Flight Safety Information August 30, 2018 - No. 177 In This Issue Incident: LOT CRJ9 at Riga on Aug 29th 2018, brakes overheat on departure Incident: WDL B462 at Lille on Aug 29th 2018, strong vibrations Incident: Hop! E170 at Toulon on Aug 28th 2018, hydraulic leak Incident: Canada A321 at Toronto on Aug 18th 2018, continued landing despite go around instruction Airbus A321-231 (WL) Bird Strike on Takeoff (Philippines) Boeing 737-85P (WL) Bird Strike on Takeoff (Saint Vincent) Pitot probe covers focus of safety advisory notice for operators at Brisbane Airport, Australia LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck. 2 Bay Area pilots indicted on charges of lying on medical forms Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2018 to Take Place in Seoul on 5-6 September Safety violations plague aviation firms (Japan) THE GE AVIATION PLANT IN LAFAYETTE HAS A NEW LEADER What effect is global aviation having on the environment? AIC Title's Clay Healey: "I want the records for every aircraft in the world housed in my office." Aircraft Insurance Rates Climbing, Says Broker Europe Lends Aviation Expertise To Latin America CAE to train 400 pilots for AirAsia Kenya Airways Will Hire Pilots as Fleet Expands, CEO Says Want to work in Asia? One profession is hiring in a big way India Will Launch Its Own Astronauts to Space by 2022, Government Says GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Become a BowTie Expert (Until September 1st take advantage of the early bird fee) NTSB Basic Aircraft Accident Investigation Course (AS101) How do you track safety? Position Available: Internal Evaluation Program Auditor I Position Available: Litigation Associate - Aviation and Aerospace Scott Griffith Collaborative Solutions - Principles of Reliability - Free Trial Aircraft Accident Investigation from SCSI Operational Risk Management from SCSI AViCON 2018: General Admission Ends 8/31 Position Available: Director of Safety The CARM Collaborative Working Group PROVIDING ASSURANCE IN YOUR SYSTEMS Incident: LOT CRJ9 at Riga on Aug 29th 2018, brakes overheat on departure A LOT Polish Airlines Canadair CRJ-900, registration ES-ACI performing flight LO-794 from Riga (Latvia) to Warsaw (Poland), was climbing out of Riga's runway 36 when the crew stopped the climb at FL190 and decided to return to Riga reporting they had a right hand brakes overheat indication. On final approach, in contact with tower, the crew advised they would use just the reversers for slowing down and were able to vacate the runway, emergency services subsequently should check the right hand brakes. The aircraft landed on runway 36 without further incident and vacated the runway. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 10 hours, then positioned to Tallinn (Estonia) and resumed service. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcfdc76&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: WDL B462 at Lille on Aug 29th 2018, strong vibrations A WDL Aviation British Aerospace BAe-146-200 on behalf of Hop!, registration D-AWUE performing flight A5-3410 from Lille to Marseille (France) with 53 passengers, was climbing out of Lille when the crew stopped the climb at FL200 reporting strong vibrations. The crew declared emergency and returned to Lille for a safe landing about 35 minutes after departure. The flight was cancelled. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 14.5 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcfd906&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Hop! E170 at Toulon on Aug 28th 2018, hydraulic leak A Hop! Embraer ERJ-170 on behalf of Air France, registration F-HBXH performing flight AF-7740 from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Toulon (France) with 22 passengers, was on approach to Toulon when the crew declared PAN PAN due to a leak in the #2 hydraulic system. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Toulon and needed to be towed off the runway. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Toulon about 13.5 hours after landing. The return flight AF-7741 was cancelled. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcfd702&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Canada A321 at Toronto on Aug 18th 2018, continued landing despite go around instruction An Air Canada Airbus A321-200, registration C-GITU performing flight AC-150 from Calgary,AB to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 196 people on board, was on short final to Toronto's runway 06L, when the preceeding arrival could not vacate the runway in time. Tower instructed AC-150 to go around, the crew however did not acknowledge the call and continued for landing. The aircraft rolled out and vacated the runway without further incident. Canada's TSB rated the occurrence an incident reportable involving the risk of a collision, however, did not open an investigation. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/ACA150/history/20180818/2225Z/CYYC/CYYZ http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcfd256&opt=0 Back to Top Airbus A321-231 (WL) Bird Strike on Takeoff (Philippines) Date: 29-AUG-2018 Time: 13:25 LT Type: Airbus A321-231 (WL) Owner/operator: Philippine Airlines Registration: RP-C9923 C/n / msn: 6573 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: Davao Airport (DVO/RPMD) - Philippines Phase: Take off Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Davao Airport (DVO/RPMD) Destination airport: Manila-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL/RPLL) Narrative: Philippine Airlines flight PR814, an Airbus A321, suffered a bird strike on takeoff from Davao Airport, Philippines. One or more birds were ingested by the no.2 engine. The takeoff was aborted and the aircraft was taxied back to the apron. The flight was canceled. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=214818 Back to Top Boeing 737-85P (WL) Bird Strike on Takeoff (Saint Vincent) Date: 29-AUG-2018 Time: Type: Boeing 737-85P (WL) Owner/operator: Caribbean Airlines Registration: 9Y-MBJ C/n / msn: 33980/2245 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: near Argyle International Airport (SVD/TVSA) - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Phase: Initial climb Nature: International Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Argyle International Airport (SVD/TVSA) Destination airport: New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport, NY (JFK/KJFK) Narrative: Caribbean Airlines flight BW552 suffered a suspected bird strike and subsequent engine vibrations after takeoff from Argyle International Airport, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The flight crew decided to divert to the home base at Port of Spain-Piarco Airport, Trinidad and Tobago. A safe landing was made at Port of Spain at 14:35 UTC, 65 minutes after takeoff. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=214816 Back to Top Pitot probe covers focus of safety advisory notice for operators at Brisbane Airport, Australia The ATSB has issued a safety advisory notice to all operators flying to Brisbane Airport, Australia, to consider the use of pitot probe covers there and to have rigorous processes in place to confirm the covers are removed before flight. The release of the safety advisory notice comes after the publication of the ATSB's preliminary report into an airspeed indication failure on take-off involving a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 at Brisbane Airport on 18 July 2018. The ATSB found that local engineering support crew placed covers on the pitot probes soon after the previous landing. Inspections during the aircraft's turnaround did not identify their fitment and they remained on the aircraft for its departure. This resulted in unusable airspeed information being displayed to the flight crew. The flight crew continued the take-off and carried out several checklists before returning to Brisbane Airport. Several high-capacity aircraft have departed from Brisbane with one of the pitot probes blocked by insect nests in recent years, including two that resulted in rejected take-offs investigated by the ATSB. The airport has had a wasp eradication program since 2006 and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Airservices Australia have issued advice about the risk they pose, with some operators now using pitot probe covers for short turnarounds. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2018/08/30/pitot-probe-covers-focus-of-safety-advisory-notice-for- operators-at-brisbane-airport-australia/ Back to Top Back to Top 2 Bay Area pilots indicted on charges of lying on medical forms SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Four pilots, including two from the Bay Area, have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in San Francisco on charges of making false statements to the Federal Aviation Administration about their medical conditions. They were charged in four separate indictments issued on Aug. 23 with denying on FAA medical forms that they had certain conditions, while receiving disability payments from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the conditions they had denied. Three are accused of hiding mental health conditions for which they were receiving veterans' disability benefits. They are Gregory Chrisman, 57, of Burlingame; Nicholas Beyer, 32, of Discovery Bay; and Adam Asleson, 39, of Peachtree, Ga. Chrisman is charged with two counts of lying to the FAA by saying on the medical forms in 2017 and 2018 that he did not suffer from any mental disorders and was not receiving any disability payments. The indictment alleges that he in fact had told the VA he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and had received disability payments since 2011. Beyer is accused of two counts of false statements and two counts of hiding a material fact. He is alleged to have told the FAA on the medical forms in 2016 and 2018 that he did not have any kind of mental disorder, while having told the VA he had major depressive disorder. He is alleged to have concealed a material fact by telling the FAA that he was receiving VA disability payments only for knee and back injuries, although the payments were also for his depressive disorder. Asleson is accused of one count of making false statements by telling the FAA that he didn't suffer from any mental disorder and was receiving VA benefits only for knee strain and tinnitus, although he was in fact receiving the benefits for major depressive disorder. The fourth defendant, Walter Grant, 36, of Fortuna in Humboldt County, is accused of falsely telling the FAA that he did not suffer from frequent or severe headaches, although he had been receiving disability payments from the VA for tension headaches since 2011. The four men have each been arraigned before a U.S. magistrate in San Francisco and released on $10,000 unsecured bonds. They are due to appear before the federal trial judges assigned to their cases at various dates in late September and early October. Each count carries a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, if the defendants are convicted. http://www.ktvu.com/news/2-bay-area-pilots-indicted-on-charges-of-lying-on-medical-forms Back to Top Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2018 to Take Place in Seoul on 5-6 September Aviation safety professionals from the Asia Pacific region will gather in Seoul, Korea for the Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2018 (APASS 2018) on 5-6 September. The bi-annual event is being organised by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) for the ninth time and is once again expected to draw a large audience of safety experts from government regulators & agencies, airlines, airframe manufacturers and service providers. APASS 2018 will provide an Asia Pacific perspective on key aviation safety issues, including how the region is responding to growth, and ways in which innovation and new technologies can help to further improve flight safety and deliver operational efficiency. The seminar programme includes workshops addressing specific safety topics such as measuring the effectiveness of safety management systems, human factors, new concepts in decision-making and cabin safety. These workshops aim to allow participants to identify practical and innovative solutions to safety threats and challenges. AAPA Director General Mr. Andrew Herdman (pictured), said, "Flying today is extraordinarily safe, thanks to good teamwork and close cooperation between regulators, airlines and many other stakeholders. APASS is the leading regional aviation safety forum which provides all stakeholders a platform to share best practices, build trusted networks and address key industry safety issues." This year's event is being hosted by Asiana Airlines, and supported by Airbus, Boeing, Aireon, Aerobytes, ASQS, CAE, Ideagen, MITRE, Pratt & Whitney, Singapore Aviation Academy, Southpac Aerospace,and Teledyne Controls. http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news18/298-AviationSafety.shtml Back to Top Safety violations plague aviation firms (Japan) Incidents involving airline safety have been occurring in Japan in recent years despite government oversight. Every year for the past 5 years, the transport ministry has slapped flight operators with business improvement orders, issuing them to a total of 6 companies. One of the orders was issued in July to Nippon Cargo Airlines. The company was operating without performing mandatory maintenance, and had been forging maintenance records. Transportation officials said the violations were serious and could have resulted in accidents. Toho Air Service, the operator of a helicopter that crashed on Friday, also received an order in February. Last November, officials conducted inspections at the firm after a different fatal helicopter crash. They discovered multiple violations of maintenance rules, including parts not being changed during repairs. Transport ministry officials called the series of violations regrettable. They have vowed to continue working with operators to improve aviation safety. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180812_07/ Back to Top THE GE AVIATION PLANT IN LAFAYETTE HAS A NEW LEADER The GE Aviation Plant has a new man in charge. LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - The GE Aviation Plant has a new man in charge. Renato Vidal comes from the Rio de Janeiro plant. He says it's time to produce more jobs and more LEAP Engines. "I think we are moving to Indiana," said Vidal. Vidal moved his family to Lafayette after working 19 years with GE in Brazil and all around the country. "As you work for GE you kind of plan for yourself what is going to be the next step so over the last couple of years I have been saying like we are probably going to move," said Vidal He has been in charge for one week, but already has goals in mind. "We have a plan to reach, by the end of next year, 200 people," said Vidal. "We are still behind on this plan. We need to recover." The recovery process is taking so long because GE is focused on filling the needs of Boeing and Airbus. They are responsible for assembling LEAP engines. Currently three to four engines are produced per week, but Vidal says that number will eventually be up to 30. "I came for the challenge of growing a plant," said Vidal. "I came from a plant that we have been growing approximately five to eight percent per year. The ramp up here is much more aggressive." Not only does Vidal want to make the company better, but he wants to make the community better. "I'm pretty excited to be here of course of dealing with the community as well. I know this plant has a very important responsibility with the community, a lot of interaction." Vidal says GE will eventually reach the 230 employee mark, it may just take longer than expected. http://www.wlfi.com/content/news/The-GE-Aviation-Plant-in-Lafayette-Has-a-New-Leader- 492055171.html Back to Top What effect is global aviation having on the environment? There's no denying the positive economic and social impact that air transport has had on our global society. From making it convenient for us to travel to far-flung places and experience different cultures to enabling isolated communities to have a source of income from tourism, there have been tremendous benefits brought about by aviation. This sector is a major engine for growth-more than 10 million jobs are directly related to aviation. That said, a natural question that begs to be asked is, "what effect is global aviation having on the environment?" According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a leading international body established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), air transport contributes to 4.9 per cent of human-caused climate change, including emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. In a year, nine billion passengers are flown around the globe and the number is expected to only go up. In the Middle East, research by Airbus has revealed that air traffic in the Middle East will double in the next 10 years, and by 2034, the passenger fleet of airlines in this region will grow by 2365 new passenger aircraft. As the demand for air travel increases, there is now a greater need to examine ways to reduce its potential damaging effects on our planet. A major contributor to global warming is kerosene, a fuel used to power aircraft engines, which is not only a scarce resource but also emits carbon dioxide. Boosting sustainability Many years ago, governing bodies and several airlines such as KLM and Lufthansa became one of the first in the industry to venture in the field of aviation environmental action. Their efforts include: * Using new engines which take up less than half the fuel per passenger per kilometre. * Flying aircraft with electrical engines or battery-driven aircraft. * Promoting the widespread use of aviation biofuels, which not only work as an alternative to fossil fuel but also emit 50 to 80 per cent less carbon. In the UAE, Masdar's Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), has been undertaking important research concerning the development of biofuel. Established in 2011 and funded by Boeing, Etihad Airways and several other research partners, the Consortium's role is to advance the aviation industry's commitment to implementing sustainable business practices by developing technology with the promise of producing a cleaner supply of fuel. At Etihad Airways, 2012 saw the national airline of the UAE become the first Middle East carrier to use sustainable biofuel. Legislative action From a legislation standpoint, there have been significant developments - for example, in October 2016, 191 nations signed a landmark UN accord agreeing to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in aviation-related carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. A further initiative to boost sustainability in aviation is through the development of a commercial model of how airlines are motivated to minimise carbon dioxide emissions. In Europe, a trading platform has been introduced whereby the airlines have entitlements to a certain amount of carbon dioxide emission and have to buy and trade further 'rights' to emit on a 'stock market'. Combating noise pollution When it comes to high carbon footprints brought about by air travel, airports and the surrounding infrastructure, as well, have a massive role to play. Engine noise, especially around airports is another concern for the environmental sustainability of air travel. Airports are able to tackle this problem by setting up sound walls or noise barriers designed to protect against noise pollution. Similarly, aircraft engine manufacturers are continuously making progress in the reduction of noise emitted from engines. This is achieved by increasing the noise-containing airstream around the actual hot and noisy explosive exhausts of each engine. Recycling strategies Another key focus is the reduction of waste from catering on board aircraft - the use of reusable plates and silverware is incentivised with annual awards. Repurposing of items is also an effective method to reduce unnecessary consumption of resources. For instance, at The Emirates Group, retired aircraft fittings are reused when aircraft interiors are being upgraded. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the UN's specialised organisation for international civil aviation is promoting sustainability through four major initiatives: making aeroplanes quieter by setting noise standards, managing the land around airports in a sustainable way, adapting operational procedures to reduce the noise impact on the ground and introducing operational restrictions. Through the use of sustainable sources of energy, efficient technology and environmentally friendly material, it is clear that the international aviation sector is making strides in reducing its environmental footprint. https://phys.org/news/2018-08-effect-global-aviation-environment.html#jCp Back to Top AIC Title's Clay Healey: "I want the records for every aircraft in the world housed in my office." AIC Title is looking to revolutionise aircraft transactions by building a new system to allow customers to search aircraft records for aircraft registered anywhere in the world. "My vision is that within the next five years the records for every aircraft in the world will be housed in my office in Oklahoma," says Healey. "You will have access to the records on every aircraft in the world - on every registry - just as when you get a title search from the FAA." "OK, five years may be ambitious, it could take six," he jokes. "But I promise you we will do this before anyone else and have already invested the time and capital to make this happen AIC Title says it has already successfully introduced Blockchain technology for clients using its Closing Room services to transact aircraft. But Healey says that customers should not have to worry about how the technology works.clay healey aic itle serice "Blockchain gives clients immutable, secure records and has a lot of advantages - but they don't need to worry about the details of how the technology works" says Healey. "When I start my car, I don't care about the electronics, the engine or anything else. I just want my car to start." Eventually AIC Title plans to have thousands of computers creating a bespoke blockchain. "I hate not owning things, which is what happens when data is on a cloud," says Healey. "We want to own our own system." Healey, an experienced aircraft owner, bought AIC Title in 2003 with a plan to use information technology to update what he considered an "an archaic industry." "The biggest change that we've had is really the ability for us to get the information, house that information, and retain the information that we have for all of our clients," says Healey. "AIC Title Service allows you to know that all the information - whether it be on a closing, filing a document, a title search, or an international registry search that we do for you - all of that information is stored and housed here at AIC. We're the only company in the industry that downloads and retains all of that information." The data is stored in AIC's own tornado-proof data room, backed up in another data centre in Oklahoma and stored in another location. The company is also highlighting rising cyber-crime attempts involving wiring instructions for aircraft transactions and is using two-step authentication technology in its Closing Room. "Everything we do is about getting transactions to close. That is why we have the trademarked the term Aircraft Closing Room®," says Healey. Healey says that this is just the start. He adds: "If you could see the ideas running through my head it would probably scare you." Healey's goal is for AIC to be the central source for the information, services and security the industry needs." https://corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/aic-titles-clay-healey-i-want-the-records-for-every-aircraft-in- the-world-housed-in-my-office/ Back to Top Aircraft Insurance Rates Climbing, Says Broker An increase in general aviation insurance claims over the past two years has recently led to a corresponding rise in premiums, said Aviation Specialty Insurance president Matt Drummelsmith. This ends a decade that has been "very friendly" to aircraft policyholders, where "it was almost expected to get a 10 to 20 percent renewal decrease" just a few years ago, he said. "Sadly, all good things must come to an end. The rash of general aviation accidents over the past year has caught up to the insurance market, which has reared its head significantly over the past few months," Drummelsmith noted. "It means rates are trending the other way and pilot approval is getting stricter. In other cases, considerations received in the past might no longer be available. All of this is in response to the claim dollars shelled out en masse over the last year or two." According to Drummelsmith, insurance markets are cyclical and this latest turn is nothing more than a market correction. "It's the insurance market's way of licking its wounds," he said. "Once reserves are replenished and the industry trends back toward a safer and more acceptable accident rate, you'll see it swing back in favor of the operators once more." https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-08-29/aircraft-insurance-rates- climbing-says-broker Back to Top Europe Lends Aviation Expertise To Latin America EU seeks to participate in aviation growth in Latin America by assisting with infrastructure and regulatory regime improvements. A European Union (EU)-funded initiative-the EU-Latin America Cooperation on Civil Aviation-aims at strengthening ties between the two regions. The four-year, €7 million ($8.2 million) project is managed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and will encourage greater utilization of EU standards in Latin America, increase European market access to the region and bolster the EU's reputation as a leader in the pursuance of regulatory harmonization worldwide. The initial project gathering was attended by representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Antigua, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, and respective oversight organizations. The board plans to meet annually for progress reports on work-plan initiatives to include development of Colombia-EU, Brazil-EU, and Mexico-EU "comprehensive agreements," and product certification working arrangements between the