Flight Safety Information September 28, 2018 - No. 198 In This Issue Incident: Alitalia A320 at Trieste on Sep 26th 2018, flock of birds, captain indicated both engines affedted Accident: Volaris A320 near Los Mochis on Sep 26th 2018, turbulence injures 29 people 27-SEP-2018 - Global Aircraft Acquisitions LLC Dassault Falcon 50 accident: 2 dead Cessna 208 Caravan - Missing (Japan - Pacific Ocean) 28-SEP-2018 - Air Niugini Boeing 737-8BK (WL) accident US-Bangla 737 makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; no reported injuries Helicopter strike on power lines sparked grass fires LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck EASA withdraws conflict zone warning for Kenya Dreamliners grounded again due to Rolls-Royce engine flaws Man arrested for chasing after his plane on the tarmac of the Dublin Airport because he missed his flight Sweeping FAA Bill Includes NTSB Authorization Air Charter Safety Foundation Names Joshua Hebert Vice Chairman Qantas unveils its plan to help solve the global pilot shortage Boeing wins $9.2 billion contract for new Air Force training jet Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives at Space Station '2018 International Aviation Safety and Education Summit Aircraft Accident Investigation from SCSI Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) shares news of revision to ICAO Annex 6 Part II Position:...Auditor II, Internal Evaluations Program Position:...Manager Air Investigations Gas Turbine Accident Investigation from SCSI HIGH ALTITUDE FLYING: WHAT EVERY PILOT NEEDS TO KNOW - Course 2018 CHC Safety and Quality Summit Incident: Alitalia A320 at Trieste on Sep 26th 2018, flock of birds, captain indicated both engines affected An Alitalia Airbus A320-200, registration EI-EIE performing flight AZ-1358 from Trieste to Rome Fiumicino (Italy) with 98 people on board, was in the initial climb out of Trieste's runway 27 when the aircraft flew through a flock of birds and experienced a jolt prompting the crew to level off at 2300 feet and return to Trieste for a safe landing on runway 09 about 11 minutes after departure. The airport reported the aircraft received a bird strike and returned to Trieste. Passengers reported the aircraft had just become airborne when there was a huge jolt. Soon after the captain announced they had been hit by a flock of birds that had hit both engines, they were returning to Trieste. The flight was cancelled, the passengers were rebooked onto the next flights. http://avherald.com/h?article=4be3cfc3&opt=0 Back to Top Accident: Volaris A320 near Los Mochis on Sep 26th 2018, turbulence injures 29 people A Volaris Airbus A320-200, registration XA-VOW performing flight Y4-423 from Guadalajara to Tijuana (Mexico) with 179 people on board, was enroute at FL340 about 32nm from Los Mochis (Mexico) when the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence which caused injuries to passengers and crew. The aircraft continued to Tijuana for a safe landing about 90 minutes later. Mexico's Ministry of Transport (SCT) reported 25 passengers and 4 cabin crew needed medical attention at Tijuana, of those 8 passengers and 4 crew were taken to hospitals. The remaining 17 passengers were provided with a list of hospitals where they can receive free services should they suffer discomfort later on. The aircraft had experienced moderate turbulence about 60km (32nm) from Los Mochis. The airline reported the aircraft was enroute at FL340 when the aircraft encoutered severe turbulence causing a number of injuries. Scenes on board (Video: La Gazeta TV/Azteca Noticias): Vuelo 423 Volaris deja varios heridos por fuerte turbulencia http://avherald.com/h?article=4be3cc4c&opt=0 Back to Top 27-SEP-2018 - Global Aircraft Acquisitions LLC Dassault Falcon 50 accident: 2 dead Status: Preliminary Date: Thursday 27 September 2018 Time: 13:40 Type: Dassault Falcon 50 Operator: Global Aircraft Acquisitions LLC Registration: N114TD C/n / msn: 17 First flight: Crew: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Total: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4 Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair Location: Greenville Downtown Airport, SC (GMU) ( United States of America) Phase: Landing (LDG) Nature: Unknown Departure airport: ? Destination airport: Greenville Downtown Airport, SC (GMU/KGMU), United States of America Narrative: A Dassault Falcon 50 corporate jet sustained substantial damage in a runway excursion accident after landing at Greenville Downtown Airport, South Carolina, USA. The aircraft overran runway 19, went down a 12 meter dropoff and crashed through a perimeter fence before coming to rest across a road. Runway 01/19 is a 1644 meters long asphalt runway. On the runway 01 runway end an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) was installed to decelerate aircraft safely following an overrun. AERIAL VIDEO: Plane crash in Greenville, South Carolina https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180927-0 Back to Top Cessna 208 Caravan - Missing (Japan - Pacific Ocean) Status: Preliminary Date: Thursday 27 September 2018 Time: 15:28 Type: Cessna 208 Caravan Operator: Registration: registration unknown C/n / msn: First flight: Crew: Fatalities: / Occupants: 1 Passengers: Fatalities: / Occupants: 0 Total: Fatalities: / Occupants: 1 Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair Location: 120 km (75 mls) E off Sendai, Japan ( Pacific Ocean) Phase: En route (ENR) Nature: Ferry/positioning Departure airport: Saipan International Airport (SPN/PGSN), Northern Mariana Islands Destination airport: Sapporo-Chitose Airport (CTS/RJCC), Japan Narrative: A Cessna 208 apparently crashed into the Pacific Ocean, at 120 km east of Sendai, Japan. The sole Norwegian pilot was missing. The plane took off from Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA at ca. 07:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) for an international flight to New Chitose, Japan with estimated flight time of 9 hours. Though the position report at 10:23 JST was normally established, the next report planed at 11:44 JST was not received by the Japanese ATC. Two F-4's of Japan Air Self-Defense Force noticed the aircraft flying normally at 14:50 JST over the Pacific Ocean, but could not establish any radio contact with the flight. They lost the Caravan due to clouds. Radar contact with the flight was lost at 15:28 JST. The part of the plane was found floating on the water at 17:23 LT. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180927-1 Back to Top 28-SEP-2018 - Air Niugini Boeing 737-8BK (WL) accident Status: Preliminary Date: Friday 28 September 2018 Time: 10:10 Type: Boeing 737-8BK (WL) Operator: Air Niugini Registration: P2-PXE C/n / msn: 33024/1688 First flight: 2005-04-01 (13 years 6 months) Engines: 2 CFMI CFM56-7B26 Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 35 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 47 Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair Location: Chuuk/Weno International Airport (TKK) ( Micronesia) Phase: Landing (LDG) Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Pohnpei Airport (PNI/PTPN), Micronesia Destination airport: Chuuk/Weno International Airport (TKK/PTKK), Micronesia Flightnumber: PX73 Narrative: A Boeing 737-800 operated by Air Niugini came to rest in a lagoon during an attempted landing at Chuuk International Airport in Micronesia. The aircraft landed in the water about 145 metres off shore. All occupants were rescued. Air Nuigini flight 73 had departed Pohnpei Airport, Micronesia on a flight to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with an en route stop at Weno-Chuuk International Airport. The aircraft was approaching runway 04 in rain when it hit the water short of the runway. At the time of the accident Cumulonimbus clouds were moving to the southhwest at 800-1000 feet over the airport. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20180928-0 Back to Top US-Bangla 737 makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; no reported injuries A Boeing 737-800 of Bangladeshi carrier US-Bangla Airlines carried out a forced landing after its nose undercarriage failed to extend as it approached the small regional city of Cox's Bazar on a flight from the country's capital, Dhaka, Sept. 26. Having detected the problem, the crew elected to divert to Chittagong Airport, with its longer runway and more extensive rescue services, for a gear-up landing at the airport there. The aircraft, registration S2-AJA, was carrying 164 passengers and seven crew. Video from the airport showed the aircraft touching down on its main undercarriage and the pilots holding its nose off the runway for as long as possible as speed decayed. Flight Safety Foundation's Aviation Safety Network (ASN) said the aircraft came to rest 70 m (230 ft.) short of Chittagong's runway 05 threshold. Passengers evacuated by emergency slides on the runway. According to local media, nobody was injured in the landing. http://atwonline.com/safety/us-bangla-737-makes-emergency-landing-bangladesh-no-reported- injuries Back to Top Helicopter strike on power lines sparked grass fires, outage in Calistoga A helicopter inspecting power lines near Calistoga struck the lines, sparking two grass fires and knocking out power to thousands of people, the FAA says. CALISTOGA, Calif. (KGO) -- A helicopter inspecting power lines near Calistoga struck the lines, sparking two grass fires and knocking out power to thousands of people Thursday afternoon, according to Federal Aviation Administration officials. Power has been restored to everyone but 17 customers in the Calistoga area. FAA spokesperson Ian Gregor says a Bell 206-L4 helicopter was inspecting the power lines around 1:10 p.m. when is struck and severed the lines. PG&E confirms the helicopter was doing work for them. They reportedly fell to the ground, sparking two brush fires near Highway 29 and Palisades Road. The helicopter did not crash and was able to land nearby. FAA officials say none of the three people on board were hurt. Around the same time of this incident, PG&E reported several large