Flight Safety Information February 18, 2020 - No. 03 In This Issue Incident: Austral E190 at Rosario on Feb 16th 2020, dropped nose wheel on landing Incident: American A319 near Toronto on Feb 17th 2020, burning odour in the cabin and cockpit Accident: SAA A320 at Port Elizabeth on Feb 17th 2020, fumes in cabin Aircraft Evacuated After Landing in Dusseldorf with Burning Tire FAA issues emergency AD after ground fire accident involving Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Jet2.com Disruptive Passenger Jailed NBAA Urges Congress to Address Shortage of Pilots and Technicians FAA drops ban on flights over the Persian Gulf IATA Cautions Airlines, Cargo Handlers on Dangerous Cargo A330-800 Receives EASA Type Certification LATAM Signs Codeshare Agreement With Malaysia Airlines Solar aircraft designed to stay aloft for a year makes maiden flight New program to help WMU students become airline pilots in half the time Position Available:...Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance Electronic Systems Investigation from SCSI Incident: Austral E190 at Rosario on Feb 16th 2020, dropped nose wheel on landing An Austral Lineas Aereas Embraer ERJ-190 on behalf of Aerolineas Argentinas, registration LV-CHQ performing flight AR-2762 from Buenos Aires Ezeiza,BA to Rosario,SF (Argentina), landed on Rosario's runway without any obvious anomaly and taxied to the apron. Ground staff alerted the crew to the left nose wheel missing from the nose gear. Tower was informed, a runway inspection conducted which found the missing wheel in the grass off the runway. Argentina's JIACC opened an investigation into the occurrence. The nose gear without its left wheel (Photo: Isaias): http://avherald.com/h?article=4d3707fc&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: American A319 near Toronto on Feb 17th 2020, burning odour in the cabin and cockpit An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N9029F performing flight AA-2352 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was climbing through FL280 out of Toronto when the crew donned their oxygen masks and rejected an instruction to change speed advising they had a problem. The crew subsequently advised they had fumes in the cockpit, a fan motor had burned out. The aircraft returned to Toronto for a safe landing in Toronto about 30 minutes after departure. The aircraft remained on the ground in Toronto for about 2 hours, then departed again and reached Chicago with a delay of 2:05 hours. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL2352/history/20200217/1255Z/CYYZ/KORD http://avherald.com/h?article=4d372e2f&opt=0 Back to Top Accident: SAA A320 at Port Elizabeth on Feb 17th 2020, fumes in cabin A SAA South African Airways Airbus A320-200, registration ZS-SZD performing flight SA-405 from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth (South Africa), was on approach to Port Elizabeth when cabin crew noticed an unusual odour, two flight attendants began to feel unwell. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Port Elizabeth with emergency services on stand by. The airline reported a paint smell was reported in the cabin just prior to landing, oxygen was administered to two flight attendants affected by the fumes. A full investigation was initiated. The aircraft remained on the ground in Port Elizabeth for about 70 minutes, then departed for the return flight SA-410, landed in Johannesburg almost on schedule and is on the ground in Johannesburg since (about 9 hours after landing). http://avherald.com/h?article=4d372ab4&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top Aircraft Evacuated After Landing in Dusseldorf with Burning Tire An airport employee discovered the issue when the plane belonging to the Turkish airline Pegasus landed on Saturday afternoon. Dusseldorf (dpa) - An aeroplane had to be evacuated at the airport in the German city of Dusseldorf due to a burning tyre. An airport employee discovered the burning tyre when the plane belonging to the Turkish airline Pegasus landed on Saturday afternoon, a spokesman for Dusseldorf airport said. The pilot then instructed the 163 occupants to leave the plane for safety via the emergency slides. By the time the fire brigade arrived, no more flames were found, and all the passengers were unharmed. Why the tyre caught fire was initially unclear. https://www.aviationpros.com/airlines/news/21125726/aircraft-evacuated-after-landing-in-dusseldorf-with-burning-tire Back to Top FAA issues emergency AD after ground fire accident involving Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet 17 February 2020 The FAA issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) to remove headset amplifier and microphone interface circuit card assemblies from the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet after a fire accident in December. On December 27, 2019, a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet caught fire prior to departure from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, California, USA. The private pilot was not injured, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Upon arrival at the airplane, the pilot began to perform preflight checks and completed a walkaround. After boarding and closing the cabin door, he continued with the checks and observed haze in the cabin accompanied by a faint smell of smoke. He continued to follow the checklists and after starting the engine, the smoke smell became stronger, and he decided to terminate flight