Flight Safety Information November 19, 2019 - No. 239 In This Issue Lawsuit against Boeing seeks to hold board liable for 737 MAX problems Incident: Batik A320 near Kupang on Nov 17th 2019, captain incapacitated Incident: Qantas B738 near Christchurch on Nov 18th 2019, problem with navigation computer Incident: United B763 near Shannon on Nov 18th 2019, fuel leak Boeing 737-7H4 (WL) - Smoke in the Cabin (Chicago) Air Peace failed to report a serious hard landing incident of a Boeing 737-300 in May 2019 Malaysia demands explanation from the US over air safety rating downgrade AVIATION GROUPS SAY THREE BILLS SHOULD NEVER GET OFF THE GROUND Dubai's World Aviation Safety Summit Set for December FAA Looks to Finish Consolidating NOTAMs on One System Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider Deploys Space-Based ADS-B In Curaçao GE Aviation pens deal with one of world's largest airlines Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) announces £9m UK government grant for the development of electric aircraft Khansaheb Investment Launches Independent Aviation Safety Training Facility in Dubai Airbus wins $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft How Lufthansa Is Turning An Airbus A350 Into A Private Jet NASA adds five companies to commercial lunar lander program CABIN CREW FATIGUE RESEARCH PROJECT Upcoming Cranfield short courses Position Available:...Aircraft Accident Investigator BlazeTech Aircraft Fire Hazards, Protection and Investigation Course - May 26-28, 2020 in Woburn MA, USA Lawsuit against Boeing seeks to hold board liable for 737 MAX problems FILE PHOTO: Aerial photos show Boeing 737 Max airplanes on the tarmac in Seattle (Reuters) - A shareholder lawsuit filed on Monday accused Boeing Co's board of doing nothing to investigate the safety of the 737 MAX until the fast-selling plane suffered a second deadly crash in five months. The lawsuit is the latest legal challenge facing Boeing over the 737 MAX crash in Indonesia in October 2018 that killed all 189 passengers and crew and another in Ethiopia that killed all 157 people in March. The 737 MAX has been grounded worldwide since the Ethiopian crash as Boeing seeks regulatory approval for updates to software believed to have played a role in both crashes. Monday's lawsuit, filed in the Court of Chancery in Delaware, where Boeing is incorporated, said the first crash was "the biggest red flag an airline manufacturer can face." The lawsuit, brought by the Kirby Family Partnership, a Boeing investor, alleges the directors breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders and seeks to hold them personally liable for damage caused to Boeing, which could run into the billions of dollars. Boeing declined to comment. The Kirby Family Partnership obtained internal corporate records that show the board did not take action to ensure the safety of the 737 MAX until after the second crash, according to the complaint, which includes numerous redactions. The lawsuit is a so-called derivative complaint, meaning the shareholder seeks to act on behalf of the corporation to hold the directors and officers liable. Unlike shareholder class action cases seeking to recover losses from falling stock prices, derivative cases are often settled for commitments to change corporate governance. Two other derivative lawsuits have been filed against Boeing's board, both last month. The Kirby Family Partnership also filed one in Cook County, Illinois, where Boeing is headquartered, and individual investor Arthur Isman filed a case in Delaware's Court of Chancery. Boeing is already defending itself against lawsuits by families of passengers killed in the crashes, by shareholders over the drop in the stock price and by pilots over lost pay. Airlines with 737 MAX jets are also demanding compensation for the cost of the global grounding, now in its ninth month. The company is also being investigated by U.S. lawmakers, aviation and transportation authorities and is the target of a federal criminal probe. Boeing's shares, which have lost 12 percent since the second crash, closed down 0.6% at $369.46 on Monday. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/lawsuit-against-boeing-seeks-hold-213326425.html Back to Top Incident: Batik A320 near Kupang on Nov 17th 2019, captain incapacitated A Batik Air Airbus A320-200, registration PK-LUF performing flight ID-6548 from Jakarta to Kupang (Indonesia) with 155 people on board, was descending towards Kupang when the captain began to complain about headache, subsequently stating he felt weak and unable to concentrate. The captain became unconscious. The first officer assumed command of the aircraft, had cabin crew taking care of the captain, declared emergency and continued for a safe landing in Kupang. The aircraft stopped on the runway, the first officer shut down the engines while emergency services entered the runway, boarded the aircraft and provided first aid to the captain and subsequently took him to a local hospital. A replacement A320-200 registration PK-LZL positioned from Surabaya (Indonesia) to Kupang and resumed the schedule assigned to PK-LUF with a delay of about 6.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 18 hours, then positioned to Surabaya and resumed service. Indonesia's KNKT opened an investigation into the occurrence. The airport stated the cause of the incapacitation is still to be determined. The airline reported the captain descended the aircraft after experiencing a headache that reduced his concentration. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cf7258d&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Qantas B738 near Christchurch on Nov 18th 2019, problem with navigation computer B A Qantas Boeing 737-800, registration VH-VZI performing flight QF-134 from Christchurch (New Zealand) to Brisbane,QL (Australia), was enroute at FL370 about 180nm northwest of Christchurch when the crew decided to divert to Auckland (New Zealand) due to a suspected navigation computer failure. The aircraft maintained FL370 for the diversion and landed safely in Auckland about 65 minutes later. The aircraft remained on the ground in Auckland for about 2.5 hours, then departed and reached Brisbane with a delay of about 4 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cf72280&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: United B763 near Shannon on Nov 18th 2019, fuel leak A United Boeing 767-300, registration N642UA performing flight UA-973 from Brussels (Belgium) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) with 164 passengers and 11 crew, was enroute at FL330 about 220nm northwest of Shannon (Ireland) about to enter Oceanic Crossing when the crew decided to divert to Shannon reporting a fuel leak, the aircraft initially maintained FL330 for the diversion, then FL310 until reaching the top of descent. On approach to Shannon approach advised that due to the nature of the fuel leak they'd have fire vehicles in attendance, to which the crew replied "Outstanding". The aircraft landed safely on Shannon's runway 06 about 40 minutes after the decision to divert. The aircraft taxied to the apron, the crew advised operations were normal. Emergency services reported no fuel spillage was found on the runway. The aircraft is still on the ground about 4.5 hours after landing. The airline reported a technical issue prompted the diversion to Shannon. A replacement Boeing 767-300 registration N666UA positioned from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Shannon and is estimated to continue the flight reaching Chicago with a delay of 7 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4cf6ff86&opt=0 Back to Top Boeing 737-7H4 (WL) - Smoke in the Cabin (Chicago) Date: 18-NOV-2019 Time: 10:30 LT Type: Boeing 737-7H4 (WL) Owner/operator: Southwest Airlines Registration: N444WN C/n / msn: 29839/1374 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: None Location: Chicago Midway International Airport, IL - United States of America Phase: Standing Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Chicago-Midway Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW) Destination airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, TX (AUS/KAUS) Narrative: Southwest Airlines flight WN285 was delayed after the backpack of a passenger started emitting smoke. This was likely the result of a thermal runaway event of a lithium battery/power bank. Local media reported that a fire had occurred in the backpack. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/230755 Back to Top Back to Top Air Peace failed to report a serious hard landing incident of a Boeing 737-300 in May 2019 Date: 15-MAY-2019 Time: 19:34 Type: Boeing 737-36N (WL) Owner/operator: Air Peace Registration: 5N-BUK C/n / msn: 28561/2896 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 118 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Substantial Category: Serious incident Location: Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) - Nigeria Phase: Landing Nature: Domestic Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Port Harcourt Airport (PHC/DNPO) Destination airport: Lagos-Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS/DNMM) Investigating agency: AIB Nigeria Narrative: Air Peace flight 7091, a Boeing 737-300, departed Port Harcourt International Airport (DNPO) for Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The flight departed DNPO with 118 persons on board. The captain was the Pilot Flying (PF) while the co-pilot was Pilot Monitoring (PM). At 19:24 h, the aircraft was on final approach to runway 18R. The crew called ATC requesting information about the runway condition. The controller reported that the approach path was clear but there was thunderstorm on the take-off path of runway 18R. At 19:32 h, the crew called ATC and reported 2 NM to touchdown. The controller acknowledged and transmitted weather condition as; wind 210°/11 knots and also issued a wind shear alert of 60 knots on the approach path of runway 18R. 5N-BUK was sequenced to number three on approach. The crew stated that the preceding traffic landed successfully and there were no PIREPs from the crew of either aircraft. The crew reported that at about 1 NM to touchdown, the Flight Management Computer (FMC) indicated a wind factor of 144°/34 knots. The captain stated: "I applied the required crosswind technique to keep the airplane flying towards the runway". The PM announced for a go-around and in response, the PF said he had control of the situation. The aircraft touched down at 19:34 h in rain. The crew later informed ATC of their intention to stop on the runway due low visibility and reported exiting the Runway at 19:40 h. 5N-BUK taxied to the apron and the passengers disembarked normally at about 20:00 h. An inspection of the aircraft after landing revealed that it was substantially damaged. The incident occurred at night. The Nigerian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) became aware of this occurrence via a phone call from a passenger onboard the incident flight on the 5th of June 2019, three weeks after the incident. A visit to the aircraft on June 6 and subsequent evaluation revealed evidence of significant damage to the aircraft structure and its No. 2 engine. The aircraft had been declared unserviceable and grounded by the operator since the date of the incident, for further maintenance evaluation. Sources: https://aib.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Air-Peace_5N-BUK_Preliminary-report-NEW.pdf https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/230716 Back to Top Malaysia demands explanation from the US over air safety rating downgrade KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is demanding an explanation from the United States' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the downgrade of Malaysia's air safety rating, said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday (Nov 14). Dr Mahathir said an explanation for the downgrade from Category 1 to Category 2 was important, as it will allow his country to rectify problems and improve weaknesses. "We want to know (the reasons behind) the downgrade so that Malaysia can find ways to improve the situation. If they say (we) are inefficient and such, (we have managed and turned) KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) into one of the 20 largest airports in the world," he said. "In fact, our company (Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd) was given the responsibility to manage Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (in Turkey), which is not small." He noted that Malaysia has also received invitations from other countries to manage their airports, adding Malaysian pilots have been accepted to work in countries such as Indonesia and China. Dr Mahathir added on Wednesday that Malaysians are known as capable people. "If our people work overseas, they don't work as unskilled workers but as professionals such as pilots, engineers and architects, and receive the same salary as professionals from Europe." The FAA downgraded the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to aviation regulator Category 2 following a review by the American authorities in April. As a consequence of the downgrade, airlines licensed by CAAM are reportedly restricted from adding new routes to and from the US. Earlier, Dr Mahathir was reported as saying that the government would take necessary actions to rectify any weakness in CAAM. CAAM SEEKS TO RESTORE CREDIBILITY Meanwhile, CAAM has launched a strategic transformation initiative in the first quarter of this year to restore its image, said its board member Mr Afzal Abdul Rahim. Earlier this week, he said the plan to restore CAAM's credibility is ongoing and the initiative will take two to three years. When asked about the cause of the downgrade, Mr Afzal cited multiple factors. He noted that CAAM had been transformed into a statutory body in February last year, and faced many hoops and hurdles in order to amend legislation. CAAM chairman Ahmad Ridzwan Mohd Salleh was also quoted as saying that after being converted to a statutory body, it has been quite difficult to operate due to a shortage of qualified technical personnel. He added that as a government agency, CAAM had to rely on the Public Services Department for human resources and the Accountant-General's Department on finance. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/malaysia-mahathir-explanation-us-air-safety-downgrade-faa-caam-12093712 Back to Top AVIATION GROUPS SAY THREE BILLS SHOULD NEVER GET OFF THE GROUND AOPA and five other aviation-industry groups urged House and Senate committees to reject several proposals they believe would compromise safety, "dismantle a thriving rotorcraft industry," and disperse FAA regulatory clout among countless local governments. In a November 14 letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and its aviation subcommittee, the groups urged that the panels oppose H.R.4880, the Improving Helicopter Safety Act of 2019, and H.R.4547, known as the Safe and Quiet Skies Act. H.R.4880 would prohibit "operation of 'nonessential' civil rotorcraft in 'covered airspace,'" defined as "airspace directly over any city with a population over 8 million people and with a population density of over 25,000 people per square mile, including the airspace over any waterways considered within the limits of such city." However, "the legislation would have no positive impact on improving the safety of commuter, charter, and tourism flights, and its negative impacts would