EU, Argentina and Colombia. The project seeks to address capacity and infrastructure shortfalls that threaten continued growth in Latin America. International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regional Vice President of the Americas Peter Cerda has said that while competitive air carriers, a growing middle class, and favorable demographics will contribute to future growth-air traffic in the region is expected to double by 2034-the lack of infrastructure development and failure to promulgate smart regulation could threaten up to $42 billion in unrealized economic benefits. IATA's five-year strategic plan includes promoting the benefits of a harmonized regulatory regime, with a specific focus on Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Peru. The international airline trade group reports that Latin America's aviation system supports 5.2 million jobs and $167 billion in GDP. The region has consistently reported the first- or second-highest growth rate month-over-month since January, only exceeded by Asia-Pacific, with traffic increasing 7.5% in May compared to the previous year. https://www.mro-network.com/safety-regulatory/europe-lends-aviation-expertise-latin-america Back to Top CAE to train 400 pilots for AirAsia More pilots: AirAsia has signed a new agreement for the training of 400 cadet pilots at CAE KL, CAE Melbourne and CAE Phoenix. - Reuters Group Bhd wants CAE to train about 400 cadet pilots to support its growth in the various markets it operates over the next five years. The first batch of cadet pilots will begin training in the second half of the year for a 18-month competency-based Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) programme. The airline signed a new agreement with CAE for the training of 400 cadet pilots in Singapore on Tuesday. The training will be held at CAE Kuala Lumpur, CAE Melbourne and CAE Phoenix. After the 18-month training programme, the next generation of pilots will become AirAsia's first officers. Apart from Malaysia, AirAsia has operations in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. It is also looking at setting up operations in Vietnam and China in the medium to long term. The entire training cycle involves the rigorous cadet selection process, integrated English language training, a blended training methodology with emphasis on crew resource management and threat/error management. CAE said the training cycle followed the airline's standard operating procedures. It said the comprehensive programme also followed the highest industry pilot training standards in the world. "CAE has been a tremendous partner since we first started the MPL programme together eight years ago, not only launching an innovative programme that sparked conversations in the industry but continuously refining and adapting the training programme," AirAsia group chief operations officer Adrian Jenkins said. CAE group president, civil aviation training solutions, Nick Leontidis adds that this "new agreement highlights our dedication to effectively train and prepare this next cadre of cadets as they begin their careers as professional pilots." CAE introduced the MPL training programme with AirAsia as a launch customer in 2010, complementing the offering in training paths and programmes for cadets. CAE said that since 2010, about 85 AirAsia cadets have been trained through the MPL programme. Since 2017, the first nine AirAsia-sponsored CAE MPL cadets have been flying as captains. https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2018/08/30/cae-to-train-400-pilots-for- airasia/#6ZUrOMJdYGsmXVmv.99 Back to Top Kenya Airways Will Hire Pilots as Fleet Expands, CEO Says * Carrier considering sourcing pilots from South African Airways * Company may hire 100 pilots annually, has trained 80 so far Kenya Airways Plc may hire as many as 100 pilots annually as the company grows its fleet and adds as many as 20 new routes in the next five years, Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Mikosz said. Sub-Saharan Africa's third-largest carrier is facing "significant operational challenges" and needs as many as 70 additional first officers and 50 captains to operate its current fleet of 40 aircraft, along with new aircraft it plans to acquire, Mikosz said. The airline is preparing to take back five aircraft sub-leased to Oman Air Transport and Turkish Airlines from October and needs more people to fly them, he said. "We believe this is the only way to use the fleet we are getting back and eventually any new fleet, and we have to do it now," Mikosz said in an interview in the capital, Nairobi. The company has trained 80 pilots so far, and is exploring the hiring of foreign pilots on contract terms to plug the gap created by retirements, departures and resignations. KQ, as the airline is known, earlier Wednesday reported a loss of 4 billion shillings ($39.7 million) in the six months through June, narrowing from 5.67 billion shillings a year earlier, as revenue grew 3.1 percent to 51.2 billion shillings. The stock climbed 2.4 percent in Nairobi on Thursday, heading for its highest close in six weeks. 'New Revenue' "The biggest concern they have is new revenue," Mercyline Gatebi, head of research at Kingdom Securities Ltd. in Nairobi, said by phone. "If the foreign pilots are coming at cheaper negotiated rates, it means the cost-benefit analysis is well thought out and it may be of benefit for Kenya Airways' top line." The carrier could source some experienced foreign pilots in order to save on training costs, according to Gerald Muriuki, an analyst at Genghis Capital Ltd. Still, the Kenya Pilots Union may oppose the hiring of foreign pilots, he said. Foreign airlines that may be a source of pilots include struggling South African Airways, Mikosz said. "There is no other way because we cannot have situations where lack of crews are blocking the growth of the airline," he said. "There are always emotions when you change things, but that's life." Kenya Airways plans to expand its cargo business, and is considering adding another Boeing Co. 737 to its fleet, Mikosz said. "We are working on a model to have more freighters," he said. The airline will "gladly look at another 737, maybe a wide-body freighter," Mikosz said. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-29/kenya-airways-plans-to-hire-pilots-as-fleet- expands-ceo-says Back to Top Want to work in Asia? One profession is hiring in a big way Close-Up Of Pilots In Cockpit If you're looking for a new job, consider packing your bags, training as a pilot and moving to Asia. According to U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing which says that the Asia Pacific region is set to go on a hiring spree for hundreds of thousands of new airline staff over the next two decades. Rising wealth and growing travel demands mean that new staff - including 240,000 pilots, 242,000 technicians and 317,000 cabin crew - will be required across the region by 2037, a new report by Boeing found. China is forecast to lead that boon, requiring half of the nearly 800,000 anticipated new hires, followed by Southeast Asia and South Asia. Here's the breakdown of hiring forecasts by region: The new jobs are likely to be primarily with commercial airlines. However, as affluence in the region grows, a growth in demand for other types of aviation, such as private luxury jets, can be expected. "Strong demand for pilots in the region continues, and we expect that this will continue for the next several years," Keith Cooper, vice president of training and professional services for Boeing Global Services, said in the report. The hiring spree is expected to breathe new life into the aviation industry, as large numbers of pilots from the baby boomer generation are set to retire over the coming decade. It could also go some way in addressing the gender gap in the aviation industry, which has traditionally been one of the most pronounced. Currently in the U.S., women account for just seven percent of all pilots and less than 10 percent of other technical positions, according to 2017 data from the Federal Aviation Administration's Aeronautical Center. Meanwhile, women make up close to 80 percent of flight attendant roles. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/30/boeing-expects-asia-pacific-growth-aviation-jobs-for-pilots-and- crew.html Back to Top India Will Launch Its Own Astronauts to Space by 2022, Government Says India's GSLV Mk III rocket, which the country's space agency plans to use for human missions to space, most recently launched on June 5, 2017. Credit: ChineE Nouvelle/Sipa/Newscom Indian engineers have a new, ambitious timeline for putting its astronauts in space, according to a recent set of comments from government leaders, who say the country will achieve the feat by 2022. According to reports by the Hindustan Times, the timeline was a surprise to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), but the agency has been working on human spaceflight issues since 2004 and said it doesn't expect to have trouble meeting the schedule. "Our country has made great progress in space," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during a speech on Aug. 15 to mark the country's independence day, according to a translation by the Planetary Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting space exploration and science. "But our scientists have a dream. By 2022, when it would be 75 years of Independence, an Indian - be it a man or a woman - will go to space with the tricolor flag in their hands." The newly scheduled mission series is being called Gaganyaan. So far, only one Indian has been to space: Rakesh Sharma, who completed a mission in 1984 and who is planning to advise the current effort. But unlike Sharma's flight, this series of missions - which is due to begin in 2020 with uncrewed test flights before progressing to crewed flights - will be entirely overseen by ISRO. The agency has already developed the rocket it would use for these flights, the GSLV Mk III, which has launched twice to date. Earlier this year, the country also tested the escape system for its crew module. But the team behind Gaganyaan have plenty of tasks left to tackle, including selecting and training crewmembers, perfecting a spacesuit design, preparing launch pads and developing the astronauts' expertise in bioscience. The government estimates the project could create 15,000 jobs, according to the Hindustan Times, and it could cost the equivalent of about $1.3 billion. After ISRO is satisfied the technology is ready for humans to use, the agency would send a crew of three astronauts to orbit for five to seven days at an altitude of between 180 and 250 miles (300 and 400 kilometers), according to the Hindustan Times. That altitude is about the same as the one used by the International Space Station as it orbits Earth. https://www.space.com/41657-india-will-launch-astronauts-in-2022.html Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY My name is Kate Fraser and I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Human Factors in Aerospace at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Worldwide campus. I am writing my thesis on automation trust and reliance and have prepared a research survey questionnaire. The link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYWG3JH The objective of this thesis is to better understand if automation trust and perception differs by age. Obtaining a better understanding of how trust varies by age will enable a closer examination of any side effects, specifically complacency. Additionally, this survey will enable additional exploration of the pilot's role in the aircraft depending on if perception of automation has changed. To be eligible to complete this survey, you must be over the age of 18 and at least hold a student pilot certificate. This questionnaire should not take longer than five minutes to complete and is both anonymous and confidential. Should you choose to participate, please take a minute to read the informed consent form linked to the first survey question. Thank you so much for your time. Regards, Kate Fraser Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University fraserk@my.erau.edu Back to Top Back to Top NTSB Basic Aircraft Accident Investigation Course (AS101) This two-week course being held at the National Transportation Safety Board Training Center in Ashburn Virginia on September 17-28, 2018 provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and methods used and the skills required to investigate an aircraft accident. Examples from recent investigations will be used to demonstrate particular aspects of the investigative process. Instructors include: NTSB Investigators, Aircraft Manufacturer Investigators, and Industry professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice their investigative skills through several hands-on wreckage examinations. Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to: * Discuss the entire NTSB investigative process, from when the NTSB receives the initial notification that an accident has occurred through the issuance of the final report and determination of the accident's probable cause * Define the five major aspects of site management at an accident scene * Identify how safety recommendations - the primary accomplishments of an accident investigation - are developed and issued * Identify what questions to ask accident witnesses to elicit the most accurate information * Distinguish the difference between structural failures that may have caused the accident and structural damage that occurred as a result of the accident * Confidently interact with the media at the accident site and during the on-going investigation For further information and to register for the course, please visit: https://www.ntsb.gov/Training_Center/Pages/2018/AS101.aspx Back to Top How do you track safety? Take the Safety Performance Survey: flightsafety.org/safetysurvey Why are we conducting a survey? Flight Safety Foundation is developing a Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) Safety Performance Monitoring Handbook to provide guidance and best practices for safety performance monitoring. Your survey responses will be instrumental in our data-driven development process. Who should take the survey? We encourage responses from employees of ANSPs, airline/aircraft operators, airports, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, training organizations, and regulators. Simply visit flightsafety.org/safetysurvey to participate. What is GSIP? GSIP is a worldwide initiative that guides the aviation community's response to challenges that may emerge from safety data collection and processing systems. Learn more about GSIP at flightsafety.org/gsip. Back to Top Title: Internal Evaluation Program Auditor I Job Code: 6921 Department: Safety Reports To: Manager of Internal Evaluations What does an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor do for Allegiant? Perform evaluations in accordance with department schedule and special evaluations as directed by the Mgr. of Internal Evaluations. What are some of the daily duties of an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? * Performs scheduled and special evaluations, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting findings and concerns * Collect objective evidence necessary to substantiate findings or concerns * Prepares evaluation reports * Recommends solutions to findings or concerns * Monitors the development and implementation of corrective action plans * Maintains and updates internal evaluation files * Verifies the implementation of solutions and corrective action plans What are the minimum requirements to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? * A & P certificate preferred * Pilot certificate, A & P certificate, or Dispatch certificate or * 1 year of auditing experience * Work experience in 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier operations: stations, training, quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination thereof preferred * Working knowledge of SMS, DOD principles and the FAA SAS DCTs required * Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices preferred * Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communication skills * Bachelor's degree in related field preferred * Certified Quality Auditor preferred What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? * Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communication skills * Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen * Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986 What are the physical requirements of an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? * Office environment APPLY HERE Allegiant Travel Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military service status, protected veterans, union/non-union activity, citizenship status, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability Allegiant supports a healthy, non-smoking work environment. Back to Top Litigation Associate - Aviation and Aerospace Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 415 partners, 2,200 legal professionals and 3,800 staff in 52 offices and associated offices on six continents. The firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, namely: transportation, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. The Los Angeles and San Francisco offices have an opportunity for a mid-level associate (JD 2014 - 2012) to join our aviation, aerospace and transportation litigation and regulatory practice. Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client driven deadlines. Experience in the field of aviation and/or products liability is a plus, but not required. Discovery and law and motion practice experience is desired. Preferred candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics: * Strong work ethic * Superior writing skills * Attention to detail * Strong organization and time management skills * Capable of working within a team * Excellent academic credentials and work history * Admitted to CA Bar Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript HERE. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. Back to Top Scott Griffith Collaborative Solutions Principles of Reliability - Free Trial Access Who We Are Captain Scott Griffith is the Founder and Managing Partner of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC. He initially came to prominence in the field of aviation, and is widely recognized as the father of the airline industry's highly successful Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP). In 1998, he received the Admiral Luis de Florez Award from the Flight Safety Foundation for his outstanding contribution to aviation safety. In 2006, he embarked on a professional journey to bring ASAP, Just Culture, and other high reliability applications to other industries, including healthcare, EMS/first responders, the transportation and energy sectors. Griffith gained his reputation for world-class collaborative skills through success in working with high-consequence organizations across the globe. Co-founded with Paul LeSage, SG Collaborative Solutions is an enterprise reliability management firm specializing in high-consequence industries and organizations. We are the pioneers of the Sequence of Reliability model of socio-technical improvement. Ours is a service-centered, platform-supported business, augmented by a suite of highly adaptive and customizable tools to guide your success. Combining world-class expertise with unrivaled collaboration skills, we specialize in designing optimal reliability solutions for your organization. What Is the Sequence of Reliability™? The term HRO - High Reliability Organization - has been around since the late eighties, and was originally applied to aircraft carriers, airlines, and nuclear power plants. However, there are two