preparations, and have a mechanic examine the airplane. After completing the engine shutdown, he opened the main cabin door, and began to see smoke issue from the armrest area of the number 5 (right center) passenger seat. A mechanic arrived at the airplane with a fire extinguisher within a few minutes, however the smoke had become dense, and was now streaming out of the cabin door. A few minutes later, flames began to emerge from the cabin, and by 11:55 the cabin was completely engulfed. The fire department arrived at 12:02, and the fire was extinguished. The airplane sustained extensive thermal damage, with fire consuming the cabin roof and destroying the cabin contents from the aft wall of the parachute (CAPs) enclosure through to the engine inlet nacelle, with fire damage more extensive on the right side of the airframe. Fire had consumed the lower right walls of the cabin down to the wing root, with only composite cloth remaining. The right wing was intact, but sustained thermal damage to the upper skin from the root outboard about 4 ft short of the tip. The left wing, and lower left exterior skins of the cabin were largely free of fire damage. An investigation determined the probable root cause was a malfunction of the headset amplifier and the microphone interface circuit card assemblies for the 3.5 millimeter audio and microphone jacks. This malfunction likely resulted in an electrical short and subsequent uncontained cabin fire without activating circuit protection. On February 14, 2020, the FAA issued an emergency AD to disconnect and remove the headset amplifier and microphone interface circuit card assemblies for the 3.5 mm audio and microphone jacks on all Cirrus SF50's. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2020/02/17/faa-issues-emergency-ad-after-ground-fire-accident-involving-cirrus-sf50-vision-jet/ Back to Top Jet2.com Disruptive Passenger Jailed Leisure airline Jet2.com has welcomed the jailing of Chloe Haines, an extremely disruptive passenger whose behavior led to one of its flights having to be diverted and the RAF having to scramble two Typhoon fighters to escort the aircraft. Ms. Haines has been jailed at Chelmsford Crown Court for two years for endangering the safety of an aircraft and assaulting a member of our cabin crew. Steve Heapy, Jet2.com Chief Executive Officer, said: "We welcome today's decision and we are pleased to see the courts taking the issue of disruptive passenger behavior as seriously as we do. The safety of our customers and our colleagues is of paramount importance to us and today's sentencing sends out a serious warning; there are always consequences if you act in a disruptive or unsafe fashion onboard an aircraft. "Ms. Haines' behavior was one of the most serious cases of disruptive passenger behavior that we have experienced, and we have banned her from flying with us for life. Her actions caused distress for customers as well as our crew, and as a family-friendly airline carrying millions of holidaymakers every year, we simply will not tolerate this on our flights. "It is evident that excessive alcohol consumption was a contributing factor in this incident. We have been leading the industry to tackle the issue of drinking to excess in the airport before flying, as well as the illicit consumption of duty-free alcohol on board the aircraft, for some time. As another busy summer approaches, we look forward to continuing to work with the Government and our partners across the industry to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable and comfortable journey without the minority spoiling it." http://aviationtribune.com/safety/jet2-com-disruptive-passenger-jailed/ Back to Top NBAA Urges Congress to Address Shortage of Pilots and Technicians NBAA is encouraging lawmakers to address a growing shortage of pilots and aviation technicians, as well as an aging pilot population. In written testimony submitted to the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, NBAA noted that the Boeing company outlook has projected that 645,000 new commercial pilots and nearly 100,000 new business aircraft pilots will be needed worldwide between 2019 and 2038. Meanwhile, there is a projected worldwide demand for almost 770,000 new aviation technicians over the next 20 years. "Another challenge we face is the aging pilot population, with the average age of commercial pilots at 51, and a mandatory retirement age of 65 for airline pilots, future demand will only increase," NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen told the subcommittee in his testimony. "New entrants to the workforce are also not choosing aviation careers as they did in the past, and the supply of pilots has decreased by 30 percent since 1987. With the worldwide demand for air travel continuing to increase, we must come together and take bold actions that will enable the U.S. to maintain its role as the world leader in aviation." NBAA worked with the subcommittee's Chairman, Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2-WA), and Reps. Don Young (R-AK) and Angie Craig (D-2-MN), on the introduction of H.R. 5118, the Promoting Service in Transportation Act. This bill would authorize the Department of Transportation to develop a series of broadcast, digital and print public service announcements to promote career opportunities and improve diversity in the transportation workforce. NBAA praised the committee for helping to pass the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which includes several