Flight Safety Information May 28, 2018 - No. 107 In This Issue Incident: SriLankan A333 at Kochi on May 27th 2018, temporary runway excursion on landing Accident: Frontier A320 near Phoenix on May 27th 2018, odour on board Incident: American A319 near Kingston on May 25th 2018, smoke seen in cabin Incident: Germania A321 at Tel Aviv on May 24th 2018, smoke on board EVAS - Cockpit Smoke Protection Incident: Small Planet A320 near Bergerac on May 26th 2018, cabin pressure problem Incident: Mediterranean B734 at Dusseldorf on May 24th 2018, cracked windshield Incident: Jayawijaya B732 at Wamena on May 25th 2018, dropped thrust reverser and veered off runway Boeing 727-200F nose gear bogie breaks off on hard touchdown at Bogotá, Colombia Airbus A330-343 Struck Runway Lights on Landing (India) LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck. EASA extends security notice for flights over Egypt Sinai Peninsula Man gets Probation for Pointing Laser Pointer at Aircraft Arup and CAAi sign global partnership agreement to enhance aviation safety and security standards ComAv again issued FAA award for safety, technical knowledge The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Aviation Industry Bermuda Aircraft Registry Bolsters European Team Bombardier Plans Two New Luxury Aircraft Amid Growing Demand Apollo 12 Astronaut Alan Bean Dies Early Registration and Student Grant Deadline - CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2018 2018 SERC of ISASI HIGH ALTITUDE FLYING: WHAT EVERY PILOT NEEDS TO KNOW - New Online Course - Fall 2018 Flight Safety Officer Course from SCSI World Class Safety Management Systems from SCSI Position Available:...Manager of Fleet Planning Call for Nominations For 2018 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: SriLankan A333 at Kochi on May 27th 2018, temporary runway excursion on landing A SriLankan Airbus A330-300, registration 4R-ALR performing flight UL-167 from Colombo (Sri Lanka) to Kochi (India) with 227 passengers and 12 crew, landed on Kochi's runway 27 at about 15:29L (09:59Z) however contacted and damaged two runway lights. The aircraft taxied to the apron without further incident. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Kochi about 8 hours after landing. The airline reported the aircraft veered towards the runway edge and damaged two runway edge lights while landing in Kochi in adverse weather conditions, strong winds and heavy rain. The aircraft was examined, there was no damage. India's press agency ANI reported the aircraft contacted the runway lights during departure for the return flight UL-168, one of the wheels of the aircraft was damaged, the agency does not state whether takeoff was rejected or the aircraft returned to Kochi. There is no evidence that the aircraft departed the gate in Kochi for flight UL-168, the estimated time of gate departure was postponed several times. A number of India's media report the occurrence was on landing, too, other media follow the ANI report. Metars: VOCI 271200Z 09006KT 3000 DZ SCT012 BKN080 26/25 Q1003 NOSIG= VOCI 271130Z 09006KT 3000 -RA SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 26/25 Q1003 NOSIG= VOCI 271100Z 10002KT 3000 -TSRA FEW010 SCT015 FEW025CB BKN080 26/25 Q1003 TEMPO 2000 TSRA= VOCI 271030Z 18006KT 3000 -RA FEW010 SCT015 FEW025CB BKN080 26/25 Q1002 NOSIG= VOCI 271000Z 15008KT 1500 TSRA FEW006 FEW025CB BKN080 27/26 Q1002 TEMPO 2000 TSRA= VOCI 270930Z 18009KT 5000 HZ SCT015 SCT020 FEW025CB 31/26 Q1002 TEMPO 3000 TSRA= VOCI 270900Z 18007KT 6000 SCT015 SCT020 33/25 Q1002 NOSIG= VOCI 270830Z 20005KT 6000 SCT015 SCT020 33/26 Q1002 NOSIG= VOCI 270800Z 18005KT 6000 FEW015 SCT020 33/26 Q1003 NOSIG= http://avherald.com/h?article=4b91e93c&opt=0 Back to Top Accident: Frontier A320 near Phoenix on May 27th 2018, odour on board A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N238FR performing flight F9-1764 from San Diego,CA to Tulsa,OK (USA), was enroute at FL370 about 50nm west of Phoenix,AZ (USA) when the crew decided to divert to Phoenix due to an unidentified odour on board causing a number of passengers to feel unwell. The aircraft landed safely in Phoenix about 20 minutes later. 17 passengers were medically assessed at the airport, one male passenger (62) was taken to a hospital. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground 6 hours after landing. The airline is investigating the odour. A passenger reported the odour appeared shortly after departure and had subsided by the time of landing. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/FFT1764/history/20180527/1410Z/KSAN/KTUL http://avherald.com/h?article=4b920128&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: American A319 near Kingston on May 25th 2018, smoke seen in cabin An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N9026C performing flight AA-1127 from Miami,FL (USA) to Medellin (Colombia), was enroute at FL350 about 200nm south of Kingston (Jamaica) when passengers saw smoke in the cabin prompting the crew to turn around and divert to Kingston, where the aircraft landed safely. A replacement A319-100 registration N9016 positioned from Miami to Kingston, resumed the flight and reached Medellin with a delay of about 5.