be immediate and significant. It would completely dismantle a thriving rotorcraft industry in affected areas, dealing a [devastating] blow to the many businesses that depend on and support it," the letter said. Development of future flight technology might also be at stake: The bill "establishes a dangerous precedent for future legislative restrictions on access to airspace for general aviation and risks stymieing the development of vertical flight for both unmanned aircraft systems and urban air mobility," the letter said. The Safe and Quiet Skies Act would introduce restrictions on air tour operators by "prohibiting specific flight routes, altitudes, and common procedures," including an impossible burden: a mandated noise signature standard for overflight of an "'occupied area'... that 'no currently certificated helicopter can meet.'" Of further concern-and a common fatal flaw of many past ad-hoc forays into aviation regulation-is language ceding federal authority over the National Airspace System to state and local governments. Both bills, whether through undermining federal preemption or prescribing unwarranted airspace restrictions, would be "detrimental to the industry" and the airspace system, the groups wrote. Drone integration A letter to the bipartisan leadership of the Senate's Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and its Subcommittee on Aviation and Space conveyed the groups' strong opposition to another threat to the burgeoning drone industry, and to the effective federal aviation oversight that hearkens back to the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. S.2607, the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, "proposes enabling thousands of local governments in the United States to impose their own restrictions on commercial UAS air carrier operations." The aviation groups said it would be premature for Congress to pursue legislation before a U.S. Department of Transportation UAS Integration Pilot Program wraps up its business. The pilot program is focused on determining how state and local entities can work with the DOT and the FAA "to craft new rules that support more complex low-altitude operations" that drone integration would bring about. As with the other proposals, S.2607 would undo a "long-established regulatory structure" that is integral to aviation safety, they said, urging the lawmakers not to "unravel" the regulatory system's ability to deliver safety. The organizations signing both letters with AOPA included the Experimental Aircraft Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, the National Business Aviation Association, and the National Air Transportation Association. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/november/18/aviation-groups-say-three-bills-should-never-get-off-the-ground Back to Top Dubai's World Aviation Safety Summit Set for December The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority's (DCAA's) World Aviation Safety Summit will highlight the effects of the growing use of flight data analytics and digitalization. The event, scheduled for December 9 to 10, returns for the seventh time this year and will advise participants on the use of data in real-time and the shift in management from a responsive function into a core planning and prevention tool. Industry leaders will showcase trends on the collection, analysis, and sharing of data as well as address how analysis of millions of data points aboard aircraft leads to the prevention of incidents and effective management of threats and hazards. "The World Aviation Safety Summit provides our industry with an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in digitalization, big data, and predictive safety," said Khalid Al Arif, the executive director of the aviation safety and environment sector for DCAA. "These technologies are advancing rapidly and it's important that we understand how they can be used to ensure improved safety with the sector." https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2019-11-15/dubais-world-aviation-safety-summit-set-december Back to Top FAA Looks to Finish Consolidating NOTAMs on One System FAA, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) The Federal Aviation Administration is modernizing its Notices to Airmen, including the consolidation of NOTAMs on one system (FAA Photo) The Federal Aviation is looking to modernize its Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), including finishing the consolidation of the legacy United States NOTAM System (USNS) and the newer Federal NOTAM System (FNS), an FAA official said on Nov. 18 at the agency's Data Optimization Summit in Washington, D.C. "We have two systems, and we should have one," said Abigail Smith, the FAA's director of technical training. "We also have a requirement to have a single place for people to originate NOTAMs and a single place for distribution of NOTAMs. That's a lot of technology work to untangle the spaghetti." A report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2017 suggested that USNS could not handle the volume of NOTAMs-about 145,000 on an average month. At the time, the FAA had begun the move to FNS and was generating about 80 percent of NOTAMs on FNS, the report said. "The need to move from an analog, text-based NOTAM system towards a digital automated system that provides timely, accurate, harmonized aeronautical data/NOTAMs in standardized formats was evident," according to the report. "This major change will provide digitized NOTAMs that are standardized and parsed for automated systems in an enterprise architecture with SWIM [System Wide Information Management]connectivity, resulting in improvements to efficiency and safety of the NAS [National Aerospace System]." Through NOTAMs, the FAA updates aeronautical charts and data every chart cycle of 28 days. "When NOTAMs got started, it was the age of the teletype in the 1920s," Smith said on Nov. 18. "While technology and flight operations and all the rest of the aviation industry has moved on, this format has kind of stayed static," she said. "We're at this crossroads time and a really important opportunity because there are so many things changing at such a great speed, that we make sure that pilots, dispatchers, controllers and anybody that needs aeronautical information and notices to airmen can get it in a relevant and timely way." Another part of the NOTAM modernization effort includes the Aeronautical Information System (AIS) Reform Coalition, which asked the FAA about a year ago to help provide a one-stop shop for updated aeronautical information. Chaired by Heidi Williams, the director of air traffic services and infrastructure at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the coalition also includes the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, the Air Line Pilots Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the International Air Transport Association, Airlines for America, Airports Council International, American Association of Airport Executives, the National Association of State Aviation Officials, the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, Jet Blue, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines. The FAA has said that it will sunset its legacy internet NOTAM search system, Pilot Web, in January next year, as the system is not in compliance with ICAO standards and does not allow pilots to sort and filter NOTAMs by category. The agency is moving early next year to put in place the NOTAM Search System, "a modern, web-based search site that allows for easier sorting, filtering and keyword searches," according to NBAA. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2019/11/18/faa-looks-finish-consolidating-notams-one-system/ Back to Top Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider Deploys Space-Based ADS-B In Curaçao Curaçao leads Caribbean region in aviation safety and efficiency WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Dutch Caribbean Air Navigation Service Provider (DC-ANSP) announced it has deployed Aireon's space-based ADS-B surveillance service in the Curaçao Flight Information Region (FIR). This milestone follows years of collaboration, with the two organizations signing the data services agreement (DSA) in October of 2015. Effective immediately, DC-ANSP will have 100 percent air traffic surveillance over the 300,000 square kilometers that make up Curaçao's FIR. Adjacent to Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Colombia, the majority of this FIR is oceanic. "Space-based ADS-B will revolutionize how DC-ANSP ensures the highest levels of safety and efficiency throughout the Curaçao FIR," said Micilia Albertus-Verboom, Director General, DC-ANSP. "Before Aireon, the northwestern sector of our FIR lacked real-time air traffic surveillance coverage. Now, space-based ADS-B provides coverage where before there was none." The Curaçao FIR is a major throughway for flights; DC-ANSP manages critical routes between the United States, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and Europe throughout the Curaçao FIR. Because of space-based ADS-B coverage, DC-ANSP's air traffic controllers will be able to reduce separation and guide overflight efficiency in the northwestern sector of the Curaçao FIR. Director General Albertus-Verboom also noted, "among the many benefits we anticipate, Aireon will allow us to facilitate seamless transitions between Curaçao's neighboring FIRs. Regions adjacent to us will benefit from safer and more efficient hand-overs, which are afforded by the minimization of human error through data-driven decision making." "Deploying Aireon in Curaçao FIR solidifies DC-ANSP's position as a leader of aviation safety and efficiency in the region," said Don Thoma, CEO, Aireon. "Our data will provide DC-ANSP more control over how they manage cross-regional and intersecting routes within their airspace and will enable complete situational awareness for DC-ANSP as they continue to deliver superior safety and efficiency to the flying public." For the past several years, DC-ANSP and Aireon have worked closely on the technical implementation of the system in Curaçao, which includes the use of the regional network, Mejoras al Enlace de Voz del ATS (MEVA), as a secondary telecommunication link as a means to transfer space-based ADS-B data to DC-ANSPs operations center. Additionally, Aireon has worked alongside DC-ANSP leadership to ensure preparation for the enhancements in procedural operations. "Not only have we changed how we manage our airspace, but we are also adapting how we work with our adjacent airspaces and our customers, and Aireon has been our partner at every step of the way for the last four years," said Director General Albertus-Verboom. Curacao has a January 1, 2020 ADS-B equipage mandate for part of the airspace where there is no conventional radar coverage. Users in Class A airspace must be ADS-B equipped. About Aireon LLC Aireon has deployed a space-based air traffic surveillance system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) equipped aircraft throughout the entire globe. Aireon is harnessing next-generation aviation surveillance technologies that were formerly ground-based and, for the first time ever, is extending their reach globally to significantly improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce emissions and provide cost savings benefits to all stakeholders. Space-based ADS-B surveillance covers oceanic, polar and remote regions, and augments existing ground-based systems that are limited to terrestrial airspace. In partnership with leading ANSPs from around the world, like NAV CANADA, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Enav, NATS and Naviair, as well as Iridium Communications, Aireon is providing a global, real-time, space-based air traffic surveillance system, available to all aviation stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.aireon.com. About DC-ANSP DC-ANSP was founded as Netherlands Antilles Air Traffic Control ("NAATC") which was incorporated in Curaçao on 9 February 2005 and became operational on 1 April 2006. DC-ANSP is an Air Navigation Service Provider ("ANSP") which is responsible for the Air Traffic Services ("ATS") within the Curaçao Flight Information Region (FIR). DC-ANSP operates 3 air traffic control facilities: an Area Control Centre located in Curaçao and two Aerodrome Control Towers, one located at Hato International Airport (Hato Control Tower) and the other one located at Bonaire International Airport (Flamingo Control Tower). For more information, please visit http://dc-ansp.org/. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dutch-caribbean-air-navigation-service-provider-deploys-space-based-ads-b-in-curacao-300959506.html Back to Top GE Aviation pens deal with one of world's largest airlines GE Aviation is working with Abu Dhabi-based Emirates - the world's fourth-largest airline - on adoption of its electronic Flight Operations Quality Assurance (eFOQA) and FlightPulse software among the airline's pilot community. Evendale-based GE Aviation is expanding its involvement with one of the world's largest airlines. The Greater Cincinnati maker of jet aircraft engines announced Monday that it is working with Abu Dhabi-based Emirates - the world's fourth-largest airline - on adoption of its electronic Flight Operations Quality Assurance (eFOQA) and FlightPulse software among the airline's pilot community. The value of the partnership was not disclosed. GE Aviation's eFOQA software uses airplane flight data and systems to help airlines better manage their fleets. FlightPulse is a mobile application that uses aircraft data and analytics to show pilots their own flying metrics and trends, helping increase efficiency, reduce operational risk and improve pilot awareness. "We've continually invested in the use of data and technology to inform our operations and are keen to further enhance our safety and efficiency using the latest technologies," Emirates' Capt. Brian Tyrrell said in a news release. The software is expected to by fully implemented into Emirates' operations by the end of 2020. GE Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric (NYSE: GE), is Cincinnati's third-largest manufacturer, with 9,000 employees locally and 2,500 local manufacturing workers, according to Courier research. https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/11/18/ge-aviation-pens-deal-with-one-of-worlds-largest.html Back to Top Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) announces £9m UK government grant for the development of electric flight CAeS, a leading aircraft integrator in green commercial aviation, has received the backing of the UK Government for a project to develop electric aviation. Project Fresson has received a grant of £9 million to design, manufacture and integrate a hybrid-electric propulsion system into a 9-seat Britten-Norman (B-N) Islander aircraft, which is typically used on short flights such as island-hopping routes. The grant is provided through the ATI Programme: a partnership of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), the Department for Business, Energy & Industry Strategy, and Innovate UK to maintain and grow the UK's competitive position in civil aerospace design and manufacture. Mark Scully, Head of Technology for Advanced Systems & Propulsion at the ATI, said: "Project Fresson brings together a great partnership to develop innovative technology for a sustainable all-electric air transport solution for isolated islands. The partners' ultimate goal of delivering the