Flight Safety Information July 26, 2018 - No. 150 In This Issue Incident: Corsair A332 near Perpignan on Jul 23rd 2018, engine problem Incident: Azul A332 at Sao Paulo on Jul 23rd 2018, both autopilots failed Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee 300 Over-runs Runway (California) Empty planes clip wings at Logan airport LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck. EAA AirVenture 2018: Key events on Thursday, July 26 EU to tighten checks on mental health of pilots Two Iraqi pilots brawl in cockpit mid-flight Former Newport Beach pilot gets year in prison for piloting commercial flight while under the influence Air Partner Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation Royal Jordanian, Emirates and Etihad listed among the top 20 safest airlines in the world Africa: Jnia Ranked Top in Africa for Civil Aviation Safety 13 Aviation Companies Confirmed for Unique Oshkosh Job Fair Aviation Accreditation Board International Representatives Visit Prescott Campus Honolulu airport is about to get thousands of new solar panels Second MC-21 test aircraft completes successful flight Aircraft Crash Survival Investigation Course upcoming in October 2018 NTAS conference What's on Your Runway? ISASI 2018 2018 CHC SAFETY & QUALITY SUMMIT October 2nd - 4th, 2018 PROVIDING ASSURANCE IN YOUR SYSTEMS GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 Incident: Corsair A332 near Perpignan on Jul 23rd 2018, engine problem A Corsair Airbus A330-200, registration F-HBIL performing flight SS-984 from Paris Orly (France) to Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire), was enroute at FL370 over Perpignan (France) when the crew decided to return to Paris following a discussion with maintenance. The crew advised ATC they had had a right hand engine (Trent 772) EGT overtemperature indication with all other parameters remaining normal. The aircraft descended to FL200, dumped fuel and landed safely back on Orly's runway 06 about 2 hours after departure. The airline advised the flight was postponed to the next day. A replacement A330-300 registration F-HSKY reached Abidjan with a delay of 18 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service 24 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bb92142&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Azul A332 at Sao Paulo on Jul 23rd 2018, both autopilots failed An Azul Linhas Aereas Airbus A330-200, registration PR-AIZ performing flight AD-8704 from Sao Paulo Viracopos,SP (Brazil) to Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA), was climbing out of Viracopos Airport when the crew stopped the climb at FL260 due to the failure of both autopilots and decided to return to Viracopos. The aircraft landed safely back about one hour after departure. A passenger reported, during the acceleration for takeoff there were very strong vibrations for about 5 seconds. The aircraft continued takeoff. About 6 minutes into the flight the passenger felt a sensation as if the aircraft lowered its nose and turned right, then suddenly returned to normal. About another 10 minutes later the captain announced they would return to Viracopos due to both autopilots having failed. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 2.5 hours, then departed again and reached Fort Lauderdale with a delay of 2:15 hours. The passenger reported after landing in Fort Lauderdale the captain indicated the strong vibrations, that had occurred during the first but not during the second takeoff run, were caused by low tyre pressure in the nose gear. He had requested the tyre pressure to be corrected while the autopilots were being looked after. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AZU8704/history/20180724/0250Z/SBKP/KFLL http://avherald.com/h?article=4bb9196c&opt=0 Back to Top Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee 300 Over-runs Runway (California) Date: 25-JUL-2018 Time: 09:38 LT Type: Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee 300 Owner/operator: Private Registration: N4747H C/n / msn: 32-7940158 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Substantial Location: Catalina Airport (KAVX), Avalon, CA - United States of America Phase: Landing Nature: Unknown Departure airport: Fullerton Muni (KFUL) Destination airport: Catalina (KAVX) Narrative: The aircraft over-ran the runway under unknown circumstances. The 3 occupants were injured and airlifted. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=213637 Back to Top Empty planes clip wings at Logan airport BOSTON - Two airplanes on the tarmac outside Logan Airport clipped wings Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Airport officials said the Delta planes did not have any passengers aboard when they made contact outside of Terminal A. "While repositioning an empty aircraft at Boston Logan International Airport, a wingtip made contact with a wingtip of another aircraft that also had no customers on board," a Delta Airlines spokesperson said. "Maintenance technicians are currently evaluating both aircraft." Yellow airport fire trucks were seen responding to the jets, but no damage, fire or leak was immediately visible in the area. Delta flight 1652 from Detroit was delayed getting to the gate because of the accident. http://www.wcvb.com/article/empty-planes-clip-wings-at-logan-airport/22550784 Back to Top Back to Top EAA AirVenture 2018: Key events on Thursday, July 26 Cri Cri, the world's smallest twin-engine plane, is checked before AirVenture on the EAA grounds (WBAY photo) OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Highlights of AirVenture on Thursday, curated by WBAY staff from the complete EAA AirVenture schedule of events (click here). Events may be subject to the weather and limited participation (such as ticketed activities). 