workforce development initiatives, including grant programs to support the education of future aircraft pilots and the recruitment of aviation maintenance technicians. "With the passage of the FAA Reauthorization bill and introduction of H.R. 5118, Congress has already shown strong leadership in addressing aviation workforce challenges," NBAA wrote in its testimony. "With rapidly advancing technology, including electric aircraft and unmanned systems, our industry is ready to grow, but to be successful, we must all work to attract the next generation of employees." https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/maintenance-providers/press-release/21125787/national-business-aviation-association-nbaa-nbaa-urges-congress-to-address-shortage-of-pilots-and-technicians Back to Top FAA drops ban on flights over the Persian Gulf This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. The Federal Aviation Administration said civilian flights from the U.S. can once again overfly the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, a move that comes as military tensions between the U.S. and Iran have ratcheted down. The FAA cited Iranian military de-escalation as the reason for the change. "The FAA assesses there is sufficiently reduced risk of Iranian military miscalculation or misidentification that could affect U.S. civil aviation operations in the overwater airspace above the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman," the agency said in a statement. The FAA's update coincides with a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) advising that civil flight operations can resume over the Gulf. The FAA initially barred U.S. pilots and flights from the region after conflict with Iran spilled over into aviation. That came Jan. 8, when Iranian forces mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian airliner bound for Kiev. The incident came shortly after Iran had fired missiles at U.S. military installations in Iraq in retaliation for a Jan. 3 drone strike by the U.S. that killed an Iranian general FedEx Flight 8 from Memphis to Dubai on Feb. 14. The green and white line shows the plane's actual path, which avoids the Persian Gulf, and the dotted blue line shows the most direct path on the route, which overflies the Persian Gulf. (Image courtesy of FlightAware.) The FAA's ban affected U.S. pilots and commercial flights by U.S. airlines. Though no U.S. passenger carriers currently operate routes that regularly overfly the region, cargo operators like FedEx and UPS do, and the FAA's guidance is frequently followed by aviation authorities in other parts of the world. Allowing flights to resume over the Persian Gulf eases a potential logistical challenge for airlines flying between the U.S. and the Middle East. For airlines that opted to adhere to the FAA's airspace restriction, flights from the region faced circuitous routings that avoided the Gulf and parts of Iran and Iraq. While the latest update permits U.S. civilian aircraft to traverse overwater Gulf routes, the airspace over Iran and Iraq remains a concern for the FAA. The agency banned U.S. airlines from airspace over Iraq, Iran and the Gulf in early January amid a rising threat of armed conflict in the region. Even with the new guidance, the FAA cautioned airspace over the Gulf - particularly near Iran - remains somewhat unstable. "The situation in the region remains fluid and could quickly escalate if circumstances change," the document said. https://thepointsguy.com/news/faa-drops-ban-on-flights-over-the-persian-gulf/ Back to Top IATA Cautions Airlines, Cargo Handlers on Dangerous Cargo The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has advised airlines and freight forwarders to handle dangerous cargo with precautions. At a two-day workshop held this week in Addis Ababa, experts of IATA cautions airlines, cargo handlers and freight forwarders on the transportation of dangerous cargo by air. Hosted by Ethiopian Airlines at the Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the IATA Cargo Workshop on Dangerous Cargo attracted 60 delegates from 23 countries representing airlines, cargo handlers and freight forwarders. https://www.aviationpros.com/ground-handling/news/21125765/iata-cautions-airlines-cargo-handlers-on-dangerous-cargo Back to Top A330-800 Receives EASA Type Certification The A330-800 has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft's certification flight-test campaign was successfully performed by aircraft MSN1888, which completed the program in 370 flight test hours and 132 flights since its first flight in November 2018. The A330-800, part of a true new-generation A330neo family, is the most efficient longest-range entry-level widebody and incorporates new Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, a new 3D-optimised wing and new Sharklets using lighter composite materials. Together, these advances bring a significant reduction in fuel consumption of 25 percent compared with older generation competitor aircraft of similar size. Certified initially with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 242 tonnes for a range capability of up to 7,500 nautical miles, the A330-800 will typically seat 220 to 260 passengers in three classes, or up to 406 travelers in a single-class high-density configuration. To date, the A330neo Family has won 337 firm orders from 22 operators. http://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/a330-800-receives-easa-type-certification/ Back to