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Kingston about 29 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b916101&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Germania A321 at Tel Aviv on May 24th 2018, smoke on board A Germania Airbus A321-200, registration D-ASTM performing flight ST-3805 from Tel Aviv (Israel) to Nuremberg (Germany) with 89 passengers, was climbing out of Tel Aviv when the crew stopped the climb at about FL130 reporting smoke on board and returned to Tel Aviv for a safe landing on runway 21 about 25 minutes after departure. Emergency services did not find any trace of fire or heat. A replacement A321-200 registration D-ASTV positioned from Bremen (Germany) to Tel Aviv, resumed the flight and reached Nuremberg with a delay of 10.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 20.5 hours, then departed again for flight ST-3805 and reached Nuremberg with a delay of 20.5 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b90b295&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top Incident: Small Planet A320 near Bergerac on May 26th 2018, cabin pressure problem A Small Planet Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration YR-SEA performing flight 5P-5963 from Paderborn (Germany) to Fuerteventura,CI (Spain), was enroute at FL370 about 90nm south of Bergerac (France) when the crew initiated a rapid descent to FL110 levelling off at FL110 7 minutes later (average rate of descent 2850fpm). The aircraft diverted to Bergerac for a safe landing about 25 minutes after leaving FL370. The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Bergerac due to an issue with the aircraft's air conditioning system. The captain decided to divert as a precaution to have the aircraft examined to ensure pressurization. Passengers reported they were left without information initially, later they were taken to hotels and learned only the following morning after arriving at the aircraft that their flight would continue only in the evening, estimated arrival in Fuerteventura with a delay of about 30 hours. The occurrence aircraft resumed the flight the following day and is estimated to reach Fuerteventura with a delay of 31 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b91f180&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Mediterranean B734 at Dusseldorf on May 24th 2018, cracked windshield An Air Mediterranean Boeing 737-400 on behalf of Condor, registration SX-MAH performing flight DE-1762 from Dusseldorf (Germany) to Kavala (Greece) with 155 people on board, was climbing through FL170 when the crew decided to return to Dusseldorf due to a cracked windshield. The aircraft landed safely back about 25 minutes after departure. The aircraft had replaced the scheduled Condor aircraft that did not arrive due to adverse weather in Belgrade. The replacement aircraft thus departed with a delay of about 4 hours. Passengers reported the aircraft was climbing out of Dusseldorf a few minutes into the flight when they heard a loug bang, the crew subsequently announced they were returning to Dusseldorf due to a technical defect. Condor reported the aircraft returned due to a crack in the windshield. A Condor Airbus A320-200 registration D-AICG reached Kavala the following day with a delay of 22 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4b9162b3&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Jayawijaya B732 at Wamena on May 25th 2018, dropped thrust reverser and veered off runway on landing A Jayawijaya Dirgantara Boeing 737-200 freighter, registration PK-JRM performing a freight flight from Jayapura to Wamena (Indonesia) with a cargo of food including rice, cement and other cargo weighing 12,557 kg, landed on Wamena's runway 15 at 14:08L (04:08Z) but dropped the right hand thrust reverser (engine JT8D) in the touch down zone. The aircraft subsequently veered off the runway to the right, departed the right hand runway edge about 800 meters down the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground about 800 meters further down the runway, about 50 meters off the edge of the runway. No injuries are being reported, the damage to the aircraft is being assessed. Local authorities reported sufficient runway length remained available for Hercules aircraft and some small passenger aircraft caught at the outposts to operate on the runway. The aircraft is anticipated to be cleared off the runway later the day. No weather data are available. The aircraft sitting off the runway: http://avherald.com/h?article=4b90913b&opt=0 Back to Top Boeing 727-200F nose gear bogie breaks off on hard touchdown at Bogotá, Colombia Date: 24-MAY-2018 Time: 21:00 LT Type: Boeing 727-2S2F (Adv) Owner/operator: Líneas Aereas Suramericanas Registration: HK-4637 C/n / msn: 22928/1822 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Substantial Location: Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO) - Colombia Phase: Landing Nature: Cargo Departure airport: Leticia-Alfredo Vásquez Cobo Airport (LET/SKLT) Destination airport: Bogotá-Eldorado Airport (BOG/SKBO) Narrative: The Boeing 727-200F bounced after a hard landing at Bogotá-Eldorado Airport, Colombia. On touchdown the nosegear bogie separated from the gear leg. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=211459 Back to Top Airbus A330-343 Struck Runway Lights on Landing (India) Date: 27-MAY-2018 Time: 15:25 LT Type: Airbus A330-343 Owner/operator: SriLankan Airlines Registration: 4R-ALR C/n / msn: 1689 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 240 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Unknown Location: Cochin Airport (COK/VOCC) - India Phase: Landing Nature: International Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB/VCBI) Destination airport: Cochin Airport (COK/VOCC) Narrative: SriLankan Airlines flight UL167 struck runway lights when it drifted to the side of the runway on landing. There was an intense rain shower at the airport, caused by the onset of the monsoon. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=211532 Back to Top Back to Top EASA extends security notice for flights over Egypt Sinai Peninsula Sinai Peninsula (FAA) The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) extended a security warning for the Egypt Sinai Peninsula to 25 November 2018 due to continuing concern for flight safety. The initial EASA bulletin for Egypt was issued on November 13, 2014 and the initial version of the current bulletin CZIB-2017-09 was issued on November 27, 2017. In the meantime new or updated Notams have been issued by the United Kingdom, USA, Germany and Egypt. Most governments advise operators to avoid flying below FL250 or FL260 in this area. The Egypt Notam does not contain such a warning, but does state there may be GPS jamming around Cairo International Airport. RNAV (GNSS) approaches should not be planned at Cairo Airport More information: * CZIB-2017-09R1 (PDF) https://news.aviation-safety.net/2018/05/26/easa-extends-security-notice-for-flights-over-egypt-sinai- peninsula/ Back to Top Man gets Probation for Pointing Laser Pointer at Aircraft A man who pleaded guilty to aiming a laser pointer at an Oklahoma City Police Department helicopter has been sentenced to probation. Federal court records show that U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton sentenced 30-year-old Travis Allen Jones to three years' probation on Tuesday. Jones must also perform 104 hours of community service work and pay about $500 in restitution to police. A federal indictment handed up in September alleged that a commercial airliner reported being struck with a green laser light while landing at Will Rogers World Airport on July 29. A police helicopter that responded to the area was also hit by the laser light. Aviation officials say the concentrated light of laser pointers can cause eye damage and blind pilots, creating a dangerous situation for aircraft. http://publicradiotulsa.org/post/man-gets-probation-pointing-laser-pointer-aircraft Back to Top Arup and CAAi sign global partnership agreement to enhance aviation safety and security standards Left to right: Ashley Reeve (Associate, Arup), Maria N. Rueda (CAAi Managing Director), Matthew Margesson (Head of International Operations, CAAi), Stephen Pollard (Director of Operational Performance, Arup) and Stacey Peel (Associate Director, Arup) "We are delighted to have taken this step forward in strengthening our long-standing relationship with Arup." Arup and Civil Aviation Authority International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, have signed a landmark agreement to partner on shaping a better world by raising the standards of aviation across the globe. Signed by Arup's Director of Operational Performance Stephen Pollard and CAAi's Managing Director Maria Rueda, the partnership promotes the sharing of knowledge and skills that will enhance aviation standards, security and safety, as well as improving regulatory environmental performance of their clients. It means that Arup and CAAi will be able to offer clients, including safety and security regulators, a broader range of complementary services. This includes improving a State's compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation's Safety and Security Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) and assisting investors in better understanding their future commitments associated with safety and security risk and compliance. Bringing together CAAi's and Arup's aviation regulatory specialists, as well as other expertise from organisational and change management and business investment advisory teams, the multi-disciplinary approach will result in sustainable safety and security outcomes for clients' aviation markets, in particular regulatory and oversight capabilities. "We are delighted to have taken this step forward in strengthening our long-standing relationship with Arup. Partnerships like these are great news for the UK and the international