Flight Safety Information April 26, 2018 - No. 084 In This Issue Incident: Austrian DH8D at Zurich on Apr 25th 2018, engine shut down in flight Incident: Frontier A320N at Kansas City on Apr 24th 2018, unsafe gear North American SNJ-5 (AT-6D) Texan Fatal Accident (Texas) Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain Off-Field landing (Canada) Third Marine Corps aircraft in a week makes emergency landing in Japan AIRPLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO CRACK IN COCKPIT WINDSHIELD Delta passenger with multiple sclerosis says airline employees tied her to wheelchair 'Flight Deck LIBIK - Lithium-Ion Battery Incident Kit EASA updated and extended Conflict Zone Information Bulletins for South Sudan and North Korea Southwest has faced fines, union safety complaints NTSB Holds Loss Of Control Roundtable Aviation companies open doors to students (Singapore) Inmarsat to build SwiftBroadband-Safety Satcom Ops Platform in China Airbus A350-900 ultra long-range aircraft makes maiden flight Allegiant Air: Bookings return to near normal after '60 Minutes' report criticized safety record Boeing to Raise 767 Output After Jet Finds New Life as a Freighter Bombardier C Series Set to Become Just Another Airbus After Deal PROVIDING ASSURANCE IN YOUR SYSTEMS - MEDALLION FOUNDATION Position Available: Professional Pilot Concentration Full-Time Temporary Faculty POSITION AVAILABLE: FOQA SPECIALIST GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Incident: Austrian DH8D at Zurich on Apr 25th 2018, engine shut down in flight An Austrian Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of Swiss, registration OE-LGN performing flight LX-1175 from Stuttgart (Germany) to Zurich (Switzerland) with 60 passengers and 4 crew, was descending towards Zurich when the crew needed to shut the right hand engine (PW150) down. The aircraft landed safely on Zurich's runway 28 about 20 minutes later, stopped on the runway for a check by emergency services and taxied to the apron. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b7cb0af&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Frontier A320N at Kansas City on Apr 24th 2018, unsafe gear A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-200N, registration N326FR performing flight F9-821 from Philadelphia,PA to Kansas City,MO (USA), was on final approach to Kansas City's runway 01R when the crew advised they were "going to go missed shortly" and requested tower to have a look at the left main gear while they were going missed. While climbing out to 3000 feet tower advised the left main gear appeared to be down. The aircraft positioned for another approach to runway 01L and landed safely about 35 minutes after the go around. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 2.5 hours, then was able to depart for the next sector to Denver,CO. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/FFT821/history/20180424/1952Z/KPHL/KMCI http://avherald.com/h?article=4b7c94fc&opt=0 Back to Top North American SNJ-5 (AT-6D) Texan Fatal Accident (Texas) Date: 25-APR-2018 Time: 12:30 Type: North American SNJ-5 (AT-6D) Texan Owner/operator: private Registration: N12377 C/n / msn: 85086 Fatalities: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Naval Air Station Kingsville (KNQI), Kingsville, TX - United States of America Phase: Take off Nature: Private Departure airport: NAS Kingsville (KNQI) Destination airport: Narrative: The civilian plane crashed shortly after takeoff under unknown circumstances. The two occupants died. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=209882 Back to Top Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain Off-Field landing (Canada) Date: 25-APR-2018 Time: 05:46 MDT Type: Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain Owner/operator: Super T Management Ltd Registration: C-FCWW C/n / msn: 31-8152192 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Minor Location: 36th Street, Calgary, AB - Canada Phase: Approach Nature: Non Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Medicine Hat (YXH) Destination airport: Calgary (YYC) Narrative: The plane made an emergency landing on road of Calgary under unknown reasons. No one were injured. A wing impacted a light pole. One of the two pilots said that the aircraft had "no right fuel pump". https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=209862 Back to Top Third Marine Corps aircraft in a week makes emergency landing in Japan An MV-22 Osprey sits on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - No injuries or damage were reported after a U.S. military helicopter made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon in Kagoshima prefecture - the third such incident in the past week, officials said. The MV-22 Osprey from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma's 