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Powered Parachutes on the Ultralight Runway Grab your camera and capture the multi-colored parachutes sailing through the air. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. - "Tin Goose" at Ford Tri-Motor Take an unforgettable trip back in time aboard one of the first mass-produced airliners. The "Tin Goose" is one of the few Ford Tri-Motors in the world still flying. Flights are first-come/first-serve. $75 per passenger ($65 early bird special before 8:30 a.m.) 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Top Pilot Tips at the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center Richard McSpadden, executive director of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, offers insightful and impactful flight tips culled from the general aviation community. Bring your own suggestions to share! 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Warbird Area Tram Tour in Warbird Alley Learn about the Warbird adventures in a 45-minute narrated tour. Trams leave from the north side of taxiway Papa, just south of Warbirds in Review. Note that these hours are different from the daily schedule earlier this week. 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Flying to Alaska: The Real Story! on Forum stage 9 Get outside your routine airspace and learn how easy it is to fly to our 49th and largest state. Includes discussion of potential routes and navigating Canadian airspace and Customs. 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - STOL Design: Form Follows Function at Homebuilders Hangar Sebastian Heintz, owner of Zenith Aircraft Company and son of aircraft designer Chris Heintz, discusses the design elements that made his father's aircraft so successful for short takeoffs and landings. Also looks at the new CH 750 Super Duty model, engine choices and kit options. 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - Young Eagles Volunteer Recognition at Blue Barn Recognition for volunteer pilots and others sharing the thrill of flying since the Young Eagles program began in 1992. As of July 16, Young Eagles has introduced 2,101,806 children to aviation with free plane rides. Presentation led by Brian O'Lena, EEA Manager of Young Eagles and Eagle Flights, who's given more than 400 Young Eagle Flights himself; and Michelle Kunes, EAA Young Eagles Program Coordinator. 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - General Aviation Awards at the FAA Aviation Safety Center The Federal Aviation Administration presents awards to the Certified Flight Instructor of the Year (motto: "An empty seat is a missed opportunity"), Aviation Technician of the Year (who's already earned EAA's two highest awards and is an EAA Vintage Hall of Fame Member), and FAASTeam (FAA Safety Team) Rep of the Year (who uses math to solve a lot of aviation problems). 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Flying Car Travel at the Samson Sky Exhibit There was an unspoken promise of flying cars in our future. When will our promised future finally be here? Presented by Sam Bousfield, designer of the Switchblade flying sports car, is uniquely positioned to answer this question. (Also check out the "Where is My Flying Car?" forum at 5:30 p.m.) 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. - "Hobbs: The Dragon Who Couldn't Fly" at the EAA Aviation Museum Something for the kids, children's author Brandi Fill presents "Hobbs: The Dragon Who Couldn't Fly," about two friends who use trial and error to overcome life's challenges, and "Rock Your Wings," as Maddie learns about many types of planes and finds a place where she can share her passion for flying with her friends. (Stay for The Miracle at Kitty Hawk at 10.) 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Air Show Performer Autographs: Vicky Benzing at the AirVenture Welcome Center Meet aerobatic pilot, "fastest woman" racer and skydiver Vicky Benzing, who has more than 150 air shows under her belt. Benzing is also performing in air shows at AirVenture 2018. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Warbirds in Review: Curtiss P-40 in Warbird Alley Check out Curtiss P-40 Warhawks, including one with Aleutian Tiger nose art. The most famous and recognizable World War II fighter plane, the Curtiss P-40 was used throughout the war, mostly in the South Pacific and desert environments. Presented by Karen Abel and Bob Brocklehurst. 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - The Lost Squadron and Glacier Girl at Hilton Theater Hear the survival story of The Lost Squadron -- two B-17 bombers and eight US Army Air Corps P-38 fighters crashed on a remote ice cap in Greenland in July 1942. All 27 servicemembers survived. Expeditions didn't locate their aircraft until the 1980s, when they found buried under 268 feet of ice. One of the P-38s was recovered in 1992 and restored. 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - The Miracle at Kitty Hawk at the EAA Aviation Museum Hear the all-American success story of two brothers with a strong work ethic and a lot of curiosity, and their evolution from Ohio bicycle mechanics to the world's first airplane pilots. 