Flight Safety Information July 5, 2019 - No. 135 In This Issue Incident: Maleth B733 at Milan on Jul 4th 2019, engine shut down in flight Incident: American B738 at Boston on Jul 3rd 2019, flight control problems Incident: Asiana A320 near Beijing on Jul 2nd 2019, hail strike Incident: TUI B788 near Shannon on Jul 4th 2019, flat tyre indications AgustaWestland AW139 - Fatal Accident (Bahamas) Airbus A320-271N - Hard Landing (India) Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing in Boston after fire onboard ANALYSIS: An-148 pilots' opposing inputs during fatal dive Tourism growth in the Caribbean will require greater focus on aviation safety and security Indian aviation regulator grounds 12 pilots over landing issue AirAsia to take over struggling Malaysia Airlines? New automatic aircraft landing system passes its first test QUEENSLAND TO GET BOTH QANTAS PILOT ACADEMIES India to investigate Jet Airways over alleged funds mismanagement LightSail 2 sends its first signals back to Earth GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY(1) GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY(2) Position Available: Adviser - Investigations Manager Position Available: Airline Manager, Regulatory Compliance Position Available: Group Safety Manager - Operational Safety (Flight Data Development) MITRE - SMS Course - September 2019 Human Factors in Accident Investigation AVIATION COMMUNICATION: STRATEGY AND MESSAGES FOR ENSURING SUCCESS AND PREVENTING FAILURES Join us in Washington, D.C., on July 15-18 for ALPA's annual...Air Safety Forum Incident: Maleth B733 at Milan on Jul 4th 2019, engine shut down in flight A Maleth Aero Boeing 737-300 on behalf of Blue Panorama Airlines, registration 9H-ZAK performing BV-2986 from Milan Malpensa to Lampedusa (Italy), was climbing out of Malpensa's runway 35R when the crew stopped the climb at FL190 due to an engine (CFM56) overheat indication, shut the engine down and returned to Malpensa for a safe landing on runway 35R about 25 minutes after departure. http://avherald.com/h?article=4c9fbc4e&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: American B738 at Boston on Jul 3rd 2019, flight control problems An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N936NN performing flight AA-1172 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Boston,MA (USA) with 159 passengers and 6 crew, was descending towards Boston in contact with Boston final approach and cleared to maintain 5000 feet, when the crew advised they had flight control problems. The aircraft entered a hold for about 30 minutes, the crew subsequently declared emergency for a flight control malfunction, they were trying to get their flaps out. The aircraft positioned for an approach to Boston's runway 22L already past midnight (local) and landed safely at about 150 knots over ground about 40 minutes after the onset of trouble. The airline reported the crew declared emergency after receiving indication of a possible mechanical issue. Passengers reported the captain announced the wing flaps weren't working. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL1172/history/20190704/0000Z/KORD/KBOS http://avherald.com/h?article=4c9fba1a&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Asiana A320 near Beijing on Jul 2nd 2019, hail strike An Asiana Airbus A320-200, registration HL7776 performing flight OZ-315 from Busan (South Korea) to Beijing (China), was descending towards Beijing when the aircraft flew through hail causing cracks to the windshield. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Beijing's runway 01 about 10 minutes later. A landing light was found smashed, too. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 43 hours, then performed return flight OZ-316D. The aircraft damage: http://avherald.com/h?article=4c9fb0c0&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: TUI B788 near Shannon on Jul 4th 2019, flat tyre indications A TUI Airways Boeing 787-8, registration G-TUIA performing flight BY-194 from Manchester,EN (UK) to Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) with 297 passengers an 11 crew, was enroute at FL400 about 430nm west of Shannon (Ireland) when the crew reported they had received indication one of the right hand tyres had deflated, a second possibly had deflated too. The crew decided to return to Manchester, where the aircraft landed safely on runway 23L about 110 minutes later. The aircraft stopped on the runway, emergency services reported no debris on the runway and after inspecting the aircraft advised that all tyres appeared to be normal, the right hand main tyres appeared in line with the left hand main tyres. The crew shut the aircraft down nonetheless and requested a tow to the apron. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 3 hours, then departed again and is estimated to reach Mexico with a delay of about 6 hours. The airline reported a technical issue prompted the return to Manchester. http://avherald.com/h?article=4c9fbee5&opt=0 Back to Top AgustaWestland AW139 - Fatal Accident (Bahamas) Date: 04-JUL-2019 Time: Type: AgustaWestland AW139 Owner/operator: Challenger Management LLC Registration: N32CC C/n / msn: 31112 Fatalities: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Atlantic Ocean, Grand Cay Island, Abaco - Bahamas Phase: En route Nature: Non Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Big Grand Cay Destination airport: Fort Lauderdale, FL Narrative: The helicopter impacted the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Grand Cay Island in the Bahamas. The seven occupants were fatally injured. The AAID Bahamas reported that the helicopter involved was N32CC, an AW139. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/226803 Back to Top Airbus A320-271N - Hard Landing (India) Date: 04-JUL-2019 Time: c. 04:10 UTC Type: Airbus A320-271N Owner/operator: IndiGo Registration: VT-ITK C/n / msn: 7001 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: Patna - India Phase: Landing Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Kolkata-Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU/VECC) Destination airport: Patna Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (PAT/VEPT) Narrative: IndiGo flight 6E6359 reportedly suffered a hard landing incident at Patna, India. