Flight Safety Information June 20, 2018 - No. 124 In This Issue Incident: Air China A332 near Minsk on Jun 19th 2018, suspected fuel leak Incident: Emirates A388 at London on Jun 19th 2018, did not retract landing gear Incident: Eastern Australia DH8C at Sydney on Jun 19th 2018, lightning strike Incident: Belgium A343 enroute on Jun 12th 2018, hydraulic leak Air Tractor AT-502B Fatal Accident (Oklahoma) Boeing 737-8K2 (WL) Engine Fire Indication (Netherlands) Cirrus SR22 -...Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS) Deployment (Arizona) Passenger breaks window at Charlotte airport after flight was canceled LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck. 90 seconds with how much legroom? FAA faces audit of airplane evacuation standards NTSB at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh...Oshkosh, Wisconsin.07/23/2018 New 'Honeywell Connected Aircraft Report' Reveals Airline Industry On The Cusp Of Major Investment Airlines Could Save $15 Billion Per Year by Offering Better Wi-Fi Safety, Environment, Reauth Focus of NATA Conference Three young Malaysian women pursue their dream of becoming pilots Instructors use eye-tracking to improve how helicopter pilots use cockpit instruments American Airlines plans management job cuts as US Airways integration nears end Boeing Lands $6.6 Billion FedEx Deal Virgin Orbit readies LauncherOne rocket for maiden flight SUMMER MEETING OF ISASI's PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAPTER (PNRC) 64th Air Safety Forum - Join Us! CHC Helicopter has announced that Alison Levine as keynote speaker Bombardier Safety Standdown Award 2018 - Nominations are still open! HIGH ALTITUDE FLYING: WHAT EVERY PILOT NEEDS TO KNOW - New Online Course - Fall 2018 Aircraft Accident Investigation from SCSI GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 3 Incident: Air China A332 near Minsk on Jun 19th 2018, suspected fuel leak An Air China Airbus A330-200, registration B-6549 performing flight CA-840 from Barcelona,SP (Spain) to Shanghai Pudong (China), was enroute at FL370 about 40nm northeast of Minsk (Belarus) when the crew suspected a fuel leak and decided to divert to Minsk. The aircraft burned off fuel and landed safely in Minsk about 80 minutes after the decision to divert. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 4 hours, then departed Minsk and is estimated to reach Shanghai with a delay of about 5 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ba17086&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Emirates A388 at London on Jun 19th 2018, did not retract landing gear An Emirates Airbus A380-800, registration A6-EDI performing flight EK-16 from London Gatwick,EN (UK) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates), was climbing out of Gatwick's runway 26L when the aircraft was seen not retracting the landing gear. The aircraft stopped the climb at FL090 and entered a hold, subsequently diverted to London's Heathrow Airport where the aircraft landed safely on runway 27R one hour after departure. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Heathrow about 7 hours after landing. The airline reported a technical issue prompted the diversion to Heathrow. All passengers are being accomodated on flights from Heathrow to Dubai. Multiple ground observers reported they saw the aircraft climb out without the gear being retracted, other observers reported the aircraft entered a hold near Southend with the gear extended. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ba16ee0&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Eastern Australia DH8C at Sydney on Jun 19th 2018, lightning strike An Eastern Australia de Havilland Dash 8-300 on behalf of Qantas, registration VH-TQH performing flight QF-2164 from Sydney,NS to Port Macquarie,NS (Australia), had just levelled off at cruise level 170 out of Sydney about 17 minutes into the flight when the crew decided to return to Sydney reporting the aircraft had sustained a lightning strike. The aircraft landed safely back in Sydney about 40 minutes after departure. A replacement Dash 8-300 registration VH-TQZ reached Port Macquarie with a delay of 2:40 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Sydney about 17 hours after landing. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QFA2164/history/20180618/2230Z/YSSY/YPMQ https://avherald.com/h?article=4ba15641&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Belgium A343 enroute on Jun 12th 2018, hydraulic leak An Air Belgium Airbus A340-300 on behalf of Air France, registration OO-ABB performing flight AF-926 from Paris Charles de Gaulle (France) to Libreville (Gabon), was enroute at FL350 about two hours into the flight when the crew detected a leak at the blue hydraulic system. The crew continued the flight to Libreville, requested emergency services on standby for the landing and performed a safe landing on Libreville's runway 16 about 6.5 hours after departure. Gabon's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened an investigation into the occurrence. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Libreville for about 19 hours, then departed for the return flight. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ba1463c&opt=0 Back to Top Air Tractor AT-502B Fatal Accident (Oklahoma) Date: 19-JUN-2018 Time: 7:15 a.m Type: Air Tractor AT-502B Owner/operator: Deterding Aerial Spraying Registration: N2063B C/n / msn: 502B-2800 Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Garfield County northwest of Enid, OK - United States of America Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) Nature: Agricultural Departure airport: Destination airport: Narrative: The cropduster aircraft impacted a wheat field near State Highway 45 and Oakwood Road just north of Enid, Oklahoma, during an aerial application flight. The airplane was destroyed and the sole pilot on board suffered fatal injures. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=212345 Back to Top Boeing 737-8K2 (WL) Engine Fire Indication (Netherlands) Date: 19-JUN-2018 Time: 22:15 LT Type: Boeing 737-8K2 (WL) Owner/operator: Transavia Airlines Registration: PH-HSW C/n / msn: 37160/2880 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: Eindhoven Airport (EIN/EHEH) - Netherlands Phase: Standing Nature: International Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Sevilla Airport (SVQ/LEZL) Destination airport: Eindhoven Airport (EIN/EHEH) Narrative: ARFF services at Eindhoven Airport attended to an engine fire indication on the no.2 engine of a Transavia flight HV5086. The aircraft had just landed and the engines were being shut down at the time of the incident. All passengers were evacuated; no injuries. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=212353 Back to Top Cirrus SR22 - Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS) Deployment (Arizona) Date: 19-JUN-2018 Time: 11:40 Type: Cirrus SR22 Owner/operator: Registration: C/n / msn: Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Aguila, Yavapai County, NW of Wickenburg, AZ - United States of America Phase: Landing Nature: Unknown Departure airport: Destination airport: Narrative: The aircraft experienced a deployment of the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS) and came to rest in desert brush terrain in Yavapai County at Aguila, Arizona. The airplane was partially consumed by fire and one of the two occupants onboard received unspecified injuries. One occupant onboard the aircraft was not injured. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=212355 Back to Top Passenger breaks window at Charlotte airport after flight was canceled, CMPD says A 24-year-old woman was cited Monday for breaking a window at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. The incident happened around 11 p.m., according to officials, amid the cancellation of hundreds of American Airlines flights to and from the airport. The woman, Kathy Albright, was frustrated after she learned her flight was canceled, Observer news partner WBTV reported. Witnesses told officers Albright broke the window near a valet parking section of the airport and walked away from the area. She was cited for damage to property after officials reviewed surveillance video, police said in a release. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article213436094.html Back to Top Back to Top 90 seconds with how much legroom? FAA faces audit of airplane evacuation standards * A federal watchdog wants to know how FAA is updating evacuation standards. * The DOT's inspector general's office says passenger behavior and seating configurations have changed. * One concern is passengers bringing carry-on baggage with them during an evacuation. In this photo provided by passenger Jose Castillo, fellow passengers walk away from a burning American Airlines jet that aborted takeoff and caught fire on the runway at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. A U.S. Department of Transportation watchdog is reviewing federal oversight of aircraft evacuation standards, as airline seating gets tighter and passengers bring more carry-on baggage with them. The Federal Aviation Administration requires that aircraft can be evacuated within 90 seconds in the case of an emergency. But the inspector general's office of the Department of Transportation said these standards haven't been significantly updated since 1990, while passenger behavior and cabin configurations have changed. Airlines have added more seats and cut seat pitch on board as air travel demand has grown. The inspector general's office will evaluate how FAA is updating standards given those changes and assess the agency's "process for determining whether aircraft as currently configured meet evacuation standards." "We look forward to working with the OIG to explain how we ensure airlines are complying with our regulations on emergency evacuations," the FAA said in a statement. Passenger behavior that could hamper evacuation could include the retrieval of cabin baggage, which many passengers carry on board to avoid checked-luggage fees. A Miami-bound American Airlines flight that caught fire prompted an evacuation of the Boeing 767 at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport in October 2016. The National Transportation Safety Board said in its report on the incident that "some passengers evacuated from all three usable exits with carry-on baggage" even though flight attendants instructed passengers to leave their in-cabin luggage behind. The issue is a recurring concern, the NTSB said. "As consistently seen elsewhere during evacuations, our crew was forced to confront a visible minority of passengers who ignored instructions to leave luggage behind," said American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein. "American Airlines believes this is an issue that warrants additional industry attention, given the risks that non-compliant passengers pose to themselves and others by slowing the evacuation and, potentially, puncturing and deflating critical escape slides." https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/19/faa-faces-audit-of-airplane-evacuation-standards.html Back to Top NTSB at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin 07/23/2018 8AM National Transportation Safety Board Member Earl Weener and NTSB senior aviation investigators will participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018, the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual fly-in convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 23 - 29, 2018. General aviation accidents account for the majority of aviation-related deaths in the United States and continue to be a safety priority for the NTSB. General aviation safety has been an issue area on the NTSB's Most Wanted List since 2011, and numerous safety recommendations have been issued to address our safety concerns. During the week-long event, Member Weener and NTSB staff will conduct presentations on accident case studies and lessons learned and various safety issues. They will also meet with members of the public who visit the NTSB exhibit in the Federal Pavilion. Save the date: July 24, 2018 / 0830-1300 NTSB GA Safety Road Show: Strategies for Preventing In-Flight Loss of Control Accidents More general aviation pilots and passengers die from accidents involving loss of control in flight than any other single factor. For this reason, preventing loss of control in flight in general aviation has been on the NTSB's Most Wanted List of transportation safety improvements since 2015. But what exactly leads to loss of control accidents and how can they be prevented? A panel of industry and government GA safety experts will discuss causes, strategies and solutions, and NTSB air safety investigators and medical officers will present accident case studies. NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt and NTSB Board Member Earl Weener will also be participating. Join us July 24, 0830-1300, at EAA's AirVenture 2018, Forum Building 6, to meet the participants, and hear more about this important safety issue. www.ntsb.gov Back to Top New 'Honeywell Connected Aircraft Report' Reveals Airline Industry On The Cusp Of Major Investment Wave - Ninety-five percent of respondents will make Connected Aircraft purchases in the next five years, with most spending upwards of $500K per aircraft - Predictive and lower-cost maintenance is the top priority for airlines - Airlines expect long-term savings in maintenance, fuel and turnaround time from investments in connectivity PHOENIX, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fueled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity. In the new Honeywell Connected Aircraft Report (NYSE: HON), aviation professionals around the globe in the commercial aircraft sector reveal that spending on connected technologies will increase dramatically in the coming years, driven by a rapidly growing demand for solutions that enhance the passenger experience, save airlines money and improve operational efficiency. Connected technologies are defined as those that make use of data sent to and from the aircraft to benefit passengers, pilots and operators. Some examples include applications that track fleet fuel usage; give pilots landing and navigation aids; crowd-sourced weather information accessed via mobile devices; and analytics solutions that use data from "smart" sensors, sending it to maintenance personnel or aircraft operators during flight. The report finds that spending will be largely focused beyond the cabin, with maintenance ranking highest among the pain points that airline decision makers want to tackle. Investment in connected technologies is expected to rise significantly during the next 12 months, and to increase even more rapidly over the next five years. Honeywell offers more than 100 Connected Aircraft products and services, including network connections and hardware and software packages, to enable a high-speed, global Wi-Fi solution for nearly all aircraft platforms. "The airline industry is beginning to seriously invest in Connected Aircraft technology to proactively improve daily operations. The result is airline employees performing their daily roles more effectively, while also delivering the kind of service that passengers expect, including increased safety and on-time arrivals," said Kristin Slyker, vice president, Connected Aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace. "With the massive potential for cost savings and improved operations, predictive maintenance is the No. 1 area in which airlines are looking to invest. Our research revealed nearly 60 percent of airlines are looking to purchase predictive maintenance technologies over the next year, and even more are expected to invest down the road." The Honeywell Connected Aircraft Report features survey responses from maintenance personnel, flight and ground crew, fleet management personnel and other key stakeholders in the commercial airline sector on near- and long-term technology purchase plans. Connected Aircraft technologies are seen as one of the most important long-term investments to improve all-around operations and competitive standing within the industry. The benefits of these technologies also go well beyond passenger entertainment in the cabin. The next wave of investment in connectivity is to address three main challenges: maintenance effectiveness, fuel consumption and aircraft turnaround time. Challenge No. 1: Maintenance Maintenance issues routinely cause airlines to ground aircraft minutes before departure, which is never ideal for a business that relies on taking off and arriving on time and safely. These delays cost the industry hundreds of millions of dollars a year and contribute significantly to passenger dissatisfaction. Based on insight from commercial respondents, improvements in maintenance are the most important benefit airlines want to see from an investment in the Connected Aircraft. Maintenance was ranked as the top priority in the report, with 88 percent of respondents labeling it as an "Extremely Important" or a "Very Important" investment. "In my business - commercial aviation - safety and reliability is paramount. Therefore, it is high priority to provide preventive, predictive and reliable maintenance," said one respondent from an aircraft original equipment manufacturer (OEM). "We want to be able to predict when a component is about to fail, and change it before it does," said a fleet management professional at a passenger airline. Challenge No. 2: Fuel consumption Fuel typically accounts for 20 to 40 percent of an airline's operating costs. If airlines can reduce the amount of fuel used, that will make a dramatic impact on the bottom line. Therefore, it's no surprise that 73 percent of survey respondents listed fuel efficiency as "Extremely Important" or "Very Important" to an airline's investment plan. "We are one of the biggest domestic operators with comparatively lower turnaround time, [so] fuel use data