Flight Safety Information May 13, 2020 - No. 096 In This Issue Incident: Atlas B763 at Miami on May 11th 2020, smoke in cockpit DGCA allows online pilot refresher training (India) Air New Zealand Details Safety In The Sky Iberia Express passengers decry lack of social distancing on near-full flight American pilot dies after humanitarian group aircraft crashes in Papua Brussels Airlines to cut workforce by 25% and remove 16 aircraft Long Beach Airport to require anti-coronavirus face coverings Aviation maintenance student pleads guilty to bribing test administrator on FAA exam Embry-Riddle, GE Aviation Team Up to Enhance Flight Analytics and Aviation Safety Education Hawaiian Airlines promotes Robert Johnson to Vice President - Flight Operations Business Jet Owners Holding On To Their Airplanes Space launch can grow alongside aviation Online - Human Factors & CRM Courses The USC Aviation Safety & Security Program Has Moved Online! SCSI Online Human Factors in Accident Investigation Course Incident: Atlas B763 at Miami on May 11th 2020, smoke in cockpit An Atlas Air Boeing 767-300, registration N1181A performing freight flight 5Y-3713 from Miami,FL to Wilmington,OH (USA) with 2 crew, was in the initial climb out of Miami's runway 08R when shortly after contacting departure the crew declared Mayday reporting smoke in the cockpit. The crew stopped the climb at about 4800 feet and requested runway 09 for the return. The aircraft landed safely on runway 09 about 12 minutes after departure. After landing the crew requested to taxi to the cargo apron advising, they didn't think the smoke came from the aircraft itself, and accepted the offer by tower that emergency vehicles would follow the aircraft to the apron. A replacement Boeing 767-300 registration N663GT reached Wilmington with a delay of about 3 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Miami about 22 hours after landing back. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/GTI3713/history/20200511/2248Z/KMIA/KILN http://avherald.com/h?article=4d734ac7&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top DGCA allows online pilot refresher training (India) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed airlines to conduct distance learning in regulatory recurrent training for its pilots, cabin crew, dispatchers and engineers. Air Asia India on Tuesday said it had become the first airline to get the DGCA approval. Before the COVID-19 pandemic led to suspension of flights and the lockdown restricted movement, flight crew trainings were conducted in regular classrooms. Captain Arun Nair, chief pilot training and standards, AirAsia India, said, "With this milestone approval, AirAsia India would be starting the annual recurrent trainings for pilots through virtual classrooms, starting this week. While there is a restriction on travel and movement, that has not stopped us from continuing our learning and development process. It is our responsibility to provide safe travel to our guests, and this remarkable decision by DGCA to allow regulatory training to continue virtually will ensure that our flight crew are refreshed, well trained and ready to fly when operations begin." Distance learning will have the benefit of ensuring physical distancing, meeting regulatory requirements and result in cost savings. The new regulation permits Indian carriers to conduct all regulatory recurrent training covered in the respective DGCA circulars once in two years, provided the crew has undergone previous recurrent training through contact classes. An AirAsia spokesperson said, "The purpose of the recurrent training is to refresh and keep the pilots stimulated and improve their skills with effective training programmes on technical systems, procedures, special operations, aircraft performance, safety management system, crew resource management and safety procedures." https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/dgca-allows-online-pilot-refresher-training/article31569660.ece Back to Top Air New Zealand Details Safety In The Sky Air New Zealand has revealed the ways it is planning to keep customers and employees safe with more flights taking to the skies when the country enters Alert Level 2. The airline plans to operate around 20 percent of its usual domestic capacity (compared to pre-COVID-19 levels) during Alert Level 2, with flights to the majority of its domestic airports. Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Experience Nikki Goodman says the airline is looking forward to welcoming more people onboard again and has been looking at all stages of the customer journey to reassure those travelling in the coming weeks that they can do so safely. "We'll be encouraging customers to check in for their flight via the Air New Zealand app, but for those checking in at our larger airports, every second self-service kiosk will be operating to support social distancing. There will also be floor markers for queuing at our check-in counters, service desks, bag drops and departure gates, and we'll be boarding and disembarking fewer customers at a time. "Inflight, we'll be allocating seating to allow an empty seat between customers travelling alone. We'll do our best to keep families and some travelling companions together, so you may notice some people sitting together with no additional space. Food and beverage services will not be available until at least 25 May on our flights within New Zealand to minimise contact between customers and cabin crew, and you won't see our inflight magazine Kia Ora in seat pockets or our iconic lolly inflight just yet. "High touch surfaces will be cleaned regularly, and we are taking extra steps to ensure all