Flight Safety Information December 16, 2019 - No. 258 In This Issue Boeing board meets as company considers 737 MAX production changes Incident: Skywest CRJ2 at San Francisco on Dec 14th 2019, loud bang, gear disagree and landing gear Accident: Qantas A332 at Sydney on Dec 15th 2019, hydraulic leak prompts evacuation Incident: ANA B773 at Sapporo on Dec 13th 2019, smoke in cabin Incident: Jetstar Japan A320 at Manila on Dec 14th 2019, runway excursion during backtrack EL AL Boeing 787 hits power pole at Las Vegas Airport FAA Adding 'Safety Division' Bamboo Airways passes IATA safety audit FAA Updated Cold Remedy Lists For Pilots Qantas considers more experienced pilots for ultra-long routes BA pilots report fumes in cockpit 'five times in seven weeks' EVAS - Cockpit Smoke Protection BOEING REMOVED LIGHTNING PROTECTION ON 787 DREAMLINER OVER FAA OBJECTIONS Airport authority impounds seven aircraft under ailing Hong Kong Airlines China Pilot Jobs Dry Up Because Of MAX Grounding Embraer's newest 2nd generation jet takes to the skies Call for Papers - ISASI 2020 Safety Management Systems Certificate Program from SCSI IATA Safety and Flight Ops Conference - Baku, Azerbaijan 31 March - 2 April, 2020 Boeing board meets as company considers 737 MAX production changes FILE PHOTO: Aerial photos show Boeing 737 Max airplanes on the tarmac in Seattle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co is considering whether to cut or halt production of its grounded 737 MAX after the Federal Aviation Administration said last week it would not approve the plane's return to service before 2020, a person briefed on the matter said on Sunday. The largest U.S. planemaker's board of directors is holding a regular two-day meeting in Chicago starting Sunday and the company could make an announcement on production plans as soon as late Monday, the person said. The Seattle Times reported Sunday the board is considering a proposal from top management to temporarily shut down 737 production. The person briefed on the matter told Reuters a temporary shutdown is more likely than another production cut, but it would potentially take a few weeks before production could be halted. Boeing said in a statement Sunday the company "will continue to assess production decisions based on the timing and conditions of return to service, which will be based on regulatory approvals and may vary by jurisdiction." Boeing has said if it did not receive approval to begin deliveries before the end of the year it could be forced to further slow production or temporarily shut down the MAX production line, a move that would have repercussions across its global supply chain. The best-selling Boeing plane has been grounded since March after two fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people. On Thursday, Boeing abandoned its goal of winning approval this month to unground the 737 MAX after Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg met with FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Dickson said on Wednesday he would not clear the plane to fly before 2020 and disclosed the agency has an ongoing investigation into 737 production issues in Renton, Washington. Dickson said Wednesday there are nearly a dozen milestones that must be completed before the MAX returns to service. Approval is not likely until at least February and could be delayed until March, U.S. officials told Reuters last week. Dickson told Muilenburg, according to an email sent to lawmakers by the FAA, that "Boeing's focus should be on the quality and timeliness of data submittals for FAA review. He made clear that FAA's certification requirements must be 100% complete before return to service." Boeing had said last month it expected the FAA would allow it to resume 737 MAX deliveries in December. American Airlines Group Inc said Thursday it was extending cancellations of 737 MAX flights through April 6. The FAA told congressional staff in an email last week Dickson is "concerned that Boeing continues to pursue a return-to-service schedule that is not realistic... More concerning, the administrator wants to directly address the perception that some of Boeing's public statements have been designed to force FAA into taking quicker action." https://www.yahoo.com/news/boeing-board-meets-company-considers-011231217.html Back to Top Incident: Skywest CRJ2 at San Francisco on Dec 14th 2019, loud bang, gear disagree and landing gear door damage A Skywest Canadair CRJ-200 on behalf of United, registration N945SW performing flight UA-5525 from San Francisco,CA to Eugene,OR (USA), was climbing out of San Francisco's runway 01R when a loud bang was heard. Upon contacting departure while climbing through 2300 feet the crew requested to stop the climb reporting a gear disagree indication, one of the gear didn't come up, they needed to remain at or below 200 KIAS, it was also not sure they would have nose wheel steering available after landing and might not be able to vacate the runway. The crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet, burned off fuel while trouble shooting, advised upon contacting tower they intended to stop on the runway and landed safely on runway 28R about 45 minutes after departure. A passenger reported that prior to departure they were deboarded again to have a tyre replaced. After second boarding and departure a loud bang followed by a whooshing sound was heard, the crew turned around and returned to San Francisco. Upon disembarking the psasenger saw sheet metal at the left main gear door bent and in a bad shape. United reported the occurrence is being investigated. The passengers were rebooked onto other flights. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL5525/history/20191215/0017Z/KSFO/KEUG http://avherald.com/h?article=4d0a3c2e&opt=0 Back to Top Accident: Qantas A332 at Sydney on Dec 15th 2019, hydraulic leak prompts evacuation A Qantas Airbus A330-200, registration VH-EBC performing flight QF-575 from Sydney,NS to Perth,WA (Australia), was climbing out of Sydney when the crew received indication of a hydraulic leak, stopped the climb at FL230 and returned to Sydney for a safe landing on runway 34L about 45 minutes after departure. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped on the parallel taxiway. About 20 minutes later the aircraft was towed to the apron. Already on the apron mist began to reduce visibility in the cabin, passengers began to complain about sore eyes and itchy throats. Once the tow stopped at the stand, the captain initiated an evacuation via slides, emergency services responded. Two passengers were taken to hospitals with injuries received during the evacuation. The airline confirmed the aircraft was evacuated at the gate. It appears hydraulic fluid entered the air conditioning systems. Two passengers were taken to hospitals, a number of passengers complained about sore eyes and itchy throats but declined treatment. The ATSB have opened an investigation. Passengers described a pungent odour developed on board before the aircraft was evacuated. Passenger photos indicated visibility on board reduced due to haze/mist. Qantas passengers use emergency slides to evacuate plane at Sydney Airport | ABC News Scene on board: http://avherald.com/h?article=4d09d9c4&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: ANA B773 at Sapporo on Dec 13th 2019, smoke in cabin An ANA All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300, registration JA754A performing flight NH-52 from Sapporo to Tokyo Haneda (Japan) with about 350 people on board, was climbing out of Sapporo's runway 01L when the crew stopped the climb at 4000 feet due to smoke in the cabin and returned to Sapporo for a safe landing on runway 01R about 10 minutes after departure. A replacement Boeing 777-300 registration JA753A reached Tokyo with a delay of 3:15 hours. The airline reported there were no injuries. It was dust that was released by the air conditioning ducts. The cause is unknown, a detailed investigation was underway. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 30 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d097296&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top Incident: Jetstar Japan A320 at Manila on Dec 14th 2019, runway excursion during backtrack A Jetstar Japan Airbus A320-200, registration JA13JJ performing flight GK-40 from Manila (Philippines) to Tokyo Narita (Japan) with 140 people on board, had taxied for departure from runway 13 via taxiway D, entered runway 13 for backtracking via taxiway F1, backtracked runway 13 and was turning around 180 degrees to line runway 13 up when nose and right main gear went off the runway and became stuck in soft ground. The passengers disembarked onto the runway and were bussed to the terminal. The runway needed to be closed until the aircraft was pulled back onto paved surface about 8 hours later. The airport reported the aircraft was maneouvering for takeoff from runway 13 and performing a 180 degrees turn when nose and right main gear went off paved surface. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d0930cf&opt=0 Back to Top EL AL Boeing 787 hits power pole at Las Vegas Airport The return flight to Israel was canceled, and El Al issued an apology for the incident and "the unpleasantness caused to our customers." An El Al Boeing Dreamliner 787 hit a power pole at Las Vegas Airport on Saturday, causing severe damage to one of the wings, in addition to a power outage at the airport. The El Al plane flew Friday night from Ben-Gurion Airport, landing in Las Vegas. An investigation found that following the landing, airport employees allegedly refused to wait and guide the towing of the plane towards the jet bridge. This ultimately caused the plane to strike an electric pole. Due to the damage caused to the year-old airplane, it was grounded for repairs, leading to disruption to El Al's flight schedule in the upcoming weeks. The plane was inducted into service in August 2017 as part of a plan to renew the company's aging fleet of Boeing 747s and 767s. In response to the incident, El Al said that the flight from Las Vegas to Tel Aviv was cancelled as a result of the damage to the aircraft. Passengers were informed and provided with alternative flights to their destinations. El Al also issued an apology for the incident and "the unpleasantness caused to our customers." https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/EL-AL-Boeing-787-hits-power-pole-at-Las-Vegas-Airport-610903 Back to Top FAA Adding 'Safety Division' Stephen Dickson, administrator of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) nominee for U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation confirmation hearing in Washington D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Senators pressed Dickson on whether the agency needs to change procedures that led to certification of the 737 Max. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images The FAA says it's establishing a new "safety division" but says it has nothing to do with the Boeing 737 MAX. The Washington Post first revealed the new department but the agency says it's old news, part of a reorganization that began two years ago. "The FAA is constantly evolving and changing to continue addressing the safety needs of the flying public," FAA spokeswoman Briana Manzelli told CNBC. "The primary role of this branch is to better coordinate the FAA's aircraft certification efforts." Meanwhile, Boeing and the FAA seem to be at odds over the timeline for recertification of the MAX and the agency is talking tough. In advance of a meeting between FAA Administrator Steve Dickson and Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg, Philip Newman, the agency's assistant administrator for government and industry affairs, sent an email to relevant congressional committees raising concerns about Boeing's apparently optimistic return-to-service predictions and asserting that there will be no rush to approval for the MAX. "More concerning, the Administrator wants to directly address the perception that some of Boeing's public statements have been designed to force FAA into taking quicker action," Newman wrote. Boeing brass emerged from the meeting hopeful if not exactly optimistic. "Boeing reaffirmed with the FAA that safety is our top shared priority, and we committed to addressing all of the FAA's questions as they assess MAX certification and training requirements," Boeing spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in a statement. "We will work with the FAA to support their requirements and their timeline as we work to safely return the Max to service in 2020." https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-adding-safety-division/ Back to Top Bamboo Airways passes IATA safety audit Bamboo Airways passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Bamboo Airways is an airline from Vietnam with hubs at Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. It commenced operations in 2019. The airline currently has one Airbus A319, eleven A320s, three A320neos, two A321s, four A321neos and two Boeing 787-9s. The IOSA programme is an evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. IOSA uses internationally recognised quality audit principles and is designed to conduct audits in a standardised and consistent manner. It was created in 2003 by IATA. All IATA members are IOSA registered and must remain registered to maintain IATA membership. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2019/12/15/bamboo-airways-passes-iata-safety-audit/ Back to Top FAA Updated Cold Remedy Lists For Pilots With cold and flu season underway, the FAA has published its annual list of acceptable and unacceptable over-the-counter (OTC) medications for pilots who want to fly through the pain. The first recommendation is for sick pilots to take their self-certification responsibilities to heart and to wait until they're feeling better. It's more complicated than that, however. If, during their illness, pilots have taken any of dozens of OTC product they may have to wait up to 60 hours before flying depending on the recommended frequency for taking the drugs. Short duration doses require a 30-hour lag time while the much-hyped 12-hour medications require the 60-hour waiting period. The agency has published a list of the most common OTC drugs under their brand names and drug types and split them into "Go" and "No-Go" lists. In general, any medication that has a sedative effect is on the bad list and that encompasses most of the popular cold and flu remedies. However, brand names are not an accurate guide because different types of products under the same brand can contain different drugs. Cold remedies are the most common types of drug impairment found in crash investigations and the FAA says anyone in doubt about the safety of their elixir of choice should contact their AME. "If you choose to fly on medication, be certain that it will not impair safety," the agency said. "Do not simply hope for the best." https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-updated-cold-remedy-lists-for-pilots/ Back to Top Qantas considers more experienced pilots for ultra-long routes As Australian airline gears up to launch the world's longest non-stop flights, it will test effects of fatigue on crew. Qantas said it plans to buy Airbus A350 planes for Sydney-London flights, which would last up to 21 hours, but the deal depends on reaching a pay agreement with pilots [File: David Gray/Reuters] Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd plans to put more experienced pilots on board the world's longest non-stop flights than it has on its current long-haul routes for the first 18 months as it evaluates fatigue, sources with knowledge of the matter told the Reuters news agency. The airline said last week it could buy up to 12 Airbus SE A350 planes for its commercial flights of up to 21 hours, which include the Sydney-London route, but the deal depends on pilots voting to approve a pay agreement in March. "To be clear, we have not yet placed an order for this aircraft because we still have a gap to close in the business case," Qantas Chief Pilot Dick Tobiano said in an internal memo to pilots seen by Reuters. Qantas said Australia's aviation regulator had provisionally advised it saw no regulatory obstacles to the flights, which could extend pilot duty times to as long as 23 hours to account for potential delays. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority did not respond immediately to a request for comment. The airline has conducted crew fatigue studies on London-Sydney and New York-Sydney test flights. On its current long-haul flights, Qantas has a crew of one captain, one first officer and two second officers, the latter of which can only fly at cruising altitudes and cannot perform takeoffs or landings. Rival Singapore Airlines Ltd uses two captains and two first officers on its near-19-hour flights from Singapore to New York. Qantas has offered to crew non-stop flights to London and New York with one captain, two first officers and one second officer for the first 18 months so it can evaluate fatigue-related issues, according to its pilot union newsletter, two pilots and a company source familiar with the matter who were not authorised to speak with media. Qantas declined to comment. Qantas has proposed the pilots on its A330 fleet, which fly mostly cross-country and Asian flights, also fly the ultra-long haul missions on the A350, since they can be licensed on both models. A Civil Aviation Safety Authority spokesman said it had yet to receive a formal application for the flights that would allow it to make specific requests on matters such as experience levels but the airline's overall ultra-long haul safety framework provided a "satisfactory and detailed analysis of the identified risks". Adam Susz, a 737 captain and union negotiator for the Australian and International Pilots Association, said Qantas had tabled a draft proposal that had been deemed unacceptable by the union committee, in part because it introduced a lower pay scale for new second officers. But he said talks would resume in the new year. "I am pretty confident that we will get agreement in the end," Susz told Reuters on Monday. "I don't think the issues are insurmountable but there are a couple of elements to the Qantas proposal that we find extremely unpalatable and we will avoid those the best we can." https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/qantas-considers-experienced-pilots-ultra-long-routes-191216061130979.html Back to Top BA pilots report fumes in cockpit 'five times in seven weeks' British Airways is operating an aircraft on which pilots reported smelling fumes five times in seven weeks, accident investigators said. Two of the incidents required flight crew to wear oxygen masks, a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) revealed. Extensive engineering inspections were conducted on the Boeing 777 plane and several components were changed but the "source of the fumes has not been found", according to the report. British Airways insisted it would not fly an aircraft "if we believed it posed any health or safety risk". Safety is our first priority and every report is thoroughly investigated British Airways Fumes were reported on five flights involving the 10-year-old plane with a capacity of around 336 passengers between June 29 and August 17. Shortly after take-off for a flight from Heathrow to Bangalore, India on July 3, all three pilots smelt fumes in the cockpit, describing it as an "organic cheesy, oily smell". The pilots - wearing oxygen masks - jettisoned enough fuel to allow them to return to the west London airport with a safe weight for landing. Two days earlier, two pilots flying the aircraft from Cairo, Egypt to Heathrow both reported smelling "diesel fumes" and experiencing a "dry, tickly throat" as they were preparing to land. They put on oxygen masks before alerting air traffic control to the situation. They were able to land the plane safely. Pilots also reported fumes in the same cockpit during flights on June 29, August 8 and August 17. A British Airways spokesman said: "We would never operate an aircraft if we believed it posed any health or safety risk to our customers or crew. "Research commissioned by the European Aviation Safety Agency in 2017 concluded that the air quality on board aircraft was similar or better than that observed in normal indoor environments. "We always encourage our colleagues to tell us about any concerns they have, with reports passed onto the Civil Aviation Agency. Safety is our first priority and every report is thoroughly investigated, with typically 151 engineering checks before an aircraft is cleared to continue flying. "Fume or odour events have been found to be caused by a wide range of issues, including burnt food in the oven, aerosols and e-cigarettes, strongly-smelling food in cabin bags and de-icing fluid." The supply of cabin air in passenger jets usually comes from the engines and can be contaminated by oil and grease. In October, British Airways passengers told the BBC they were still suffering breathing difficulties after smoke poured into the cabin of a Airbus A321 plane in August. The aircraft was evacuated upon landing in the Spanish city of Valencia, with passengers escaping via emergency slides. Dr Rob Hunter, head of flight safety at pilots' union Balpa, said: "Sometimes when there have been repeated fume events on aircraft it can be difficult to find the source, hence the best way to prevent contamination events is to filter the air before it enters the cabin. "There is a large research programme under way in industry to try to develop such filters and to also try to develop fume detectors because a person's sense of smell can be unreliable. "Balpa supports any further research into the causes of fume events to ensure flight safety is maintained." https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/national/18102758.ba-pilots-report-fumes-cockpit-five-times-seven-weeks/ Back to Top Back to Top BOEING REMOVED LIGHTNING PROTECTION ON 787 DREAMLINER OVER FAA OBJECTIONS I'm not