is a big concern for us. We are operating in a very busy environment; if a single flight is disrupted, it becomes a great concern to manage the schedule," said a fleet management employee at a passenger airline. "Saving fuel, shortening or eliminating delays, and having better real-time information will result in lower operational costs. On the customer side, we want to be the brand of choice. The new generation of business travelers (our most lucrative customer) wants to be connected at all times and have information readily available. The airline that can provide this will have a competitive advantage," said a ground operations employee at a passenger airline. Challenge No. 3: Aircraft turnaround time To keep passengers happy and costs on track, pushing back from the gate in a timely manner for on-time arrivals is important. Passenger experience was one of the top reasons for airlines to invest in the Connected Aircraft, with 76 percent of respondents listing it as "Extremely Important" or "Very Important." "Connected-related purchases will increase operational efficiency, improve fleet management, provide energy efficiency, ensure flight safety, give customers delight, [and reduce] aircraft turnaround time and costs," said an aircraft research and development expert at an aircraft OEM. Big investment now, bigger investment later Investing in the Connected Aircraft is important for airlines around the globe. In fact, 81 percent of respondents cited connected technologies as a high or very high priority for their business. And while 86 percent of respondents said they were looking to make a Connected Aircraft purchase over the next year, the number jumps to 95 percent over the next five years. "[Connectivity technologies] are a high priority because of the accurate statistical data they provide in all sorts of ways. It's very important in this industry to have tools that help you be proactive rather than reactive. Connectivity-related products go a long way in making this approach possible," said a ground operations professional from a passenger airline. According to the report, 61 percent of respondents are planning to spend more in the next year than they currently do on Connected Aircraft technology, and 69 percent are planning to spend even more in the next five years. Airlines are also willing to give that investment time to pay off; 27 percent expect a return between 12 and 18 months, and 28 percent expect a return between 19 months and three years. About half of the respondents expect to spend up to $1 million per aircraft on connectivity technologies over the next year, with most looking to spend $100K to $500K. The bigger jump is seen over the next five years, with 38 percent of respondents reporting that they expect to spend at least $1 million per aircraft on connected technology during that time span. A full 17 percent plan to spend more than $10 million per aircraft on connected technologies over the next five years. These significant investments signal the increasing value of connected technologies in the coming years. How Honeywell can help Connectivity has reached a point of maturation where its value is being seen both inside and outside the cabin. Connected technologies help airlines and related businesses stay competitive and ahead of the curve, and help solve some of the industry's biggest problems. "The Connected Aircraft brings immense opportunity to increase flight efficiency and productivity for pilots, maintainers and flight operations managers, while delivering a safer and more enjoyable experience for passengers," Slyker said. "Data is allowing us to help airlines maximize their aircraft utilization and increase their return on investment." With a unique portfolio that spans network connectivity, hardware, software and a host of GoDirect® services, Honeywell is a leader in providing Connected Aircraft solutions for airlines, business jets, general aviation, helicopters and defense. The company's more than 100 Connected Aircraft products and services help customers predict maintenance, save fuel, shorten aircraft turnaround time, reduce delays and turbulence, and give pilots up-to-the-minute info while in flight. Honeywell has the solutions to help every customer harness its data to streamline operations, reduce costs and increase safety. By using Honeywell's JetWave™ to enable in-flight Wi-Fi and the more than 50 GoDirect services Honeywell offers, commercial customers can streamline operations to continue pushing the aviation industry forward. About the survey An online survey of 106 respondents from around the globe was completed in partnership with Gerson Lehrman Group. Respondents were first vetted with qualifying questions to help ensure their knowledge on the topic and that they were decision-makers or purchasers. If they met the criteria, the respondents proceeded to an online survey that featured a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft, and its turbochargers are used by nearly every automaker and truck manufacturer around the world. The Aerospace business unit develops innovative solutions for more fuel-efficient automobiles and airplanes, more direct and on-time flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along with aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity services, logistics, and more. The business delivers safer, faster, and more efficient and comfortable transportation-related experiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero and @Honeywell_Turbo. Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 software-industrial company that delivers industry- specific solutions that include aerospace and automotive products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, cars, homes and buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom. SOURCE Honeywell Related Links http://www.honeywell.com https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-honeywell-connected-aircraft-report-reveals-airline- industry-on-the-cusp-of-major-investment-wave-300667853.html Back to Top Airlines Could Save $15 Billion Per Year by Offering Better Wi-Fi Airline connectivity suppliers released new studies this week which highlight opportunities for airlines to profit from offering passengers better Wi-Fi. Lufthansa Technik technician installing a radome antenna on the fuselage of an aircraft at the company's MRO facility in Malta, 2017 Honeywell and Inmarsat each released reports on how an Internet-of-Planes, with Connected Aircraft applications, could save airlines billions each year. Honeywell predicts that airlines are "on the cusp" of major investments in aircraft connectivity, with benefits beyond offering passengers access to the internet. Inmarsat published a study conducted on its behalf by the London School of Economics (LSE) which looks into the cost savings of a connected fleet improving flight management, operations, and aircraft maintenance. "The airline industry is beginning to seriously invest in Connected Aircraft technology to proactively improve daily operations. The result is airline employees performing their daily roles more effectively, while also delivering the kind of service that passengers expect, including increased safety and on-time arrivals," said Kristin Slyker, vice president, Connected Aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace . "With the massive potential for cost savings and improved operations, predictive maintenance is the number one area in which airlines are looking to invest. Our research revealed nearly 60 percent of airlines are looking to purchase predictive maintenance technologies over the next year, and even more are expected to invest down the road." The LSE Sky High Economics study projects that connected aircraft could save airlines $15 billion per year in operating costs. One significant area for cost-savings is aircraft self-reporting applications which would support predictive maintenance and reduce the likelihood of "aircraft on ground" (AOG) situations. These maintenance events keep planes stranded on the tarmac waiting for replacement parts that can only be ordered once maintenance operations become aware of the fault. By some estimates, each AOG instance can cost an airline up to $150,000 per hour. A connected aircraft could communicate parts diagnostics in-flight alerting fleet managers and maintenance crews of necessary repair parts and maintenance resources while the plane is still in the air. Other benefits would include real-time weather tracking which could help pilots adjust flight paths to avoid turbulence, as well as flight path optimization with more accurate aircraft tracking making airspace management more efficient. These connected aircraft applications will also be critical to aviation over the coming decades as global fleet size grows to accommodate growing passenger demand. Dr Alexander Grous (B. Ec, MBA, [M.Com], MA, PhD.), Department of Media and Communications, LSE and author of Sky High Economics said: "The forecast