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. - NASA's Next Giant Leap at Theater in the Woods To the moon, Mars and deep space. A panel discussion about Orion spacecraft, America's new Space Launch System, and the lead up to Exploration Mission-1. Panelists are NASA launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson; Amanda Gertjejansen, master scheduler for Boeing, which is building the Space Launch System; four-time space shuttle astronaut Charlie Precourt; and Larry Price, Orion deputy program manager for Lockeed Martin. Moderated by Marcia Lindstrom, head of the strategic Communications Team for the Space Launch System. (Come back for a panel with women shaping our future space flight programs at 1 p.m.) 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Air Show Performer Autographs: Kyle Fowler According to the EAA, Kyle Fowler dreamed of being an aerobatc pilot from the age of 12 when he announced his father's performances at air shows. This year Fowler brings his routine flying in the uniquely shaped Rutan Long-EZ -- which wasn't designed for aerobatics. 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Meet the FAA Administrator at Theater in the Woods FAA Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell succeeded Michael Huerta in January, following the safest 5-year period in U.S. aviation history. Elwell will discuss a number of general-aviation issues and policies and take questions from the audience. 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - Bird's Eye View at Skyscape Theater With 200 photos and videos, Joe Duff chronicles 25 years flying with different bird species, including Operation Migration, which has helped the endangered population of Whooping cranes in eastern North America. (If you miss his presentation, you can see aircraft he used for Whooping crane migrations at the Smithsonian or Disney's Animal Kingdom.) 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - "Touching the Face of God" at Sky Shoppe "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings." Pilot and author Ray Haas presents his book "Touching the Face of God," the true story of John Gillespie Magee Jr. -- who was born in China and died at age 19 while a combat pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force in England in World War II but is probably best known for his sonnet "High Flight." 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Rocket Women: Propelling Space Flight at Theater in the Woods Meet six of the women shaping the development of America's space flight programs, including the Orion spacecraft and America's new Space Launch System. Panelists include NASA launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson; Amanda Gertjejansen, master scheduler for Boeing, which is building the Space Launch System; Heather McKay, propulsion engineer and Lockheed Martin's Orion Launch Abort System manager; Cheryl Rehm, Aerojet Rocketdyne's Director of Human Space Programs overseeing development of Orion's propulsion systems; and Erica Sandoval, who's leading development of the Orion Launch Abort Motor. Moderated by Marcia Lindstrom, head of the strategic Communications Team for the Space Launch System. 2:00 p.m. - Governor Walker Remarks at EAA AirVenture at Vintage Tower Gov. Scott Walker will give remarks on the EAA grounds. Since at least 2010, the Wisconsin governor proclaims the week of AirVenture Oshkosh as "Wisconsin Aviation Week" to recognize the importance aviation and airports play in the state economy. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - iPad Proficiency Check It may not replace your instrument panel but an iPad is your electronic flight bag. Presented by Sporty's Academy senior flight instructor Bret Koebbe. 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Thursday Air Show A tribute to the early jets. Scheduled performers include the Patriot Parachute Team; Kyle Fowler in the Rutan Long-EZ; Jeff Bourbon in the twin-fuselage Yak-110; Sean D. Tucker in the Oracle Challenger III; the world's smallest jet and world's smallest twin-engine, the FLS Microjet and Cri Cri; the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team; early jets (learn more about them at a forum at 7:30 p.m.); Warbirds of America; US Air Force Heritage Flight; a US Air Force C-17 demonstration, and arrival of an F-35 stealth fighter (you will see it coming). 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Human Factors of Long Range Flight Dick Rutan lost 9 pounds in 9 days circumnavigating the globe in Voyager. Learn about the Human Factor of Long Range Flight -- under constant stress and life-or-death decisions, he had to force himself to drink and eat. 2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Film: "W.A.S.P., A Wartime Experiment in Wo-Man Power" In this 90-minute documentary, 38 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) talk about their work relocating America's biggest and fastest military planes where they were needed stateside and how some worried they were doing a "man's job" too well. Presented by filmmaker Jon Anderson. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - EAA Canada Ice Cream Social at EAA Canada Hello! Bonjour! Meet or catch up with some of your fellow countrymen and women. Open to all EAA Canada members and their guests. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Q & A with the STOL Pilots at the Ultralight Runway Sometimes, 54 feet is just enough. Valdez pilots offer techniques for take-offs and landings on short fields and the backcountry. Presented by Frank Knapp, winner of the light-sport category at the 2017 Valdez Fly-In and Air Show. Stay for an STOL air show of sorts at 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Where is My Flying Car? at Forum stage 4 Is it an air-worthy car? Or a road-worthy aircraft? A discussion about this future mode of transportation with Palmer Stiles, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at Florida Tech and author of "Of Wings and Wheels." 