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/226789 Back to Top Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing in Boston after fire onboard Flight 138 from New York to London landed at Logan international after suspected faulty battery charger sparked blaze A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330. All 217 passengers on a flight from JFK to Heathrow were safely evacuated after making an emergency landing in Boston. A fire aboard a Virgin Atlantic flight headed to London has forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Boston. Massachusetts state police said that the crew extinguished the fire caused by a suspected faulty battery charger on board the A330 Airbus plane on Thursday night local time. All 217 passengers on flight 138 from JFK airport in New York to Heathrow were safely evacuated after landing along with the crew. One passenger refused treatment for a smoke-related complaint. An external phone charger appears to have caused the fire. Massachusetts state police bomb disposal officers examined the aircraft after it landed and found a device between the cushions of a seat which had ignited. "Preliminary investigation suggests it is a battery pack consistent in appearance with an external phone charger," a police spokesman said. Virgin Atlantic said it was "investigating" what led to smoke appearing in the cabin. "The safety and security of our customers and crew is always our top priority and we are currently investigating to fully understand the circumstances," a company spokeswoman said. "We'd like to thank our customers for their patience as we work with them to provide local accommodation or to rebook alternative flights to their final destination." It was the second unusual landing at Boston's Logan international airport on Thursday. Earlier, an American Airlines jetliner from Chicago declared an emergency as it approached the city but landed without incident. The airline says the pilot of Flight 1172 called in an emergency when a cockpit light indicated an unspecified potential mechanical problem as the plane approached Boston. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jul/05/virgin-atlantic-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-boston-after-fire-on-board Back to Top Back to Top ANALYSIS: An-148 pilots' opposing inputs during fatal dive Analysis of the crew actions during a fatal Saratov Airlines Antonov An-148 flight last year shows the two pilots applied opposite inputs to the control column after a ground-proximity warning sounded. The twinjet's captain had pushed the aircraft into a 30° dive in response to an apparent dramatic loss of airspeed - a false indication owing to the icing of the aircraft's pitot-static sensors. Its ground-proximity warning system issued a "pull up" alert at about 1,500m (5,000ft) altitude, as the aircraft descended at more than 9,800ft/min. The first officer intervened as the jet passed 1,200m, pulling on the control column in a bid to bring the nose up. This meant the pilots' actions were "multidirectional", says the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee, with the captain pushing nose-down with a force of 412N while the first officer countered with a 382N nose-up command. It states that the opposite inputs effective cancelled one another out, and the elevators "practically did not deviate" from their position. The An-148 remained in a dive. But at a height of 300-400m the flight-data recorder shows the two pilots both suddenly started pulling on the control columns. "Most probably, the aircraft emerged from the clouds at this time and the pilots realised the ground was rapidly approaching," says the inquiry. The sudden nose-up inputs generated a 4.2g load on the An-148 but was insufficient to arrest the descent in time, and the aircraft - still in a 30° dive and entering a 25° right bank - struck the ground at around 430kt, completely disintegrating with the loss of all 71 occupants. In-depth analysis of the flight-recorder data shows the extent to which the crew was misled by unreliable airspeed data, after they overlooked activation of the pitot-static heating system just before take-off from Moscow Domodedovo on 11 February last year. From the moment of take-off for Orsk, just after 14:21, a warning stating "no heating" of the pitot-static sensors was displayed on the instrument panel, and remained for the entire flight. Although icing alarms were armed, the outbound crew received no indications of icing conditions - unlike the prior inbound service to Moscow, when the An-148 had descended through icing conditions from 2,500m to 1,400m. Gear and flaps were retracted by the time the jet had climbed to 640m. The crew did not mention a notification displayed during slat retraction, says the Interstate Aviation Committee, which it highlights as evidence of a slack attitude to the aircraft's central information system. The aircraft followed the OKREM 14G departure, and was instructed to climb to 7,000ft, before being transferred to Moscow departure control. Flight-data recorder information shows that, at about 1,100m (3,600ft) and 250kt, a discrepancy between the aircraft's actual and recorded airspeed began to emerge. Controllers instructed the aircraft to climb to 11,000ft. As the pilots were working through the checklist for passing the transition altitude, 3min 40s into the flight, they received a speed-comparison alert. This showed that one of the three speed sensor channels had already been rejected, and that the readings of the other two were starting to differ by more than 5.4kt. The pilots' airspeed indications were showing around 245kt, and the rejected channel was significantly lower at 230kt, while the actual estimated figure was about 265kt, says the inquiry. As the aircraft climbed through 2,000m the captain's airspeed indication started to fall back rapidly, while that of the third speed channel began to rise, and the comparison alarm was again triggered. The crew