doubling of aircraft in the skies by 2035 will create both challenges and opportunities for the global aviation industry. IP-enabled aircraft are an essential step in facilitating growing demand for air travel while meeting vital safety requirements. The study's findings highlight not only the powerful commercial efficiencies for airline operations but crucially, the resulting advantages for safety and environmental impact." More efficient flight paths will also help airlines cut CO2 emissions, benefiting the environment. LSE predicts that connected aircraft could reduce airline CO2 emissions by 21.3 million tons by 2035. A focus on operations applications will also benefit passengers. In 2016, Olyver Wyman estimated that the annual data generated by the connected fleet by 2026 may reach 98 billion gigabytes. "The newest generation aircraft by then will be spewing out between five and eight terabytes per flight, up to 80 times what older planes today generate," according to Oliver Wyman analysts. The data processing requirements will encourage airlines to invest in better satellite connections, including access to high-throughput satellites, which will, in turn, result in faster and more reliable Wi-Fi for passengers onboard. In a study conducted for Inmarsat last year, LSE projected that airlines could earn as much as $30 billion in revenue per year from their in-flight connectivity offering to passengers by 2035. Potential revenue sources include sales of internet access, targeted advertising, e-commerce and destination services sales, as well as premium content and entertainment streaming. LSE valued the in-flight connectivity market at $130 billion by 2035. https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisagarcia/2018/06/20/airlines-could-save-15-billion-per-year-by- offering-better-wi-fi/#1627a7e57792 Back to Top Safety, Environment, Reauth Focus of NATA Conference The National Air Transportation Association this month concluded its 2018 Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference highlighting key issues before the association, from Part 13 complaints filed against airports over FBO pricing to a focus on looming workforce shortages, advancing NextGen, and continuing the push to get a reauthorization bill through Congress. The association also turned over its board with the election of Ross Aviation president and CEO Jeff Ross to take over as the new chairman. Ross, who previously was vice chairman, succeeds Pentastar Aviation president and CEO Greg Schmidt in the new role. Stepping in as the new vice chairman is Curt Castagna, president and CEO of Aeroplex/Aerolease Group. FAA associate administrator for aviation safety Ali Bahrami keynoted the first session of the three-day event, praising the industry for its collaborative efforts that have helped more than surpass goals set nine years ago to drive down the fatal accident rate by 10 percent. In fact, the accident rate has declined from 1.2 fatal accidents per 100,000 hours at the time the goal was set to 0.84 per 100,000 hours in Fiscal Year 2017, a 27 percent drop. "This all because of the work you and the rest of our colleagues in aviation are doing together," he said. "We are deeply committed to innovation and cooperative approaches to address general aviation safety." But he stressed that the community must not become complacent and continue to work to improve, using a data-driven approach. He also noted the agency's successes in improving safety with the Compliance Philosophy and said it would continue. Other efforts have included a more agile, reorganized Flight Standards group, he said. This reorganization will help with the agency's efforts to become more consistent, he added, but encouraged attendees at the NATA event to continue to provide feedback in that area. He also touched upon the agency's hiring woes, saying it, like the rest of the industry, is facing workforce recruitment issues. "We are having a very, very difficult job hiring qualified people because the industry is doing well and [private companies] are paying much more than we are," he said. Bahrami further noted the agency is in the midst of developing a five-year strategic plan, and he plans to communicate it both to the FAA workforce and aviation community, believing that the way forward is to be in step with industry. INDUSTRY COHESION Leaders from five other aviation associations joined NATA president Marty Hiller in providing perspectives on reauthorization and other industry issues. The leaders discussed the importance of stable, long-term funding for FAA and adequate funding for areas such as airports. But of first concern was making sure the FAA reauthorization legislation got through Congress in a timely fashion. Also on that panel, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and CEO Mark Baker discussed the reasoning behind his association's Part 13 complaints at airports over FBO pricing, saying AOPA is focused on ensuring access and encouraging use of affected airports. Hiller, meanwhile, outlined the complexities of the issue with the many factors playing into pricing. Despite the differences over the pricing issue, Joel Bacon, executive vice president, government and public affairs for the American Association of Airport Executives, praised the general aviation community's overall cohesiveness on issues such as reauthorization, saying it was "absolutely remarkable." The industry was able to pick off Republicans on the ATC issue when a committee chairman had made the issue an important part of his life's work on Capitol Hill and had the backing of a president, he noted. Industry leaders followed this session with visits on Capitol Hill with their local leaders to discuss key issues, such as forwarding the FAA reauthorization bill. Ethics was another area addressed during the NATA conference, with discussions focused on a number of the efforts various associations have been making to elevate the issue. Mente Group president and CEO and National Aircraft Resale Association chairman Brian Proctor outlined the difficulties of tackling ethics in a highly fragmented broker profession where about 1,100 brokers have facilitated sales of 4,500 aircraft in a given year, meaning many are one-airplane sales for the vast majority of brokers. NARA recently rolled out a multi-faceted strategy that includes concepts such as certification and is discussing developing training programs with third-party vendors. NATA, meanwhile, recently re-emphasized its ethics code and has a task force focused solely on illegal air charter. The association has been working with the FAA over the past year on actions that could be taken but first must better frame what constitutes illegal charter. TSA Administrator David Pekoske addressed attendees in a closed-door session, and while conceding he has more to learn yet about the industry, pledged to work with the general aviation community, NATA reported. Another significant area highlighted included commitment on the aviation services side to environmental responsibility. Keith Sawyer manager of alternative fuels for Avfuel, outlined the importance of transitioning to sustainable alternative jet fuels, noting it is the key path for industry to meet its goals of reducing carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2050. At the same time, he discussed the complexities of integration into the fuel supply chain with a need for more availability of the alternative fuels. Larry Jorash senior v-p operations for Signature Flight Support, discussed a need for further testing on older engines. Jonathan Lee, Air BP business development manager, meanwhile, outlined his company's multi-pronged approach to becoming carbon neutral throughout its network, including creating carbon offsets through investing in various sustainable projects worldwide and introducing carbon efficiencies and technologies where possible. The NATA conference also served as a venue to dig deeper into many issues confronting aviation services business, such as how to attract qualified FBO leaders, and the lack of clarity surrounding the recent exemption Congress provided for aircraft management services from the commercial air transport federal excise taxes. In addition to the FBO leadership workforce concerns, workforce and training issues in general were discussed in separate sessions. The need for expanded use of organizational delegation authorization was addressed in a session dedicated to maintenance hot topics, while FBO and airport managers were given guidance on how to approach airport lease agreements in a manner that both parties walk away satisfied and with full understanding the contracts. Another topic touched upon was the prevention of ground handling damage, or so-called hangar rash. NATA also honored a number of individuals during the presentation of its annual Industry Excellence Awards program. These included former Gulfstream president Larry Flynn with the Willam A "Bill" Ong Memorial Award and Randall Berg, former director of aviation for King County International Airport/Boeing Field, with the NATA Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Public Service Award went to Gerald Dillingham, former U.S. Government Accountability Office director of civil aviation issues. Other honorees included the ATP/NATA General Aviation Service Technician Award to George Terry, vice president and director of maintenance operations at Corporate Eagle in Michigan; Airport Executive Partnership Award to Juan Rivera, airport director at Manassas Regional Airport; Excellence in Pilot Training Award to Janine Schwahn, chief instructor at Summit Aviation in Montana; and, Safety 1st Certified Line Service Professional Award to Henry Graves, line technician and shift leader at APP Jet Center Manassas in Virginia. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-06-15/safety-environment-reauth- focus-nata-conference Back to Top Three young Malaysian women pursue their dream of becoming pilots Three young women, looking smart in their cadet pilot uniform, walked confidently towards us at Hangar 5 of the Malaysia Airlines Engineering Complex in Sepang, Selangor. There are not many female pilots in the world, but the trio took their chance and broke traditional gender stereotypes to pursue their dream of flying. Previously, most women in the aviation industry would usually opt for work as flight attendants or ground staff. The International Society of Women Pilots estimated that in 2017, out of 130,000 pilots in the world, only 3,000 - or 3% of the number - are female. But things are changing. (L-R) Malaysia Airlines cadets Wang, Hidayah and Foo. In Malaysia, women are getting more opportunities to join the aviation industry as pilots. As at mid-2017, low-cost carrier AirAsia has 55 female pilots. Malaysia Airlines has followed suit and recently started its female pilot programme which is now open for enrolment. The three women we met at Hangar 5 are the first female cadets with the airline company. Cadet Foo loves having a "view above the clouds" and the challenges that come with being a pilot. Foo graduated from the Malaysian Flying Academy in Melaka in January 2017. "It has always been my dad's dream to be a pilot, but he never made it because the family couldn't afford it. I was motivated to achieve his dream and make it a reality for him. Along the journey, I fell in love with flying," she said. Foo, who hails from Kuala Lumpur, joined Malaysia Airlines as a cadet in October 2017. Her family fully supports her decision to become a pilot, and is extremely proud of her. However, some of her extended family members do hold a more traditional view. "They feel that being a pilot is an odd career choice for a woman, as it's not a nine-to-five job. They have concerns about safety issues and the high cost (of studying to become a pilot)," she said. What does she love about flying? "The view!" she said without hesitation. "Not many can say they have a view above the clouds from their office window. I love the challenges that come with the job too. No two days are the same, and I have to be on my toes at all times. "Finally, to be able to wear the uniform, especially the gold bars of Malaysia Airlines, gives me and my parents the utmost pride," she shared. Her advice to young women who wish to pursue the same career path? "Go for it because the sky is the limit. Never give up your dreams despite any negative comments from people because it will be worth it once you achieve it." She feels that even though being a pilot means being in a male-dominated industry, women should not feel limited or intimidated because they can do just as well. "Women should be motivated and supported so that they too can be successful in the industry. It doesn't matter whether you're male or female, you can still be a successful pilot," she said. For Wang, her dream of becoming a pilot started when she was in her teens. Her dad took her for a "Fly for Fun" one-day pilot course in Subang, Selangor. She was hooked from then on. "I was fascinated ... especially during take off and landing. As passengers, we usually sit in the cabin, so we don't get to see all the action upfront," she enthused. Wang graduated from the Malaysian Flying Academy in 2016. She had undergone an aviation course in Sydney, Australia, before that. She became a Malaysia Airlines cadet in August 2017. Wang is the only one among the three cadets to have flown an actual aircraft during line-training. She has flown to a few cities in South-East Asia including Jakarta, Phnom Penh, and Ho Chi Minh City. When asked what she enjoys most about flying, she replied: "Learning about the different airports we fly to, being able to work with different sets of crew, and landing the aircraft." Wang is proud to be one of the few women pilots with Malaysia Airlines. "It is one of the greatest opportunities of my life, and I'm grateful for it. I'm happy that I get to use the call sign 'Malaysian'. Looking at the female pilots walking in the airport when I was doing the aviation course in Australia made me proud to be in an industry long dominated by men, and I'm glad women are now given an equal opportunity to become pilots," she said. Wang noted that her parents are supportive of her career choice, although her mother was worried at first. "My family is happy and proud of me and they will usually ask where I'm off to; I normally give them a copy of my roster," she said. Wang advises young women who wish to become pilots to just "go for it". "Explore further and have passion. It's different from office work, there isn't a fixed timing for your duty, but you need to gain experience and learn from each flight, because they are all different." Flying is a natural choice for Hidayah as her father is also a pilot. She grew up in Abu Dhabi, where her father is based. "After graduating from high school in Abu Dhabi in 2013, I returned to Malaysia and went to flying school in Melaka," she said. Hidayah was Foo and Wang's junior in flying school. She graduated two years ago, after which she returned to Abu Dhabi to spend time with her family. She joined Malaysia Airlines as a cadet in December 2017. "It's lovely to be in the Malaysia Airlines family because everyone is caring, friendly, and helpful. Even though it's an industry dominated by men, every cadet is treated the same, whether you're male or female. I'm glad it is the way it is - this is how every job should be. What you can or cannot do is not determined by gender, but how hard you work for it," she shared. "My dad is a pilot so I grew up in the industry. Travel was really fun, and seeing my dad fly the plane was really cool. I've always fancied how magical it feels when an airplane flies. I look up to my dad and have always wanted to be like him," she continued. However, her father was initially worried by her decision to become a pilot. "He's been through this himself, and he knows that it's not an easy job. It requires a lot of discipline, sacrifice, studying, and training." She revealed that she sometimes gets funny responses from people when they find out she is training to be a pilot. "Nine out of 10 times, they usually get really big-eyed and excited, and they'll ask me a lot of questions. Female pilots are still a rarity. To some extent, it makes me feel unique, and being unique makes me happy." Hidayah's advice to aspiring female pilots? Do what makes you happy. "There's nothing stopping you. Pursuing your dream is a chance you shouldn't miss, so study hard and seize the day," she said. www.star2.com/people/2018/06/20/malaysian-women-pilots/#zQCHyVgmGOVCO9dl.99 Back to Top Instructors use eye-tracking to improve how helicopter pilots use cockpit instruments LONDON - Having completed two phases of research to track the eye movements of helicopter pilots, HeliOffshore in London is consulting with helicopter instructors and examiners on how eye-tracking technology can enhance safety in the front line. HeliOffshore reports. Continue reading original article The Intelligent Aerospace take: 19 June 2018 -- The association is seeking input from member operators and training organizations. The eye-tracking research has been developed by HeliOffshore member helicopter operators working with industry experts Jarvis Bagshaw Ltd. Eye-tracking aims at helping flight crew make better, safer use of the high degree of automation in modern helicopters. Using flight simulators, researchers have been able to track where pilots are looking during the various stages of a flight. Pilots have gathered data to support these investigations to compare how crews believe they perform with how they performed in the research scenarios. The research has yielded a better understanding of how pilots monitor cockpit instruments and displays. https://www.intelligent-aerospace.com/articles/pt/2018/06/helicopter-eye-tracking-safety.html Back to Top American Airlines plans management job cuts as US Airways integration nears end American Airlines plans to trim its ranks of