safety analysis The Cranfield Safety and Accident Investigation Centre (CSAIC) offers an extensive range of CPD programmes, which provide insight and knowledge to support accident investigators. We also provide safety and accident investigation consultancy services and would love to speak to you about your organisation's particular requirements. For more information, visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/transportsystems/asaw Or contact an advisor on: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1234 754189 Curt Lewis