disengaged the autopilot and investigators believe the captain pushed his control column forward, taking the aircraft from 5° nose-up to 5° nose-down, putting the jet into a descent at up to 3,900ft/min. When the action was queried by the first officer, the captain's "hold" reply suggested that he was attempting to prevent the aircraft's declining speed from falling below 215kt. As the speed sensor readings varied, the captain's speed channel was suddenly rejected in favour of the third channel which was registering 259kt - meaning that his displayed airspeed abruptly leapt by more than 50kt. At the suggestion of the first officer, who had noticed rising airspeed indications on his side, the crew disengaged the autothrottle and retarded the An-148's thrust levers to idle before advancing them, and then retarding them again to near-idle. The aircraft continued to descend, from 2,050m to 1,760m, and its airspeed increased; that on the captain's side showed more than 300kt, and an overspeed warning sounded. Investigators estimate the actual speed was even higher, around 313kt. Subsequently the aircraft was put into a climb, at a rate of up to 2,100ft/min, reaching a maximum height of 1,900m. The captain's airspeed reading began to fall rapidly - the result of further deterioration from sensor icing - and the aircraft was put into another dive, with a 16° nose-down attitude, while the engine thrust levers were advanced initially before being retarded again. The crew did not discuss any of the notifications being displayed on the central information system, says the inquiry. Just before 14:27 the captain, in response to a further drop in his speed indication, pushed the aircraft into its final dive, 30° nose-down, and advanced the thrust levers to the 'maximum continuous' position before once again retarding them. The enhanced ground-proximity warning system sounded, in accordance with its design, stating: "Terrain ahead, pull up." Two seconds later, in response to the warning, the first officer acted to try pulling the aircraft out of the dive but - with the captain still pushing the jet nose-down - the attempt was unsuccessful. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-an-148-pilots-opposing-inputs-during-fata-459481/ Back to Top Tourism growth in the Caribbean will require greater focus on aviation safety and security Oxford Economics has forecast that air transport and tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean could support as much as 9.7 million jobs and 430 billion dollars in regional GDP by 2034. PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD and TOBAGO - Calling for enhanced cooperation and assistance at a meeting of regional civil aviation directors general, ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu cautioned that the insufficient compliance with aviation safety and security requirements presented a substantial threat to the vitality of the tourism industry in the Caribbean. The Secretary General's remarks were delivered at the opening of the Ninth Meeting of the Directors General of Civil Aviation for ICAO's North American, Central American, and Caribbean Region (NACC), which took place in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. "Oxford Economics has forecast that air transport and tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean could support as much as 9.7 million jobs and 430 billion dollars in regional GDP by 2034. But this 88% increase in regional aviation employment, and 15% increase in economic impact, will only be placed in greater jeopardy if better ICAO compliance is not committed to and assured here," Dr. Liu remarked. The Secretary General stressed that the UN agency is opening and pursuing multiple avenues to lift compliance and promote the sustainable development of air connectivity among NACC States. She highlighted the "hands-on approach" undertaken through the NACC Systemic Assistance Programme, and the strategic guidance ICAO provides through its global safety and security planning. Dr. Liu also noted that ICAO and its NACC Regional Office are partnering with lenders and donor institutions to assist the region in meeting some of its more pressing budgetary and personnel resource challenges. In this regard, she underscored the importance of the relationship ICAO has initiated with CARICOM, the progress toward the development of the NACC Regional Safety Oversight Organization (RSOO), and the launch of regional initiatives in support of Regional Accident and Incident Investigation Organizations (RAIOs). The Directors General in attendance were also reminded by Dr Liu that "even an enviable safety performance record cannot be taken for granted. Rather it requires constant vigilance on behalf of every player in the intensive team effort which is aviation safety." Here, a critical component of the region's overall safety posture concerns the institutional strength of its civil aviation authorities (CAA). "The successes of your recent efforts toward the establishment of regional accident investigation groups will mitigate certain risks, but in the end these collaborative objectives and achievements must be complemented by strong local government commitments and investments in CAA infrastructure and resources," Dr Liu noted. She also highlighted the crucial importance of addressing implementation gaps related to State Safety Programmes. The challenges and opportunities set forth by Dr. Liu were explored in greater detail in a series of substantial bilateral meetings that took place during the event. The Secretary General met with: the Minister of Works and Transport of Trinidad and Tobago, the Honourable Rohan Sinanan; the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Mexico, Mr. Rodrigo Vasquez; the Representative of the United States on the Council of ICAO, Ambassador Thomas Carter, and the Acting Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Mr. Carl Burleson; the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bahamas, Mr. Charles Beneby; the President of the Aeronautical Institute of Cuba, Mr. Armando Daniel Lopez; the Permanent Secretary of Public Works