power outages in this area. One which impacted all of Calistoga cut off power to nearly 4,000 customers. The second extended all the way up to Middletown and impacted nearly 4,500 customers. PG&E officials have not confirmed what caused those outages. Cal Fire officials say the fires burned about 1.5 acres total and were contained relatively quickly. SKY7 captured video that shows a torched area near the power lines. Several businesses in the area told ABC7 News that their power was knocked out but that it had been restored by 3:00 p.m. The FAA says it is investigating the incident. https://abc7news.com/faa-helicopter-strike-on-power-lines-sparked-grass-fires-outage/4354526/ Back to Top Back to Top EASA withdraws conflict zone warning for Kenya The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) withdrew its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for Kenya on 26 September 2018. The agency first published a conflict zone alert on Kenya on 9 September 2016, referring to U.K. (CAA) and U.S. (FAA) warnings that stated "to exercise caution when flying into, out of, within, or over the territory and airspace of Kenya at altitudes below FL260 due to the possibility of extremist/militant activity." The CZIB's validity was extended several times. The most recent extension was published on September 3, 2018. In that edition, EASA explicitly added a new warning: "The presence of terrorist groups with the military capabilities (including anti-aircraft weaponry) is assessed to pose a HIGH risk to operations within Kenyan airspace and territory FIRs at altitudes below FL 250." EASA stated that their reason for the withdrawal of the alert, was that "the latest EU Risk Assessment indicated that airspace security threat has reduced over time [...] (the situation has become more stable in this region), namely there is no longer a HIGH risk for Medium or High altitude overflight." While EASA withdrew their alert, the CAA and FAA warnings for Kenya were still valid (on September 26). https://news.aviation-safety.net/2018/09/27/easa-withdraws-conflict-zone-warning-for-kenya/ Back to Top Dreamliners grounded again due to Rolls-Royce engine flaws The engine blades are deteriorating faster than expected on the Boeing 787 jetliners. Faulty Rolls-Royce engine blades are deteriorating faster than expected, prompting additional groundings of Boeing's 787 jetliners for emergency repairs. The discovery affects about 120 Trent 1000 turbines and has frustrated efforts to reduce the number of idled planes, lifting the number grounded for immediate attention to just under 40, a person familiar with the situation said. Rolls-Royce discovered the issue with the Dreamliner's intermediate pressure turbine following incidents at Air New Zealand in December. Air-safety regulators will publish a formal requirement for repairs in coming weeks, said the person, who asked not to be named as no directive has been released. "We continue to proactively manage a number of known durability issues within our Trent 1000 fleet and have made good progress in redesigning and replacing affected parts," London, England- based Rolls-Royce said by email. The issue concerns a minority of 787 engines that haven't already had the relevant blades replaced and may cause "additional short-term disruption," it said. The European Aviation Safety Agency didn't return calls for comment, while the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it's working on the issue. Rolls-Royce shares closed 2.5 percent lower at 966 pence in the U.K. capital, paring gains this year to 15 percent. Boeing was priced 0.5 percent higher as of 11:53 a.m. in New York. The U.K. manufacturer has been battling a series of design faults affecting various parts of the Trent 1000 turbine for two years, with carriers including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. and Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA forced to lease in jets this summer as 787 engines came off-wing for repairs. Dreamliners affected by the latest findings already faced shop visits for remedial work, so that Rolls's anticipated charge of 1.3 billion pounds ($1.5 billion) for emergency maintenance likely won't be affected. At the same time it could face a fresh bill for disruption to customer flights. https://www.heraldnet.com/business/dreamliners-grounded-again-due-to-rolls-royce-engine-flaws/ Back to Top Man arrested for chasing after his plane on the tarmac of the Dublin Airport because he missed his flight * A man was arrested after chasing after a Ryanair flight at Dublin Airport. Above, an image of Ryanair planes at the airport in 2014. Sean Pogatchnik/AP * A man ran onto the tarmac at the Dublin Airport on Thursday, and was arrested. * He had arrived too late to board his flight. * A witness heard him shout, "Wait!" before security tackled him to the ground. LONDON (AP) - An Irish man who missed his flight at Dublin Airport was arrested Thursday for running after the plane on the tarmac in a bid to flag it down. Witnesses said a man in his 20s broke through an airport