1st Marine Aircraft Wing made the precautionary landing at Amami Airport at about 4:30 p.m. after a warning light came on, Japanese and Marine officials said. The helicopter-plane hybrid was flying from Futenma to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni at the time of the incident, Marine spokeswoman Capt. Karoline Foote said in a statement to Stars and Stripes. They were joined on the ground by a second Osprey that had experienced no technical difficulties. "The reason for the landing was a maintenance issue," Foote wrote. "The aircraft functioned as designed in that the cockpit indicators informed the aircrew of the issue," she said. "The aircrew performed as trained; they took the appropriate action in accordance with standard operating procedures to safely land the aircraft at the closest airport." Once on the ground, the crew investigated the malfunction and found there was no problem, a Kyushu Defense Bureau spokesman said. Both tilt-rotor aircraft left the airport at about 5:50 p.m. The Osprey that suffered the malfunction headed back to Futenma and landed at approximately 6:40 p.m., the Defense Bureau spokesman said. The other Osprey proceeded to Iwakuni as planned and landed at about 7:20 p.m. The emergency landing did not cause an interruption to airport operations on the island between Okinawa and mainland Japan. The incident comes on the heels of an emergency landing Tuesday in Fukuoka by an Iwakuni-based F- 35B Lighting II fighter due to a cockpit warning, officials said. A UH-1Y Venom from Futenma made a precautionary landing in Kumamoto on April 18 after a cockpit indication alerted pilots to a malfunction with the aircraft's oil-cooling system. In January, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller said 2018 was starting out better than last year in regard to safety, despite three emergency landings that month that caused the Japanese to take a more active role in ensuring U.S. military aircraft safety. On Jan. 23, an AH-1Z Viper helicopter made an emergency landing at a municipal helipad on Okinawa's Tonaki Island. Similar incidents happened on the southern island prefecture on Jan. 6 and Jan. 8. https://www.stripes.com/news/third-marine-corps-aircraft-in-a-week-makes-emergency-landing-in- japan-1.524012 Back to Top AIRPLANE MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO CRACK IN COCKPIT WINDSHIELD A Flybe plane traveling from Newquay Airport to Gatwick Airport in England made an emergency landing on Tuesday morning after the cockpit windshield cracked just after takeoff. The Embraer195 aircraft was carrying 92 passengers when the pilot was forced to turn around and land again at Newquay Airport in Cornwall, England. The aircraft was able to land safely after the incident. A spokesperson from Flybe confirmed to Newsweek in a statement that the crack occurred and said the captain took "necessary action" to safely land the plane. The spokesperson said the crack appeared "in the outer layer of [the plane's] windscreen." A flybe plane traveling from Newquay Airport to Gatwick Airport in England had to make an emergency landing after the cockpit windshield cracked. "Flybe can confirm that the aircraft operating the above flight landed safely at Newquay without incident having returned from airborne following a crack appearing in the outer layer of its windscreen," the statement said. "The captain took the necessary action and, as a usual precautionary measure, the airport put its emergency vehicles on standby." The company noted that their customers' safety is their top priority and apologized for the emergency landing. "The safety of its passengers and crew is the airline's number one priority and Flybe apologises for the inconvenience experienced," the spokesperson stated. A passenger by the name of Ray Ellis told the told local publication Cornwall Live that he was flying to London for a business meeting when the plane started to slow down. He was able to take a picture of the damage while passengers were exiting the plane. "The plane slowed down a bit, then they made an announcement that there was a crack in the windscreen and they had to return to Newquay," Ellis told the publication. "No fuss was made, no drama, all very professional." Another plane was brought to Newquay Airport to take care of the Gatwick flights for the remainder of the day, the spokesperson noted. "Road transport is being provided for all 92 passengers to complete their travel to London Gatwick," they wrote. A similar situation happened in India just two days ago, when a flight attendant injured three people on an Air India flight trying to fix a broken window. http://www.newsweek.com/cracked-windshield-airplane-flybe-emergency-landing-901583 Back to Top Delta passenger with multiple sclerosis