and Ports of Dominica, Mrs. Denise Edwards; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism of Grenada, Ms. Arlene Buckmire-Outram, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Grenada Airports Authority, Ms. Wendy Francette-Williams; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mrs. Kaye Bass; These meetings provided an important setting in which the specific priorities of each State were discussed. Throughout all her bilateral meetings and through her address, the Secretary General acknowledged the commitment of NACC States to progress on ICAO compliance issues. "The level of participation evident at this 9th Meeting of NACC Directors General of Civil Aviation is a clear indication of the strong and active commitment which your States have established to work together through ICAO," she remarked. "We must continue to confront challenges, not only through ICAO's No Country Left Behind initiative and the other support that ICAO can provide, but also by each of you as aviation leaders in your States."Council for final approval. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/tourism-growth-in-the-caribbean-will-require-greater-focus-on-aviation-safety-and-security Back to Top Indian aviation regulator grounds 12 pilots over landing issue DGCA has grounded 12 pilots and has served show-cause notices on them SpiceJet, Air India Express and GoAir have been involved in these incidents in the past few days In the wake of multiple incidents of planes overshooting runways, aviation regulator DGCA has grounded 12 pilots. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has served show-cause notices on them after the six recent cases of aircraft veering-off runway, reports PTI. SpiceJet, Air India Express and GoAir have been involved in these incidents in the past few days, prompting DGCA to take action against the 12 pilots. The action come even as the main runway at Mumbai airport remained shut after a SpiceJet plane from Jaipur veered-off it while landing amidst heavy rains on Monday night and got stuck in the adjacent grass area. This comes a day after the regulator issued air safety guidelines to domestic airlines while operating amidst bad weather conditions. A SpiceJet flight veered off its path on the runway while landing at Kolkata airport on Tuesday. On June 30, another SpiceJet plane from Bhopal veered off the runway at Surat airport due to heavy rainfall and wind. A SpiceJet spokesperson told PTI that the "pilots involved in both incidents -- which happened in Mumbai and Surat -- have been suspended as per the directions of the DGCA". An Air India Express flight coming from Dammam had a tail strike while landing at Calicut airport Another Air India Express flight veered off the taxiway after landing and got stuck in soft ground at the Mangalore airport on June 30. On the same day, a GoAir flight coming from Bengaluru had a tail strike while landing at Ranchi airport. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indian-aviation-regulator-grounds-12-pilots-over-landing-issue-1562221476444.html Back to Top AirAsia to take over struggling Malaysia Airlines? Recent reports in the Malaysian news media indicate the ailing national carrier Malaysia Airlines may bet put up for sale or possibly taken over by its low-cost competitor AirAsia, unless the country's government comes up with a feasible turnaround plan for the airline. According to The Edge Markets, on July 3, 2019, a delegation of businessmen, led by the former AirAsia Group chairman Datuk Pahamin Ab Rajab, met with Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to discuss proposed plans to take over Malaysia Airlines. The report says Pahamin was interested in offering help to the government to give another lifeline to the struggling national carrier. The former non-executive chairman of AirAsia, who retired from his position in 2008, has already been considered as a contender for the chairmanship of Malaysia Airlines and its parent company Malaysia Aviation Group, following the resignation of Tan Sri Mohammed Nor Md Yusof in March 2019, the paper says. Last month, during the Bloomberg Asean Business Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, the Prime Minister stated that Malaysia is willing to consider selling its national carrier on the condition that the company receives a good offer. Mahathir stressed, however, that before considering sale offers, the government must first ensure the potential buyer would be capable of managing the airline well, in view of past failings. "We have changed their [Malaysian Airlines] leadership many times, each time we were hoping they would do something to turn around the company but they failed... We [the government] need to be very careful about choosing the buyer," the Prime Minister was quoted as saying by the national news agency Bernama during a session entitled "The Future of Malaysia and ASEAN'"on the sidelines of the Summit on June 21, 2019. Among the various options that could be considered for the revival of Malaysia Airlines, Mahathir said, would be another restructuring plan, changes in the executive leadership, or a cash injection by the government. Nevertheless, the best option for now, according to the Premier, would be selling the airline if "there is a good offer". On the other side of the debate is the former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who insists that the government should not sell the carrier, but boost it with a cash injection instead, as in his view, the existing turnaround plan by the airline's major shareholder Khazanah Nasional (a sovereign wealth fund of the Malaysian government) "is working", The Independent writes. According to recent claims by the current Prime Minister's media advisor and veteran journalist Datuk A. Kadir Jasin, Khazanah's board has already rejected a bid to shut down Malaysia Airlines. However, in a Facebook post, he highlighted that Khazanah has previously attempted four unsuccessful turnaround initiatives, which cost the government around $6 billion (RM25 billion), the malaymail cites him as saying. Opposing proposed plans for yet another cash