Flight Safety Information April 6, 2020 - No. 069 In This Issue Incident: Atlas B744 near Amsterdam on Apr 5th 2020, suspected bird strike Incident: Angara A148 near Irkutsk on Apr 2nd 2020, engine shut down in flight FedEx pilots removed from duty after inconclusive COVID-19 test results PIA suspends flight operations from Karachi after forcible quarantining of pilots Coronavirus Impact on Aviation Insurance: Gallagher QANTAS CREW EXEMPT FROM QUARANTINE TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 When Ravn stopped flying, these airlines stepped in EASA publishes first rules for safe drone operations in Europe's cities Hyundai hires former Bell helicopter exec to lead flying car division Africa's largest airline is starting to furlough workers as the global travel downturn bites Boeing reverses course, extends shutdown at its factories 'until further notice' Call for Nominations For 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award The USC Aviation Safety & Security Program Has Moved Online! Incident: Atlas B744 near Amsterdam on Apr 5th 2020, suspected bird strike An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400 freighter, registration N416MC performing flight 5Y-8878 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Riga (Latvia), departed Amsterdam's runway 24 maintaining routine communication and had climbed to FL390 when dispatch requested the aircraft to return to Amsterdam. The crew subsequently told ATC the company had requested them to return to Amsterdam, apparently they wanted to fix an engine that probably had been hit by birds. The aircraft landed back on Amsterdam's runway 18R about 45 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground about 9 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d57bae0&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Angara A148 near Irkutsk on Apr 2nd 2020, engine shut down in flight An Angara Airlines Antonov AN-148-100, registration RA-61711 performing flight IK-9411 from Irkutsk to Talakan (Russia) with 62 passengers and 3 crew, had departed Irkutsk's runway 12 and was enroute at FL210 about 50nm northeast of Irkutsk when the crew observed an engine (D436) problem and decided to return to Irkutsk. The aircraft subsequently entered a hold still at FL210, however, the engine failed prompting the crew to shut the engine down and drift the aircraft down to FL140 while remaining in the hold. The aircraft landed safely on Irkutsk's runway 30 about 75 minutes after departure. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/AGU9411/history/20200402/0303Z/UIII/UIII http://avherald.com/h?article=4d561b44&opt=0 Back to Top FedEx pilots removed from duty after inconclusive COVID-19 test results MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FedEx flew some pilots back to the United States after they received inconclusive test results for the novel coronavirus. According to FedEx, the pilots were removed from service and are self-isolating while follow-up testing and evaluation is being performed. The company released a statement on Sunday afternoon: "Some FedEx pilots were flown back to the U.S. after receiving inconclusive test results for COVID-19. They have been removed from duty and are self-isolating while follow-up testing and evaluation is performed. All areas where these team members worked are being thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. The safety and well-being of our employees remains our first concern. FedEx continues to take all necessary precautions and follow guidance from the FAA, CDC and other public health organizations related to reporting and containment of COVID-19. We continue our operation in China and remain committed to providing the best possible service to our customers." https://wreg.com/news/fedex-pilots-removed-from-duty-after-inconclusive-covid-19-test-results/ Back to Top PIA suspends flight operations from Karachi after forcible quarantining of pilots Islamabad, Apr 6 (PTI) The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flight operations from Karachi after the Sindh provincial government forcibly quarantined its pilots over fears they might be infected with the coronavirus on their return from the UK, according to a media report. The national carrier on Saturday operated two special flights carrying nearly 600 British passengers to Manchester and London. The British nationals were stuck in Pakistan after the government banned international commercial flights from March 21 to April 4 to contain the spread of the deadly virus. However, reacting to the quarantining of its pilots, a PIA spokesperson said that the move was contrary to the directives issued by the Government of Pakistan for aviation staff and all the officials concerned were informed three hours prior the plane returned from London. However, despite instructions, the Sindh health department''s officials insisted on forcefully quarantining the pilots, the spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune on Sunday. The aviation operations from Karachi would remain suspended until there was a consensus on the directives of the federal and provincial governments, the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Marshal Arshad Malik said the PIA crew was unfairly treated in Karachi and the reports of the presence of coronavirus in them were misleading, according to the report. The PIA aviation personnel are our national heroes who serve to repatriate trapped Pakistanis despite threats, he said. We have ensured all possible safety measures for the aviation staff, he added. The PIA spokesperson said that the crew is in isolation at a hotel and is awaiting test results. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Airlines Pilot's Association has also restrained its pilots from flying, citing inadequate security arrangements for the staff in the wake of coronavirus pandemic and quarantining of the crew. PTI RS AKJ RS https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/pia-suspends-flight-operations-from-karachi-after-forcible-quarantining-of-pilots/1792890 Back to Top Coronavirus Impact on Aviation Insurance: Gallagher Airplanes with a total insured value of more than $160 billion are grounded around the world, presenting risks for insurers, a report said on Friday. Singapore has the largest number of planes standing idle at airports, at 205, with Hong Kong second at 178, the report by insurance broker Gallagher said. There are 158 planes on the ground in Madrid though only 40 in New York, with planes at the world's 20 biggest airports having a total insured value of $164 billion. Airlines have seen revenues slump as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which has led to travel lockdowns around the world. More Plane Talking Further excerpts from Plane Talking, A.J. Gallagher's Aerospace Team publication, authored by Bruce Carman, chief underwriting officer, Hive Aero: Travel restrictions. "We are all currently witnessing, first-hand, something akin to a dystopian drama with travel bans widespread and aircraft grounded in numbers (far greater than in the aftermath of 9/11) as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on an unprecedented scale," Carman writes, citing statistics that travel restrictions cover 98% of global passenger revenues. Beyond financial impact. The financial impact on the air transport industry is estimated to be around $252 billion. "The true impact however may well be as much cultural as financial, as the public's appetite for travel will inevitably take time to recover," Carman writes. Airlines will need help. "The insurance market plays an essential role in the world of air travel and we must work collaboratively with other key players such as banks and lessors, to help the airlines as far as we reasonably can in their hour of need." Market outlook. Average rates for Q1 renewals across most segments increased and early indications are that this trend is unlikely to reverse. "Underwriters see this as a separate challenge to their long-term goal of achieving rate adequacy therefore they are unlikely to curtail the current level of rate increases they require on 2020 renewals," Carman concludes. "There will be airline failures, meaning unpaid premiums and bad debt," Bruce Carman, Chief Underwriting Officer at Hive Aero, said in the report. The airlines will likely seek some of their premiums back because passenger numbers are heavily reduced, he added. Groups of grounded aircraft also present risks for so-called "aviation war" underwriters, as they are a far larger target for terror attacks. The lead insurers in consortia of aviation underwriters are turning down some renewal business, with particular concerns including non-Western built aircraft and older aircraft, the report said. Where insurers are offering cover, they are seeking rate increases of at least 20-25%, Gallagher said. Aviation insurance rates have been falling for many years due to an improving safety record and steep competition. https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/04/05/563413.htm Back to Top QANTAS CREW EXEMPT FROM QUARANTINE TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 Four Qantas cabin crew who worked on a flight from Chile and were exempt from going into quarantine have subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. The revelation, reported in The Sydney Morning Herald, will put pressure on the government to change a rule that forces passengers, but not airline staff, to spend 14 days in a hotel after landing. Altogether, 50 Qantas Group staff have now tested positive for coronavirus, including the 11 Adelaide Airport baggage handlers previously disclosed. The company's medical officer Russell Brown said most transmissions were thought to originate from overseas, and staff are taking precautions. All affected are now undertaking their 14-day self-isolation. Brown said, "They are wearing masks when flying and being careful, and we're still seeing these cases. "When you're dealing with a community that has more spread, the risk goes up, and we have to start thinking about what's going on here." Meanwhile, Qantas medical director Ian Hosegood said that while he couldn't rule out the disease spreading to passengers, there are currently no reports of that happening. "In most of these cases, the employees have contracted the coronavirus while overseas, including staff who were on holidays," Dr Hosegood said. "We have put in place increased measures to protect our people while they are at work and our customers including enhanced cleaning at airports and on aircraft and providing necessary safety equipment." Australian Aviation reported on 1 April that 11 baggage handlers working at Adelaide Airport tested positive for coronavirus. Since then, a further worker in a "public-facing" role has, too. Adelaide Airport We have this evening been advised by our security provider SNP Security, that it has had a staff member test positive for COVID-19. The staff member conducts duties in a public facing role at #AdelaideAirport. We're working with the employer and @SAHealth. [ - pic @Matt_Bonser ] Then, South Australia's deputy chief public health officer, Michael Cusack, said the risk to the public was low but "there's absolutely no harm in giving your suitcase a wipe, particularly around the handle". Last week, Qantas cancelled seven Adelaide flights, include one, QF741, which was turned back to Sydney while in