Flight Safety Information May 18, 2018 - No. 100 In This Issue Incident: Lufthansa A343 near Amsterdam on May 17th 2018, engine vibrations Incident: Volaris A320 at Uruapan on May 6th 2018, bird strike Incident: SAS A320 at Hamburg on May 11th 2018, overran runway on landing Dripping fluid to blame for smoke in cabin that forced jet evacuation at DIA EVAS - Cockpit Smoke Protection MAN LATE FOR FLIGHT STORMS TARMAC TO FIGHT HIS WAY ONTO PLANE 'Flight Deck LIBIK - Lithium-Ion Battery Incident Kit EASA warns airports after incidents: dark coloured aircraft may not be recognised by parking systems ICAO upholds UAE complaint over Qatari fighter jet operations Senate Panel Set To Move on Homendy Nomination for NTSB FAA Issues New Doors-Off Flight Rules U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confirms high level of flight safety in Azerbaijan DGCA to issue licences to air traffic controllers (India) Honeywell Releases FDM App for Helicopter Operators FAA Accepts ASTM Standards for Part 23 Aircraft FAA sets certification rules for 777X wingtip Study finds interest in cargo piloting careers is climbing Ryanair COO says pilot staffing situation has stabilized How Boeing Helped Force Rival Airbus To Cut Production On This Jet Russia moves to sell jets to Iran after Trump exit from nuclear deal sinks Boeing's deals Pilatus Launches Its 'Super-Versatile Jet' World Class Safety Management Systems from SCSI POSITION: Director of Safety POSITION: Flight Data Analyst POSITION:...AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR POSITION AVAILABLE:...AOG MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE: .Internal Evaluation Program Auditor I HIGH ALTITUDE FLYING: WHAT EVERY PILOT NEEDS TO KNOW - New Online Course - Fall 2018 Call for Nominations For 2018 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Incident: Lufthansa A343 near Amsterdam on May 17th 2018, engine vibrations A Lufthansa Airbus A340-300, registration D-AIGO performing flight LH-466 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to San Diego,CA (USA) with 265 passengers and 13 crew, had departed Frankfurt's runway 25C and was climbing through FL280 out of Frankfurt about to overfly Netherland's coast to the North Sea when the crew decided to stop the climb, dump fuel over the North Sea and return to Frankfurt due vibrations of the #1 engine (CFM56, outboard left hand). The aircraft landed safely back on Frankfurt's runway 25C about 2:15 hours after departure. A replacement Airbus A330-300 registration D-AIKI is estimated to reach San Diego with a delay of about 5 hours. The airline reported the crew decided to return to Frankfurt due to vibrations of one of the four engines. An inspection of the engine after landing revealed the engine had ingested (small) birds without the crew becoming aware of the bird strike. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b8b6350&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Volaris A320 at Uruapan on May 6th 2018, bird strike A Volaris Airbus A320-200, registration N518VL performing flight Y4-802 from Uruapan to Tijuana (Mexico), departed Uruapan's runway 20 when a bird impacted the radome of the aircraft. In the absence of any abnormal indications the crew continued the flight to Tijuana for a safe landing. Mexico's AIB reported the aircraft sustained minor damage in the bird strike. The occurrence was rated a serious incident and is being investigated. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b8b3ed0&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: SAS A320 at Hamburg on May 11th 2018, overran runway on landing A SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration OY-KAP performing flight SK-1641 from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Hamburg (Germany), landed on Hamburg's runway 05 but overran the (displaced) end of the runway. The aircraft vacated the runway and taxied to the apron. The occurrence aircraft departed for the return flight about 45 minutes after landing. On May 17th 2018 Germany's DFS (ATC Provider) reported the aircraft was unable to stop before the last exit A6 and vacated via the next exit (editorial note: E6) immediately before the begin of the reconstruction works. The area between A6 and E6 was kept clear as a safety buffer zone, hence no machinery, men or other obstacles were on the runway in this area and no critical situation arose. Like all runway excursions this occurrence is being investigated internally by the DFS. Airport and the works permitting authorities (LBA) have been informed about the runway excursion. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b8b35d1&opt=0 Back to Top Dripping fluid to blame for smoke in cabin that forced jet evacuation at DIA DENVER -- Delta Air Lines says fluid dripping onto a power unit created the smoke that forced passengers to evacuate a plane after it landed at Denver's airport. After flight 1854 from Detroit landed normally Tuesday night, passengers reported that smoke filled the cabin as the MD-90 aircraft was taxiing to the gate. Delta says the plane stopped and its 146 passengers used the plane's slides and over-wing exits to escape the cabin. Airline spokeswoman Lisa Hellerstedt said Wednesday that a small amount of hydraulic fluid dripped onto a hot power unit, creating the smoke that was blown into the cabin. Investigators did not find any evidence of a fire on the plane. Passengers said the landing was fine, and then there was smoke in the cabin. Denver International Airport said the emergency evacuation happened while the plane was taxiing to the terminal. Delta Flight 1854 from Detroit landed about 8:10 p.m. The MD-90 aircraft had 146 passengers plus crew members on board. Flight attendants alerted passengers to put something over their faces and to get down as low as possible. "We didn't get any clear instructions so people were like, hey, smoke," passenger Paige Armstrong said. "Someone was whistling, people were yelling, everyone was pressing their buttons and then they opened the cockpit. "The woman next to me may have been a flight attendant and she said they are checking with the pilot to see what was going on. And I said, 'Why don't they let us out?' Then they did. Then everyone was very orderly and polite." All of the passengers were able to get off by using slides and over-wing exits. There have been a few reports of minor smoke inhalation. "After arrival in Denver and during taxi to the gate, Delta flight 1854 from Detroit to Denver stopped on a taxiway where customers deplaned via slides and over-wing exits due to an observance of smoke in the cabin," Delta said in a statement. "Airport response vehicles met the aircraft out of an abundance of caution and customers were transported to the terminal via buses. The safety of Delta's customers and crew is our top priority and we apologize for the concern this situation has caused." Airport operations were not impacted. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate what went wrong with the plane. http://kdvr.com/2018/05/08/passengers-evacuate-delta-airlines-jet-while-on-runway-after-landing-in-denver/ Back to Top Back to Top MAN LATE FOR FLIGHT STORMS TARMAC TO FIGHT HIS WAY ONTO PLANE A passenger who missed his flight allegedly assaulted airport staff, stormed the tarmac and attempted to rip the door off of another airplane before he was restrained by security and arrested. The incredible scene occurred at Melbourne airport on Thursday morning, when Australia Federal Police were called in response to an incident on Terminal 4. The 57-year-old man, whose name was not released by authorities, was reportedly furious at missing a previous flight to Adelaide and began berating Jetstar staff. He then began smoking in the airport and before running to the nearest gate, pushing the airport crew out of his way. He then stormed the tarmac, where he tried to board a Sydney-bound plane, witnesses told Australian broadcaster 9 News, which obtained footage of the incident. http://www.newsweek.com/man-late-flight-storms-tarmac-fight-his-way-plane-930222 Back to Top Back to Top EASA warns airports after incidents: dark coloured aircraft may not be recognised by parking systems The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a bulletin, recommending airport operators to determine if the docking systems may encounter problems in identifying aircraft due to their colour. This recommendation was issued in the light of an incident in Lisbon, Portugal in May 2015. An Airbus A320 operated by Brussels Airlines arrived at the parking stand at Lisbon Airport but was not identified by the automatic guidance system. The Aircraft Positioning and Information System (APIS) is a laser-based technology, which identifies and guides the aircraft to stop at the correct point corresponding to the aircraft type. The APIS system did not identify the aircraft and failed to give information to the pilot to stop at the position corresponding to the type of aircraft (A320). The aircraft stopped a few meters ahead having struck the jetbridge with the nacelle of engine # 1. An investigation showed that the APIS system did not recognize the aircraft because of the dark color of its painting. The aircraft carried a special Tintin colour scheme. EASA states that Brussels Airlines after this occurrence, found that similar occurrences have happened around the world. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2018/05/17/easa-warns-airports-after-incidents-dark-coloured-aircraft-may-not-be-recognised-by-parking-systems/ Back to Top ICAO upholds UAE complaint over Qatari fighter jet operations Complaint relates to latest incident of Qatari jet flying dangerously close to Emirati civilian aircraft The International Civil Aviation Organization Council (ICAO) has upheld the concerns of the UAE about hazards posed to civilian aircraft by uncoordinated Qatari military operations. According to state news agency WAM, the ICAO ruling related to the latest incidents of civil aviation safety violation by Qatar involving its military aircraft coming in close proximity to UAE-registered civilian aircraft. The latest complaint was issued last month after Qatari fighter jets encroached the airspace of a UAE civilian aircraft flying to Bahrain. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority said the aircraft, with 86 passengers on board on the scheduled flight, was flying over Bahraini airspace when the fighter jets approached it "in a dangerous manner". The Emirati civilian aircraft was forced to perform an evasive manoeuvre in order to avoid a possible collision. The ICAO reaffirmed the importance of ensuring the safety of aviation and the protection of civilian lives on board the aircraft. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director general of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, welcomed the decision by the ICAO, saying five incidents had been reported since the start of 2018. "UAE being an international aviation hub for passengers of almost all nationalities of the world, the willful perpetration of such callous violation of aviation safety standards by the State of Qatar should be seen as a threat not just to the people of the UAE and the Gulf, but to global security as a whole," he added. Mohammed Al Dossari, director of Air Navigation and Aerodrome and a member of the UAE delegation to the ICAO Council, said: "Qatar has violated several articles of the International Convention on Civil Aviation that requires States to ensure that their military aircraft have due regard for the safety of the navigation of civil aircraft, and the lives of persons on board." http://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/396868-icao-upholds-uae-complaint-over-qatari-fighter-jet-operations Back to Top Senate Panel Set To Move on Homendy Nomination for NTSB The Senate Commerce Committee yesterday gave a warm reception to the White House's newest nomination to the National Transportation Safety Board, Jennifer Homendy, and is expected clear the nomination next week for full Senate action. The White House last month announced the intent to nominate Homendy to fulfill the remainder of a vacated term that expires on Dec. 31, 2019. Homendy has a background in transportation safety, having served as the Democratic staff director of the House railroads, pipelines, and hazardous materials subcommittee since 2004. She also has served as a legislative representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and worked for the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, the American Iron and Steel Institute, and the National Federation of Independent Business. Senate Commerce Committee chairman John Thune (R-South Dakota) called Homendy well qualified for the role, saying her "substantial experience in surface transportation will be valuable to the NTSB's efforts" and adding he will seek swift confirmation. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida), the ranking Democrat on the committee, similarly expressed backing for the nomination, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) introduced her during her confirmation hearing yesterday, saying, "I am very proud of the safety expertise and background you will bring to the Safety Board." Homendy acknowledged that she has spent the past 14 years on rail and pipeline safety, and added she "is very eager to learn about aviation safety." She stressed the importance of public service, as well as the role the NTSB plays in saving lives. She added the agency provides "hope to grieving families that something positive will come from their tragic loss. I understand their need for answers." When questioned by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma) on general aviation pilots' rights and processes during enforcement appeals, Homendy responded that she would be "very happy" to work with his office on those concerns. She added that she has never rubber stamped anything, and, "I will approach every accident investigation that comes before the Board objectively looking at all sides of the issue." The Commerce Committee has scheduled consideration of a slate of nominations, including Homendy, on May 22. If confirmed she would join chairman Robert Sumwalt and members Earl Weener and Bella Dinh-Zarr on the board. Another nomination to the Board, that of former AOPA Air Safety Institute president Bruce Landsberg, has been pending in the Senate since fall. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-05-17/senate-panel-set-move-homendy-nomination-ntsb Back to Top FAA Issues New Doors-Off Flight Rules The FAA is once again allowing doors-off operations on commercial flights carrying passengers as long as passenger restraint systems comply with its newly published rules. The administration issued an order prohibiting doors-off flights last March after a helicopter conducting a sightseeing flight crashed into New York City's East River, killing all five passengers onboard. First responders said they struggled to release the passengers from the harnesses, which, according to the FAA, "may have prevented the passengers' quick egress from the aircraft after the accident." Under the new rules, any supplemental passenger restraint systems (SPRS) must have quick-release capabilities. Passengers also have to be properly secured using FAA-authorized restraints at all times. In addition, operators now need an FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA) to use an SPRS. Requesting a LOA includes filling out an online form and submitting a YouTube video demonstrating the restraint's release method. Qualifying systems "must not require the use of a knife to cut the restraint, the use of any other additional tool, or the assistance of any other person ... [and] must not require passenger training beyond what would be provided in a preflight briefing." https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Issues-New-Doors-Off-Flight-Rules-230835-1.html Back to Top U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confirms high level of flight safety in Azerbaijan The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the "Category 1" in the field of control over provision of flight safety for Azerbaijan, the State Agency of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of Azerbaijan informed on May 17. This level was first assigned in 2014, based on the results of the assessment of the state of civil aviation of Azerbaijan in ensuring flight safety and allowed to open direct regular flights of Azerbaijani airlines to the U.S. After the assessment of compliance with the requirements of international standards of the Chicago Convention in 2017 and 2018, the highest "Category 1" was again retained for Azerbaijan. "The confirmation of the "Category 1" by the U.S. FAA was the result of the close attention of the Azerbaijani leadership to ensuring the safety of flights and the further development of Azerbaijani civil aviation," the State Agency of Civil Aviation noted. The State Agency, established in 2006, is the central executive body exercising control, state policy, and regulation in the civil aviation field. The Agency helps form state policy in the field of civil aviation, ensures its implementation, along with overseeing the safety of civil aircraft operations, aviation security and environmental protection from civil aircraft emissions. Presently, aircraft of the Azerbaijani civil aviation fully meet the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Today Baku Airport serves about 30 airlines in more than 50 different directions, Azerbaijani aircrafts fly to dozens of the most popular international destinations - Moscow, Istanbul, Dubai, Kiev, Tehran, Antalya, Tbilisi, Baghdad, St. Petersburg and others. In 2017, Azerbaijan's flag carrier Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) carried over 2.2 million passengers. Currently, Azerbaijan Airlines operates such aircraft as Boeing 787, Boeing 767, Boeing 757, as well as Airbus 340, Airbus 320, Airbus 319 and Embraer 190. In June 2015, the company received a prestigious "4 Stars" from the world-famous British consulting company Skytrax, which is the leader in assessing airline service quality. https://www.azernews.az/business/132159.html Back to Top DGCA to issue licences to air traffic controllers (India) NEW DELHI: Indian air traffic controllers (ATCOs) will now be licensed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), just like pilots. The aviation ministry took this decision after the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recommended that air navigation services, which provide ATC service, should come under a separate regulatory agency. For the last 70 years, ATC's parent organisation - Airports Authority of India (AAI) - was doing their licensing too. "The aviation ministry has decided that DGCA will do licensing of ATCOs. AAI has an outstanding ICAO-compliant training and certification system for ATC. We will now approve that and have surveillance over that system. The modalities of the licensing/certification process under DGCA is being worked out and will be finalised soon," said a senior DGCA officer. India currently has over 3,000 ATCOs. The move comes after ICAO audited Indian aviation under its universal safety oversight audit programme from November 6 to 16, 2017, and then raised questions over the "regulatory framework" for ATC. The concern had stemmed from the fact that AAI - the parent organisation for ATC - gives licences to ATCOs. On the other hand, DGCA issues pilot licences and professionals licensed by this independent regulator can then work for airlines. "The ICAO audit has once again established the DGCA's safety record. Such audits have two parts - serious safety concerns and general observation. In India's case, no serious safety concern has been raised," aviation secretary R N Choubey had recently said. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dgca-to-issue-licences-to-air-traffic-controllers/articleshow/64213831.cms Back to Top Honeywell Releases FDM App for Helicopter Operators Honeywell Iridium Sky Connect Tracker Honeywell Sky Connect Tracker. Photo courtesy of Honeywell Honeywell has introduced a new flight data monitoring iPad application for helicopter operators equipped with Sky Connect Tracker III systems. Operators can use the Sky Connect Flight Data Monitoring app to configure the Tracker III flight data alerting and recording systems. It supports safety programs which align with new helicopter air ambulance regulations. Sky Connect FDM allows operations and ground maintenance teams to easily download and view recorded flight data on their iPads. This collected data can then be used in third-party software to identify maintenance issues before they become problems. It can reduce aircraft downtime and increase mission availability. Streamlined data collection for trend analytics can also aid an operator's safety management system. This enhancement will help to ensure compliance with the new FAA mandate for flight data monitoring. Similar industry recommendations are driving adoption of FDM capabilities for rotorcraft in the offshore oil and gas industry. Sky Connect FDM works with any aircraft equipped with an FDM-enabled Tracker III system. Sky Connect helps helicopter operators more effectively manage their fleets. The Sky Connect Tracking System uses the Iridium satellite network's voice, tracking and messaging functions to deliver mission management capabilities that improve operations. The addition of enhanced FDM capabilities to Tracker III makes it easy for current Sky Connect customers to upgrade earlier systems. In most cases, the existing Iridium antenna, wiring and mounting location can be used. The Sky Connect FDM app is available now for a free download at Apple's App Store. http://www.rotorandwing.com/2018/05/15/honeywell-releases-fdm-app-helicopter-operators/ Back to Top FAA Accepts ASTM Standards for Part 23 Aircraft An alternate means for light aircraft certification is in the books. Pipistrel Panthera With ASTM International consensus standards, certification of light aircraft such as the Pipistrel Panthera could become easier. The introduction of new aircraft might have just become a lot easier. The FAA has accepted ASTM International standards as a means of certification for Part 23 aircraft. A new rule published by the FAA on May 11 allows for 63 Means of Compliance based on 30 ASTM consensus standards related to general aviation aircraft. The standards for general aviation aircraft were developed by ASTM Committee F44, which includes 250 members from 22 countries. The committee came out of the Part 23 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), which aimed to streamline certification standards to reduce the regulatory burden on the industry and reduce the cost of aircraft certification. Part 23 regulations will continue to be used as a means of certification, but the administrator has deemed the ASTM standards to provide "at least the same level of safety as the corresponding requirements in part 23, amendment 23-64." For the past few years, the FAA has allowed