door and ran toward the Ryanair plane, which was about to take off for Amsterdam, at around 7 a.m. Declan Harvey, who was at the airport, said he could hear a man shouting "Wait!" at the plane before he was tackled to the ground by airport workers. The airport said a man became "agitated" after he and a woman arrived at the gate too late for their flight. It said the man "broke through a door and made his way onto the apron, trying to flag the aircraft down." He was briefly restrained by Ryanair staff until airport police arrived. He was handed over to Irish police and taken to a Dublin police station. Patrick Kehoe, 23, later appeared in a Dublin court charged with criminal damage to a door lock. He was granted bail until his next court appearance. https://www.businessinsider.com/ap-man-arrested-for-chasing-after-plane-at-dublin-airport-2018- 9 Back to Top Sweeping FAA Bill Includes NTSB Authorization Tucked within the comprehensive FAA reauthorization bill, H.R.302, is a four-year reauthorization for the National Transportation Safety Board that includes an annual budget reaching $114.4 million by 2022. The House and Senate jointly released H.R.302 on Saturday, combining FAA, NTSB, and TSA reauthorizations, along with disaster-relief measures, in a nearly 1,200-page bill. The House is hoping to consider the bill tomorrow, with Senate consideration following shortly after that. Congress is facing a September 30 deadline to reauthorize the FAA. The NTSB reauthorization language would require the agency to make available written descriptions of video or other photography and/or still photographs as part of hearing information or docket disclosures, provided that individual privacy is protected. Further, the bill seeks a more complete disclosure of the Safety Board's methodology in arriving at its Most Wanted list, including calling for a report to Congress. The required disclosures would include its assessment of risk and data used, how recommendations would reduce risk, and the practicality and feasibility of achieving that risk reduction through implementation of recommendations. Additionally, the bill calls for five-year reviews of the NTSB's recommendations in general and would authorize the agency to acquire unmanned aircraft systems to help conduct its investigations. The NTSB language joins the hundreds of provisions included in the FAA bill and scores of others involving the TSA, disaster relief and other measures. One aviation item, however, that dropped out in the compromise agreement was a measure to require mandatory retirement of Part 91K and 135 pilots at the age of 70 for the largest operators. That measure, designed to primarily affect NetJets, had been included in the House bill but met resistance in the Senate. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-09-25/sweeping-faa-bill- includes-ntsb-authorization Back to Top Air Charter Safety Foundation Names Joshua Hebert Vice Chairman BOSTON, MA - September 27, 2018 - The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) recently announced Joshua Hebert, Founder and CEO of Magellan Jets, as the new ACSF Vice-Chairman. For years the ACSF has served as the only non-commercial resource to the business, charter and fractional ownership industry. Joshua Hebert joins a board of directors comprised of industry thought leaders and influencers at the ACSF with a common vision of continuously improving the levels of safety and security for everyone. The goal is to continue to set the bar for a single, elevated, and uncompromising level of safety that every operator should aspire to attain and every passenger and crewmember should come to expect. The exciting announcement comes in the midst of an already historic year for Magellan Jets as they celebrate their 10-year anniversary in 2018. Through an unwavering commitment to safety, the company has created an infrastructure over the past decade at the forefront of private aviation. Recognizing that commitment, The Air Charter Safety foundation made history by naming Magellan Jets to the board, marking the first time a charter broker has ever held the position. Hebert continues to drive and develop additional layers of safety, specifically with the creation of the Magellan Jets Preferred Network. This exclusive network of operators has such high standards that only 8% of operators around the world meet the requirements. With his efforts in continuously pushing a safer industry, Hebert now begins his time as Vice-Chairman of the Air Charter Safety Foundation. "Joshua has been an invaluable member of the ACSF Executive Committee and Board of Governors," said ACSF President Bryan Burns. "With his knowledge and experience as a leader in the aviation industry, he will continue to support and promote the foundation's ongoing risk management programs." Hebert founded Magellan Jets in 2008 with 15 years of experience in investment banking, marketing, and aviation. His expertise in business start-ups, transformations, search engine optimization, and marketing has enabled him to grow Magellan Jets into