mid-air. Qantas told Australian Aviation in a statement, "Since the coronavirus outbreak, we have put enhanced safety measures in place to protect our employees and customers. We are conducting additional cleaning of airport facilities and aircraft on a daily basis. "In addition to the consistent public health messages from governments, our employees are being advised not to come to work if they were feeling unwell." https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/04/pilots-and-cabin-crew-among-50-qantas-covid-19-cases/ Back to Top When Ravn stopped flying, these airlines stepped in When RavnAir suddenly discontinued service to rural communities across the state, it left workers without jobs and villages without passenger or mail service. Already, other regional airlines are stepping in to close the gaps Ravn left behind. Three airlines are expanding their routes in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and some are even hiring. Grant Aviation General Manager Dan Knesek said that he spent the day of the announcement in back-to-back conference calls with the U.S. Postal Service, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, and other air carriers. "We're going to do everything we can," he said, "to fill any gaps to make sure emergency needs are taken care of." That includes adding passenger service to communities left with no way to fly after Ravn dropped them. Grant is adding routes to St. Mary's and Mountain Village on the lower Yukon River. Ravn is still serving St. Mary's from Anchorage, but Grant will now connect St. Mary's to Bethel. Grant is also replacing Ravn's route to the Nunivak Island community of Mekoryuk. Knesek says that Grant will absorb as much of Ravn's freight and mail deliveries as it can, but their capacity is limited by the size of their fleet. "Before, we had half the mail and half the passengers," he said. "That's switched to where we now have most of the mail and most of the passengers. Our infrastructure wasn't built for that." That infrastructure is expanding though. Knesek says he's working with the Federal Aviation Administration to add to Grant's fleet. That expansion was planned to meet growing demand even before the coronavirus pandemic, and Ravn's departure has expedited the process. Knesek says that it takes a month to add a Cessna 208 under normal circumstances, and he has no idea how long it will take during this pandemic. With Grant growing, it's looking for workers. "One of my first calls Thursday [April 2, the day of Ravn's reduction] was to my station manager saying for him to open his arms to the Ravn Connect workers who lost their jobs," Knesek said. Knesek says that Grant needs rampers to load and unload its substantial increase in cargo, and recommends people in Bethel apply in person at the Grant terminal. "We're constantly cleaning it, and it's faster than online," he said. For now, Grant is financially sound. It hasn't made any layoffs, and the increase in mail and freight deliveries will help deter costs while passenger numbers remain low. "The mail can't cover all the operational costs, but it will help," Knesek said. "We definitely want and need the passengers back, but we don't want them now until the virus passes." Yute Commuter Service is another regional airline serving the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. It is also taking on mail and freight from Ravn, and adding passenger air service to a community Ravn dropped. Station Manager Andrew Flagg says that Yute will begin serving Marshall, on the lower Yukon River, once all the required paperwork is signed. On the upper Kuskokwim River, Ravn's departure left the community of Stony River without mail or freight delivery, but another carrier is stepping in there. Ryan Air President Lee Ryan says that his company will begin providing service on April 6, and deliver three times per week. Ryan Air is adding Stony River to its Upper Kuskokwim route servicing Chuathbaulk, Crooked Creek, Red Devil, and Sleetmute on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Ryan Air is also absorbing portions of Ravn's freight and mail throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Ryan Air is also expanding to offer passenger service to North Slope communities left without a carrier when Ravn pulled out. Ryan says his company has job openings and asks people to apply online. On March 23, Ryanair gave front line workers an 8% pay raise. "I guess other people would consider it hazard pay. I consider it, 'you guys are awesome, thank you for feeding your community' pay," Ryan said. https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/04/04/when-ravn-stopped-flying-these-airlines-stepped-in/ Back to Top EASA publishes first rules for safe drone operations in Europe's cities COLOGNE, April 6, 2020 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first view worldwide on the use and control of drones in an urban environment, balancing the desire to maximise the commercial and convenience benefits of drones against the need to ensure the safety and privacy of citizens and the potential environmental impact on our cities. The challenge of integrating drones into urban environments is that these areas are already densely used by ground traffic, other types of air traffic - such as commercial airplanes, other civil aviation and police or hospital helicopter services - and also people, concerned about noise, privacy and the possibility of low-level flights causing accidental injury. The term "U-space" has been adopted to describe the management of unmanned aircraft traffic to ensure the safe interaction with other entities using the same space in any location, not just urban areas. "We are already starting to