ASTM consensus standards as a means of certification for Light Sport Aircraft. The agency has also made provisions within part 23 to streamline the certification of safety components such as angle-of-attack indicators. The catalyst for these changes was the Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013. https://www.flyingmag.com/faa-accepts-astm-standards-for-part-23-aircraft Back to Top FAA sets certification rules for 777X wingtip The US Federal Aviation Administration is set to publish a final list of 10 special conditions on certificating the airworthiness of Boeing's unique folding wingtips for the 777X family. The list of 10 requirements will be published in the Federal Register on 18 May, even as Boeing has started building the wings for the first four 777X test aircraft in Everett, Washington. Boeing designed the 777-9 and 777-8 aircraft with longer, carbonfibre wings to improve aerodynamic efficiency compared with the 777-300ER. To keep the 777X family compatible with airport gates and runways used today by the 777-300ER, Boeing has added a hinge mechanism that allows the wingtip to fold upward shortly after landing on a runway. Boeing has designed the 777X folding wingtips to meet the same certification requirements as other moving surfaces on an aircraft, such as the flaps, ailerons and landing gear doors. No rules for folding wingtips exist in the FAA's certification criteria under Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, so the agency developed a list of 10 special conditions for Boeing to meet to prove they are safe to operate. The rules cover a range of worst-case scenarios. For instance, Boeing has to prove that the power to the folding wingtips is isolated while in flight, so that they can't rotate upward due to a hardware or software malfunction, according to a notice published on 17 May by the Office of Public Inspection.. The FAA also requires that Boeing provide multiple to alert the flight crew if the wingtips are folded up or not properly secured before take-off. If the crew somehow misses the alerts, Boeing also has to prove the aircraft won't take-off if the system detects that the wingtips are not properly secured in the flight position. Another concern by the FAA is how the folded wingtips perform in high wind gust conditions. Boeing has to prove the wingtips are safe in horizontal gusts up to 65kt from any direction and in any position, the FAA says. As the wingtips fold upward after the aircraft lands, Boeing also has to demonstrate "acceptable" handling qualities during crosswind conditions, even if one wingtip fails to completely fold. In a comment submitted to the FAA about the rules for the folding wingtips, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) focused on the demonstration requirement, saying that "no exceptional piloting skill is required during these operations". In a response to FlightGlobal, Boeing says the company has worked with the FAA for several years on developing the special condition for the folding wingtip. "As with any critical airplane systems, like flight controls, fuel systems, or brakes, Boeing uses a hazard class determination for certain extremely improbable airplane level failure events to drive the appropriate high-integrity system architectures, design redundancies, and safety features to preclude such events," Boeing says. "This same safety and certification methodology was used with our new folding wing tip to ensure a robust systems architecture with mechanical and electrical redundancy, high integrity control and monitoring architecture, and structural fail-safe load paths from wing tip to fixed wing." https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/faa-sets-certification-rules-for-777x-wingtip-448708/ Back to Top Study finds interest in cargo piloting careers is climbing There may be a looming pilot shortage that has developed in the cargo industry over the last decade, but according to a study by the University of North Dakota (UND), there may be some cause for optimism. Student enrollment of both private and commercial pilot certifications, the report found, are up for the second year in a row. The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) analyzed the UND study, noting the students' preferential differences. 46.2 percent of student pilots are "somewhat" to "very" unlikely to pursue a career in cargo. When prompted to comment on why, students mentioned the lower compensation associated with flying cargo, and a perceived lower quality of life, whereas commercial piloting jobs offer higher salaries and more daytime-oriented schedules. The study also noted a shift in students' strategies, finding that they are accumulating more flying hours while enrolled in school, causing the gap between students' graduation and their applications for restricted airline transport pilot certificates (R-ATPs) to shrink from an average of two years to just 37 days. Interest in piloting careers is finally picking up steam, but there are still hurdles to overcome. The high cost associated with attaining flight-hours is the main barrier of entry preventing an influx of new pilots that the industry is desperately in need of. https://aircargoworld.com/allposts/study-finds-interest-in-cargo-piloting-careers-is-climbing/ Back to Top Ryanair COO says pilot staffing situation has stabilized DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair (RYA.I) said its issues with pilot staffing have stabilized, with would-be Ryanair pilots queueing up to join after the company decided to recognize unions and offer direct contracts. FILE PHOTO: A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 plane taxis at Lisbon's airport, Portugal April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo Along with direct employment contracts for new joiners, plus agreements to recognize unions in some countries, Ryanair has also dropped the cost of some training, known as a type rating, ordered more simulators and has 100 new training pilots. "After Christmas, we will have the capacity to train the pilots right up to a fleet of 550 aircraft. We will have less than 500 aircraft next year, so we're in good shape," Ryanair Chief Operations Officer Peter Bellew told Reuters on the sidelines of a CAPA-Centre for Aviation conference in Dublin. "Because things have stabilized and calmed down, it seems as if people are queuing up to join us," he said, adding retention rates have improved. "But it will always be a challenge." Ryanair now has union recognition contracts in Britain and Italy, but is still negotiating in Spain and Germany. Bellew said he hoped to come to an agreement in Spain over the next days and months, where a sticking point is days off for union work. Bellew said Ryanair thinks the 36 days asked for is excessive. Bellew said there was an opportunity to open bases in France, where it is also holding talks with the main pilots' union, but that Ryanair didn't have enough aircraft to do so over the next 12-18 months. "In 2020 we have more aircraft, maybe it will be then, maybe earlier," he said. Asked about whether Ryanair would be interested in Norwegian Air Shuttle (NWC.OL), which has rebuffed approaches from British Airways-owner IAG (ICAG.L), Bellew said Ryanair had its hands full. But he added that if IAG or Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) ended up buying Norwegian and having to give up airport take off and landing slots then Ryanair would be interested in those. Separately, chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs said there was a real risk of flights being grounded in April 2019 with a transition deal between Britain and the EU still not signed. "How are people going to fly in April of 2019?" he said. "That reality is still a possibility because there's nothing signed yet." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-dubai-aerospace-orders-airbus-boeing/exclusive-dubai-aerospace-in-talks-to-place-huge-order-for-400-jets-idUSKCN1II1K3 Back to Top How Boeing Helped Force Rival Airbus To Cut Production On This Jet Airbus (EADSY) is cutting production of its A330 jet as it continues to lose orders to Boeing (BA) while struggling with soft demand. And in a double whammy, the European aerospace giant's Q1 earnings were hit by ongoing struggles to get enough engines from suppliers General Electric (GE) and United Technologies (UTX) to meet demand for its hot-selling A320neo. Management admitted Friday it has "plenty to do" to make its annual aircraft delivery target. Airbus will cut production of the A330 to about 50 planes a year starting next year, down from planned shipments of 60 this year and 67 last year. It follows major setbacks for the widebody jet. Earlier this month, American Airlines (AAL) ordered 47 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in a deal worth $12.3 billion at list prices, turning down offers from Airbus for its A330 and A350. American also canceled an order for 22 A350s that U.S. Airways placed before it was acquired by American. That followed Hawaiian Airlines' (HA) decision in March to order 10 Boeing 787s instead of the A330. Boeing is also seeing softening demand for its 777 widebody as customers await the next-generation 777X. Demand for narrowbody jets from both Boeing and Airbus remains high however. Airbus shares were up 1.1% at 29.29 on the stock market today, working on a nine-week flat base with a 30.68 entry. The relative strength line is also near its all-time high. Boeing was down 0.6% to 340.88, holding above its 50-day moving average. Airbus also reported a 48% decline in EPS to just 11 cents per share, with revenue diving 10% to $12.43 billion. "The first quarter performance reflects the shortage of A320neo engines and back-loaded aircraft deliveries as we indicated in the full-year disclosure. This is clearly shown in the financials," Airbus CEO Tom Enders said in a press release. "It's a challenging situation for all but based on the confidence expressed by the engine makers and their ability to deliver on commitments, we can confirm our full-year outlook. This still leaves us with plenty to do this year to reach the target of around 800 commercial aircraft deliveries." CFM International, a GE-Safran joint venture, is trying to catch up on deliveries for the Leap-1A engine Airbus uses on the A320neo. Meanwhile, United Technologies' engine-maker Pratt & Whitney has started shipping new geared turbofan engines for the A320neo. https://www.investors.com/news/boeing-forces-airbus-cut-production-earnings-hit-engine-shortage/ Back to Top Russia moves to sell jets to Iran after Trump exit from nuclear deal sinks Boeing's deals As Boeing's deal to sell 737 Maxes from Renton to Iran evaporates, Russian jet maker Sukhoi has signed memorandums of understanding with two Iranian airlines for 40 jets, including potential Boeing client Aseman Airlines. A Russian aircraft maker is exploring plans to make a modified version of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliner so Iranian airlines can buy the jet. The move comes after the Trump administration withdrew from the Iran nuclear proliferation deal last week, and reimposed sanctions on Iran. The fresh U.S. sanctions effectively prevent Boeing and Airbus from further pursuing ongoing efforts to sell commercial aircraft to the Islamic republic because planes from both companies contain many U.S.-made parts. Russian aircraft makers, who can skirt the U.S. sanctions, are already working on deals, Russian-state owned media outlet Sputnik reports. "Russian airplane builders have a historic opportunity to receive a new foreign market for its latest designs," Sputnik trumpeted in a second report on its English language website last week. One potential winner: Moscow-based Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, which makes the Sukhoi Superjet 100, a twin-engine single aisle regional jet introduced in 2008. It's working on plans to make a modified version with no parts from the U.S. so it will be legal to sell to Iran, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft President Alexander Rubtsov said. The Superjet 100 can carry between 98 and 108 passengers up to 2,385 miles. The jets have a list price of $50.5 million each, according to Sukhoi's English website. Sputnik said Sukhoi recently signed memorandums of understanding for 40 Sukhoi SuperJet 100 passenger planes with two Iranian airlines, involving deliveries between now and 2022. The airlines were not identified but the deals were brewing for months after President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. A memorandum of understanding is not quite a firm order. Iranian airlines have had difficulty finalizing deals in the past. The Tehran Times reported that the two Iranian airlines involved are Iran Airtour and Aseman Airlines. Aseman Airlines is one of the Iran buyers Boeing was trying to win as a 737 Max customer. In June 2017, Boeing and Aseman signed a contract for 30 737s, plus options on 30 more jets in a deal worth $3 billion at list prices. The Tehran Times reported a Sukhoi Superjet 100 jets made a landing in Tehran back in February, where Iranian aviation experts studying future airplane purchases inspected the jet. Sukhoi says it has delivered 159 Superjet 100s to date. Operators include airlines and government agencies stretching from Russia (Aeroflot) to Mexico, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Switzerland and Thailand. https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2018/05/14/russia-sell-jets-iran-trump-nuclear-deal-boeing.html Back to Top Pilatus Launches Its 'Super-Versatile Jet' The Pilatus PC-24's interior. The Swiss-made Pilatus PC-24 twinjet-which began deliveries earlier this year and is priced at $8.9 million- combines the best attributes of a sports utility vehicle with a private jet. Pilatus, a company long-renowned for its line of turboprops, calls the PC-24 a SVJ-a Super-Versatile Jet. It can land on unpaved runways-including grass-shorter than 3,000 feet. That opens up 20,000 more airports to users worldwide, according to Pilatus. The PC-24 allows for nonstop 2,035 nautical miles at speeds up to 440 knots at a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet, where the smooth air is. The twinjet can climb to this altitude in fewer than 30 minutes. The PC-24's advanced avionics system also allows it to be flown single-pilot. The jet offers a much larger cabin than its like-priced competitors, such as the Embraer Phenom 300 or Cessna Citation CJ4. Its 501-cubic-foot space can be configured to seat seven to -11 passengers and the aircraft's giant 4.1- by-4.25-foot rear cargo door is sized to accept standard cargo pallets or all manner of gear. The cabin itself is reconfigurable, meaning that you can swap out passenger seats to expand the cargo area as needed. There are seven available cabin configurations. The lavatory can be located either in the front or aft of the aircraft depending on how you want it and-not common for an aircraft this size but convenient-it is externally serviceable. The PC-24 has all the latest amenities you would expect to find in a modern-day business jet. The plush single-executive cabin seats feature the latest automotive styling, recliner-style footrests, and recline, too. There's cabin LED lighting, sidewall ledges with deployable work tables, embedded cupholders, cabin controls, and storage nooks. Unlike light jets-which