aviation community. Working together, both parties are equipped to make the biggest positive impact in raising global aviation safety and security standards, for passengers and operators flying around the world." Maria Rueda Managing Director, CAAi The partnership is a result of years of successfully working together, and a shared commitment to raise the standards of aviation across the globe. This has included working together in Botswana, Kuwait and Brunei-Darussalam. With Arup owned in trust by its employees and CAAi a social enterprise they share common values in terms of investing profits in order to bring about positive social change. "The Arup and CAAi partnership establishes unprecedented capability in the aviation industry. There is no other entity that has the skills or expertise to work across the entire spectrum of industry participants that make up the aviation industry, from individuals employed by aviation companies to national safety and security regulators. We are proud to be party to this high calibre partnership" Ian Taylor Global and East Asia Aviation Leader https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=224589 Back to Top ComAv again issued FAA award for safety, technical knowledge VICTORVILLE - ComAv, an aviation asset management company, was recently issued its 13th Diamond Award - a recognition by the Federal Aviation Administration for excellence among the company's aircraft maintenance staff and professionals. The FAA's Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician Training is the agency's highest recognition. ComAv has now received the award in 13 of 14 years it has been issued. The award recognizes aviation companies and maintenance specialists that initiate highly effective training programs aimed at improving safety and technical knowledge that exceed standard FAA regulatory requirements. Companies must score 100 percent in training, quality, safety and technical knowledge per the FAA. Less than six companies in the world achieve the recognition. "We are honored to receive such a prestigious award. The AMT Employer Diamond Award of Excellence is a huge deal in this industry," ComAv CEO Craig Garrick said in a statement. "We cannot extend enough gratitude to our employees that continue to prove their efforts in quality, training and maintenance. With over 20 years of service, we are just so proud of everyone." http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20180527/comav-again-issued-faa-award-for-safety-technical- knowledge Back to Top The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Aviation Industry Takeaway: Aviation is starting to adopt AI in many ways in order to streamline business and improve customer experience. The aviation industry, especially the commercial aviation sector, is constantly striving to improve both the way it works and its customer satisfaction. To that end, it has begun using artificial intelligence. Though AI in the aviation industry is still in the nascent stage, some progress has been made already as certain leading carriers invest in AI. To start with, certain use uses are being implemented such as facial recognition, baggage check-in, customer queries and answers, aircraft fuel optimization and factory operations optimization. But AI can potentially go far beyond the current use cases. To make a long story short, AI can redefine how the aviation industry goes about its work. (To learn more about AI in business, check out 5 Ways Companies May Want to Consider Using AI.) The Context The global aviation industry has been growing exponentially. Take the example of the U.S. commercial aviation industry: In the next two decades, passenger count is expected to double. In 2016, the U.S. commercial aviation industry generated an operating revenue of $168.2 billion. This is an opportunity for exponential growth which needs to be handled well. The aviation industry needs to move beyond its present ways of working and find better ways to optimize resources, improve customer satisfaction and safety records, control costs and be more responsible environmentally. Data is key to unlocking the potential, and the aviation industry must leverage AI. So, while both the business case and context of AI in the aviation industry is set, we need to discuss the use cases being implemented currently. AI Use Cases in Aviation As already stated, AI in aviation is in the nascent stage, but some use cases are already being implemented by some major U.S. carriers. These use cases are described below. Passenger Identification The idea is to have machines perform end-to-end passenger identification and check-in at the airport. Delta Airlines has been testing this process. Delta has been keen on using AI for some time, as is evident in its initiatives such as ticketing kiosks and check-in via the Fly Delta mobile app. In May 2017, Delta announced it was going to invest $600,000 in four automated self-service bag checking kiosks, including one that will also have facial recognition technology. The experiment is being carried