first commercial passenger-carrying all-electric aircraft service in the UK will mark a significant breakthrough for all-electric propulsion." Industry collaboration will fuel green transport revolution The Project Fresson team includes UK businesses: Rolls-Royce, who will be supplying the power management system; the Denis Ferranti Group, supplying the electric motors; Delta Motorsport, providing battery packs; WMG (University of Warwick), who will perform battery testing and characterisation, and Britten-Norman, the aircraft OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) providing the baseline aircraft and aircraft data/design support. CAeS parent Cranfield University will be researching key technology solutions vital for the 30-month project. Paul Hutton CAeS CEO, said: "The results of this exciting electric aircraft demonstrator project can be rapidly developed into an EASA/CAA (European Aviation Safety Agency/Civil Aviation Authority) certified modification kit, enabling the UK to lead the way with the first passenger-carrying sub-regional aircraft capable of all-electric flight. The strength of the industrial partners involved in this project, are underpinned by the world-class aerospace/manufacturing research capabilities of Cranfield University. This is going to accelerate our green transport revolution." The Fresson project supports Rolls-Royce's commitment to making aviation more sustainable. This electric flight technology demonstrator enables Rolls-Royce to introduce a new concept in aircraft-level power distribution control that optimises all the elements of the power and propulsion system. Alan Newby, Rolls-Royce, Director, Aerospace Technology & Future Programmes said: "We are excited to be involved in this project, which combines our commitment to support the de-carbonisation of aviation with our ability to solve complex problems with pioneering solutions. Project Fresson is another valuable opportunity for us to remain a leader in delivering the electrification of flight, an important part of our sustainability strategy." Professor Iain Gray, Cranfield University Director of Aerospace, said: "Cranfield University is recognised around the world for its Aviation Systems Integration capability and is focussed around research and development of zero-emission technologies. We are pleased to be a technology partner on Project Fresson which is at the forefront of turning the commercial use of electric aircraft into a reality." Following the demonstrator project, CAeS will go on to certify the modification through EASA to obtain a Supplemental Type Certificate. This will then be immediately available in the global market, allowing the current operators of the 400+ B-N Islanders to convert their aircraft reducing operating costs and their carbon footprint. William Hynett, Chief Executive of Britten-Norman, said: "At Britten-Norman we are committed to innovation which we support through a dedicated Research & Development team. Our team is looking forward to working closely with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and its other partners in driving forward this industry-leading green initiative programme for the electrification of the Islander." "Our aircraft makes an ideal launch platform for this programme due to its renowned reliability and adaptability. We remain highly enthusiastic about the prospects of bringing this important capability to our vitally important short-sector market." In follow-on phases of CAeS's green aircraft strategy the intention is to design and implement a similar modification, this time to a larger existing 19-seat sub-regional aircraft type, continuing with partners to design and build a new 19-seat aircraft. The design of the new aircraft will be optimised for emission-free propulsion, making use of the certified propulsion systems architecture from the earlier phases. About Cranfield University Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management. https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/press/news-2019/cranfield-announces-uk-government-grant-for-the-development-of-electric-flight Back to Top Khansaheb Investment Launches Independent Aviation Safety Training Facility in Dubai Khansaheb Investment announces the launch of Dynamic Advanced Training, the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia's (MENASA's) first independent aviation safety training centre located at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport. Dynamic Advanced Training is a state-of-the-art facility that offers comprehensive safety and emergency procedures (SEP) training, including both theoretical as well as realistic practical instruction. It caters for a wide range of corporate and commercial aircraft. Dynamic Advanced Training is General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approved in compliance with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). Commenting on the launch, Tariq Hussain Khansaheb, Chairman at Khansaheb Investments said: "This launch is our commitment towards the growth of the UAE's economy as we embrace the UAE's vision of technology and innovation which aims to make the UAE among the best countries in the world. We are grateful for Dubai South's support from the outset all the way to the launch of Dynamic Advanced Training. We are confident that with our existing partners and management team, we will continue to contribute towards Dubai South's success as an Aviation Hub in the region." Mark Kammer, Co-founder of Dynamic Advanced Training said: "Dynamic will provide next generation training solutions to meet the rapidly developing aviation industry. Dynamic was conceptualized as a one-stop-shop partner for Operators and will be here to support this growth." Dynamic Advanced Training is an accredited training facility which compliments a wide offering of aviation related courses customized to serve ground handling personnel as well as non-aviation staff. Bilal Tahboub, Training Director and the Co-founder of Dynamic Advanced Training added: "Training is delivered by highly knowledgeable professionals using advanced simulation technology that bring training as close as possible to reality. This includes a real fire-fighting simulator, survival training simulation, water survival wave pool with environmental effects, high altitude training simulator, and a selection of door simulators. Business jet and commercial aircraft full flight cabin simulators, incorporating the latest technology in full motion with synchronized cabin and cockpit visual graphics, reflecting realism training." This technology will enable aircrew to gain the skills and confidence that are critical to manage complicated situations at times of crisis. Dynamic also offers training in general fire safety, first aid, occupational health and safety and environment. As an independent training provider, Dynamic meets training requests by designing flexible schedules that meet the operational needs of clients. Dynamic also extends its services to educate the public about air travel and safety by availing specialised aviation orientation courses such as fear of flight, dealing with turbulence and other abnormal situations. In addition, Dynamic offers aviation entertainment options to satisfy the rapidly emerging edutainment market, including an aviation themed Hollywood style film studio supporting the region's growing film production needs. https://www.cbnme.com/logistics-news/khansaheb-investment-launches-independent-aviation-safety-training-facility-in-dubai/ Back to Top Airbus wins $30bn of orders for 170 aircraft The Emirates order with Airbus was announced at a hastily-convened news conference Airbus has won $30bn (£23bn) worth of orders for 170 aircraft in another sign of the continued expansion of Middle