the brand it is today. Hebert says, "From day one, safety has always been the foundation of the Magellan Jets family and such an integral part of our success. To have that recognized by an organization held in such high regard in this industry, the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF), speaks volumes to this team and is one of my greatest honors to be appointed as Vice-Chairman in the 20 years I've spent in the private jet industry." For more information, call 1-877-550-JETS (5387) or visit www.magellanjets.com. About Magellan Jets Magellan Jets is a Boston-based private aviation solution provider built on a foundation of integrity, reliability, and trust. Founded in 2008, Magellan Jets' innovative model offers jet-specific memberships and on-demand charter services designed to provide the freedom and exceptional personalized service that private travelers expect. Magellan Jets and its FAA-licensed Flight Support team ensure that every detail is tailored to exceed expectations. Safety, security, and an uncompromising focus on hospitality combine with the most exclusive network of aircraft in the skies to let travelers experience private aviation the way it was meant to be, purely private. For more information about Magellan Jets or to book a trip, visit www.magellanjets.com. About the Air Charter Safety Foundation The vision of the ACSF is to promote and enable the highest levels of safety in personal and business aviation. This goal will be achieved by the promotion and facilitation of risk management programs, advocacy and support for the industry adoption of a common audit standard, dissemination of safety information and creation of additional programs that advance the goals of the Foundation. The mission of The Air Charter Safety Foundation is to lead and support the advancement of the highest safety standards available to allow the business, charter and fractional ownership industry to offer the safest air transportation products in the world and to provide objective information about these standards and services to the public. For more information about The Air Charter Safety Foundation, visit www.acsf.aero. https://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12431718/air-charter-safety-foundation-names- joshua-hebert-vice-chairman Back to Top Qantas unveils its plan to help solve the global pilot shortage - and it starts with a $35 million academy that will train up to 250 pilots per year Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images * Qantas has chosen the regional Queensland city of Toowoomba as the location for its new pilot academy that will train up to 250 pilots a year. * CEO Alan Joyce says the location - which has uncongested air space and hundreds of clear weather days each year - is a "textbook" place to learn to fly. * The world will need nearly 800,000 pilots over the coming two decades. Qantas will invest $20 million in the facility and other investments will bring spending to $35 million. * More than 18,000 people have applied for the new Qantas training program, with 16% of them women. Qantas says fixing the gender imbalance in the industry is a focus of its training plan. Qantas will build a pilot training academy in the Queensland regional city of Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, as part of its $20 million plan to address ongoing pilot shortages. The plan that CEO Alan Joyce announced in Australia on Thursday is the first of two regional locations for training under the pilot academy plan, chosen from a shortlist of nine locations, including Alice Springs, Dubbo, Launceston and Tamworth. Qantas will build a new hanger, classrooms and student accommodation at the recently built Wellcamp airport in Toowoomba, where up to 250 pilots a year will be trained. The academy is due to open in mid-2019. Joyce said a range of criteria went into choosing the right location, including uncongested airspace and a high number of clear weather days. "Toowoomba will be an amazing place to learn to fly. It's home to Australia's newest airport and offers over 300 days of Queensland sunshine each year and an environment that is textbook for pilot training," he said. "In partnership with the Queensland government and the Wagner Corporation, who own the airport, we'll build state-of-the-art training facilities and student accommodation." Joyce said the academy will train pilots for both Australia and the world. "Qantas has a well-earned reputation for having some of the world's best pilots. For many of them, the journey will start right here in Toowoomba." The world will need almost 800,000 pilots in the coming two decades. Scott Barbour/Getty Images While the global industry is expected to need around 790,000 more pilots over the next 20 years, but interest in the Qantas academy suggests finding suitable applicants won't been too much of a challenge, with 18,000 people already registering their interest in the airline's training program. Joyce said that addressing the gender imbalance in pilots - just 3% globally are currently women - will