Top LATAM Signs Codeshare Agreement With Malaysia Airlines LATAM, the South American carrier, has signed a codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines. The two carriers are currently both members of the oneworld alliance, however, LATAM is set to leave later this year. 2020 has seen an interesting start for the oneworld alliance. We've been given notice of when Royal Air Maroc will join it (April Fools Day). This was alongside details of when LATAM would exit the alliance following its acquisition by Delta. Then we saw that Alaska Airlines was eyeing entry into the alliance. However, as a result of LATAM's departure, it has been looking to form lasting bonds with some of the remaining alliance members. The Malaysia Airlines codeshare Earlier today, a new codeshare agreement was put in place between Malaysia Airlines and LATAM. This will see the South American carrier selling tickets on select MAS flights from Kuala Lumpur. However, the codeshare works both ways round. Malaysia Airlines will be able to sell tickets on a couple of LATAM routes from Australia and New Zealand. One of these routes is actually a fifth freedom route operated by LATAM between Australia and New Zealand. Malaysia Six routes are included under today's announcement. Photo: Getty Images According to Flight Global and Cirium, the following routes operated by LATAM are included in the codeshare agreement: • Auckland to Santiago; • Auckland to Sydney; • Melbourne to Santiago. Meanwhile, as far as Malaysia Airlines operated flights go, another three routes are included. These are: • Auckland to Kuala Lumpur; • Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur; • Sydney to Kuala Lumpur. LATAM leaving oneworld Today's new codeshare announcement comes as LATAM formalizes leaving the oneworld alliance. The South American airline already cut its codeshare ties with American Airlines. This was as American's competitor, Delta, became a key investor in LATAM. LATAM's departure from the oneworld alliance will be effective from the 1st of May 2020. From this day, the airline will cease to be a member of the alliance, and certain benefits stop. For example, there won't automatically be a reciprocal agreement in place for members with regards to frequent flyer benefits. The whole situation can almost be thought of as an airline edition of Brexit, albeit with fewer global ramifications. The codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines comes as LATAM tries to define its future relationships with each airline. LATAM had been discussing a joint business agreement with British Airways owner IAG. However, the airline told Simple Flying in December: "IAG and LATAM Airlines have decided that they will not implement the announced joint business agreement or JBA [joint business agreement]." https://simpleflying.com/latam-signs-codeshare-agreement-with-malaysia-airlines/ Back to Top Solar aircraft designed to stay aloft for a year makes maiden flight PHASA-35 flying in the predawn PHASA-35 flying in the predawn BAE Systems A super-endurance unmanned solar-electric aircraft built for year-long flights has completed its maiden run. Built by BAE Systems subsidiary Prismatic, the Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35) took to the air over the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Woomera Test Range in South Australia for its first fully-integrated flight test. Backed by Britain's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and the Australian Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), the PHASA-35 is a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) vehicle designed to fill the gap between aircraft and satellites. According to BAE Systems, it went from design to first flight in 20 months with two full-size prototypes completed in 2019. Cheaper than satellites to build and operate, the PHASA-35 is a persistent, stable aerial platform with military and civilian applications, including surveillance, communications, security, remote sensing, environmental science, forest fire detection, and maritime surveillance. PHASA-35 infographic PHASA-35 infographicBAE Systems With a wingspan of 35 m (115 ft) and proprietary carbon-composite monocoque structure weighing 150 kg (331 lb), the PHASA-35 can spend up to a year in the air thanks to its gallium arsenide solar array and lithium-ion batteries running two brushless, direct-drive electric motors with bespoke high-altitude propellers. This allows it to run against prevailing winds as it operates at altitudes of up to 70,000 ft (21,000 m) and speeds of 50 to 78 knots (58 mph, 93 km/h to 90 mph, 145 km/h). "This is an outstanding early result that demonstrates the pace that can be achieved when we bring the best of British capability together," says Ian Muldowney, Engineering Director at BAE Systems. "To go from design to flight in less than two years shows that we can rise to the challenge the UK Government has set industry to deliver a Future Combat Air System within the next decade." More flight tests are slated for 2020, with initial operations to begin within 12 months. https://newatlas.com/aircraft/phasa-35-super-endurance-uav-maiden-flight/ Back to Top New program to help WMU students become airline pilots in half the time new program promises to give Western Michigan University aviation students the fastest track in the country to becoming major airline pilots. BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - A new program promises to give Western