see an increasing number of complex flights undertaken by drones in various experiments across the globe. Also, as everyone is aware, many companies have commercial ambitions to use drones for deliveries or, looking further ahead, to offer services such as air taxis," said Patrick Ky, Executive Director of EASA. "This opinion proposes a regulatory framework that will allow such services to co-exist with all the other activities in our urban environments. The aim is to ensure safe operations, while also creating the basis for a competitive U-space services market, and establishing a level of environmental protection, security and privacy that is acceptable to the public." The opinion, presented to the European Commission as a basis for future legislation, lays down the first building block for the establishment of the U-space in Europe. The initial scope is low level airspace, densely-populated urban airspace and locations close to an airport, with no attempt made to cover the airspace in other areas. EASA expects to expand the scope as the market develops and experience is gained. One example of the measures it proposes is a Common Information Service for exchange of essential information. This would offer U-space service providers, air navigation service providers and other participants in the U-space airspace access to the same traffic data and airspace restrictions. This will help drone operators to plan and execute their flights safely, knowing exactly where and when their drone is permitted to fly. Together with the opinion, EASA published a first set of draft content of acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM) to support drone operators and EU member states in complying with the new rules. The final AMC & GM will be published by EASA once the European Commission has adopted the regulation and once the necessary consultation with stakeholders has been completed. https://www.suasnews.com/2020/04/easa-publishes-first-rules-for-safe-drone-operations-in-europes-cities/ Back to Top Hyundai hires former Bell helicopter exec to lead flying car division Can Hyundai's dream for personal air mobility become reality? Hyundai is very serious about taking to the skies. Late last year, the South Korean automaker announced that they are establishing an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) division. But unlike other automakers who are into commercial aircraft such as Honda with their HondaJet and Mitsubishi with their upcoming SpaceJet, Hyundai is taking a different approach. Instead of making private airplanes, Hyundai's Urban Air Mobility division will focus on much smaller aircraft to fit in between city skylines. To get a jumpstart on things, they have hired a former helicopter industry executive to get them off the ground. His name is J. Scott Drennan. His name may be unfamiliar to many of us but Drennan's background is impressive nonetheless. He worked for Bell, now known as Bell Textron, for over 25 years. He worked on projects such as the V-22 Osprey, AW609 helicopter, and the V-280. If you take a look at the these aircraft, these all make use VTOL or Vertical Take-Off and Landing systems, which is just what Hyundai Urban Air Mobility needs. Hyundai hires helicopter exec for their flight division image Drennan will be leading research and development for Hyundai's UAM. With a background in VTOL and tilt-rotor aircraft, his knowledge is vital in making air transport for the city which is made challenging with the limitations of space. Drennan will be working with Dr. Jaiwon Shin who had worked research and development at NASA for 30 years. Hyundai had showed an aircraft prototype earlier this year. Dubbed the SA-1 and will be electric powered instead of jet-powered. Hyundai is aiming for a 2022 roll out for their first ever aircraft. For their Urban Air Mobility Division, Hyundai wants to develop their own engine and airframe with the expertise of Shin, along with aviation safety systems and air traffic management technologies. With the word 'mobility' in the name, Hyundai is hinting something like carpooling service, albeit in the air. Who knows, perhaps air taxis might just be a thing in our lifetimes if Hyundai's new venture proves a success. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/hyundai-hires-former-bell-helicopter-exec-to-lead-flying-car-division.html Back to Top Africa's largest airline is starting to furlough workers as the global travel downturn bites Africa's biggest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has started to furlough workers, including crew members in response to the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on the global travel industry. The union, which represents most of the airline's 8,000 workers, criticized the decision to lay off thousands of employees with no pay for three months and possibly longer in the midst of a pandemic. The decision to furlough workers comes as the airline is under pressure to cancel flights to nations that have substantial virus spreads, including flights to China, despite other similar international airlines do so. It had promised to offset losses caused by Covid-19 with an increase in cargo flights and aircraft maintenance. This led to a presumption employees were not at a risk of being laid off at such a large scale, the union claimed. "Most of us are being forced to agree to a three-month leave without any payment with little option," says a full-time hostess who spoke to Quartz Africa on condition of anonymity. "If we don't agree, we have been warned that would be considered as if we have abandoned our jobs at our own will and there will be no employment guarantee once the crisis is over." A letter forwarded to employees-seen