be a key focus in the Qantas program, with 16% of registered applicants women. Construction on the Wellcamp airport facilities are expected to begin in October, with the total infrastructure investment expected to be around $35 million, with the majority of this funding contributed from private sector partners. The Toowoomba project is expected to create 100 jobs, as well as 300 indirect jobs in the construction industry, with the Academy employing up to 160 people in training and support roles. L3 Commercial Aviation, a global training business with facilities in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Portugal has been engaged by Qantas to deliver the pilot training. The second location for a pilot academy is expected to be announced by the end of this year. https://www.businessinsider.com/global-pilot-shortage-qantas-plans-multimillion-dollar-australian- academy-2018-9 Back to Top Boeing wins $9.2 billion contract for new Air Force training jet WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) was selected to build the U.S. Air Force's next training jet in a contract worth up to $9.2 billion over the life of the program, the Air Force said on Thursday. Boeing teamed up with Sweden's Saab AB (SAABb.ST) to develop a new plane for the competition, beating out Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) and Leonardo DRS (LDOF.MI). The Air Force currently plans to purchase 351 of the jets and 46 simulators. Additional purchase options on the $9.2 billion contract, first reported by Reuters, could allow the Air Force to buy as many as 475 of the jets and 120 simulators. The service expects the first jets to be delivered in 2023 with the program to reach full operation in 2034. In its bid, Lockheed had offered a modified version of its T-50 training jet developed jointly with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (047810.KS) while Italy's Leonardo DRS had offered the T-100, a modified version of the Italian aerospace company's M-346. Boeing shares edged higher after the news, to close up 0.6 percent at $367.38, while shares of Korea Aerospace fell more than 24 percent in Seoul. The company said its group lost because Boeing's bid was lower. The Air Force wants to replace its aging fleet of T-38 planes, which are nearly 50 years old. Analysts have said it could eventually buy up to 600 planes. General Arnold Bunch of the office of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition told reporters that "two-thirds of what we train for the fighters in the fourth and the fifth gen(eration) we actually can't do in the T-38." Winning the contract is significant for Boeing, which reorganized its defense business more than a year ago in the hopes of a "franchise level" victory such as the trainer. Landing big defense contracts had been difficult for Boeing, but Leanne Caret, chief executive of Boeing's Defense, Space & Security since February 2016, has helped the company win more contracts. "Today's announcement is the culmination of years of unwavering focus by the Boeing and Saab team," Caret said in a statement. "We expect T-X to be a franchise program for much of this century." The award from the Air Force comes after Boeing has had trouble delivering to the Air Force its new in-air refueling jet, the KC-46. In a statement Saab said the award means Boeing can now begin placing orders with its suppliers, including Saab, but has not done so yet. Saab said that more than 90 percent of Boeing's offering will be made in America, supporting more than 17,000 jobs in 34 states. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-boeing-trainingjet-exclusive/boeing-wins-92-billion- contract-for-new-air-force-training-jet-idUSKCN1M72MP Back to Top Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives at Space Station Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives at Space Station Japan's HTV-7 cargo ship is grappled by the International Space Station's Canadarm2 on Sept. 27, 2018. A robotic Japanese cargo vessel has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS), five days after lifting off. The orbiting lab's big robotic arm grappled the uncrewed HTV-7 resupply ship at 7:34 a.m. EDT (1134 GMT) today (Sept. 27), while the ship and station were cruising 251 miles (404 kilometers) above the northern Pacific Ocean. HTV-7 was fully berthed to the ISS by 10:09 a.m. EDT (1409 GMT), NASA officials said. "We're delighted to see HTV-7 arrive at ISS," NASA astronaut Drew Feustel, the commander of the station's current Expedition 56 mission, said as he thanked the teams in Japan and NASA for their work. "It's always breathtaking for us to see another spacecraft orbiting alongside the space station and join up on this incredible international journey in space." Feustel and his crewmates can now begin off-loading the cargo HTV-7 brought up: more than 5 tons (4.5 metric tons) of food, fuel, supplies and scientific hardware. HTV-7 launched atop an H-II rocket from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center on Sept. 22 at 1:52 p.m. EDT (1752 GMT; 2:52 