upper management over the coming months as it winds down work on its nearly five-year integration with US Airways, company executives said Tuesday. In a letter to employees, CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom said the Fort Worth-based carrier will be offering buyouts to employees and cutting some positions at or above the director level. Parker and Isom said the company's current corporate structure is largely a result of the work needed to integrate American and US Airways after the 2013 merger. With that work largely completed, the company won't need as many managers for long-term operations. "As all companies do from time to time, we need to evaluate our current organization with a goal to operate more productively," the letter said. "While not all integration work is complete, much of it is and as a result, now is the right time to look at the organizational structure we need for the future." American executives have hinted about the need to shrink the carrier's workforce post-integration as far back as October 2016. At the time, Parker told Wall Street analysts that American was in many respects operating two airlines with the staffing to match. "A big focus of the team's efforts to move forward is to be sure that we are indeed endeavoring to make sure we don't get to have one airline and still have the infrastructure of two," Parker said in 2016. American did not specify how many jobs would be cut through the newly announced restructuring. Employees at the director level or above with more than two years at American will qualify for a buyout with severance benefits. The changes will include some layoffs, the company said. At the start of 2018, American and its regional subsidiaries had about 126,600 full-time equivalent employees, according to a federal regulatory filing. About 85 percent of those are unionized and aren't at risk of losing their jobs in the restructuring, which leaves roughly 19,000 non-unionized administrative employees. The company had about 110,000 employees after its 2013 merger, including employees from American, US Airways and regional subsidiaries. American said much of the restructuring will take place at upper rungs of the corporate ladder, but it also will be taking a look at the structure of lower levels of the organization. Any decrease in headcount would likely come through attrition and eliminating open positions, the company said, but it did acknowledge the possibility of future layoffs. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/american-airlines/2018/06/19/american-airlines-plans- management-job-cuts-us-airways-integration-nears-end Back to Top Boeing Lands $6.6 Billion FedEx Deal * Package-delivery company will add 12 767s and 12 777s * New aircraft orders are meant to modernize aging cargo fleet Boeing landed a deal for 24 cargo aircraft from FedEx Corp. worth $6.6 billion as the revival in the air freight market continues to grow. The package-hauler plans to add 12 of Boeing's medium-size 767 freighters and 12 of the larger 777 cargo aircraft to its order book, the Chicago-based planemaker said in a statement Tuesday. FedEx is already the largest customer for both aircraft models. Memphis, Tennessee-based FedEx has been using new aircraft orders to replace aging freighters, such as its three-engine McDonnell Douglas MD-11s, to improve fuel efficiency and reliability without adding much capacity to its air cargo fleet, said Chief Operating Officer David Bronczek on a conference call with analysts. That may change as demand for air freight begins to grow, he said. "We've added very few incremental planes along the years here,'' he said. "On the other hand, if we continue to see strong growth like we're seeing now we could use them to add capacity.'' After languishing for much of the decade, global air shipments rebounded strongly last year, spurred by online shoppers and strong trade. The trend has provided new lift to Boeing's wide-body jet line-up, where freighter models include the 767 and jumbo 747 jetliner. New Popularity Boeing last month announced plans to bump up annual output of the 767 by 20 percent to 36 planes by 2020. The aging jetliner is gaining new popularity as a midsize freighter favored by the likes of Amazon.com Inc. and FedEx. That would be the third increase in the monthly production rate since early 2016 for a jetliner best known for opening transcontinental travel to twin-engine jets in the 1980s. The freighter variant is the oldest model in Boeing's current product lineup, dating to a 1993 order by United Parcel Service Inc. for 60 of the cargo jets. The first 767 freighter was delivered in October 1995. The deal for the new aircraft will be added to Boeing's orders and deliveries website once "certain contingencies" have been met, Boeing said. FedEx already is awaiting deliveries of 53 of the 767 freighters and 6 of Boeing's 777 cargo planes. The planes are headed to FedEx Express, the company's main package delivery business, which flies freight planes all over the world. The 777 freighter has a list price of $339.2 million, while its 767 counterpart sells for $212.2 million. Boeing had already netted 28 orders this year for its factory-made freighters, worth $9.49 billion at list prices before the customary discounts. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-19/boeing-lands-6-6-billion-fedex-deal-as-freight- demand-grows Back to Top Virgin Orbit readies LauncherOne rocket for maiden flight Virgin Orbit is just months away from the first launch of its LauncherOne rocket. The company is currently undergoing an extensive test campaign to ensure that the vehicle will function correctly on its maiden flight. Virgin Orbit's mission is to make it easier for small satellites to reach orbit. "Traditionally these [small] satellites went as back passengers with large satellites. If you were putting up a big communications satellite or you were putting up [a spacecraft] to supply the space station you could tag along," explained Virgin Orbit's CEO Dan Hart at the Western Museum of Flight earlier this year. "It's a pretty efficient way to get to orbit in terms of cost because you are not paying for most of the rocket. You are just a passenger in the glove compartment. That works for experiments very well. It doesn't work that well if you have to get to a specific orbit at a specific time. As these companies or missions are growing up with small satellites, they are becoming demanding customers. These customers are just screaming for a dedicated service." A graphic of the LauncherOne rocket. Credit: Virgin Orbit To provide a dedicated service, Virgin has developed the LauncherOne rocket - a two stage small satellite launcher. The vehicle uses LOx for the oxidizer and RP-1 for propellant. Interestingly, unlike most rockets which launch from a stationary pad - LauncherOne will be released from beneath an airplane. The aircraft which will be used to release the rocket is a Boeing 747-400 named Cosmic Girl. The plane was previously owned by Virgin Atlantic Airways. Cosmic Girl will carry the rocket beneath her left wing. 747's were originally designed with the ability to ferry a fifth engine. Virgin Orbit has modified that location to support the rocket. During a mission, the fuel onboard the 747 will be redistributed to balance the aircraft, as LauncherOne is offset to one side. LauncherOne and its carrier aircraft Cosmic Girl. Credit: Virgin Orbit Due to the insulation on LauncherOne, LOx will not have to be conditioned during a flight. However, the aircraft has the capability to eventually service LOx which would enable longer flights. Once Cosmic Girl is ready to launch LauncherOne, she will pitch upwards to at least 25 degrees. Then, Cosmic Girl will release the rocket. LauncherOne will fall for approximately 4-5 seconds before igniting the first stage. The first stage of LauncherOne is powered by a single NewtonThree engine which will burn for about three minutes. NewtonThree has been optimized to take advantage of launching beneath an aircraft. As Hart explained, "We don't have to have our expansion ratio of our first stage chamber driven by sea launch, because we are going up from 35,000 feet." The second stage utilizes a single NewtonFour engine. During standard missions, NewtonFour will perform multiple burns - totalling nearly six minutes in duration. NewtonThree is capable of approximately 330 kilonewtons of thrust while NewtonFour is capable of roughly 22 kilonewtons of thrust. Both engines are tested at Virgin Orbit's test facility near the Mojave Air and Space Port in California. Over recent months, the company has been performing numerous long duration burns in preparation for the maiden launch of LauncherOne. Additionally, at the end of last year, Virgin completed the first LauncherOne vehicle. The milestone allowed for the teams to begin launch countdown rehearsals with the pathfinder in Mojave. During the rehearsals, the rocket is mounted on a stand from the same attachment points