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - The Gathering in the Eagle Hangar at EAA Aviation Museum EAA's signature fundraising event includes a three-course dinner, live and silent auctions, and a celebration of EAA's people, programs and partnerships. As of Wednesday evening, tickets were still available. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Ultralights and Light Planes on the Ultralight Runway After the air show, ultralight and light plane pilots put on a show of their own. See what these interesting and colorful aircraft are capable of. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - The Move to Early Jets at Theater in the Woods Eaa AirVenture bills it as "Celebrating the era of early jets with test pilots, crew members and those flying them today." Presented by competitive jet racer LCDR Zack McNeill and Warbird restoration specialist Tom Reilly. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Ultralight Music Jam at the Ultralight Forums Tent Their landings are short but their parties are long. Find out why this part of the EAA grounds is called the Fun Fly Zone. Coincides with Twilight Flight Fest on the Ultralight Runway. 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Aviation Stories and Songs with Chris & Dave Hadfield at the Theater in the Woods One is a Canadian astronaut (that's Chris). One is a pilot, sailor and songwriter (that's Dave). And together they are credited with the "most Canadian music video ever." They share their stories about Earth and stars in word and song. http://www.wbay.com/content/news/EAA-AirVenture-2018-Key-events-on-Thursday-July-26-489177551.html Back to Top EU to tighten checks on mental health of pilots BERLIN (AP) - The European Union is introducing rules to tighten assessments of pilots' mental health following the Germanwings crash in 2015. The EU's executive Commission said Wednesday the new rules, which take effect in 2020, will oblige airlines to perform a psychological assessment of pilots before they start flying. They also call for systematic tests on pilots and cabin crew for psychoactive substances before they're hired, and unannounced testing after they recover from any illness and return to work. Pilot Andreas Lubitz locked his captain out of the cockpit and flew a Germanwings plane into a French mountainside in 2015, killing 150 people. Lubitz suffered from depression several years previously, but authorities and his airline later deemed him fit to fly. They said they didn't know his mental health troubles had returned. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/eu-to-tighten-checks-on-mental-health-of-pilots/ Back to Top Two Iraqi pilots brawl in cockpit mid-flight An Iraqi Airways jet sitting at Baghdad International Airport. File photo: AFP ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Two Iraqi pilots got into a physical fight in the sky while flying their Boeing 737 with 160 passengers on board. "We have launched an investigation into the two pilots who engaged in a brawl in the plane cockpit mid-flight," the Iraqi Transport Ministry announced on Wednesday. The two pilots were working for Iraqi Airways. The airline said they will "strongly punish" the pilots, including revoking their licences so "no one would dare repeat such acts," said the airline in a statement seen by al-Sumaria News. "Our airline in many aspects has a good reputation and thousands of passengers witness it," the airline added. The cause of the fight or what route the pilots were flying at the time have not been disclosed. Iraqi Airways is the national carrier of Iraq. It is considered oldest airline in the Middle East. http://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iraq/250720181 Back to Top Former Newport Beach pilot gets year in prison for piloting commercial flight while under the influence of alcohol A former Newport Beach captain who piloted an Alaska Airlines flight while under the influence of alcohol was sentenced Wednesday to one year and one day in federal prison. Along with the time behind bars, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney also ordered David Hans Arntson to pay a $60,000 fine, telling the former pilot that he engaged in "a very dangerous offense," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. As part of a plea deal, Arntson admitted that for much of his tenure as an airline captain he was an alcoholic, which, according to a court filing, led him to "pilot passenger airline flights while under the influence of alcohol." On June 20, 2014, Arntson piloted a pair of commercial flights, from San Diego International Airport to Portland, Ore, then from Portland to John Wayne Airport. When he arrived in Orange County, Arntson was selected for a random drug-and-alcohol test by Alaska Airlines. A pair of breathalyzer tests showed he had a blood-alcohol concentration of .132 and .142 percent, well over the federal limit of .04 for pilots. Prosecutors said Arntson immediately drove home after the tests, despite having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit to drive a car. They also allege Arntson later falsely claimed to a federal Department of Transportation agent that he was only a social drinker and only consumed "a few sips of beer" during dinner the night