by Quartz Africa-says due to reasons beyond the company's control, staff are no longer required to report for duty until the resumption of normal operations. "The company does not opt for the termination of your employment contract by now and rather we found it plausible to grant you annual leave and leave without pay for specified duration," the letter reads. "Hence, as per our discussion and consensus reached thereof you are hereby granted 90 consecutive days of leave without pay which will be in effect from April 03, 2020 to July 2nd 2020 after you exhaust all accrued and prorated vacation days", the letter continues. Ethiopian Airlines, in a response to Quartz Africa, says it has laid off only contract employees under an agreement made with their recruitment agencies. All the local flight crew members are hired by the airline directly while custodians and support staff are recruited from agencies as per need request and did not address the issues with flight attendants. "As our flights to over 87 destinations suspended and over 80 of our fleets are grounded, we have instructed some of our workers to take a paid leave," said the airline's statement. Over the last decade Ethiopian Airlines has built itself into Africa's primary airline and made Addis Ababa the key hub for the entire continent, overtaking Dubai in the process. Though all airlines face a tough time ahead, those with a large share international routes face additional challenges as most countries have locked down international travel for the foreseeable future. Ethiopian's particular worry might be it could become a victim of its own success as it has invested and expanded rapidly in recent years with airplane leases from Boeing and Airbus, new flight routes and terminal expansion at home. This downturn also comes a year after its worst tragedy, when a Boeing 737 Max flight to Nairobi malfunctioned and crashed leading to 157 passengers and crew losing their lives. "Although Ethiopian Airlines have been quite resilient in managing these complex changes (rolling restrictions), they have recently reduced operations to 30 countries and about 80 destinations," says Ogaga Udjo, African Aviation Analyst. "The cargo-side of aviation however, has been slightly buffered from Covid-19, due to limited human interaction and this is where, once again, Ethiopian Airlines is showcasing their leadership by freighting much needed goods around Africa and the rest of the world," he adds. https://qz.com/africa/1833287/ethiopian-airlines-starts-laying-off-staff-contractors/?utm_source=YPL&yptr=yahoo Back to Top Boeing reverses course, extends shutdown at its factories 'until further notice' • More than 100 workers at Boeing's Everett have tested positive for COVID-19. Within a span of 48 hours, Boeing reversed course on a plan to reopen its factories, saying Sunday it will extend the production halt in the Puget Sound-area and Moses Lake "until further notice." The swift reversal comes as public health officials urge citizens and businesses nationwide to take measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Last week, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee extended the state's stay-at-home order for nonessential workers until May 4, and Sound Transit also halted light rail extension construction work until May 4, as well. The number of COVID-19 cases inside Boeing jumped quickly from one worker on March 9 to more than 100 last week, though it's not clear whether workers were infected at work or through transmission in the larger community. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal announced the decision in a message to the jet maker's 61,000-employee workforce in Washington state and the company did the same in a news release. "The health and safety of our employees, their families and our communities is our shared priority," Deal said. "We will take this time to continue to listen to our incredible team and assess applicable government direction, the spread of the coronavirus in the community and the reliability of our suppliers to ensure we are ready for a safe and orderly return to operations." The move comes after a Business Journal report Friday, in which Boeing said it intended to reopen on the third shift on April 7 and the morning of April 8. The jet maker had told suppliers about the production resumption, and plans for a renewed shipping of parts, the Business Journal reported. Boeing said it decided to extend the production halt "in light of the company's continuing focus on the health and safety of employees, current assessment of the spread of COVID-19 in Washington state, the reliability of the supply chain and additional recommendations from government health authorities." The jet maker said during the stoppage it will continue "to implement additional health and safety measures at its facilities to protect employees." The company said such measures will include "new visual cues to encourage physical distancing, more frequent and thorough cleaning of work and common areas, and staggering shift times to reduce the flow of employees arriving and departing work." Workers in Boeing's Everett factory had previously said those cleaning and disinfection efforts fell short of what they felt would keep them safe. Some workers had invoked clauses in their union contract allowing them to stop work if they felt "in imminent danger." Boeing said workers who've volunteered to keep working during the factory closures and who are performing "essential site and services work" should continue to report for work on their assigned shifts. "Puget Sound area and Moses Lake employees who can work from home should continue to do so," Boeing said. https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2020/04/05/boeing-reverses-course-extends-factory-shutdown.