out at Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport. According to Delta, previous experiments have helped streamline customer flow at the airport and improve customer satisfaction scores. According to the Delta annual report: We are dependent on technology initiatives to provide customer service and operational effectiveness in order to compete in the current business environment. For example, we have made and continue to make significant investments in delta.com, mobile device applications, check-in kiosks, customer service applications, airport information displays and related initiatives, including security for these initiatives. Baggage Screening In 2017, American Airlines conducted an app development competition with the goal of having an app developed for making baggage screening easier for passengers. The competition, named HackWars, was themed upon artificial intelligence, drones and augmented and virtual reality. The winner, known as "Team Avatar," developed an app that would not only allow passengers determine their baggage size before arriving at the airport, but also prepay any potential baggage-related expenses. Customer Assistance United Airlines is using Amazon's Alexa to have certain common customer queries answered. In September 2017, United announced a collaboration with Alexa. The feature is known as the United skill. To get started, all passengers need to do is to add the United skill to their Alexa app and then start asking questions. Alexa answers common queries correctly, such as the status of a flight by number, check-in requests and availability of Wi-Fi on a flight. The reviews so far have been mixed, which points to the fact that there is a learning curve, and it is still a long way to go before AI can fully handle customer assistance. Challenges and Tasks Since the aviation industry has only recently embarked on the AI journey, fully embracing AI is going to be a challenging task. The following challenges come to mind. (For more on current AI uses, see What AI Can Do for the Enterprise.) Data Confidentiality Management Humongous volumes of data will be in use as the aviation industry embraces AI, and that will give rise to data confidentiality risks. However, the need to properly manage data isn't exactly a new challenge for airlines. One incident has already come to light, when it was revealed that Emirates, a leading airline, leaked customer data to third parties without authorization. It was found that customer details such as name, email, itinerary, phone number and even passport number were shared with third-party service providers such as Boxever, Coremetrics, Crazy Egg, Facebook and Google. Though Emirates policy states that there will be some data sharing, the policy is pretty ambiguous. Tracking Progress Tracking progress is an enormous challenge that airlines will face. The first thing they need to do is to develop analytics that will help them develop and process accurate data. However, that in itself is a challenge. What kind of analytics will help? For example, customer satisfaction is going to be one of the most important factors in success. What kind of analytics will determine that airlines have been improving on customer satisfaction parameters? Managing Investments AI needs huge investments, and probably the biggest risk in this is that smaller, especially budget airlines are going to miss out on reaping the benefits of AI fully. Does that mean that the performance of the smaller carriers will be impacted? That might not be the case, because we might be moving toward more acquisitions and mergers. Bigger airlines will have a massive appetite for acquiring smaller airlines with an eye on the market. It is not all gloom and doom though, because smaller airlines like Southwest have already shown some initiatives toward embracing AI. Conclusion It is surprising that a sector as important as aviation has woken up to AI so late. As AI in aviation picks up its pace, there could probably be a few mergers, acquisitions or even closure of small airlines which will not be able to afford the investments. Now, AI seems the best option to take aviation to the next level. https://www.techopedia.com/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-aviation-industry/2/33247 Back to Top Bermuda Aircraft Registry Bolsters European Team The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority has added two new airworthiness inspectors in the European region after it experienced a "significant increase in registered aircraft, growing the Bermuda Aircraft Registry by 9 percent over the past year." Meanwhile BCAA, which aims to have offices and inspectors "strategically located around the world," is relocating its UK office to TAG Farnborough Airport. Acknowledging the move to Farnborough and welcoming his new inspectors, Stuart Algar and Michael Swann, BCAA director general Thomas Dunstan commented, "Farnborough Airport provides the opportunity to grow in the European market and also allows for excellent response times to clients