injection, in a separate report by Bernama, Kadir also argued against alleged recommendations to close down Malaysia Airlines, pointing out that such move would lead to a duopoly of two Malaysian low-cost carriers - AirAsia and Malindo Airways. Instead, according to him, it would be better for the carrier to either be sold or "married" to AirAsia. Kadir referred to the short-lived share swap agreement between the two airlines in 2011. Although the deal fell through only eight months later, the veteran journalist said AirAsia is still interested in the national carrier. Kadir also stressed the significance of the Malaysia Airlines' brand - one that, according to him, is globally recognized and has "considerable monetary value". The Prime Minister seems to share this view, having stated a few days earlier that although the government would like to sell Malaysia Airlines, it should retain its identity as the national carrier. In the case of a sale, Kadir reminded that: "Switzerland and Holland sold their national carriers to foreign airlines - Lufthansa and Air France respectively. Malaysia Airlines is already in partnership with many foreign airlines either through joint ventures or code-sharing, the latest being with Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines," he was quoted as saying by the national news agency. Although Malaysia Airlines is the country's flag carrier, it is by far not the leading airline neither in its home market nor the region. AirAsia (together with its affiliates in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and India), on the other hand, is the largest low-cost carrier in Asia by passenger numbers. The two airlines also differ in their business models, which would be a major question point, if AirAsia were indeed to take over the national carrier. https://www.aerotime.aero/ruta.burbaite/22804-airasia-to-take-over-struggling-malaysia-airlines Back to Top New automatic aircraft landing system passes its first test Ironing out the glitches with GPS negates the need for ground support. The modified research aircraft Diamond DA42 making an automatic landing approach. German researchers have demonstrated an automatic landing system for aircraft that they say works without the need for ground-based support systems. If they're right, it could change life in the air - or, more accurately, coming down from the air. TECHNOLOGY Automatic landings are standard procedure at major airports, which have an Instrument Landing System (ILS) to ensure safe navigation. Smaller airports usually aren't so well equipped, however, which can be a problem in adverse conditions. "Automatic landing is essential, especially in the context of the future role of aviation," says Martin Kόgler, the Chair of Flight System Dynamics at Technische Universitδt Mόnchen (TUM). As part of a project called C2Land, researchers from TUM and Technische Universitδt Braunschweig (TUB) developed an autopilot system that effectively navigates using GPS. To do that, they say, they first had to overcome the problem that GPS signals are susceptible to measurement inaccuracies; as such, a GPS receiver in an aircraft can't always reliably detect atmospheric disturbances, for example. That means, they add, that until now pilots using GPS have had to take over control at an altitude of no less than 60 metres and land the aircraft manually. Infrared camera image showing selected runway. To address this, a TUB team designed an optical reference system - a camera in the normal visible range and an infrared camera that can also provide data under conditions with poor visibility - and developed custom-tailored image processing software that lets the system determine where the aircraft is relative to the runway based on the camera data it receives. The TUM team then developed the entire automatic control system for its own research aircraft, a modified Diamond DA42, which is equipped with a fly-by-wire system enabling control by means of an advanced autopilot. To make automatic landings possible, other functions were integrated into the software, such as comparison of data from the cameras with GPS signals, calculation of a virtual glide path for the landing approach as well as flight control for various phases of the approach. And it appears to work. Writing in the journal ION, the researchers report that the aircraft successfully made a completely automatic landing during a test flight back in May. "The cameras already recognise the runway at a great distance from the airport," says pilot Thomas Wimmer. "The system then guides the aircraft through the landing approach on a completely automatic basis and lands it precisely on the runway's centreline." https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/new-automatic-aircraft-landing-system-passes-its-first-test Back to Top QUEENSLAND TO GET BOTH QANTAS PILOT ACADEMIES Australia's Qantas is poised to locate both of its new pilot training academies in Queensland after rejecting proposals from other states in a competitive tender. The flying kangaroo nominated Queensland regional center Mackay as the preferred center for its second Qantas Group Pilot Academy. It announced in September that Toowoomba in southern Queensland would be the location of the first academy. The airline did not give a timeframe for the second facility and said it would concentrate first on getting its Toowoomba academy up and running. Despite an early glitch which saw the initial training contractor pull out, Qantas says the Toowoomba facility is on track to open its doors to the first student intake in September this year. Construction of hangars, classrooms and student accommodation is underway and the new training provider, Flight Training Adelaide, is working through the selection process for the first student intake. The academies are part of a push by the Qantas Group to ensure it has enough pilots for its airlines in the face of burgeoning demand estimated at about 790,000 pilots globally over the next 20 years. Qantas said it would work to advance the proposal for the second academy with Mackay Regional Council, Mackay Airport and the Queensland Government. It said Mackay was selected due to a high proportion of clear weather days per year, the ability to attract students and trainers as well as access to uncongested airspace and support infrastructure. "Mackay offers optimal flying conditions and a sunny Queensland lifestyle which makes it an ideal site for a pilot academy," Qantas Pilot Academy executive manager Wes Nobelius said. "It's home to good infrastructure, a proud community - even a new, state-of-the-art sport and recreation precinct for students, trainers and their families." Missing out on the facility, assuming negotiations in Mackay go smoothly, are Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Victoria's Bendigo, Busselton in Western Australia, Launceston in Tasmania as well as Dubbo and Wagga Wagga in NSW. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/queensland-get-qantas-pilot-academies/ Back to Top India to investigate Jet Airways over alleged funds mismanagement NEW DELHI, July 4 (Reuters) - India ordered an investigation on Thursday into alleged mismanagement of funds at Jet Airways , which halted operations in April after running out of cash. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has ordered India's Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to carry out the investigation, a government order seen by Reuters showed. The order refers to alleged siphoning of funds and unspecified financial irregularities at Jet Airways, which was once India's largest private airline, but did not include details on the allegations or name any individuals. A Jet Airways spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the order, which also called for investigations into Jet's group companies including low-cost Jet Lite and Jet Privilege, which manages its loyalty programme. In a separate development, a government source told Reuters that the former chairman and founder of Jet Airways, Naresh Goyal, had approached Delhi High Court, seeking to overturn an order that stops him from travelling abroad. The source said the government plans to oppose the appeal by Goyal, who along with his wife Anita, was stopped from leaving India at Mumbai airport in May. Goyal, who Jet Airways said in March would step down from the board and reduce his stake in the airline, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Goyal has been asked to appear before the SFIO next week, the source added. Creditors said last month they plan to begin insolvency proceedings in a last-ditch bid to find a buyer for the carrier or its remaining assets and recover some of what they are owed. Jet Airways and its lenders have been searching for new investors since its planes were grounded and staff left unpaid, but have so far failed to agree on a proposal. India's largest stock exchange said in June the carrier would soon no longer be traded in the derivatives market, while day-trading in the stock would also be barred in a bid to curb speculative trading in the troubled company. https://www.reuters.com/article/jet-airways-probe/rpt-update-1-india-to-investigate-jet-airways-over-alleged-funds-mismanagement-idUSL4N24537J Back to Top LightSail 2 sends its first signals back to Earth The crowdfunded solar spacecraft is orbiting on its own. The Planetary Society So far, it's been smooth sailing for the LightSail 2. The solar spacecraft is orbiting on its own after being delivered to space last week aboard Space X's Falcon Heavy. The mission team of the Planetary Society confirmed on Wednesday that it has established two-way communications with LightSail 2 and is running various tests. According to the spacecraft's telemetry, all of its major systems appear to be operating normally. Over the next few days, a time will be set for LightSail 2 to deploy its signature solar sails which will propel it forward. Unlike traditional spacecraft which rely on rocket engines, LightSail 2's design is powered by photons from the sun. If successful, it will be the first controlled light sail ever to enter and maintain Earth orbit. "We're all very happy - after years of preparation, we are flying an operational spacecraft!" Bruce Betts, said LightSail program manager and Planetary Society chief scientist in a statement. The spacecraft sent its first signal back to Earth yesterday as it flew over mission control in Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Mission ground stations at Georgia Tech and Purdue University have also received signals from LightSail 2. So what's next for the mission? The spacecraft's cameras and momentum wheel will be tested to ensure that they're working properly. This is expected to take roughly a week. After the tests, the mission team will deploy LightSail 2's 32-square meter solar sail. https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/05/lightsail-2-sends-its-first-signals-back-to-earth/ Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY(1) I am a retired pilot and I am finishing my PhD in business. My dissertation is on the different leadership styles pilots have and how they influence safety. I do feel there is a massive lack of research in aviation on how important the different leadership styles are and their influence on safety. Although multiple industries are studying the outcomes of different leadership styles in different aspects of business, aviation is not. Therefore, I feel my research will truly help the industry. Any assistance here would be a huge contribution to aviation. Below is the link to my research survey for your review: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BomOpXQJw5tKL3 Regards, Carlos Guillem 469-688-3174 CarlosGuillem@yahoo.com C.Guillem6197@0365.ncu.edu Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY(2) Dear Pilots, My name is Lakshmi Vempati. I am a doctoral candidate in the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University PhD in Aviation program, and I am working on my dissertation under the guidance of Dr. Scott Winter. We are interested in understanding pilot perspectives for operating in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integrated airspace and airports. You can help this research by participating in this electronic questionnaire. The study is anticipated to take approximately 15 minutes to complete. In order to participate, you must be 18 years of age, and a current civilian pilot with any rating, and experience level who has flown within the last six months. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in the drawing to win a DJI Tello Quadcopter Drone. If you have any questions regarding the study, or the questionnaire in particular, please contact the researcher, Lakshmi Vempati, at vempatil@my.erau.edu or the dissertation committee chair, Dr. Scott Winter, at winte25e@erau.edu. Please find the electronic questionnaire at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LVPilotSurvey Please feel free to forward the link to other pilots who you think might be interested in participating. Sincerely, Lakshmi Vempati, Doctoral Candidate ERAU PhD in Aviation Back to Top Back to Top Title: Airline Manager, Regulatory Compliance POSITION PURPOSE Manages one or more safety areas such as the Company's Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) or Safety Management System (SMS). Provides independent and objective assessments of operational divisions to ensure adherence to federal regulations, company policies and procedures, code-share partner internal evaluations, IOSA and DOD Standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Oversees the development and ongoing safety risk management processes for all operational divisions • Develops and maintains safety manuals and required training. • Participates in regular meetings that review safety related information that impact each department. • Validates regulatory correspondence status; and prepares weekly reports for Senior Management. • Participates in Codeshare Aircraft Ground Damage investigations. Conducts investigations of all Company inducted aircraft ground damages. Coordinates with the finance department to recover damage costs from vendor and reports aircraft ground damage statistics. • Participates in regulatory update meetings with the Company and the Federal Aviation Administration. • Interfaces with Codeshare partners in safety meetings. • Manages the Internal Evaluation Program including evaluations of all operational divisions and Internal IOSA audits. Develops and maintains a schedule of audits and evaluations. • Updates the safety implementation plans, training plans and details gap analysis for the company. • Attends safety related conferences to provide input on best practices for safety for the company. • Develops and maintains an annual budget for the Internal Evaluation Program and the Safety Management System areas. • Fosters the Company's core values and culture throughout the work environment. • Screens, interviews and hires potential associates. Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation and supervision of direct reports. Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions and oversees training and development of staff. • Performs various other duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 3 years of previous Internal Evaluation, Quality Assurance, or Safety Management System experience. • Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically Titles 14 and 49 and associated regulatory material. • Knowledge in aviation safety programs including, but not limited to: Safety Management System (SMS), System Safety, ATOS and IOSA. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field with at least 5 years of previous experience. • Previous supervisory experience. • Airframe and Powerplant, Dispatcher License and/or Pilot Certificate. • Auditor Certification and Training; CQA, ISO, CASE and IOSA Auditor. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. DECISION MAKING Makes decisions daily on use of resources, performance and budgets. Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to move about the work environment. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. APPLY HERE Back to Top Position: Group Safety Manager - Operational Safety (Flight Data Development) Reports to: Group Safety Manager - Operational Safety (Flight Data) Department: Group Safety and Operational Risk Management Understudy and support Group Safety Manager - Operational Safety (Flight Data) to manage all aspects of the Group's FDC operations relating to the acquisition, processing and analysis of flight data. The incumbent will succeed the role of GSM-OS (FD) in mid-2020. Key Responsibilities • Understudy and deputise Group Safety Manager - Operational Safety (Flight Data Analysis) as per GSMOS-FD's terms of reference. • Oversee the FDA supporting activities pertinent to the introduction (EIS) of the new aircraft types across CX/KA/LD. • Support CFEA AMS project. • Provide support to Maintenance Control to minimise operational disruption. • Manage the review of daily detection of significant events and coordinate the callbacks and the maintenance follow up with Maintenance Control. • Ensure the materials, such as data, plots and videos, provided to requesters are accurate and in the standard in accordance with PPM. • Monitor the serviceability of the flight data recording and downloading system and liaise with IT and OEM for any anomaly. • Use of CEFA FAS and Insight Animation to build sophisticated videos for investigations and trainings. • Manage the daily activities of the Flight Data Monitoring Program (FDMP) in accordance with the published agreements. • Conduct Flight Data analysis in support of Air Safety Reports (ASRs) & Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) and prepare summaries for the company Safety Database. • Conduct Flight Data analysis in support of accident and incident investigations. • Contribute to the FDAP and Flight Data Analysis Review Committee process. • Continually develop and maintain the Flight Data Animation Systems. • Maintain and develop Flight Analysis Profile (FAP) and logical frame layouts (LFL) in cope with the requirements. • Undertake Flight Data related projects as directed by HGSS/GSM-OS (FD). • Member of the CX/KA Flight Data Analysis Review Committee (FDARC). • Alternate Chairman of the Air Hong Kong Flight Data Analysis Review Committee (FDARC-LD). • Alternate CX Representative and Member of the Proprietary Operational Data (POD) Group. Requirements Skills • Broad operational knowledge and experience in the functions of the organization (e.g. training management, aircraft operations, air traffic management, aerodrome operations, and maintenance organization management) • Sound knowledge of safety management principles and practices • Team-leading • Good written and verbal communication skills • Well-developed interpersonal skills • Computer literacy • Ability to relate to all levels, both inside and outside the organization • Ability to work unsupervised • Good analytical skills Knowledge • Relevant aviation, engineering or technical undergraduate degree • Good understanding of flight and engineering operations • Possession of SMS Qualification is desirable • Good understanding of statistics and data mining technique • Good understanding on Information Technology Experience • Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in airline or related industry. • Minimum 3 years in management role. Key Competencies • Setting Direction • • Leading and Engaging Teams • • Driving Business Performance and Change • • Developing and Recognising Others APPLY HERE Back to Top Position: Group Safety Manager - Operational Safety (Flight Operations) Reports to: Head of Group Safety and Security Department: Group Safety and Operational Risk Management Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary point of reference (GSORM) on matters relating to Operational Safety (Flight Operations [FOP] / Engineering [ENG] / Ground [GRD] - ASD/CSD). • Maintain close liaison with the FOP/ENG/GRD SMS coordinators. • Participate in CX and KA Operational Safety Committees. • Run the HKCAD OPS MOR meeting (CX). • In conjunction with GSM-Risk & OHS, produce risk profiles of common operational events (FOP/ENG/GRD). • Conduct proactive analysis of other operator's incidents and investigation reports (i.e. Industry Watch), including recommendations to ensure that the Group has appropriate defences and systems in place to avoid similar events. • Conduct and facilitate the operational risk assessment (SIRA) as per the engagement level as defined. • Conduct routine review (including assessment review and closure) of safety reports (ASR, GSR) submitted to GSORM. • Track the safety actions arising from investigations / routine safety assessments and ensure they are implemented / closed in a timely and satisfactory manner. • Maintain the GSORM Operational Team / Accident Reaction Kits in a high state of readiness to support any ad-hoc investigation and event follow-up. • In HGSS's absence or delegation, lead the Group's Company Accident Investigation Team (CAIT) in the event of an accident or serious incident, in accordance with the GSORM Accident Investigation procedures. • Manage the investigation of incidents, serious incidents and accidents, and other selected occurrences within the Group. • Represent the Group Airlines as an Accredited Representative, or as part of the accredited representative team, in any accident investigation conducted by a regulatory authority, into an accident or serious incident involving a Group or LD aircraft. • Contribute to the safety promotion program (in conjunction with GSORM Resilience Excellence Team) and provide continuous input to the safety publications. • Facilitate safety-training programs and briefings as required. • Liaise with regulatory agencies as required on matters pertaining to operational safety. • Ensure the services delivered by the section, stipulated in the Operational Services Agreement (OSA) with Cathay Dragon (KA) and Air Hong Kong (LD), are provided. • Standardize / coordinate of operational safety activities within the section. • Update the Operational Safety Team's related sections in the Group Safety Management Policy and Procedures manual. • Coach and develop Assistant Manager Group Operational Safety - FOP. • Undertake safety duties or projects as directed by GMGSORM or HGSS. Requirements Skills • Strong knowledge and experience in flight operations. • Broad operational knowledge and experience in the functions of the organization (e.g. training management and quality assurance). • Strong analytical skills with a solid background in data analysis. • Strong leadership orientation, cross-section team-working, planning and communication skills. • Excellent command of English (both spoken and written). • Good command of Chinese (both spoken and written) is desirable. • Strong computer literacy. • Ability to work unsupervised. Knowledge • Tertiary qualification in safety related field. • SMS, Aviation Accident Investigation and Quality Assurance Qualification. • Sound knowledge of safety & risk management principles and practices. • Experience in safety, auditing and compliance. • Good knowledge in operational environment and standards related to safety is desirable. Experience • Flight crew experience is a must. • Minimum 7-10 years relevant work experience in airline industry or related industry. • Minimum of 5 years in a managerial role in safety. Key Competencies • Setting Direction • • Leading and Engaging Teams • • Driving Business Performance and Change • • Developing and Recognising Others APPLY HERE ISASI 2019 is pleased to announce that the technical program is now posted on the seminar website at www.isasi2019.org Choose the "Program" page and "Program Review" for the most up to date information. It will be necessary for you to click on the program icon to open the full program. Dates to remember: July 28 - Final date for registration for the MH 17 Master Class. Please register for the seminar first and then contact Daan Zwart at D.Zwart@vnv.nl for more information. July 28 - Final date for Early Bird pricing. August 4 - Deadline for hotel reservations. After this date we will not be able to guarantee the seminar rate. We look forward to seeing many of you in The Hague! Back to Top Join us in Washington, D.C., on July 15-18 for ALPA's annual Air Safety Forum Curt Lewis