used to mate the vehicle with Cosmic Girl. Then, the teams go through all the procedures leading up to T-0 including propellant load. One major hurdle remaining in the test campaign is a captive carry test. This milestone will see Cosmic Girl carry a LauncherOne rocket during a flight. This test will validate that all systems work as expected when in the launch configuration. Preparations for the test are currently underway, and it is expected to occur in the coming weeks. Once Virgin is ready to begin orbital launches, LauncherOne will initially operate out of the Mojave Air and Space Port. Cosmic Girl will fly from the desert out over the Pacific Ocean and then release LauncherOne in a southerly direction. The flight path will allow the rocket to serve customers going to polar or sun- synchronous orbits. Virgin Orbit's plans for a mobile launch system. Credit: Virgin Orbit While operations will start from Mojave, they will quickly expand to other sites. According to Virgin Orbit, LauncherOne "will operate from a variety of locations independently of traditional launch ranges - which are often congested with traffic - and will have the ability to operate through or around weather conditions and other impediments that delay traditional launches." Some of the additional locations being looked at include the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center and Kona International Airport in Hawaii. These options will expand the range of inclinations which LauncherOne can serve. The payload capacity for LauncherOne is 300 kilograms when executing missions to a sun-synchronous orbit. When going to equatorial orbits, the payload capacity increases to 500 kilograms, as the vehicle can take advantage of Earth's rotation. For now, Virgin Orbit will only perform missions to low Earth orbit. However, Hart stated, "We are considering higher orbits, and we have some interesting ideas that could get us to geosynchronous orbit or above." A Pegasus XL rocket launches NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission. Credit: NASA Currently, the price of a LauncherOne launch is approximately $12 million. For comparison, NASA paid Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems) $56.3 million to launch the ICON mission on a Pegasus XL rocket. Pegasus is the only air launch vehicle in operation and has a similar payload capacity to LauncherOne. LauncherOne's manifest is filling up fast for a company that is yet to reach orbit. Virgin Orbit has signed a deal with the European Space Agency to launch the SITAEL satellite - a demonstration mission for a new electrical propulsion system. Similarly, NASA has ordered an ELaNa (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites) launch. Additionally, The US Department of Defense has awarded Virgin Orbit a launch contract through Virgin Orbit's VOX Space subsidiary which handles the national security market. On the commercial front, GomSpace has ordered a launch for several nanosatellites which will track ships and planes. Cloud Constellation Corporation has signed a deal for 12 LauncherOne missions to deploy its SpaceBelt constellation. SpaceBelt will enable "space-based cloud storage data centers." And most impressively, OneWeb has signed a deal for 39 LauncherOne flights to deploy a portion of its internet constellation. With such a large manifest, Virgin Orbit will have to quickly ramp up LauncherOne's flight rate. To make this possible, Virgin's 180,000 square foot factory in Long Beach California has several LauncherOne vehicles already under construction. According to Hart, "When we go to flight with our first rocket, we will have our second rocket there on the floor." Concerning reusability which has been a hot trend in the space industry, Hart points out that "a 747 aircraft is as reusable as stage as you can have." He went on to add, "on the rocket side, we are considering reusability options, and there are a number that we are looking at as we look at forward spirals. "At this size with a single engine on each stage, we have to finish the tradeoff between the logistics associated with reusability and techniques like additive manufacturing." For now, a successful test phase for the rocket in tandem with the carrier aircraft is the priority, which will pave the way to the system becoming operational for customer missions. https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/06/virgin-orbit-launcherone-maiden-flight/ Back to Top SUMMER MEETING OF ISASI's PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAPTER (PNRC) WHEN: Wednesday, June 27th, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Museum of Flight - Lockwood Boardroom, 2nd Floor Use elevator behind Admission Desk LUNCH: Purchase lunch at Museum's Cafe and bring it to the Lockwood Boardroom Museum admission is not required to access the Lobby, Cafe or Boardroom We have an outstanding program planned featuring Mr. Richard Anderson, Boeing's Senior Accident Investigator, with 20+ years of experience in accident investigation and industry involvement in accident prevention, probable cause and advanced investigative techniques. Richard is particularly well versed on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 on 8 March 2014. Hear about the latest theories and ask questions of Boeing's lead investigator on the case. Richard will also provide an interesting 'year in review' as it involves incidents / accidents throughout the world. The program will also include: PNRC Secretary-Treasurer's report on the state of our Chapter - and an opportunity to solicit interest in filling the President's position going forward. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 27th for an excellent program! If you are not presently a MOF member, free admission can be arranged, allowing time to visit the Museum after the meeting. Please RSVP on your being able to attend. John W. Purvis Acting President ISASI Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter jwpurvis@earthlink.net Back to Top 64th Air Safety Forum - Join Us! safetyforum.alpa.org July 30 - August 2, 2018 | Washington, DC CONFIRMED KEYNOTES INCLUDE * Senator Tammy Duckworth * Capt. Tim Canoll - President, Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l * The Honorable Dan Elwell - Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration * The Honorable Howard "Skip" Elliott - Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) * Mr. Paul Rinaldi - President, National Air Traffic Controllers Association PANELS INCLUDE(visit safetyforum.alpa.org for panel descriptions) * Fire In The Hold: Anticipating/Preventing Fires from Passenger Checked Baggage * Meet the Doctors * Pilot Peer Support: The Next Phase In ALPA's Approach to Pilot Wellness * Disruptive Passengers: Keeping Problems Off the Airplane * Data Mining for Safer Skies * Flight Deck Access in the Post 9/11 Age * Pilots & Controllers -- Managing Change in an Evolving NAS AGENDA AT A GLANCE (visit safetyforum.alpa.org for agenda details) MONDAY, JULY 30 (all Monday sessions are invite only) 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. General Session (Open only to ALPA Members) 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ASO Workshops, Council Meetings, Trainings, Jumpseat Forum & Aviation Security Forum TUESDAY, JULY 31 (all Tuesday sessions are invite only) 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - ASO Workshops, Council Meetings, Trainings, Jumpseat Forum & Aviation Security Forum WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Jumpseat Council Meeting (ALPA members only) 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Ask Your ASO (ALPA members only) 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Air Safety Forum (open to the public) THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 (open to the public) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Air Safety Forum 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - ALPA Air Safety Forum Awards Reception 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - ALPA Air Safety Forum Awards Banquet THANK YOU SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available. Email airsafetyforum@alpa.org for more information. Back to Top CHC Helicopter has announced that Alison Levine, team captain of the first American Women's Everest Expedition, will join hundreds of delegates and speakers at the 14th annual CHC Safety & Quality Summit as the keynote speaker at the event's gala dinner evening. The gala dinner, a memorable highlight of the Summit, brings together a significant portion of the more than 500 attending delegates for the evening. In addition to leading the first American Women's Everest Expedition, Levine has climbed to the summit of the highest peak on each of the seven continents and has skied across the Arctic Circle to the North Pole. Braving extreme challenges and hardships, she became the first American to take the treacherous Messner route across west Antarctica, journeying 600 miles through the frozen