says airline employees tied her to wheelchair A woman with multiple sclerosis says Delta Air Lines employees tied her to her wheelchair because she can't sit up on her own and they didn't have the chair she needed. Maria Saliagas travels to Europe with her husband every year. When she was diagnosed with MS five years ago, she didn't want to break her tradition of traveling with her husband. She said Delta normally accommodates her by making sure staff members have a proper wheelchair that has straps to help her sit up straight. When she flew out of Atlanta on April 1 and arrived in Amsterdam, Delta didn't have a chair with straps, so employees tied her to a regular wheelchair with someone else's blanket, said her son, Nathan Saliagas. "They took a dirty blanket and tied her forcefully with it, and she has bruise marks on part of her arm because it was so tight and she started crying. That's when that picture was taken," Saliagas said. A Delta representative sent WSB-TV a statement about the incident, saying: "We regret the perception our service has left on these customers. We have reached out to them, not only to resolve their concerns, but also ensure that their return flight exceeds expectations." The family returns to Atlanta on April 30. When the family complained to Delta, they said the airline offered them 20,000 free SkyMiles, but they said that's not enough. They want to see a policy change regarding how Delta handles passengers with disabilities. https://www.wftv.com/news/trending-now/delta-passenger-with-multiple-sclerosis-says-airline- employees-tied-her-to-wheelchair/738089594 Back to Top Back to Top EASA updated and extended Conflict Zone Information Bulletins for South Sudan and North Korea The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) updated and extended the validity of its Conflict Zone Information Bulletins for South Sudan and North Korea to 25 October 2018. CZIB-2018-03: Airspace of South Sudan CZIB-2017-06R2: Airspace of North Korea - Pyongyang Flight Information Region https://news.aviation-safety.net/2018/04/25/easa-updated-and-extended-conflict-zone-information- bulletins-for-south-sudan-and-north-korea/ Back to Top Southwest has faced fines, union safety complaints a Southwest Airlines plane approaches Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in St. Louis. Over the years, the Dallas-based carrier has paid millions of dollars to settle safety violations, including multiple fines for flying planes that didn't have required repairs. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Southwest Airlines runs its planes hard. They make many short hops and more trips per day than other U.S. airliners, which adds to wear and tear on parts, including the engines. As the investigation into last week's deadly engine failure continues, Southwest CEO Gary Kelly could face questions about whether the company's low-cost business model - which puts its planes through frequent takeoffs and landings - is putting passengers at risk. National Transportation Safety Board investigators examine damage to the engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The Southwest Airlines jet blew the engine at 32,000 feet and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window, setting off a desperate scramble by passengers to save a woman from getting sucked out. She later died, and seven others were injured. (NTSB via AP) Some aviation safety experts said they see no reason for alarm. And, in fact, Southwest's safety record is enviable: Until last week, no passenger had died in an accident during its 47-year history. Still, the Dallas-based airline has paid millions over the past decade to settle safety violations, including fines for flying planes that didn't have required repairs. Twice in the past nine years, holes have torn open in the roofs of Southwest planes in flight. In another episode in 2016, an engine on a Southwest jet blew apart over Florida because of metal fatigue, or wear and tear, hurling debris that struck the fuselage and tail. No one was hurt. Then, last week, one of the engines on Southwest Flight 1380 blew apart at 32,000 feet over Pennsylvania, spraying the Boeing 737 with shrapnel and killing 43-year-old Jennifer Riordan, a mother of two who was blown partway out a broken window. The National Transportation Safety Board said a fan blade that had snapped off the engine was showing signs of metal fatigue. The union representing Southwest mechanics recently accused the company of pressuring maintenance workers to cut corners to keep planes flying. And the Federal Aviation Administration investigated union whistleblower complaints and found mistrust of management so serious that it could hurt safety. In one case, investigators said a worker who should have been praised for finding