don't have room for auxiliary power units, leaving passengers to either freeze or fry while they wait for takeoff-on the PC-24, you can keep the cabin powered up on the ground by running one of its main Williams International engines in "quiet power mode." https://www.barrons.com/articles/pilatus-launches-its-super-versatile-jet-1526595461 Back to Top Back to Top Helicopter Association International (HAI) is dedicated to providing its members with services that directly benefit their operations, and to advancing the international helicopter community by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and economic viability while promoting the unique contributions vertical flight offers society. HAI has more than 3,800 member organizations and annually produces HAI HELI-EXPO®, the world's largest trade show and exposition dedicated to helicopters. Position: Director of Safety Overview: The Director of Safety is responsible for managing the association's existing aviation safety programs, and developing new safety initiatives to benefit HAI's membership and the international helicopter community. Essential Functions of the Position Include, but Are Not Limited To: • Serving as the HAI safety representative on various industry, government, and international boards, task forces, and meetings • Developing responses to proposed safety-related regulations and legislative initiatives • Collecting, researching, and analyzing helicopter safety and accident data for subsequent statistical reporting • Developing and implementing new HAI industry safety initiatives • Routinely interacting with the full spectrum of aviation related agencies and organizations in support of the rotorcraft industry • Managing all aspects of HAI's voluntary accreditation program that assists helicopter operators to reduce accident rates and improve safety cultures • Providing safety supervision for all flight activities at the association's annual trade show and exposition, HAI HELI-EXPO® • Managing and mentoring the deputy director of safety • Serving as staff liaison for assigned HAI committees • Contributing content for use in HAI's printed and electronic publications • Other duties as assigned The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Desired Qualifications for the Position Include: • College or advanced degree related to aviation safety and/or management • Seven or more years of related helicopter safety background, training, and experience • Certificated helicopter pilot and/or maintenance technician • Previous experience with helicopter or other aviation-related organization(s) • Familiarization with auditing protocols and accreditation programs • A passionate commitment to the promotion of helicopter safety • Previous association or not-for-profit experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with significant experience in creating and delivering written proposals and public presentations • Advanced computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite • Team player, with proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate staff • Detail oriented, self-starter, with strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to travel The above qualifications are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. APPLY HERE Back to Top FLIGHT DATA ANALYST We are looking for someone who is passionate about aviation and excited about improving safety. As part of our team, you will help improve the safety of our customers' operations by analyzing their flight data and providing them with flight safety support and advice. If you know a TCAS from a GPWS, a B737 from an A320, and have good analytical skills, we would like to hear from you! Important Notes: Please send your Resume with Cover Letter to jobs@flightdataservices.com * Deadline for resume submission is June 1st 2018 * Pre-interview testing will be required. * Interviews will be held in our offices in Phoenix, Arizona, May 31st thru June 8th 2018 * This position requires the candidate to work in our offices in Phoenix, Arizona. Please be advised that we are only able to accept applications from candidates possessing US work authorization. Salary: Starting annual salary range is $30,000 - $40,000, negotiable depending on experience, and includes a generous benefits package. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Routine analysis of flight data. * Investigate abnormal operations and report on findings to airlines. * Compile statistical reports. * Manage ad hoc requests for analysis or supply of data. * Investigate and produce reports for customers on specific safety issues. * Occasional out of hours emergency support (organized on a roster basis). * Act as first point of contact and maintain regular communications with various assigned customer accounts. * Provide flight safety support and guidance to your customers. * Provide website training and advice to your customers, in particular those who are new to the service or when new website features and tools are released. * Compile monthly safety reports for your customers. * Customer visits, which may require international travel. * Write case study documents based on FDM findings. * Liaise with the Software Development Team and Customers on the continuous improvement and development of our web-based analysis platform Flight Data Connect. * Consult with customers to ensure that the most appropriate safety events and thresholds are in place. * Consult with software developers to improve safety event algorithms. * Participate in Flight Data Services training courses, safety seminars, and workshops. * Attend industry conferences, events, and exhibitions, as required. Experience: Experience in any of the following areas is considered beneficial to the applicant, although full training will be provided where necessary. * Flight deck experience * Commercial pilot license * Aviation qualification * Working with data analysis and formulation of professional reports Preferred Computer Skills: * MS Excel: sorting, basic formula use, importing data files, file format conversion, basic text cut/paste/format. * MS Word: professional communication for preparation of customer reports (spelling/grammar/punctuation), headers/footers, updating fields, importing graphs/photos/data fields. * Internet: general information searches, use of wiki, email. Personal Attributes: The successful candidate will have the ability to work as a team member and on their own initiative, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines under pressure. This position requires a competent communicator to present confidently to colleagues and multi-national audiences. Back to Top POSITION: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR What does an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor do for Allegiant? The Maintenance Training Instructor is qualified through training and experience on the equipment, systems, policies and procedures taught. They are responsible to the Manager of Maintenance Training for instructing Maintenance Department personnel in maintenance policies and procedures to properly maintain Allegiant Air's aircraft. What are some of the daily duties of an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor? • Develop and provide classes of instruction on aircraft systems • Develop syllabi and provide instruction on Allegiant Air's maintenance policies and procedures to company and contract maintenance personnel • Help maintain training records for company maintenance and contract maintenance personnel • Develop classes on trouble shooting systems identified by CASP as needing better trouble shooting techniques • Develop and provide recurrent training classes for Maintenance