problems: 1) HROs are not immune to catastrophes, and 2) Your organization may look nothing like these HROs. So the questions are: * How do we translate the success of HROs from one organization to another? * How do we begin the journey to high reliability in my unique organization? The Sequence of Reliability is a transformational approach to managing socio-technical improvement combining principles of systems engineering, behavioral and organizational psychology, and the legal and ethical principles guiding individual accountability. Sustainable reliability equals performance over time. Organizations are complex combinations of systems and people. Our Sequence of Reliability guides you in seeing, understanding, and managing performance to produce sustainable results. Free Trial Access to Principles of Reliability Click here to learn more and then click Trial to self-register for free 14-day access. Begin your personal and organizational journey to sustainable high reliability here. Principles of Reliability is the prerequisite for all other courses. This fast-paced online course is organized into five sections, each containing a group of related learning modules which can be viewed on any device, including mobile phones. Each module is short, typically 3 minutes in length, and can be viewed repeatedly. The sections and modules in this course are progressive and sequenced to help you quickly acquire the skills needed to become highly reliable. Healthcare professionals who complete this online course will be awarded 2.75 Contact Hours. SGCS is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider CEP17030. Contact Us to Learn More and Schedule Additional Courses SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC Email: info@sg-collaborative.com Office Phone: 682-237-2340 Fax: 888-223-5405 Website: www.sg-collaborative.com -------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential, protected and/or privileged under state and Federal privacy laws. If you received this e-mail in error, be aware that any unauthorized use; disclosure, copying, or distribution is prohibited. Please contact the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message. -------------------------------- Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Helicopter Association International (HAI) is dedicated to providing its members with services that directly benefit their operations, and to advancing the international helicopter community by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and economic viability while promoting the unique contributions vertical flight offers society. HAI has more than 3,800 member organizations and annually produces HAI HELI-EXPO®, the world's largest trade show and exposition dedicated to helicopters. Director of Safety Department: Operations Reports to: Vice President of Operations Status: Full Time, Exempt Overview: The Director of Safety is responsible for managing the association's existing aviation safety programs, and developing new safety initiatives to benefit HAI's membership and the international helicopter community. Essential Functions of the Position Include, but Are Not Limited To: * Serving as the HAI safety representative on various industry, government, and international boards, task forces, and meetings * Developing responses to proposed safety-related regulations and legislative initiatives * Collecting, researching, and analyzing helicopter safety and accident data for subsequent statistical reporting * Developing and implementing new HAI industry safety initiatives * Routinely interacting with the full spectrum of aviation related agencies and organizations in support of the rotorcraft industry * Managing all aspects of HAI's accreditation program that assists helicopter operators to reduce accident rates and improve safety cultures * Providing safety supervision for all flight activities at the association's annual trade show and exposition, HAI HELI-EXPO® * Managing and mentoring the deputy director of safety * Serving as staff liaison for assigned HAI committees * Contributing content for use in HAI's printed and electronic publications * Other duties as assigned The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Desired Qualifications for the Position Include: * College or advanced degree related to aviation safety and/or management * Seven or more years of related helicopter safety background, training, and experience * Certificated helicopter pilot and/or maintenance technician * Previous experience with helicopter or other aviation-related organization(s) * Experience with auditing protocols and accreditation programs * A passionate commitment to the promotion of helicopter safety * Previous association or not-for-profit experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with significant experience in creating and delivering written proposals and public presentations * Advanced computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite * Team player, with proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate staff * Detail oriented, self-starter, with strong organizational and time management skills * Ability to travel The above qualifications are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. APPLY HERE Back to Top The CARM Collaborative Working Group Common Aviation Risk Models (CARM)* 3rd Annual Meeting October 1, 2018 08:30 - 16:00 PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting is designed to share current efforts of the Common Aviation Risk Models Group among the existing members and new participants to the CARM activities. Guests are welcome to attend and participate to gain an understanding of the progress being made collaboratively in the area of BowTies and aviation risk management. There is no fee to attend. *What is CARM? CARM involves the joint development and sharing of BowTie risk models by industry experts. Models will cover the key hazards associated with all aspects of aviation operations. On a global basis, CARM becomes the place where risk understanding can be captured and incorporated continuously. It moves the process away from the existing one-shot accident/investigation/actions process to a global learning "engine." Additional Information: https://www.cgerisk.com/event/carm MEETING LOCATION CGE Innovation Center Vlietweg 17w (7th floor) 2266 KA Leidschendam The Netherlands T: +31 88 100 1350 AGENDA - Includes presentations by: Air Transat American Airlines Delta Air Lines Japan Airlines NavCanada Seafox SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP by 19 Sept. to: Terry.Eisenbart@TheAloftGroup.com USA +1.505.306.5326 Curt Lewis