landscape to the South Pole. More recently, she served as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point, focusing on leadership in challenging and extreme environments. "We're thrilled at the opportunity to invite Alison to share some of her leadership experience and hard- learned lessons with us," said Duncan Trapp, CHC's Vice President of Safety & Quality. "We've had the pleasure of hearing from so many different speakers over the years, and we look forward to Alison sharing her story with us." The 14th CHC Safety & Quality Summit will take place October 2-4 at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center, near CHC's global headquarters. To register and learn more about the Summit, please visit www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com About CHC For more than 70 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, cost-effective helicopter service in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. With extensive experience transporting customers in the oil and gas industry, supporting search-and-rescue and EMS contracts, and providing maintenance, repair and overhaul services, our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible. Visit www.chcheli.com for information. Contact Information MEDIA Cameron Meyer Communications Specialist +1.214.262.7391 Cameron.Meyer@chcheli.com SUMMIT Irina Sakgaev Safety & Quality Applications Specialist +1.604.232.7302 summit@chcheli.com Back to Top Bombardier Safety Standdown Award 2018 - Nominations are still open! The Safety Standdown award is given annually to an aviation professional who has demonstrated exemplary dedication to improving aviation safety through the application of the Safety Standdown principle: LEARN - APPLY - SHARE. By learning new skills and applying them, they demonstrate their dedication to personal improvement. By sharing their knowledge, they become distinguished role models. We all know or have worked with exceptional aviation professionals. These are the people who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of their operation. They are the mentors we look up to and who teach us so much. They are the dedicated people who demonstrate professionalism and courage in the toughest of circumstances. They are the people who had an impact on us and fostered the love we have for this industry. As you read these few lines, someone probably popped into your mind. Here's a way to recognize them: go to our website and nominate them for the Safety Standdown Award. The criteria for the award can also be found on the site and nomination form only takes a few minutes to complete. Submissions are evaluated by the Advisory council and a recipient is selected from the criteria. The award is presented during Safety Standdown USA 2018 seminar. Nominate now: http://www.safetystanddown.com/aviation-safety-award/ Safety Standdown Team Bombardier Business Aircraft Direct: +1 316 946 7876 Email: info@safetystanddown.com Website: www.safetystanddown.com Back to Top This course was created in collaboration with Curt Lewis's Flight Safety Information. Learn more from Beyond Risk Management Producer, Captain Elaine Parker, at https://vimeo.com/273989821 Back to Top Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 Dear Airline Pilots, My name is David Carroll. I am a doctoral candidate in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University PhD in Aviation program, and I am working on my dissertation under the guidance of Dr. David Esser. We would like to find out a bit about how airline pilots learn in order to enhance the effectiveness of training. You can help out by participating in this survey. My dissertation topic entails investigating ways that FOQA data might be used to identify pilots at increased risk for Unstable Approaches. By capturing trend information regarding poor energy management practices that may lead to unstable approaches, the FOQA system may be ale to assign interventional training modules. These is research that indicates that these training events would be more effective if presented in a manner that is preferred by the learner. This survey supports the study by helping to determine if the population of airline pilots has a preferred learning modality. The survey also contains a set of energy management questions to examine pilot perceptions on energy management and stabilized approaches in several scenarios and situations. Participants are asked to select responses that are closest to how they would understand the situation if experienced in their current primary aircraft. Finally, the survey collects demographic information that will provide an understanding of how the body of respondents represents the study population. Respondents must be 18 years of age to participate, and we would like to limit the respondents to those currently employed in scheduled air carrier operations (Part 121, 135, or similar). Thank you in advance for your participation. Your inputs will be invaluable in helping to increase the level of safety in air carrier operations. Providing immediate interventional training for pilots who are demonstrating a need, while maintaining the anonymity of the FOQA concept, should provide such a benefit. If you have any questions regarding the study in general, or the survey in particular, please contact the researcher, David Carroll, at david.carroll@erau.edu or the dissertation committee chair, Dr. David Esser, at esserd@erau.edu. Please find the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V532B9J David A. Carroll, Doctoral Candidate ERAU PhD in Aviation Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Dear Aviation Colleague, My name is Nicoletta Fala, and I am a Ph.D. candidate working with Prof. Karen Marais at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. We are seeking your input on post-flight debrief feedback in this survey. The motivation behind this research is the unacceptably high number of general aviation accidents. Our overall goal is to use flight data of various sources to help improve general aviation safety. We are trying to understand how different kinds of safety feedback affect risk perception among general aviation pilots. During the survey, you will be asked to review flight data from four flights and answer specific questions on the safety of each flight. We will then ask you a few demographic questions. The survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. During the survey, you will not be able to go back to the previous flight safety questions. You will, however, have the opportunity to review and change the demographic questions as you wish. You may choose to not answer some questions and you may stop the survey at any time without any repercussion to you. If you do not wish to complete the survey in one sitting, you may save your progress and return where you left off if you use the same computer to re-access the link. No personally identifiable information is being asked, analyzed or reported. All responses will be anonymous and in aggregate at the end of the study. Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this research. Thank you for your time and your cooperation. Your responses are greatly appreciated and will hopefully enable the general aviation community to improve their safety record. If you have any questions regarding the survey or the information contained within, please feel free to contact the researchers directly either at nfala@purdue.edu or kmarais@purdue.edu. Survey Link: www.nicolettafala.com/survey Nicoletta Fala Purdue Pilots, Inc. President Ph.D. Candidate School of Aeronautics and Astronautics Purdue University || College of Engineering http://nicolettafala.com/ Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 3 Dear pilots, My name is Koen Scheers, First Officer and postgraduate student 'Air Transport Management' at City, University of London. Currently, I am working on my research project, which is the final part of my studies at City to gain a Master of Science (MSc) degree. My research project, entitled 'A sustainable model for pilot retention', aims to establish a model of organisational practices to keep pilots in the airline they are working for. To support my research project with data I have created a web survey for pilots, and via this way, I kindly ask your help by participating in the survey. The survey is not affiliated with any airline, training organisation, or any other. Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. The survey will take about 10 minutes of your time to complete and is open for participation until 15 July 2018. Also, I would be very grateful if you could forward this message to other pilots in your contact list or spread the word in the airline you are working for. Please click the link below to enter the survey: SURVEY WEB LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/pilotretention Your participation is highly appreciated, kind regards, Koen Scheers +32 486 85 07 91 Koen.scheers@city.ac.uk Curt Lewis