and Quality personnel • Develop and provide structured OJT programs for Maintenance and Quality • Provide technical assistance to other departments as directed by the Manager of Maintenance Training • In his absence, the Maintenance Training Instructor's duties will be assumed by the Manager of Maintenance Training or his Designee • Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Training • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written • Other duties as assigned What are the minimum requirements to be an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor? • Must pass a five (5) year background check and pre-employment drug screen • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986 • FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate (A&P) What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor? • ISD (Instructional Systems Design). ATA 104, Training Material Formatting, Training Material Development Software, i.e., Microsoft Suite - PowerPoint/Word/Excel/Access/Visio/Project/Adobe eLearning Suite - Acrobat Pro/Photoshop/Captivate/Soundbooth/Flash/Dreamweaver • Ten (10) Years Airline, Aircraft Maintenance Technician and five (5) years Aircraft Maintenance Technical Training Instructor and 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Technical Training Material Developer Work Environment for an Aircraft Maintenance Instructor • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required • Office Environment with up to 50% travel Physical Demands: • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (High Visibility clothing, Ear protection, safety glasses) when required • Ability to work 12 hour shifts with rotating regular days off and with the understanding that shift work can be changed from days to nights and vice versa with reasonable advance notice APPLY HERE Allegiant is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or Team Members with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, military service status, union/non-union activity, citizenship status, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. This includes compliance with all federal, state and local laws providing for nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all aspects of the employment process and the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with those laws. Back to Top POSITION AVAILABLE: AOG MANAGER What does an AOG Manager do for Allegiant? This position will oversee the schedule of the AOG Buyers and be responsible for maintaining 24/7/365 coverage on the AOG Desk. The incumbent will provide leadership and expertise to AOG Buyers with respect to operationally critical material requirements. They will assist AOG Buyers to the greatest extent possible in fulfilling part requests in the manner that best supports the operation. They develop and manage metrics relating to AOG Buyer performance and AOS events. Additionally, they perform other activities in support of Materials Services Department objectives, as required. What are some of the daily duties of an AOG Manager? • Oversee the procurement of parts, materials, and tooling for specific aircraft and stations made by the AOG Buyers • Act as an internal resource providing technical expertise to all the Materials functions for aircraft parts-related issues o Lend technical expertise to The AOG Team o Help as necessary with sourcing AOG parts, including identification of appropriate part numbers, effectivity and alternates, determination of service bulletin requirements and status • This position will be the first line of contact for AOG Buyers that need assistance • Be in rotation for weekend duty shifts for Materials • Provide approval for purchases over AOG Buyer spending limit • Ensure AOG Buyers procure the parts, materials, and tooling as needed in the optimal and expeditious manner o Monitor short term expiring Deferred Maintenance Items with no parts ordered, request MX follow up as necessary o Utilize and make available financial analysis that justifies purchase decisions o Oversee and negotiates reciprocal loan agreements with other airlines o Cover shifts on the AOG desk, or arrange for coverage, as needed for AOG Buyer vacation and sick leave • Coordinate with Repairs and Purchasing Managers to support their groups as needed • Track loans/borrowed/exchange items to ensure they are returned to the appropriate provider in a timely manner to minimize cost. • Supervise AOG Buyers to ensure they properly follow up on open action items • Follow up on time sensitive action items for AOG Buyers when they off duty • Ensure that AOG Buyers procure parts/materials/tooling for AOG or critical aircraft at or below fair market value • Work with Material Planning to identify parts/material/tooling to stock to reduce AOS downtime • Work with Maintenance to keep communication lines open and clear regarding AOG and critical part requests • Analyze and reports of AOS event timelines • Provide regular training and development opportunities to AOG Buyers • Work with accounting to ensure prompt payment of AOG related invoices • Provide regular reporting and status updates to senior management. • Work with Systems Analyst and IT to provide new tools and improve existing tools for AOG Buyers • Analyze sourcing tools on the open market • Identify, develop, and implement process improvements • Ensure sufficient workload distribution between AOG Buyers when possible • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director of Material Services What are the minimum requirements to be an AOG Manager? • Strong verbal communication skills and attention to detail • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree in related field preferred. Familiarity with finance, accounting and statistics desirable. • Minimum of 5 years related experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Commodity Manager, Repair Analyst, etc., required. Applicable experience repairing off wing components and understanding of commercial requirements will also be considered. • Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role or demonstrated leadership skills required. • Must pass background and pre-employment drug screen. • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the immigration Act of 1986. What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be an AOG Manager? Two years' experience with aviation purchasing/materials management and/or previous inventory or administrative experience. What are the physical requirements of an AOG Manager? • Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. • Must have sufficient vision and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position. APPLY HERE ! Allegiant Travel Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military service status, protected veterans, union/non-union activity, citizenship status, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability Allegiant supports a healthy, non-smoking work environment. Back to Top Title: Internal Evaluation Program Auditor I Job Code: 6921 Department: Safety Reports To: Manager of Internal Evaluations What does an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor do for Allegiant? Perform evaluations in accordance with department schedule and special evaluations as directed by the Mgr. of Internal Evaluations. What are some of the daily duties of an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • Performs scheduled and special evaluations, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting findings and concerns • Collect objective evidence necessary to substantiate findings or concerns • Prepares evaluation reports • Recommends solutions to findings or concerns • Monitors the development and