Michigan University aviation students the fastest track in the country to becoming major airline pilots. The program, created in partnership with United Airlines, is called Aviate and is available for juniors, seniors and graduates. Dave Powell, WMU College of Aviation dean, said it will help select students land a job with a major airline in about 2 1/2 years, around half of the normal five to six. Powell is a former chief pilot for United. He said he has been wanting WMU to partner with United for years. "I'm biased, I get it, but I think United Airlines has the best airline out there," he said. "And I think, again biased, that we have the best collegiate aviation program, and bringing the two together only makes sense." Powell said the hope is to encourage more students to come to WMU Aviation. It also gives United the chance to pick from the program's top students. United Airlines 787 Captain Curtis Brunjes helped put the Aviate program together. "It should be an enormous attraction to Western Michigan so they can attract the top talent, and the top students they're looking for," he said. Brunjes said getting students in the cockpit faster helps to address the pilot shortage the country faces. He said students who get accepted into the program have to pass an evaluation, and have 3.0 GPA. Once accepted, they go through intense training, including flight simulation and high altitude breathing, before they're allowed to fly. Students follow the path from WMU, to flight instruction, to United Express carrier pilot, then to United Airlines pilot. Students go through a one-day interview process, Brunjes said. If successful, it's the last interview they face before becoming a United pilot. "Having a program that gives you a shortcut into that opens up the doors and gives you an advantage that you really can't get too many other places," he said. WMU senior Nathaniel Charter-Harris is one of the first students to apply for Aviate. Charter-Harris said he transferred to WMU Aviation because of its great reputation. He said he fell in love with flying when his dad took him to an airshow in the eighth grade. "It's amazing. Weightlessness, freedom. The best flights are early in the morning after you get up for them, and you take off right before the sunset, and you get up to altitude and you see that sun come over the horizon, there's nothing like it," Charter-Harris said. WMU is one of four schools United is partnering with. https://wwmt.com/news/local/new-program-to-help-wmu-students-become-airline-pilots-in-half-the-time Back to Top Position Available: Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance Date: Feb 7, 2020 Location: Flight Training Academy (DFW-FTRN) Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 37019 Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job • This job is a member of the Investigating team within the Integrated Operations Division. • Responsible for providing analysis of operational flight data as well as producing reports and presentations for the Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) program. What you'll do • Conducts daily work flow processes for the FOQA program • Assesses events and trends, identifies operational hazards, and validates corrective actions • Develops new data analysis products and methodologies for data mining • Coordinates with the Flight Department for data analysis needs • Coordinates regularly with Allied Pilot Association (APA) FOQA gatekeepers • Coordinates with Tech Ops Department regarding support of the FOQA program • Creates flight animations of actual events for use in operational departments • Assists with accident and incident investigations • Participates in FOQA Monitoring Team meetings • Participates and contributes to the American Airlines SMS process • Develops, prepares and presents analysis of flight data • Represents American Airlines at industry FOQA related meetings All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & in related field or equivalent experience/training • 3 years related job experience • Experience working with data mining tools such as Tableau, Business Objects, Access, etc. • Experience performing data analysis and building various related reports in MS Office products Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics • Basic Programming knowledge/experience • Master's degree in related field • Knowledge of aeronautical theory and aviation operations as applied to commercial aircraft • Must be able to handle multiple projects with changing deadlines • Previous experience within a FOQA program • Familiarity with GE Aviation flight data software (previously Austin Digital) • Experience using CEFA animation software • Private pilot license or higher • Experience at an air carrier Skills, Licenses & Certifications • Knowledge of aeronautical theory and aviation operations as applied to commercial aircraft • Proficient using MS Office software • Must fulfill background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable • Must be able to handle multiple projects with changing deadlines What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. • Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself - that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel Free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 37019 Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas Job Segment: Engineer, Quality Assurance, Data Analyst, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Aviation, Data Curt Lewis,