corrosion on a plane in Dallas was chastised for working beyond the scope of the task he had been assigned. The leader of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, Bret Oestreich, said Southwest had created a culture of hostility and retaliation. Nevertheless, aviation safety experts and longtime industry watchers said they do not consider Southwest unsafe. "They have had a lot" of incidents, said John Goglia, a former NTSB member, "but you have to remember that they have a very large fleet" - more than 700 Boeing 737s, the largest 737 fleet in the world. Before last week, if Goglia thought about airlines that might have safety questions, Southwest wasn't even on the radar, he said. Southwest's short, frequent flights put more stress on the plane and engines, like a car used heavily in stop-and-go city traffic, said Alan Diehl, an aviation-safety consultant and former NTSB and Air Force accident investigator. Diehl said, however, that Southwest's crews are accustomed to the quicker pace and that their work is made easier because Southwest flies only Boeing 737s instead of an assortment of planes. Southwest jets make on average 5.3 flights per day compared with between 2.8 and 3.4 per day at American Airlines, Delta and United, according to an analysis by industry newsletter Airline Weekly using information from airline data provider Diio. Southwest flies frequently on short routes such as Los Angeles to San Francisco and Dallas to Houston. Its average flight is 764 miles, the shortest among U.S. airlines and barely half as long as the average at American and Delta, according to the Airline Weekly analysis. Each takeoff and landing contributes to wear and tear on the aircraft. "It's amazing how safe Southwest has been over the years, considering the operational difficulty of what they do," said Seth Kaplan, managing partner of Airline Weekly. Like others interviewed for this story, Kaplan said he is not afraid to fly Southwest - he and his family are booked on a flight next week. Although last week's accident was Southwest's first passenger fatality, it was not the first time someone was killed by one of its planes. In 2005, a Southwest jet skidded off a runway and through a fence at Chicago's Midway Airport, striking a car and killing a 6-year-old boy. Southwest, the nation's fourth-biggest airline by passenger traffic but the largest in terms of U.S.-only flights, has paid millions in fines after enforcement actions by the FAA. The biggest FAA fine against Southwest was $7.5 million in 2009. The FAA said Southwest kept 46 planes flying even though they had skipped critical inspections of the fuselage for metal fatigue. Five years later, the FAA proposed a $12 million fine over 44 planes that had undergone improper fuselage repairs while at a contractor hired by Southwest. The airline settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $2.8 million. The 2016 engine failure over Florida highlighted the need for closer inspection of engine blades. Southwest spokeswoman Brandy King said that after engine maker CFM International recommended more inspections last year, Southwest had inspected all fan blades covered by the recommendation before last week's accident. King said the airline will meet a new CFM recommendation to inspect all older fan blades by the end of August. She said the airline is also inspecting all newer fan blades, a move not yet required by the FAA. Southwest's CEO has said many times before and since last week's engine failure that safety is paramount at the airline. Rather than hide from bad news, Kelly spoke to reporters just hours after the accident and promised to "do all we can" to help Riordan's family. "His emotion was very real. It was palpable," said Henry Harteveldt, a travel-industry analyst. "Mr. Kelly has done a very good job in communicating this to the public and leading the airline." The day after the accident, Southwest sent letters from Kelly to passengers on Flight 1380, saying that the airline would give them each $5,000 "to cover any of your immediate financial needs" and a $1,000 travel voucher. Harteveldt said Southwest clearly hoped the letters might discourage lawsuits, "but I thought it was a noble gesture." https://www.ocregister.com/2018/04/24/southwest-has-been-faced-with-fines-union-safety-complaints/ Back to Top NTSB Holds Loss Of Control Roundtable The NTSB hosted a roundtable discussion to examine available solutions for preventing loss of control accidents in general aviation and to identify a path to improving GA safety on April 24. According to the board, accidents involving loss of control still account for more GA accident deaths than any other single factor. The focus of the roundtable was on VFR operations and fixed-wing GA aircraft. The event was moderated by NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt. In addition to members of the FAA and NTSB, participants included representatives from ForeFlight, AOPA, EAA, GAMA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and others. Topics discussed included ongoing pilot training, safety culture, new cockpit technology and overcoming barriers to eliminating loss of control accidents in general aviation. The event also included a special presentation of Remora Systems' Remora 1 head-mounted display. The complete roundtable discussion, which was held at the NTSB Boardroom and Conference Center in Washington, D.C., is available for online viewing for the next three months in the NTSB's Webcast Archives. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/NTSB-Holds-Loss-of-Control-Roundtable-230729-1.html Back to Top Aviation companies open doors to students (Singapore) Hawker Pacific's aviation staff Alvin Wong giving a tour to Ngee Ann Polytechnic's students during Aerospace Day @ Seletar Aerospace Park. Students witnessed maintenance and paint jobs done on planes, and also tried their hand at drone-flying, glider For motorheads, there's nothing like the smell of burnt rubber, but for aeronautical engineering student Aretha Chanokporn Law Hwee Cih, the thrill is in getting a close view of plane parts being welded, and getting a whiff of the heated metal. The third-year Singapore Polytechnic student has been trying out the profession during her 22-week internship at General Electrics Aviation, which will end on Aug 10. Ms Law, 20, was one of 800 students from the polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) that got to visit 18 aerospace companies yesterday, including Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce. The companies opened their doors to students on Aerospace Day @ Seletar Aerospace Park. "I've always wanted to try welding, but I've only done a small experiment in school," said Ms Law. "The event gave me a good idea of what the aviation industry is like." Students witnessed maintenance and paint jobs done on planes, and also tried their hand at drone- flying, glider making and 3D printing. The event is the first of many student outreach initiatives planned for the aerospace sector, according to co-organiser JTC Corporation. Some 1,500 students are expected to benefit from the initiatives annually. In January, the Government launched a new aerospace industry transformation map (ITM) that could create 1,000 new jobs in the sector by 2020. The ITM, which could add $4 billion in value to manufacturing in the sector, identified three key areas, including equipping Singaporeans with relevant skills. Mr Ng Lang, chief executive of JTC, said: "This collaboration with our industry partners aims to facilitate closer engagement between the education institutions and aerospace companies. "Students will be exposed to advanced manufacturing technologies and have a glimpse of the exciting career opportunities that await them in the aerospace industry." Mr Louis Leong, vice-president of Hawker Pacific Asia, said the partnership not only creates awareness of Hawker Pacific within the student community, "but also helps to raise interest and provide an appreciation for the people and processes that support this industry". https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/aviation-companies-open-doors-to-students Back to Top Inmarsat to build SwiftBroadband-Safety Satcom Ops Platform in China From Left: Liu Jian, vice president at CTTIC, Captain Mary McMillan, vice president of Aviation Safety and Operational Services at Inmarsat, and Li Guobin, vice president at ADCC. Photo Credit: Inmarsat Inmarsat has signed a contract with China Transport Telecommunication Information Group Company Limited (CTTIC) to build a local SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) satellite communication operation platform in China. In addition, Inmarsat, CTTIC and Aviation Data Communication Corporation (ADCC) will jointly provide the advanced SB-S aviation safety service to the fast-growing Chinese aviation industry. Under the partnership, Chinese airlines will now have access to a comprehensive package that integrates Inmarsat's Classic Aero and next-generation IP-based SB-S services. This will enable them to process all their data in China and fulfil the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC)'s Airline Operations Centre (AOC) voice mandate and flight tracking requirements. The collaboration will leverage the capabilities of CTTIC's Beijing satellite access station, ADCC's experience in providing flight datalink services in China and Inmarsat's expertise in providing satellite communications services to the aviation industry. Inmarsat's Classic Aero service is used by more than 90 percent of the