implementation of corrective action plans • Maintains and updates internal evaluation files • Verifies the implementation of solutions and corrective action plans What are the minimum requirements to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • A & P certificate preferred • Pilot certificate, A & P certificate, or Dispatch certificate or • 1 year of auditing experience • Work experience in 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier operations: stations, training, quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination thereof preferred • Working knowledge of SMS, DOD principles and the FAA SAS DCTs required • Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices preferred • Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communication skills • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred • Certified Quality Auditor preferred What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communication skills • Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986 What are the physical requirements of an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • Office environment APPLY HERE Allegiant Travel Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military service status, protected veterans, union/non-union activity, citizenship status, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability Allegiant supports a healthy, non-smoking work environment. Back to Top Back to Top FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2018 CONTACT: Philip Barbour, 205-939-1700, 205-617-9007 Call for Nominations For 2018 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. The award will be presented during the 71st Annual International Air Safety Summit, taking place Nov. 12-15 in Seattle, Wash. Presented since 1956, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award recognizes notable achievement in the field of civil or military aviation safety in method, design, invention, study or other improvement. The award's recipient is selected for a "significant individual or group effort contributing to improving aviation safety, with emphasis on original contributions," and a "significant individual or group effort performed above and beyond normal responsibilities." Mechanics, engineers and others outside of top administrative or research positions should be especially considered. The contribution need not be recent, especially if the nominee has not received adequate recognition. Nominations that were not selected as past winners of the Award can be submitted one additional time for consideration. Please note that self-nominations will not be considered. The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award's story dates back 70 years. On April 14, 1945, after visiting family in Pittsburgh, Laura Taber Barbour was aboard a Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-3 when it crashed into the rugged terrain of Cheat Mountain near Morgantown, West Virginia. All passengers and crew were killed. In the years following, her husband, Dr. Clifford E. Barbour and son, Clifford E. Barbour, Jr., established the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award in her honor. The Award Board, composed of leaders in the field of aviation, meets in June of each year to conduct a final review of nominees and selection of the current year's recipient. Please help us honor this year's most deserving recipient. Nominations, including a 1-2-page narrative, can be submitted via the Laura Taber Barbour Foundation website at http://ltbaward.org/the-award/nomination-form/. Nominations will be accepted until June 14, 2018. For more information, including a complete history of Award recipients, see www.ltbaward.org. ABOUT THE LAURA TABER BARBOUR AIR SAFETY AWARD: The Award was established in 1956 through early association with the Flight Safety Foundation and from its founding has enjoyed a rich history of Award Board members, nominees and Award recipients. In 2013, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation was formed from members of the Award Board, the aviation community and the Barbour family. As the foundation plans to broaden the scope of its intent, with great purpose, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award will continue to spotlight those champions who pioneer breakthroughs in flight safety. Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 Dear fellow professional pilots, As part of my Masters Degree in Aviation Management, I am conducting a survey on 'Operator Conversion Courses' (A Course taken by pilots in a new airline when moving from one airline to another but remaining on the same aircraft type) May I ask that commercial pilots amongst you take just 5 minutes to answer this short survey; it is only 10 questions. I would also ask that you pass on the link to as many of your professional pilot colleagues around the world who might also be able to provide valuable data to the survey. The survey is open until the 15th June 2016 and all data is de-identied and shall only be used for the purposes of this paper. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJFHRSK If you have any questions, please feel free to email me on guy.farnfield.1@city.ac.uk Thank you Guy Farnfield Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 My name is Warren Appleton and have been involved in aviation maintenance for thirty years in various roles. Currently I am working on a research project as part of a Masters Degree in Air Safety Management with City University of London. Part of my project is a survey on the topic of "Understanding risks during performance of maintenance and continued airworthiness activities" which aims to collect practical feedback from maintenance and engineering personnel based on your own individual experiences. Everyone's experience is unique and provides valuable insight. By receiving your feedback I hope to improve understanding on this important subject. This survey is strictly anonymous and confidential. It is addressed to all line maintenance, base maintenance, workshop and continuing airworthiness personnel. Active or retired, your experience matters. In order to answer this survey simply follow link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZC3GQ7F For any questions or comments on this survey please use the following email account. warren.appleton.1@city.ac.uk Thank you Warren Appleton Back to Top RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 Colleagues: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Oklahoma, and Wichita State University, under the auspices of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance (COE TTHP), are requesting responses to a brief survey of experts in all areas of aviation. Our goal is to identify and understand shortcomings in current training and delivery mechanisms. Your input is very much appreciated. Please click on the link below to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFA_22 Mark A. Friend, Ed.D., CSP Professor in the College of Aviation School of Graduate Studies Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Back to Top RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Dear pilot/controller, please complete the attached survey about the use of standard phraseology and English language since the introduction of ICAO language proficiency requirements. I would like to find out if there have been any improvements in aeronautical communications since 2008, The results of the survey will be presented at the international conference of Aviation English experts this year. Thank you for your help! Karmen Stumberger, CAA Slovenia Aviation English Examiner-Instructor Link to the survey: https://www.1ka.si/a/158333 Curt Lewis