before the June 20 flights. Arntson quit his job before he could be fired for failing the alcohol test. Alaska Airlines officials at the time said that prior to the test he had an unblemished 31-year career with the carrier. However, according to a sentencing brief filed by prosecutors, five years before the failed test the "chief pilot" for Alaska Airlines received a call from someone he knew who was concerned about Arntson's "drinking problem." According to prosecutors, another pilot then informed Arntson about an available alcohol treatment program. "It is readily apparent that defendant, while suffering from alcoholism, concealed his disease from Alaska Airlines, the FAA and from various health care providers, and that during this time, defendant piloted airline passenger flights," Assistant U.S. Attorney Dennis Mitchell wrote. Arntson's attorneys in their own sentencing brief indicated that their client's excessive drinking over the years had rotted his liver and left him with cirrhosis. As a result, the attorneys wrote, Arntson could not physically process alcohol the way his body used to, and didn't feel impaired while flying. "After initially minimizing the seriousness of his alcohol addiction, Mr. Arntson has freely admitted his unlawful conduct and has fully accepted responsibility for his actions," Attorney Alexander Merton wrote. https://www.ocregister.com/2018/07/25/former-newport-beach-pilot-gets-year-in-prison-for-piloting-commercial-flight-while-under-the-influence-of-alcohol/ Back to Top Air Partner Joins Air Charter Safety Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL - Air Partner, a global leader in private aviation, today announced it is the newest company to join the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF). Along with its safety consultancy division, Baines Simmons, Air Partner is dedicated to the ACSF's vision of further promoting and enabling the highest levels of safety in personal and business aviation. "Safety is at the core of all our services, and as we have grown and evolved over time, we have continued to forge relationships with third parties who share our commitment to ensuring safety in the skies," said Seth Rotman, vice president of Private Jets for Air Partner. "To truly understand the scope of safety in private aviation and be able to deliver quality service that travelers can trust is a continuous effort across our offices globally, which is why having the support of the ACSF reaffirms that safety and risk management is our top priority." Clients' safety is Air Partner's highest priority, which is why the company's Quality Management System far exceeds FAA requirements and industry norms. Air Partner evaluates the safety, operational performance and financial stability for every air charter operator and crew that it uses. Additionally, if a client needs a tailored safety program, Air Partner is there to meet every specific need. Since 2015, Air Partner has worked to round out its aviation safety consultancy, acquiring three leaders within various sectors of the field - Baines Simmons (2015), the company's safety consultancy division; Clockwork Research (2016), managing its fatigue risk management division; and SafeSkys (2017), focused on environmental and air traffic control issues. Baines Simmons, a world leader in aviation regulations, compliance, and safety, is a trusted advisor to more than 750 aviation organizations and more than 40 aviation authorities, helping to advance best practices, shape safety thinking and drive continuous improvement to safety performance. This acquisition provided Air Partner with the tools to implement training courses, including safety management, human factors and error management, as well as regulatory compliance. With its acquisition of Clockwork Research, a leading fatigue management consultancy, as well as SafeSkys, a leading provider of environmental and air traffic control services, Air Partner further expanded its capabilities, scale and international presence in aviation safety. Clockwork Research uses innovative system modeling to ensure pilots and other essential personnel are getting the necessary sleep to carry out their tasks effectively and safely. For further information, please visit the www.airpartner.com or www.acsf.aero page. Follow Air Partner's Instagram / Twitter @airpartnerusa and Facebook @airpartnerplc. About Air Partner Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group that provides worldwide solutions to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals. The company currently has offices located in London, North America, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Monaco, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary and Hungary. The Group has two divisions: Broking division, comprising air charter broking and remarketing; and the Consulting & Training division, comprising the aviation safety consultancies, Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research and SafeSkys, as well as Air Partner's Emergency Planning Division. For reporting purposes, the Group is structured into four divisions: Commercial Jets, Private Jets, Freight (Broking) and Consulting & Training (Baines Simmons, Clockwork Research, SafeSkys and Air Partner's Emergency Planning Division). The Commercial Jet division charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Air Partner Remarketing, which is within the Commercial Jet division, provides comprehensive remarketing programs for all types of commercial and corporate aircraft to a wide range of international