in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The airport terminal provides the added benefit of short notice aircraft inspections and certificates of airworthiness issued during a turnaround or layover." "The shift from a government-run department to an authority has provided a host of benefits to the registry, including becoming more business and customer-focused," BCAA said. Dunstan added, "Bermuda has always been an attractive option but we are always looking at ways to enhance the customer experience by continuously making improvements to be more flexible and responsive. We put a huge emphasis on putting the customer at the center of everything we do." The Bermuda Registry has registered close to 2,000 aircraft since it was created in 1931, making it the world's largest offshore aircraft registry and the 10th largest in the world overall. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-05-27/bermuda-aircraft-registry- bolsters-european-team Back to Top Bombardier Plans Two New Luxury Aircraft Amid Growing Demand * Models are likely to enter service by the end of next year * Planes to offer more range, use less fuel than older lineup Bombardier will build 2 new luxury aircraft in response to growing demand Bombardier Inc. will build two new private planes in response to growing demand for large-cabin business jets. Bombardier Global 6500Source: Bloomberg The Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft will come equipped with redesigned cabins, an optimized wing and all-new Rolls-Royce engines, Bombardier said Sunday in a statement. The models, which will have ranges of 5,700 and 6,600 nautical miles, respectively, will likely enter service at the end of 2019, the company said. Canada's biggest aerospace company already is working toward the service debut of its largest-ever business jet, the ultra-long-range Global 7000, in this year's second half. Montreal-based Bombardier is banking on the Global 7000, which will sell for about $73 million, to contribute about $3 billion in annual revenue at the start of the next decade. Compared with Bombardier's existing Global 5000 and Global 6000 models, the jets unveiled Sunday offer at least 500 nautical miles of additional range, as well as a fuel-burn advantage of as much as 13 percent. The Global 5500 will be able to fly nonstop from Sao Paulo to Paris, while the 6500 can connect London to Hong Kong. Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is introducing a line of business-jet engines, dubbed Pearl, that will be the sole powering systems for the new Bombardier models, the London-based manufacturer said Monday in a separate statement. Bombardier shipped 10 of the Global 5000 and 6000 jets in the first quarter, two more than during a year earlier. It delivered 45 of the planes last year, which represents about one-third of all of the company's business-jet shipments. The Global 5500 will have a list price of $46 million, while the 6500 will go for $56 million, Mark Masluch, a spokesman for Bombardier, said in a telephone interview Sunday. Bombardier will continue to build the Global 5000 and 6000 models as well, he said. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-27/bombardier-to-build-two-new-luxury-aircraft- amid-growing-demand Back to Top Apollo 12 Astronaut Alan Bean Dies HOUSTON -- Apollo 12 lunar module pilot and Skylab 2 mission commander Alan L. Bean died May 26 at Houston Methodist Hospital at the Texas Medical Center. The former U. S. Navy test pilot and artist noted for his vivid depictions of early human spaceflight was 86. Bean had been hospitalized following a sudden illness he experienced during a trip to Fort Wayne, Ind., two weeks ago, according to a statement from his family. "A native Texan, Alan died peacefully in Houston surrounded by those who loved him," the statement said. Bean was a born in Wheeler, Tex., in the state's panhandle. A graduate of the University of Texas in aeronautical engineering, he was commissioned in the Navy upon graduation in 1955. After four years of active duty as an attack pilot, he was selected for Navy test pilot training. Bean was one of 14 men selected as NASA's third group of astronauts in October 1963. He joined Apollo 12 commander Charles "Pete" Conrad and Richard Gordon, the command module pilot, as the crew of the second U. S. moon lander mission. As the pilot of the lunar module pilot Intrepid, Bean became the fourth man to walk on the moon, joining Conrad for two walks after they touched down on the moon's Ocean of Storms on Nov. 19, 1969. Bean launched a second time on July 28, 1973 as commander of the Skylab II. The then record-setting 59-day flight on the small space station with Jack Lousma and Owen Garriott landed Bean on the cover of Aviation Week & Space Technology. Bean retired from the Navy in 1975 and NASA in 1981. In retirement, he much of his time at his Houston home and its art studio expressing his experiences with brush, paint and canvas. "When Alan's third career as the artist of Apollo moved forward, he would call me to ask about some detail