in the business of attacking Boeing, but the optics of a decision to remove lightning safety protections on the 787 are not helpful to the troubled aircraft manufacturer. Boeing Removed Lightning Protection On 787 Dreamliner Dominic Gates of the Seattle Times does a great job in explaining the science behind the issue. "Lightning protection on an airplane like the 787 that's fabricated largely from carbon composites is more elaborate than on a metal aircraft. When Boeing developed the Dreamliner, it included special measures to protect the wing fuel tank. It sealed each metal fastener in the wing with an insulating cap and embedded copper foil in strips across the carbon wing skin to disperse the current from any lightning strike." Five years ago, to cut costs, Boeing stopped adding insulating fastener caps. In March, Boeing stopped adding copper foil. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially ruled that Boeing had not shown that the removal of the copper foil would still leave "extremely improbable" the chance of an ignition of the fuel vapor by a lightening strike. The standard for "extremely improbable" is "likely to occur no more than three times in a billion flight hours." But Boeing had already churned out 40 sets of wings without the copper foil and appealed the decisions. FAA managers reversed the earlier decision and the Dreamliner products sans cooper foil was allowed to proceed. Days later the second 737 MAX, ET3o2, crashed. FAA Engineers Objected To Removal Of 787 Safety Protections FAA engineers objected to their safety determinations being overruled by managers. One filed a formal complaint, stating: "I do not agree that delivery schedules should influence our safety decisions and areas of safety critical findings, nor is this consistent with our safety principles." Even in the initial aftermath of the ET302 crash, FAA was still delegating certain safety approval processes to Boeing itself. Boeing: Extra Protections Were Unnecessary Boeing argues the "extra" precautions were unnecessary to maintain the integrity of the aircraft and keep passengers onboard safe. It stressed "several other layers of protection from lightning strikes" and added that the removal of copper foil "was properly considered and addressed by Boeing, thoroughly reviewed with and approved by the FAA." That does not appear to be the case. Boeing specifically noted that other 787 lightning protection measures remain. "In addition to the various measures taken to reduce the chance of a spark, the 787 wing fuel tank has a nitrogen-generating system (NGS) that reduces flammable vapor by filling the space above the fuel with inert gas." CONCLUSION Perhaps these extra layers of safety are indeed unnecessary - that is beyond my expertise. But the optics of this situation do not cast Boeing in a good light, especially the FAA engineer objection. I think there are all sorts of politics at play that are delaying the 737 MAX re-entering service. Perhaps politics are involved here too. But looking at the evidence raises more questions than answers. https://liveandletsfly.boardingarea.com/2019/12/14/787-lightning-protection/ Back to Top Airport authority impounds seven aircraft under ailing Hong Kong Airlines to protect its 'financial interests' • Airport Authority Hong Kong confirms it has taken control of planes under the airline • Beleaguered carrier came under heavy scrutiny from regulators over its deteriorating finances but recently found cash to stay afloat Hong Kong Airlines has been struggling for some time. Photo: Winson Wong Seven aircraft under cash-strapped Hong Kong Airlines that have been idling at Hong Kong International Airport have been impounded by a major creditor in one of the first moves to protect financial interests, the Post has learned. In a statement, the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) confirmed it had invoked section 40 of Airport Authority Ordinance to take control of planes under the airline. The section deals with the detention of aircraft. "The AAHK has acted ... to detain seven idle aircraft of Hong Kong Airlines in order to protect financial interests," the authority said. The beleaguered carrier, the city's third biggest airline, came under heavy scrutiny from regulators over its deteriorating finances, and was on the brink of collapse but found cash two weekends ago to narrowly avoid shutting down. The aircraft, which have been stored, have not flown for three to 11 months. According to industry data, most of the planes affected are owned by the airline or a leasing company linked to its controlling shareholder, HNA Group. "AAHK's detention action will help protect the financial interests of both AAHK and the government," the Civil Aviation Department said in response to the action taken by the authority, a statutory body. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3042319/airport-authority-detains-seven-aircraft-under-ailing-hong Back to Top China Pilot Jobs Dry Up Because Of MAX Grounding The grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX has turned a pilot shortage in China into a pilot surplus for those qualified on 737s. A year ago, Chinese airlines were scrambling for pilots to help fuel the rapid growth of the industry in Asia and most of them were pinning that growth on massive orders for 737s. They were paying up to $300,000 a year for current and qualified captains and throwing in housing, vehicle and other perks. In the last nine months, Chinese airlines should have put dozens of new MAX aircraft into service. Without all those MAXes, however, demand for pilots has dried up. According to Bloomberg, the pilot headhunters it talked to are reporting almost no hiring for 737 pilots as the grounding drags on into its 10th month. Dave Ross, the president of Wasinc International, told the news agency only about a quarter of the 28 Chinese airlines he represents are looking for any pilots at all and only one or two are looking for 737 pilots. "Most of them are overstaffed because of the grounding of the Max," he told Bloomberg. The relatively few Chinese airlines with A320s continue to hunt for pilots, however, and the money is good. Juneyo Airlines in Shanghai is paying A320 captains between the ages of 30 and 53 $299,000 a year for 14 hours of flying time a week and seven weeks of paid vacation plus an overseas employment allowance of $666 a month. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/china-pilot-jobs-dry-up-because-of-max-grounding/ Back to Top Embraer's newest 2nd generation jet takes to the skies The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. Embraer's E175-E2 (second generation, that is) Saturday made its maiden flight from the company's facilities in São José dos Campos, starting a certification process which may take up to two years, it was announced. "Today's E175-E2 flight marks the fulfillment of our vision to produce a family of next-generation commercial aircraft that provide unprecedented cost savings to our customers, exceptional comfort for their passengers and fewer emissions to the planet," said Embraer CEO John Slattery. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. "The E190-E2 and the E195-E2 are already star artists. The E175-E2 is equally impressive," Slattery went on. "We are eager to work on certification. My sincere thanks to all Embraer workers who helped make this day possible," the CEO added. The E175-E2 departed at 11:07 a.m. local time from the runway adjacent to the Embraer Faria Lima complex and flew for two hours and 18 minutes. The crew consisted of Embraer's Captain Mozart Louzada, First Officer Wander Almodóvar Golfetto and flight engineers Gilberto Meira Cardoso and Mario Ito. Their job was to evaluate the performance of the aircraft, the quality of the flight and the behaviour of the systems. Embraer will need three units for the E175-E2 certification campaign. The first and second prototypes will be used for aerodynamic, performance and system tests. The third prototype will be used to validate maintenance tasks and will be equipped with interior furniture. The E175-E2 has an additional row of seats compared to the first generation E175 and can be configured with 80 seats in two classes, or up to 90 in a single class. The aircraft will save up to 16% on fuel and 25% on maintenance costs per seat compared to the E175. Like the E190-E2 and E195-E2, the E175-E2 will have the longest maintenance intervals in the single-aisle jet category with 10,000 flight hours for basic checks and no calendar limit for regular operations which translates into 15 additional days of aircraft use over a period of ten years compared to the current generation E-Jets. The E175-E2 also introduces new Pratt & Whitney GTF ™ PW1700G engines with ultra-high bypass ratio, a completely new wing, complete cable flight controls and a new undercarriage. Compared to the first generation E175, 75% of the aircraft's systems are new. https://en.mercopress.com/2019/12/15/embraer-s-newest-2nd-generation-jet-takes-to-the-skies Back to Top Call for Papers - ISASI 2020 Montreal Sheraton, Montreal PQ September 1 - 3, 2020 With "20/20 Vision for the Future" as our theme, the ISASI 2020 Committee is inviting interested individuals to submit abstracts for papers that address the future of aircraft accident investigation. Presentation topics that support the theme may include, but are not limited to: • Recent accident/incident investigations of interest. • Novel investigation techniques for aircraft, helicopter, and drone accidents. • Data investigation methods, techniques and future developments. • Airport investigation methods and techniques • Future investigator selection criteria and training needs. • Future of aircraft data capture and retrieval and protection of safety information. • Future developments in underwater wreckage recovery. • Future evolution of Family Assistance. We are also interested in papers that address the challenges surrounding the recent 737 Max accidents. While it is not our intent to discuss the accidents themselves, we are hoping to generate thought and discussion on the impact the accidents have had on to the industry as a whole and how it has affected the travelling public. Presentations must be in English and should be 25 minutes long. There will be an additional 5 minutes for questions at the end of each presentation. Abstracts should include the author's current CV [1 page only please] and be sent to isasi2020papers@shaw.ca Important dates: March 20th, 2020 - Last date for receipt of abstracts. May 8th, 2020 - Presenters informed of acceptance and provided with additional instructions. May 22nd, 2020 - Draft program for the 2019 Seminar Technical Program will be published. July 10th, 2020 - Last date for receipt of completed paper and PowerPoint presentation. Any papers not received by this date will be removed from the program and replaced by another speaker. If you have questions related to the paper topics or any other inquiries about the program, please contact the ISASI 2020 Program Chair at avsafe@shaw.ca Curt Lewis