clients. Private Jets offers the Company's unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter. Freight charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time. Baines Simmons is a world leader in aviation safety consulting specializing in aviation regulation, compliance and safety management. Clockwork Research is a leading fatigue risk management consultancy. SafeSkys is a leading Environmental and Air Traffic Control services provider to UK and International airports. Air Partner is headquartered alongside Gatwick airport in the UK. Air Partner operates 24/7 year-round and has 20 offices globally. Air Partner is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIR) and is ISO 9001:2008 compliant for commercial airline and private jet solutions worldwide. www.airpartner.com http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12422041/air-partner-joins-air-charter-safety-foundation Back to Top Royal Jordanian, Emirates and Etihad listed among the top 20 safest airlines in the world Royal Jordanian, Emirates and Etihad Airways have been listed in the top 20 safest airlines in the world, according to the annual list of the world's safest airlines released by AirlineRatings.com, the Australia-based aviation analysis website. The safety-rating system of this list was developed with the help of the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The top 20 safest carriers were selected from a pool of 409 airlines based on their compliance with international regulators, the age of their fleet of aircraft, fatality record over the past 10 years, their results from IATA's safety audits and whether their countries of origin conform with ICAO's safety parameter. The listing was done in alphabetical order; no winner was selected among the 20 airlines which were Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eva Air, Finnair, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Royal Jordanian, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia. RJ's President/CEO Stefan Pichler said: "We are proud to be rated among the 20 safest air carriers in the whole world. We strictly abide by international rules and regulations of air and ground safety. We also make sure to maintain our high international position, and continue service improvement to increase RJ's competitiveness in the market." "This global rating of Royal Jordanian reflects the company's operational effectiveness, its functioning with the highest degree of air safety and its adherence to international practices, which ensure that it offers a distinguished level of air and ground safety," Pichler added. http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/royal-jordanian-emirates-and-etihad-listed-among-the-top-20-safest-airlines-in-the-world.html Back to Top Africa: Jnia Ranked Top in Africa for Civil Aviation Safety Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania. THE Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salam has been rated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), as the number one ranked airport in East Africa region for civil aviation security. This was disclosed by Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) Senior Inspector, Salim Msangi, at a recent media workshop here, pointing out that following the achievements, Angola's Civil Aviation Authority has borrowed a leaf of experience from TCAA in civil aviation security. "Angola's Civil Aviation Authority has borrowed a leaf of experience from us ahead of inspection which will be conducted by ICAO," said the TCAA Senior Inspector during the media workshop which was organised by TCAA. Earlier this year, Emirates flight, which was en route to Mauritius from Dubai, was forced to make an emergency landing at JNIA. The emergency landing at the airport was described by aviation experts that it just occurred after assurance of civil aviation security. Mr Msangi explained that ICAO, a specialised agency of United Nations, conducts inspections at the airports after every five years to establish civil aviation security and that JNIA was inspected in 2015. "Stable security results in increase of the number of flights landing at the airports, the number of passengers and cargos," he observed. Mr Msangi said the main goal of TCAA was to enact and supervise safety regulations in the country's airports, adding that the aviation watchdog is tasked to conduct audit and inspections in all the country's airports. "The inspection is conducted to establish if an airport has the entire stable infrastructure for passengers' safety," he said. Mr Msangi noted further that TCAA conducts overt and covert tests in the country's airports to establish if security infrastructure performs well in accordance with civil aviation security regulations. He pointed out that the Civil Aviation Security Regulations, 2017 stipulate that every passenger and luggage shall be inspected for safety and it is against the law for a flight passenger to refuse to be inspected. https://allafrica.com/stories/201807130431.html Back to Top 13 Aviation Companies Confirmed for Unique Oshkosh Job Fair Event on Thursday at AirVenture will focus on aviation jobs for career switchers. Cirrus Aircraft will be one of 13 companies participating in the Thursday aviation career fair at AirVenture 2018. Executive search firm McDermott & Bull has confirmed participation by over a dozen aviation companies at an aviation job fair on Thursday, July 26, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh geared specifically toward those people who want to make a career