world's oceanic aircraft for communication, navigation and surveillance. The company's next-generation SB-S platform, which was recently introduced into commercial service, is a global, secure broadband platform for operations and safety communications, offering airlines visibility into their operations to improve operational efficiency and profitability. https://www.satellitetoday.com/mobility/2018/04/24/inmarsat-to-build-swiftbroadband-safety-satcom- ops-platform-in-china/ Back to Top Airbus A350-900 ultra long-range aircraft makes maiden flight Airbus rolls out first A350-900ULR The Airbus A350-900 ULR (ultra long-range) made its first flight on April 23, starting a short flight test program ahead of its first delivery in the second half of 2018. The aircraft, MSN 216, will be the only one involved in the test campaign that, according to A350 head of marketing Marisa Lucas-Ugena, will take only weeks to complete. Launch customer Singapore Airlines has ordered seven. The airline-so far the only airline that has ordered the type-plans to re-introduce nonstop flights from Singapore to New York, among other destinations. Airbus hopes Qantas will also select the type for the planned expansion of ultra-long haul services from Australia. The A350-900 ULR features a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 280 tons, up from the current maximum of 275 tons. Airbus also introduced aerodynamic changes to the wing: the winglets are now 0.5 meters higher and the flap fairings are extended by 0.3 meters. The wing twist has also been changed slightly. The changes to the wing will become standard also on the A350-900, for which the 280-ton MTOW will be on offer as well. The ULR version will incorporate changes to the center fuel tank to allow more fuel volume to be used. The aircraft will be able to carry an additional 24,000 l of fuel compared to the standard -900. According to Airbus, it will have a range of 9,700 nm compared to 8,100 nm for the A350-900 and 7,950 nm for the -1000. The A350-900 ULR competes with Boeing's 787-9 and 777-8X in the small market for ultra long-haul routes. United already deploys the 787-9 on sectors such as Los Angeles-Singapore and Qantas recently introduce non-stop flights from Perth to London-Heathrow. http://atwonline.com/airframes/airbus-a350-900-ultra-long-range-aircraft-makes-maiden-flight Back to Top Allegiant Air: Bookings return to near normal after '60 Minutes' report criticized safety record * A "60 Minutes" segment said the company had a poor safety record compared with its competitors. * Executives said bookings initially dropped off but are getting back to normal. Allegiant Travel Co. bookings fell and cancellations rose following a report on CBS' "60 Minutes" that criticized the company's safety record, but they are returning to normal levels, company executives said Wednesday. The segment, which aired April 15, said the budget airline ismore likely to have in-flight mechanical problems than its competitors. The company reported its 61st consecutive quarter of profit, it said Wednesday, posting per-share earnings of $3.42, more than 35 percent higher from a year ago, and topping Wall Street analysts' expectations. The company's shares were little changed in post-market trading. Allegiant's president, John Redmond, attacked the "60 Minutes" report, calling it "inaccurate, misleading, and not reflective of our safety culture and practices, then and now." "We won't be commenting any further" on the story, Redmond added. The company's stock has lost about 5 percent since the segment aired, while several other U.S. airlines' shares have gained. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/25/allegiant-air-says-bookings-near-normal-after-critical-60-minutes- report.html Back to Top Boeing to Raise 767 Output After Jet Finds New Life as a Freighter Boeing Co. plans to boost 767 production as the aging jetliner gains new popularity as a midsize freighter favored by the likes of FedEx Corp. A rebound in the global air-cargo market spurred the decision to boost annual output 20 percent to 36 planes by 2020, Boeing said as it reported earnings Wednesday. That would be the third rate increase for the jetliner since early 2016. While best-known for opening trans-continental travel to twin-engine jets in the 1980s, the 767 is now enjoying a second act as a midrange package hauler. Boeing has delivered 136 of its 767-300 freighters, according to the company's website, and has another 63 unfilled orders in backlog valued at $13.4 billion before customary discounts. Production of the 767 freighter slowed to a crawl this decade as Boeing marshaled resources behind a military tanker variant that is more than a year behind schedule. That provided an opening for Airbus SE, which is considering a freighter version of its slow-selling A330neo after discussions with Amazon.com Inc. and United Parcel Service Inc., Bloomberg reported last month. "That's an interesting story," George Ferguson, an analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, said of the 767's revival. "Something we'd all written off is back up to three aircraft a month. All the tooling is well- written off, so that's a positive" for Boeing's profit margins, he added. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-raise-767-output-jet-144159714.html Back to Top Bombardier C Series Set to Become Just Another Airbus After Deal Airbus SE plans to cap its takeover of the Bombardier Inc. C Series jetliner by scrapping the Canadian plane's 14-year-old branding, people familiar with the plan said. Among the names under consideration for a plane in which Bombardier invested more than $6 billion is "A200," according to the people, who asked not to be identified as no decision has been made. The designations A210 and A230 would be applied to the CS100 and CS300 variants respectively. Rebranding the jet, which would slot in below Airbus's A320-family narrow-bodies, would help fold it into the European company's lineup and provide some reassurance to potential buyers about its long-term future, the people said. The change is likely to be announced soon after the purchase of a controlling stake closes, potentially in time for the Farnborough Air Show in July. More from Bloomberg.com: Electric Buses Are Hurting the Oil Industry The C Series branding was revealed at the Farnborough expo in 2004, where Bombardier said that it stood for "competitive, continental, connector." The name also harked back to planemaker Canadair, which formed the core of Bombardier Aerospace following its acquisition in 1986, and hinted at the model's aim of breaking the existing single-aisle duopoly, with "A" representing Airbus and "B" Boeing Co. Toulouse, France-based Airbus is acquiring control of the C Series after the model struggled to attract sufficient orders amid concerns about its feasibility, resulting in cash injections from government backers. That in turn sparked complaints from Boeing that the plane had benefited from illegal aid, causing the U.S. to impose duties that threatened to kill off sales in the world's biggest air-travel market. The tariffs were later blocked by a U.S. trade panel. More from Bloomberg.com: Flight Records Illuminate Mystery of Trump's Moscow Nights Supplier Talks The "A200" designation would depart from Airbus's practice of naming passenger jets based on the original A300 model -- which has reached A380 for the company's superjumbo -- and would provide it with options should the C Series be used as a basis to develop new aircraft platforms. C Series parts contracts will be reviewed once the deal closes with the aim of persuading suppliers to sweeten terms on the basis that Airbus's scale and industrial clout are likely to swell orders and boost production volumes, Klaus Richter, the group's procurement chief, said Wednesday at the Berlin Air Show. More from Bloomberg.com: Sessions Declines to Recuse Himself From Probe Into Trump Lawyer "It's no secret that the program today is not profitable,'' Richter said. "The plane is too expensive. We'll have a discussion with suppliers because it makes a big difference if you have 300 or 1,500 in your order book." The C Series had 348 firm orders as of Dec. 31, excluding a deal disclosed in November -- just weeks after the Airbus partnership was announced -- that ended an 18-month sales drought. Customer interest in the C Series has increased exponentially since the Airbus accord was announced, Bombardier Chief Executive Officer Alain Bellemare said April 16. "All of a sudden, with the Airbus sales and marketing organization behind that, we have access to pretty much all airline customers around the world," he said in Montreal, where the company is based. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/bombardier-c-series-set-become-152522484.html Back to Top Back to Top DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE Professional Pilot Concentration Full-Time Temporary Faculty The Aerospace Department at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is seeking qualified applicants for a Professional Pilot concentration full-time temporary faculty position (#103570) at the rank of Lecturer. Start date for the position is August 1, 2018. This is a one-year temporary position with possible annual contract renewal up to three years total. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of flight-related courses in the Professional Pilot concentration and to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the aviation industry. A Master's degree in Aerospace, Aviation, Aerospace Engineering or related field at time of appointment is required. Applicants must have a FAA Commercial Sincel and Multi-Engine certificate and a valid Flight Instructor certificate (CFI, CFII, and MEI) or a FAA ATP Certificate and valid Flight Instructor Certificates (CFI, CFII, MEI). Application review will continue until the position is filled. Proof of U.S. citizenship OR eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at 615-898-2424. MTSU, a culturally diverse university, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution and employer. Women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply, go to https://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu Aerospace Department MTSU P.O. Box 67 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132 Office: (615) 898-2788 Back to Top POSITION AVAILABLE: FOQA SPECIALIST Processes day-to-day Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) data using the Ground Data Replay Analysis System (GDRAS) and performs routine data analysis. Creates weekly and monthly deliverables in addition to working with Gatekeepers and other members of Safety and FOQA Management Team (FMT). 50%: Supports the FOQA Program Manager with daily administration of the FOQA efforts to ensure analysis of flight data for improved flight safety including validation of FOQA events, identification of events for Gatekeeper contacts and identification of events for Maintenance reporting 20%: Performs data analysis, root cause analysis and determines corrective actions of digital flight data to determine adverse events, trends in flight and maintenance operations. Coordinates and validates aircraft specific event definitions. Maintains and identifies new FOQA events, and manages documentation supporting these functions. 20%: Prepares flight operations trending analysis charts and reports. Compiles and presents FOQA data summaries to enhance training, maintenance, flight operations. Performs specialized studies and fulfills special data requests. Assists in the creation of safety and FOQA department publications. Prepares reports, presentations, and statistical data required to identify trends for safety enhancement. 10%: Oversees data collection process of aircraft fleet in conjunction with Maintenance MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Course of Study/Major: Aviation, flight technology, engineering, statistics or related area or a combination of education and experience. Related Work Experience: 0-2 years Required * Basic computer programming and statistical methods experience. * Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a positive attitude toward teamwork. * Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices. * Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including spreadsheet and database applications. * Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays. Preferred * FAA Commercial Pilot License or higher * Prior experience with Austin Digital or equivalent GDRAS platforms * Knowledge of aircraft flight data recorders * Previous work experience, preferably in 14 CFR Part 121 or 135 air carrier operations; quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination of these areas. **TO APPLY: please visit our career page at: https://www.netjets.com, requisition #1890** GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 Dear Participant: Graduate students at Lewis University have invited you to participate in a research project entitled: Evaluating, Attitudes, and Opinions on the Cyber Threat Vulnerabilities of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast. The purpose of this survey is to collect survey data from the aviation communities on beliefs of current ADS-B security and its present issues. This study has been approved by Lewis University's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The survey is anonymous. Participation in this research is completely voluntary and you may refuse to participate without consequence. The survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete. If you would like to know the results of this research, contact faculty advisor Dr. Erik Baker at bakerer@lewisu.edu. Thank you for your consideration. Your help is greatly appreciated. Survey link: https://goo.gl/forms/MP1833a6acHXBLGn2 Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Dear Participant: Hello my name is DEREK HAYNES and I am an MSc student at City University of London and a Captain on the B787. However would you kindly please spare me a few minutes of your valuable time to complete my Air Transport Management MSc Jet Airline Pilot Survey - preferably by 30th April 2018, (it is anonymous). It takes <10 mins. Thanks a million, Derek. The survey can be completed here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TWKHCFK Curt Lewis