East airlines. On the second day of the Dubai Air Show, Emirates announced the purchase of 50 Airbus A350-900 XWBs - extra wide body - planes at a list price of $16bn. That was closely followed by fast-growing low-cost carrier Air Arabia ordering 170 Airbus A320s worth $14bn. The European aircraft manufacturer makes its wings in the UK. Both airlines are likely to get a discount on the catalogue price, given the size of the orders. Air Arabia chief executive Adel Ali told reporters the aircraft order was a "game-changer" for the airline. He said it would allow Air Arabia to expand in southeast Asia and Africa. Meanwhile, Emirates said its order, announced at a hastily-convened news conference after last-minute negotiations, will be used to help re-shape its fleet as the airline adjusts to a slowing regional market and the early end to production of the A380 super-jumbo jet. Emirates is the biggest operator of the A380, with more than 100 of the aircraft in its fleet. The airline's chairman and chief executive, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said the A350s would allow Emirates to expand its long-haul network. The first of the A350 aircraft, which flies up to 15 hours and carries 350 passengers, will be delivered in 2023. Dubai Air Show cleared for take off "It is very good news for Airbus," the European aerospace giant's chief executive, Guillaume Faury, told the news conference. He added that there would be no reversal of the decision earlier this year to end production of the A380. Emirates said the airline was still in talks with Airbus rival Boeing about buying more aircraft from the US manufacturer. Sheikh Ahmed said talks were continuing with Boeing at the air show, with everything up for discussion, including when the US aerospace giant might resolve issues around its 737 Max, currently grounded after two crashes. Emirates has previously said it could buy 40 of Boeing's 787 Dreamliners, but has yet to firm up the order. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50459731 Back to Top How Lufthansa Is Turning An Airbus A350 Into A Private Jet Announced today at the Dubai Airshow, Lufthansa Technik is ready to embark on the world's first head of state cabin onboard an Airbus A350-900. While the fit-out is due to begin in April 2020, Lufthansa Technik says that preparations for the work have already begun at its VIP workshops in Hamburg. Their customer, the German Government, is spending €1.2bn ($1.34bn) on three brand new A350-900s with custom cabins and defense systems to replace its aging A340s. lufthansa technik a350 Lufthansa Technik are getting ready to install the first head of state A350 cabin. Photo: Lufthansa Technik What can we expect from the German Government A350? This will be the first A350 to be equipped for a head of state, and Lufthansa Technik describes the aircraft as having a 'transitional' cabin. This means it can be tailored precisely to the individual customer's requirements, but also doesn't give much away regarding what they have planned. What they have said that the A350 will have an office space and a spacious conference area. It is also planned to have a multifunctional lounge area and seating for a generous s number of delegates. While the specific number is not disclosed, Lufthansa Technik does point out that the galley and washrooms are adequate for up to 150 guests. Lufthansa technik A350 cabin concept Some of the previously published concepts for the A350 are breathtaking. Photo: Lufthansa Technik Not only that, but the special jet will be additionally equipped with bespoke features, given the purpose it is intended for. The government has budgeted some €229m ($253m) in the installation of a missile defense system. It will also carry its own stock of spare parts, allowing on the move repairs to take place anywhere in the world. "The German Air Force was our very first external customer. We have been equipping its aircraft, including government aircraft, for decades, thus forming a comprehensive partnership. That we have now been asked to support and equip the latest generation of government aircraft as well is a great vote of confidence. With our wide-ranging expertise for the Airbus A350, we are well equipped to meet the high expectations of the new government aircraft." Lufthansa Technik has already developed numerous cabin concepts for the A350XWB, and have provided interiors for more than 45 widebody aircraft to date. These range from expansive offices to luxurious bedrooms and world-class conference facilities too. Take a tour of one of their A350 concepts in the incredible video below. A350 VIP: Join us on our tour Goodbye to the A340s The start of the fit-out of the A350 marks the beginning of the end for the German government's A340s. Currently, Angela Merkel and her team can often be seen deplaning from their two A340-300s, aircraft which have been in service with the Luftwaffe since 2011. MSN 274, named the Konrad Adenauer. The A340 Konrad Adenauer is ready to retire. Photo: BriYYZ via Wikimedia However, these big birds are aging.the 2,000th Airbus delivery when it started life with Lufthansa in May 1999. Now, at over 20 years old, it has let Mrs. Merkel down more than once, and is ready to be retired. MSN 355, the Theodor Heuss, also worked with Lufthansa before joining the German Air Force, and is over 19 years old. This will be the first time that the German Air Force has ordered brand new planes from Airbus. Previously it relied on Lufthansa for the supply of large aircraft. However, the investment in new A350s will undoubtedly be money well spent, both in terms of reliability and fuel efficiency of operations. https://simpleflying.com/lufthansa-a350-private-jet/ Back to Top Emirates orders 50 Airbus A350 jets in a revised deal worth $16 billion • Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told a press conference that the European multinational planemaker's flagship A380 would now have a "younger but very talented brother in the Emirates family." • The announcement of the order comes after an underwhelming first day for the Middle East's flagship aerospace expo, with only two jets sold on Sunday. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Emirates has ordered 50 Airbus A350 jets, the Dubai state-owned airline announced at the Dubai Air Show on Monday. The order's list price sits at $16 billion, but a steep discount is typically negotiated by airlines. The deal was originally slated to see Emirates order 70 planes from the French manufacturer - 40 of the A350s and 30 A330-900neo jets - but all A330 orders were scrapped in favor of bringing the A350 order size to 50. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told a press conference that the European multinational planemaker's flagship A380 would now have a "younger but very talented brother in the Emirates family." The A350 is a family of long-range, twin-engine wide-body jet airliners, while the A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner. The 50 jets ordered by Emirates are its cornerstone A350-900 variety, accommodating between 300 and 350 passengers. "Complementing our A380s and 777s, the A350s will give us added operational flexibility in terms of capacity, range and deployment," Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told press. "In effect, we are strengthening our business model to provide efficient and comfortable air transport services to, and through, our Dubai hub." The announcement of the order comes after an underwhelming first day for the Middle East's flagship aerospace expo, with only two jets sold on Sunday. The Emirates CEO declined to discuss the reasons behind the company's A330 order cancellation, saying only, "For anybody touching on the A330, that is not part of the discussion today." The A330-900 is a slightly thinner variant of the A350-900, carrying less passengers and with a slightly slower cruising speed. The A350 is more expensive but lighter, meaning less fuel costs and more savings over time, aviation analysts say. Emirates is the number one buyer of Airbus' iconic A380, the world's largest airliner, but its cutback on orders of the jumbo jet early this year led the French manufacturer to announce it would scrap its production. Aviation analysts called it the "end of an era," as the industry's symbol of excess and luxury flight was sidelined for smaller, more fuel-efficient planes now increasingly preferred by airliners. Asked if a reversal of the decision was possible and the jet's production might be continued, Faury replied, "The decision is in implementation now, we love the A380 at Airbus, it is a great plane and will continue to fly for decades, we are committed to supporting it. But no, the decision that was taken to cease production is not reversed." The last A380 will be delivered in 2021. Airbus Chief Corporate Officer Christian Scherer told CNBC on Sunday that the A380 was by no means finished, however, as the company turns to the secondhand market to keep the jet in use. Scherer described the A380 as having "many, many profitable years" to come. 737 Max's grounding The Dubai Air Show, known for record-breaking mega deals, is expected to see fierce competition for deals from rivals Airbus and Boeing, who each own approximately half of the market for large commercial airliners. But the American planemaker's presence has been subdued thus far, weighed down by Boeing's two catastrophic 737 Max jet crashes in a span of five months, which killed a combined 346 people. Boeing's fleet of some 400 737 Max jets has been grounded since March, denting airlines' profits, forcing carriers to cancel thousands of flights and pushing up costs. On the air show's first day, the manufacturer announced a sale of two of its 787-9 Dreamliner jets to Biman Bangladesh Airlines, valued at $585 million at list prices. Asked on Sunday if the 737 Max's grounding benefited Airbus, Scherer forcefully rejected the notion, telling CNBC: "This does not benefit anyone in this industry, the least of which would be Airbus... it is not good for competitors to see problems on any one particular airplane type." At the start of the last Dubai Airshow in 2017, Boeing kicked off the event by clinching a major sale of 40 787-10 jets to Emirates Airline at a value of $15.1 billion. 'Good news for the industry' Speaking to CNBC Monday, Al Maktoum said the Airbus order was "good news for the industry" and dismissed concern over the lack of activity so far, suggesting that more orders could be incoming over the course of the show. "I think you will see a good number. I think also you have to expect there is aircraft to be delivered over those years, so don't expect that always will be the same number of aircraft," he told CNBC's Hadley Gamble. He also praised the development of the UAE's aviation sector. "It has served the country very well in terms of growth, tourism, the financial sector, economy, cargo, you name it, the development of the airport, infrastructure, and we go hand in hand with all the development of the UAE," he said. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/18/emirates-annoucnes-order-for-50-airbus-a350-jets.html Back to Top NASA adds five companies to commercial lunar lander program Starship on the moon SpaceX said its Starship lunar lander will be able to transport 100 metric tons to the surface of the moon, far more than NASA's requirements under the CLPS program. Credit: SpaceX WASHINGTON - NASA announced Nov. 18 that it was adding five companies to a contract to perform commercial deliveries of payloads to the surface of the moon, a group that ranges from small ventures to Blue Origin and SpaceX. NASA said the five companies - Blue Origin, Ceres Robotics, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), SpaceX and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems - had been selected to join the nine companies with Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contracts. All 14 companies are now eligible to bid on future task orders for the delivery of payloads to the lunar surface. This "on-ramp" to CLPS was specifically designed to attract companies with the capability to carry heavier payloads to the surface of the moon. This includes NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission, a rover NASA plans to fly in 2022 to look for evidence of water ice at the south pole of the moon. "We were actually looking to do this a little bit later, but we saw the need to accelerate that," Steve Clarke, deputy associate administrator for exploration in NASA's science mission directorate, said of that on-ramp in a teleconference with reporters. The larger landers, he said, could deliver tools needed by astronauts ahead of their landing missions, in addition to delivering science payloads. The largest lander, by far, of the new entrants is from SpaceX, which bid its Starship reusable launch vehicle. Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, said that Starhip will be able to deliver up to 100 metric tons of cargo to the surface of the moon and return an unspecified amount back to Earth. "We do think this is a really neat program. It reminds us a bit of the COTS program," said Shotwell, referring to NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services effort that funded the development of SpaceX's commercial cargo capability. Shotwell said Starship lunar lander missions could begin in 2022. Such missions would be cargo only, but she said could serve as a "nice stepping stone" to later crewed missions. She didn't give a date for crewed missions, but said SpaceX would fly Starship "a lot" before flying any missions with people on board. Tyvak lander Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems plans to leverage its experience in smallsats for its small lunar landers. Credit: Tyvak Blue Origin will offer NASA its Blue Moon lander that the company unveiled in May, capable of carrying several tons of cargo to the lunar surface. "It has a lot of payload capacity, power to get through the lunar night, a very large, open payload deck," said Brent Sherwood, vice president of advanced development programs at Blue Origin. He declined later to state when the lander would be ready for CLPS missions, saying it would depend on the specifics of each individual CLPS task order. NASA also added smaller landers to the CLPS contract. "Our company is in a great position not only to bid on smaller payloads going to the Moon because we build our own satellite systems," said John Roth, vice president of business development at SNC. Roth said the company could take larger payloads leveraging technologies developed for its Dream Chaser vehicle, but he did not disclose how large of a payload the company could carry. SNC would be able to start lunar lander missions in 2022, he said. Michael Sims, chief executive of Ceres Robotics, said his company's CLPS award was a sign small companies like his had a role in NASA's broader plans. "Space exploration and, especially, humans becoming multiplanetary requires an entire ecosystem of companies," he said. "Small player being an agility and a creativity that adds to the mix." He said his company's lander should be available for missions starting in 2023. Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems is best known for being a smallsat manufacturer. Marco Villa, the company's chief operating officer, said Tyvak would leverage that experience in its lunar landers. "We're going to start with something smaller," he said. "Our flexibility and ability to scale up is going to lead us to fulfill more and more complex missions in the near future." He declined to say when his company's lander would be ready. The five companies, selected from eight that submitted proposals to this on-ramp, join the original nine CLPS companies selected by NASA nearly a year ago: Astrobotic, Deep Space Systems, Draper, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, Lockheed Martin, Masten Space Systems, Moon Express and OrbitBeyond. In May, NASA awarded task orders to Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines and OrbitBeyond for lunar lander missions, but OrbitBeyond canceled its task order two months later, citing internal business issues. Clarke said NASA is developing a new task order companies that should be released "sometime soon" for the CLPS companies to bid on, as well as one for the VIPER rover. The agency is separately working on a call for proposals for science instruments to fly on those missions, with a goal of doing two "deliveries" of payloads to the lunar surface every year. https://spacenews.com/nasa-adds-five-companies-to-commercial-lunar-lander-program/ Back to Top CABIN CREW FATIGUE RESEARCH PROJECT Fatigue is a pervasive issue that affects all airline cabin crew. Fatigue may impede cabin crews' ability to consistently and effectively manage passengers from safety, security and service perspectives. As part of our undergraduate research project at Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia), we are conducting a survey of international cabin crew primarily engaged in long-haul (LH) and ultra long-haul (ULH) flight operations. This survey asks cabin crew for their views on various issues associated with work-related fatigue and stress. We also seek your views on the availability and effectiveness of various fatigue countermeasures. If you are working as LH or ULH cabin crew, you are invited to participate in this study. You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire, which also includes a consent form. The study takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. To access the study, please go to the following website: https://swinuw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qBLCKgmpWlraxT Participants who complete the study will be eligible to enter a draw to win the latest iPad (6th Generation). This research project is being supervised by Peter Renshaw at the Department of Aviation, Swinburne University of Technology. If you have any questions, please contact Peter at prenshaw@swin.edu.au Back to Top Upcoming Cranfield short courses The Cranfield Safety and Accident Investigation Centre (CSAIC) is helping to improve safety and shape the future of the transport industry. We offer an extensive range of continuing professional development (CPD) short courses in accident investigation, safety management, human factors and airworthiness. Our upcoming short courses for 2020 include: • Fundamentals of Accident Investigation: 13 - 31 Jan and 11 - 29 May • Applied Safety Assessment Workshop: 27 - 31 Jan • Air Transport Engineering - Maintenance Operations: 10 - 14 Feb • Aviation Safety Management: 30 Mar - 03 Apr • Hazards and Evidence Awareness for Air Accident Responders: 22 - 23 Apr • Safety Assessment of Aircraft Systems: 22 - 26 Jun Have you subscribed to our Safety and Accident Investigation Blog? Our Safety and Accident Investigation blog gives information, insights and thoughts from our Cranfield Safety and Accident Investigation Centre team. Sign up here Please take a look and subscribe, to ensure you're the first to receive our latest content. We'd love to hear your feedback too. Contact us on: E: shortcourse@cranfield.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1234 754189 Back to Top Position Available: Aircraft Accident Investigator The position is for a very seasoned person in the field of aircraft accident investigation, fixed wing and helicopter. The requirements include previous experience in some/all of the following areas: Piloting, Aircraft Maintenance, Federal Aviation Regulations, Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Forensic, Design), Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Human Factors, Accident Reconstruction, Impact Kinematics, Manufacturing, Aviation Weather, Technical Report Writing, Piston and Turbine engine operation and failure, Fire Investigation, Material Science. The position requires a minimum of a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university. Post graduate education and degrees are preferred. The position will involve some level of very short-term travel on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. Previous expert witness deposition and trial testimony experience is preferred although not required as long as credentials will qualify the applicant in an expert capacity. Physical capabilities to travel to primarily US destinations for aircraft wreckage and crash site inspections will be necessary. Compensation will be based on experience and industry marketability directly proportional to industry billing rates and standards. The listing company has been in the business of investigating aircraft accidents for over 40 years. The company has consistently and is currently one of the industry leaders in forensic aircraft accident investigation and has been recognized for exemplary performance by countless State and Federal Courts as well as Law Journals, The American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice. The company offers longstanding excellence in the field of Aircraft Accident Investigation and is looking for new and motivated staff members to help assist its rapidly expanding client base. Please contact us at aeroinvestigator@gmail.com Back to Top Aircraft Fire Hazards, Protection and Investigation Course presented by N. Albert Moussa, PhD, PE May 26 to 28, 2020 BlazeTech Corporation 29 B Montvale Ave, Woburn MA 01801 USA. Dear Colleague, While commercial air transport is very safe, the advent of new technologies poses fire safety challenges that will be treated in this course. This offering draws upon Dr. Moussa's work in this area since 1971 as well as related courses that BlazeTech has been teaching since 1998. Lectures will include an update on Li and Li-ion battery fires, flammability of carbon fiber and glass fiber composites, emerging aviation fluids, engine fires, fuel tank fire/explosion, fire extinguishment methods, protection methods, aircraft accident investigation, and fire/explosion pattern recognition. Recent requirements and accidents are continuously added to the course. For each type of fire, this course will provide a cohesive integrated presentation of fundamentals, small- and large-scale testing, computer modeling, standards and specifications, and real accident investigation - as outlined in the course brochure. This integrated approach will enable you to address safety issues related to current and new systems and circumstances, and to investigate one of a kind fire and explosion accidents. The course will benefit professionals who are responsible for commercial aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles including design, equipment selection, test, operation, maintenance, safety management system, hazard/risk assessment, and accident investigation. View Brochure for course content and registration form (also embedded below). View Testmonials of previous attendees and their Companies. View some of the technical references discussed in this course. We also offer this course at the client site as well as customized courses on fire and explosion in other areas. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Albert Moussa, Ph.D., P.E. BlazeTech Corporation 29B Montvale Ave. Woburn, MA 01801-7021 781-759-0700 x200 781-759-0703 fax www.blazetech.com firecourse@blazetech.com LinkedIn Curt Lewis