change. A panel discussion from 2 to 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, moderated by McDermott & Bull CEO and co-founder Rod McDermott will cover job opportunities in the general aviation industry as companies look to hire talented and passionate employees who love aviation. Industry executives on the panel will include Pat Waddick, president of innovation and operations at Cirrus Aircraft, Ken McKenzie, senior vice president for strategy and corporate development at Airbus, Rob Scholl, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Textron Aviation, and Stephen Newman, executive vice president of sales and marketing at ForeFlight. Following the panel discussion, which will be held at the EAA media tent just north of the Wittman Regional Airport control tower, hiring managers from aviation companies from around the country will be on hand until 4 p.m. to discuss career opportunities. Companies confirmed to participate include Hartzell, Daher, AOPA, Piper, Avidyne, Genesys Aerosystems, ForeFlight, Cirrus Aircraft, Airbus, Textron Aviation and Continental Motors. There is no need to register for the event, and attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes. https://www.flyingmag.com/13-aviation-companies-confirmed-for-unique-oshkosh-job-fair Back to Top Aviation Accreditation Board International Representatives Visit Prescott Campus PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) attendees from around the world recently gathered at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott Campus to discuss, simulate, analyze and problem-solve at AABI's annual meeting. AABI is a specialized and professional accrediting organization comprised of representatives from all segments of the aviation field. Their mission is to advance quality aviation education worldwide through accreditation and leadership. AABI accredits aviation degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels in several non-engineering professional fields, including aviation management, flight education, air traffic control, aviation maintenance, aviation electronics, aviation safety science, aviation studies and unmanned aircraft systems. The five-day event brought together 125 leaders from industry and higher education with the goal of enhancing aviation education and training worldwide through a variety of interactive events. The "Simulated Accreditation Visit" featured a mock-evaluation of Embry-Riddle's Aeronautical Science Program, with AABI team members examining facilities and meeting with students, advisors, faculty, flight staff, industry advisory board (IAB) members and administrators. The "Industry/Educator Forum," a 24-year AABI tradition and cited as a 'best practice' by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), was an opportunity for industry and educators to exchange ideas and discuss topics of mutual interest, including the worldwide pilot shortage that has ultimately led to a flight instructor shortage - as well as the profession of aircraft dispatching and the looming shortage of dispatchers within the airlines as well as other segments within the industry. "We discussed an AABI-proposed initiative that has become known as an 'Instructor Lease Back Program' where newly hired or commissioned pilots would return to their universities to serve as check-, multi-engine or CFI-candidate instructors," said Dr. Juan Merkt, Chair of Embry-Riddle's Aeronautical Science Department in Prescott and AABI Board of Trustees Member. "It was nice to see airlines and military representatives seated at the same table with universities, working together to find solutions for enhancing the pilot pipeline." A report summarizing recommendations from Forum participants will be posted later on the AABI website. Embry-Riddle was one of the first four universities to apply for AABI accreditation in 1991, receiving the first program accreditations in 1992. Currently, the University has a total of 16 degree programs accredited by AABI. Specialized accreditation has three fundamental goals: To ensure the quality of an accredited program, to assist in the improvement of the program, and to maintain the relevance of education within the industry it serves. "Students, educators and industry professionals can become involved in helping AABI meet the above goals," added Merkt. "Thus, everyone can make a difference in this important effort to ensure that tomorrow's aviation professionals are the best and brightest - and that they are prepared to meet the professional challenges facing them." AABI membership includes leaders from major and regional airlines, aircraft manufacturers, aviation service providers, aviation trade associations, as well as aviation educators from colleges and universities in the USA, Canada, China, Greece, Nigeria, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico and Turkey. To learn more about AABI, visit: http://www.aabi.aero/ https://news.erau.edu/news-briefs/aviation-accreditation-board-international-representatives-visit-prescott-campus/ Back to Top Honolulu airport is about to get thousands of new solar panels • Energy produced by the panels will be used at the airport and help to cut the overall electricity bill by almost half. • Hawaii has set itself the goal of generating 100 percent clean energy by the year 2045. It's a state known for its sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and warm weather. Now, authorities in Hawaii are looking to harness some of the sunshine that makes it such a popular holiday destination. In a statement