a.m. on Sept. 23 Japan standard time). "HTV" is short for "H-II Transfer Vehicle." As its name suggests, the current mission is the seventh overall for the HTV, which is also known as Kounotori (Japanese for "white stork"). HTV is one of four robotic spacecraft that carry cargo to the ISS. The other three are Russia's Progress vehicle, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus freighter and SpaceX's Dragon. The SpaceX craft is the only one designed to be reusable; HTV, Progress and Cygnus vehicles all burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their orbital work is done. There are now five craft attached to the ISS: HTV-7, a Progress freighter, two crew-carrying Russian Soyuz spaceships and the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, an inflatable habitat built by Nevada company Bigelow Aerospace that's getting an extended test run in orbit. https://www.space.com/41960-japanese-cargo-ship-arrives-space-station.html Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) shares news of revision to ICAO Annex 6 Part II Standardization Board Member Amanda Zeigler briefed the Consortium regarding the newly revised guidance from ICAO. (Revision 10, July 23, 2018) On September 13, 2018, during the Business Aviation Safety Consortium (BASC) quarterly Continuing Education/Safety Round Table, Standardization Board Member and Quality Control Lead Amanda Ziegler of Quality Resources, briefed BASC membership regarding the new changes to the ICAO document, which must be complied with by November 8, 2018. Zeigler stressed the most pertinent changes likely to affect Business Aviation operators were changes in Flight Recorder requirements, performance data, and documents required onboard the aircraft. Quality Resources is researching applicability and will provide feedback shortly. The Founder and President of BASC, Rick Malczynski, commented that Quality Resources notified him several months prior that a revision would be forthcoming. He shared, "I cannot tell you how proud I am of this team. I have yet to hear anyone else in our industry addressing these changes, yet our members, and now through this release, many more business aviation professionals are aware. The cool thing about BASC is that you don't just find out about a change when you get a new audit checklist. The last thing anyone wants is to find out about something after the fact, and then scramble to comply. Our team keeps everyone informed in a timely manner. Expert and thoughtful analysis is preformed, and then suggestions and recommendations are provided, to insure compliance. We are very sensitive to the personnel issues in Business Aviation, and we thrive on hardworking, professional organizations that have the confidence to lean on us and let us be that twelfth person on the field for them." ### About the Business Aviation Safety Consortium (AviationConsortium.com, LLC or BASC): Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, BASC serves as a logical partner for SMS, regulatory, and operational excellence verification for high performing business aviation organizations. BASC was founded in 2016 and accepted the first member in January of 2017. For more information, visit http://www.aviationconsortium.com Back to Top Position: Auditor II, Internal Evaluations Program Job Details Description 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 * Collects 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 * Focal point for AirSMS input and deliverables * Assists in recruiting and training qualified IEP personnel * Assists in conducting interviews, reviewing documents and administering surveys regarding the IEP process * Represents IEP on organizational project teams, at management meetings, with executive leadership, and with external organizations What are the minimum requirements to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? * ATP pilot certificate, A & P certificate, or dispatch certificate required * Minimum 3 years of IEP or auditing experience required * Certified Quality Auditor preferred * Work experience in 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier operations: stations, training, quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination thereof required * Working knowledge of SMS, DOD principles and the FAA SAS DCTs required. * Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices required * Advanced verbal, written, and presentation communication skills * Proficient in database and spreadsheet programs * Bachelor's degree in related field required / or experience in lieu of What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? * 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 Allegiant is an equal opportunity employer and will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or Team Members with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, military service status, union/non-union activity, citizenship status, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. This includes compliance with all federal, state and local laws providing for nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all aspects of the employment process and the requirement to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with those laws. APPLY HERE Back to Top Position: Manager Air Investigations Utilise your leadership, investigation communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate credibility with your air transport experience Medically & physically fit, current passport and driver's licence essential. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC New Zealand) investigates significant aviation, rail and marine accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future. The commission has set a visionary goal of "No Repeat Accidents - Ever!" Thorough investigation skills are pivotal to the Commission's successful performance. To enhance capability and capacity to respond to accidents, TAIC is currently recruiting the Manager of Air Investigations. The successful applicant will have relevant air transport experience, leadership and investigative skills and professional or technical qualifications eg: air pilot; aircraft, electrical engineer or avionics specialist, etc. As the Manager, you will effectively lead those who provide high quality and timely air transport accident investigation services.. Key competencies and experience include: * Leadership and business skills and experience. * Investigative and QA experience and skills. * Ability to anticipate and identify risks/issues and identify possible solutions. * Communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal. * Understanding of quasi-judicial processes, particularly the rules and requirements applicable to a Commission of Inquiry. * Emotional and psychological maturity to handle stressful and emotionally difficult situations. * Medically and physically fit, with a valid passport and current driver's licence. I look forward to hearing from those interested in progressing their career within this pivotal organisation based in central Wellington, New Zealand. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 3 October 2018 or sooner if a suitable applicant is identified. If you are interested in the position please visit our website www.peopleandco.nz. All applications will be acknowledged electronically. For further information contact Michele Walls on +64 21 858 364 quoting job number 18723. Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz Back to Top Back to Top Register Here Phone: (231)720-0930 (9-6 EST) Back to Top In less than a month, delegates and speakers from across the aviation, safety, energy, insurance and legal will gather in Texas to discuss the latest in safety best practices and knowledge at the 14th CHC Safety & Quality Summit. The Summit will take place October 2-4 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center More than 40 invited speakers will deliver presentations and lead approximately 80 concurrent sessions between October 2 and October 4 on this year's theme "Building Safety at Every Level: Does this start at the top or with front line employees?" While the Summit is less than a month away, there is still time for interested attendees to register and make arrangements to join industry colleagues at this premiere aviation safety event. Attendees can register at www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com. For those who have already registered and plan on attending, be sure to log in and sign up for your sessions before they fill up. Most sessions are offered multiple times to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend those they would like to. Those attending the Summit will also have the opportunity to sign up to participate in pre- and post-Summit courses this year as well. The pre and post courses include Accident/Incident Investigation Analysis, A Practitioners' Guide to Building a Safety Case, HFACS Training and BowTie XP. Detailed descriptions and additional information are available on the Summit website here. "We look forward to what promises to be another great Summit," said Duncan Trapp, VP, Safety & Quality, CHC. "Bringing together all these professionals each year, from our speakers and invited guests to our delegates and sponsors, is always a beneficial and valuable experience. We're ready to get going next month, and hope that everyone attending has a productive three days with us." About CHC For more than 70 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, cost-effective helicopter service in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. With extensive experience transporting customers in the oil and gas industry, supporting search-and-rescue and EMS contracts, and providing maintenance, repair and overhaul services, our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible. Visit www.chcheli.com for information. Contact Information MEDIA Cameron Meyer Communications Specialist CHC Helicopter +1 214.262.7391 Cameron.Meyer@chcheli.com Summit Contact Irina Sakgaev Safety & Quality Applications Specialist CHC Helicopter +1 604.232.7302 summit@chcheli.com Curt Lewis