about lunar soil, color or equipment he wanted to have represented exactly in a painting," said Harrison Schmitt, a member of the Apollo 17 crew, the last of the lunar lander missions, and a geologist. "Other times, he wanted to discuss items in the description he was writing to go with a painting. His enthusiasm about space and art never waned. Alan Bean is one of the great renaissance men of his generation: engineer, fighter pilot, astronaut and artist." Survivors include Leslie, Bean's wife of 40 years, a sister, Paula Stott, and two children from a prior marriage, daughter Amy Sue, and son Clay. Details on funeral services were not immediately available. http://aviationweek.com/space/apollo-12-astronaut-alan-bean-dies Back to Top The 14th CHC Safety & Quality Summit is just over four months away, so there is still plenty of time to register for this industry-leading safety event. However, the window for registering at the special early bird rate is quickly closing. The deadline for the discounted early bird registration rate of $1085 is May 31! To take advantage of the early bird rate, visit the Summit website (www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com) and click "Register" before May 31. We have also extended the deadline to May 30 for students to apply to be considered for one of two grant opportunities to attend the Summit! Each of these grants will provide full entry, transportation and accommodation for the selected winning students. Applicants must be engaged in a course of study related to aviation. Interested students can submit an application here. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Summit organizing team at summit@chcheli.com Thank you, CHC Summit Team Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Position Available: Manager of Fleet Planning What does a Manager of Fleet Planning do for Allegiant? Perform various duties in support of the Fleet Planning Department's activities including aircraft financial analysis, contract management, supply chain management, and negotiation of aircraft-related acquisition and sale activities. Assist the Vice President, Fleet Planning & Corporate Finance and Director, Fleet Planning in the performance of their duties, as necessary. What are some of the daily duties of a Manager of Fleet Planning? * Oversee commercial aspects of the company's engine, aircraft heavy maintenance, and aircraft retirement programs * Program management, forecasting and budgeting of Allegiant's heavy maintenance programs * Perform and assemble analysis of new and/or supplemental aircraft types * Coordination with materials, maintenance, and engineering groups regarding work scope management, optimizing for both performance and cost * Assist in the identification, negotiation and purchase of targeted aircraft * Assist in the disposal of aircraft and aircraft-related assets * Perform lease vs. buy, valuation and other aircraft related analysis * Perform post-purchase and post-lease contract management activities (reimbursements, owner/seller notifications, coordination of financial details with accounting, etc.) * Oversight of major consignment agreements for aircraft and engine related parts * Organize and manage all aircraft related documentation (sales/purchase agreements, leases, etc.) * Negotiate and resolve contractual and/or technical issues, as required * Administration of Allegiant's asset management subsidiary, often covering third party leases * Coordinate fleet planning activities with other departments internally * Other duties as assigned What are the minimum requirements to be a Manager of Fleet Planning? * Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred * Must pass a ten (10) year background check and five (5) year pre-employment drug screen What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be a Manager of Fleet Planning? * Prefer minimum two (2) years experience in a related activity, preferably in an aircraft/airline environment * Strong intellect and analytical aptitude required, along with ability to manage multiple and varied activities. Good negotiation skills essential in order to appropriately advance the company's agenda in asset acquisitions and sales, as well as to successfully resolve commercial and/or technical disputes. Excellent oral and written communication skills and better than average people skills required to effectively manage large, multi-party, internal and external projects. Strong attention to detail required to manage all aspects of the position. Must embrace hard work and be comfortable with a fast paced, quickly changing work environment. Proficiency required in all MS Office products What are the physical requirements of Manager of Fleet Planning ? 10% of travel required 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, 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. APPLY HERE 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 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 RESEARCH SURVEY 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 Curt Lewis