Tuesday, Hawaii's Department of Transportation said it would install 4,260 new solar modules at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The panels will be located on the seventh floor of the airport's Terminal 1 parking garage. Solar energy produced by the panels will be used at the airport and help to cut the overall electricity bill by almost half, the Department of Transportation added. "It's good for the environment, it will save the state money and it provides covered parking at the airport," Hawaii's Governor David Y. Ige said. "This is another step forward in my administration's continuing mission to meet Hawaii's sustainability goals." Hawaii has set itself the goal of generating 100 percent clean energy by the year 2045. Construction of the solar panels at HNL is set to begin on August 20 and end in mid-November. Across Hawaii's airports the Department of Transport, together with Johnson Controls, is working on over 900 individual conservation measures. These include the replacement of almost 98,000 light fixtures with high efficiency light emitting diode technology and energy efficient lighting, as well as the installation of over 21,000 solar photovoltaic panels. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/25/honolulu-airport-is-about-to-get-thousands-of-solar-panels.html Back to Top Second MC-21 test aircraft completes successful flight Irkut Corp.'s infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft reaches a milestone with a successful six-hour test flight. Irkut Corp. (Moscow, Russia) has announced that on July 20 the second MC-21-300 test aircraft completed a successful test flight, flying from Irkutsk to Zhukovsky in the Moscow Region. The flight lasted 6 hours. The single-aisle aircraft employs an infused carbon fiber composite wing that is created entirely out-of-autoclave (OOA). The composite structures for the wing were fabricated by sister company AeroComposit (Moscow). The flight test program for the MC-21-300 started on May 12, at the airfield of the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of Irkut Corp. The aircraft has accumulated a total of 14 hours flight time during test flights and has reached altitude of 12,000 m, speed of 0.8 M and true speed of 850 km/h. During the flight tests stability and controllability characteristics of the aircraft were tested, the altitude and speed measuring system was calibrated and aircraft systems operability was checked. Further testing of two MC-21-300 test aircraft will be carried out at the Flight Testing Facility (FTF) of Yakovlev Design Bureau (Moscow, Russia). https://www.compositesworld.com/news/second-mc-21-test-aircraft-completes-successful-flight- Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top FAA ACAC Experts to Address Construction Safety and Signage 25th Annual AAAE/FAA Airfield Safety, Sign Systems and Maintenance Management Workshop August 28-29, 2018 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Robert Berlucchi, Air Traffic Manager, West Palm Beach Air Traffic Control Tower/TRACON, and David Siewert, Air Traffic Manager, JFK Air Traffic Control Tower, of the FAA's Airport Construction Advisory Council (ACAC) will address construction safety and signage during their session "What's on Your Runway," at the 25th Annual AAAE/FAA Airfield Safety, Sign Systems and Maintenance Management Workshop, to be held August 28-29, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ACAC is a volunteer group of air traffic managers around the U.S. who help identify potentially dangerous situations during airport construction projects. The ACAC has partnered with runway safety, airport mapping, flight standards, and many other groups to ensure all construction projects run smoothly and safely. Read more about the speakers and register to attend today! Back to Top ISASI 2018 Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai. 30 October to 1 November, 2018 "The Future of Aircraft Accident Investigation" ISASI is pleased to announce that the preliminary Technical Program for ISASI 2018 is now posted. It is, of course, subject to change between now and the end of October. All up to date information, including registration forms for the seminar and a reservation link for the hotel can be found at http://isasiannualseminar.com/ We look forward to seeing all of you in Dubai. Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Dear pilots, My name is Michail Karyotakis, F-16 Fighter Pilot and postgraduate student 'Air Safety 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 'Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the 21st century. On attaining safer UAS flights based on current and future challenges and considerations.', aims to determine how UAS flights can become safe enough, so manned and unmanned air operations could be conducted simultaneously without compromising the safe performance of the entire aviation industry. To support my project research 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 (if desired by the participant). The survey will take about 12 minutes of your time to complete and is open for participation until 13 August 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 or air force you are working for. Please click the link below to enter the survey: SURVEY WEB LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LC6RXZN Thank you in advance for your time and patience. Your participation is highly appreciated. Kind regards, Michail Karyotakis • Mobile phone number: +30 6983514058 • Student email: michail.karyotakis@city.ac.uk Curt Lewis