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo Back to Top Call for Nominations For 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. The Award is scheduled to be presented during the 73nd Annual International Air Safety Summit, taking place Oct. 19-21 in Paris, France. Presented since 1956, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award recognizes notable achievement in the field of civil or military aviation safety in method, design, invention, study or other improvement. The Award's recipient is selected for a "significant individual or group effort contributing to improving aviation safety, with emphasis on original contributions," and a "significant individual or group effort performed above and beyond normal responsibilities." Mechanics, engineers and others outside of top administrative or research positions should be especially considered. The contribution need not be recent, especially if the nominee has not received adequate recognition. Nominations that were not selected as past winners of the Award can be submitted one additional time for consideration. Please note that self-nominations will not be considered. The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award's story dates back 75 years. On April 14, 1945, after visiting family in Pittsburgh, Laura Taber Barbour was aboard a Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-3 when it crashed into the rugged terrain of Cheat Mountain near Morgantown, West Virginia. All passengers and crew were killed. In the years following, her husband, Rev. Dr. Clifford E. Barbour and son, Clifford E. Barbour, Jr., established the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award in her honor. The Award Board, composed of leaders in the field of aviation, meets each year to conduct a final review of nominees and selection of the current year's recipient. Please help us honor this year's most deserving recipient. Nominations, including a 1-2-page narrative, can be submitted via the Laura Taber Barbour Foundation website at http://ltbaward.org/the-award/nomination-form/. Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2020. For more information, including a complete history of Award recipients, see www.ltbaward.org. About the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation and Award On April 14, 1945, after visiting family in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Laura Taber Barbour was aboard a Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-3 when it crashed into the rugged terrain of Cheat Mountain near Morgantown, West Virginia. All passengers and crew were killed. In 1956, her husband, Rev. Dr. Clifford E. Barbour and their son, Cliff, established the Award in her honor. For nearly 65 years, this long distinguished award has recognized those responsible for crowning achievements in aviation safety worldwide. The Award was established through early association with the Flight Safety Foundation and from its founding has enjoyed a rich history of Award Board members, nominees and Award recipients. In 2013, the non-profit Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation was formed from members of the Award Board, the aviation community and the Barbour family. As the foundation plans to broaden the scope of its intent, with great purpose, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award will continue to spotlight those champions who pioneer breakthroughs in flight safety. For more information on the foundation, the award, and past winners, visit http://LTBAward.org Back to Top The USC Aviation Safety & Security Program Has Moved Online! The following upcoming courses will take plane in our virtual WebEx classrooms. Gas Turbine Accident Investigation Skills and knowledge to examine the involvement of turbine engines in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft accidents. May 4-8, 2020 4.5 Days Tuition: $2575 Software Safety Philosophies and methods of developing software, analyzing software, and managing a software safety program. May 11-14, 2020 4 Days Tuition: $2125 SeMS Aviation Security Management Systems Skills and knowledge to examine the involvement of turbine engines in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft accidents. May 11-15, 2020 4.5 Days Tuition: $2575 Safety Management Systems for Managers Providing Managers and Supervisors an understanding of the principles of an SMS and a clear vision of the role of the manager May 27-28, 2020 1.5 Days Tuition: $1025 More classes will move online soon. If you want to take a specific class online, or have any questions, please contact us. Earn Credit for FlightSafety Master Technician-Management Program Students taking the following USC courses will earn elective credits towards FlightSafety International's Master Technician-Management Program • Human Factors in Aviation Safety • Gas Turbine Accident Investigation • Helicopter Accident Investigation • Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance • Safety Management for Ground Operations Safety • Accident/Incident Response Preparedness Earn Credit for FlightSafety Master Technician-Management Program Students taking the following USC courses will earn two points toward completing the application for the National Business Aviation Certified Aviation Manager Exam. • Aviation Safety Management Systems • Accident/Incident Response Preparedness • Human Factors in Aviation Safety • Aircraft Accident Investigation • SeMS Aviation Security Management Systems For further details, please visit our website or use the contact information below. Email: aviation@usc.edu Telephone: +1 (310) 342-1345 Curt Lewis