our aircraft, lounges and airports are cleaned throughout the day. Our jet aircraft are fitted with hospital-grade air systems that filter out viruses. Hand sanitiser will also be available across the airport, kiosks, service desks and all our aircraft for both customers and staff to use as they wish. "Our domestic lounges and valet will re-open from 25 May. In accordance with government regulations our self-service buffet will not be available in lounges. However, we will offer packaged snacks along with beverages and our popular coffee station. "Finally, it would be appreciated if customers could exercise a bit of patience as everyone gets used to this new way of travelling. We'd also advise allowing a little more time to navigate through the airport process and be mindful of social distancing requirements. Customers should not travel if they are unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms - flights can be changed free of charge if needed." Customers can find details on how to download the Air New Zealand app here. Further details on the customer journey for Alert Level 2 can be found on the COVID-19 hub on the Air New Zealand website. Customers travelling in the coming weeks will receive an email on their day of travel outlining what to expect before they fly and while onboard. https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2005/S00294/air-new-zealand-details-safety-in-the-sky.htm Back to Top Iberia Express passengers decry lack of social distancing on near-full flight The airline claims that the plane, which flew from Madrid to the Canary Islands on Sunday, met all of the necessary safety requirements A number of passengers on an Iberia Express flight between Madrid and the Canary Island of Gran Canaria have taken to social media to complain about the conditions under which they were forced to fly on Sunday. The plane was "nearly full," with no possibility of observing social-distancing measures recommended in order to avoid coronavirus contagion. On the basis of these complaints, Spain's Civil Guard has filed a report with the central government's delegation for allegedly failing to comply with the regulations set out under the state of alarm, which was implemented on March 14 by the Spanish government in a bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus. A video of passengers complaining about the conditions of the Iberia Express flight. The plane was found to be flying in excess of 70% of its capacity, and safe distancing was not being observed between passengers. That said, the regulations are not clear about flights connecting the Iberian peninsula with Spain's Canary and Balearic islands. Former flag carrier Iberia, which owns Iberia Express, claims that the flight met all safety requirements. Passengers have complained via social media that, despite being separated at the airport, no one had informed them that they would be flying in these conditions on the plane. The Civil Guard showed up at the Gando airport in Gran Canaria in order to check these complaints. Flights to the islands are currently permitted for reasons of force majeure, provided that a passenger can produce a document accounting for the reasons they must take the trip. EL PAÍS consulted the Health Ministry about the regulations, and was referred to the latest Official State Gazette (BOE) published on Sunday regarding transport. The order sets out regulations for flights between Spain's Canary and Balearic islands, but says nothing about limits for flights to and from the peninsula. The BOE instead states that these flights are subject to the measures published on March 17, at the outset of the state of alarm. These rules left the safety measures necessary in the hands of the airlines themselves, and ascribed the regional premiers of the Canaries and the Balearics with the authority to adopt "the necessary inspection measures." The Transportation Ministry has opened an investigation into the flight and has requested occupation data from the company and the measures that it adopted to avoid contagion, sources from the ministry have stated. In a press release issued on Monday, Iberia Express said that it had met with the guidelines included in the state of alarm and added that it has a coronavirus action plan that guarantees the safety of its passengers. Meanwhile, a passenger on an Air Europa flight covering the Ibiza-Palma route in the Balearic Islands has also filed a complaint with the Civil Guard, alleging that the aircraft was too full of passengers to observe social distancing rules. The woman, who took the flight on Monday, said that there were 60 passengers on board an aircraft with seating for 70. Sources at the government delegation in the Balearics have confirmed that the Civil Guard is processing the complaint. The Transportation Ministry said in an order released on Sunday that airlines must fly their planes at 50% of capacity on their Canary Islands and Balearic Islands routes. The Civil Guard filed reports in April against both Air Europa and Iberia Express for violating safe distances between passengers on two flights that landed in Ibiza. On Sunday, both the Madrid region and Gran Canaria were still in Phase 0 of the government's coronavirus deescalation plan, but the latter moved to Phase 1 on Monday. Since the start of the state of alarm, flights between the peninsula and the Canary Islands have been reduced to just a few a week, and passengers must justify their reasons for travel. Tourist trips are not permitted. https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-05-12/iberia-express-passenger-decry-lack-of-social-distancing-on-near-full-flight.html Back to Top American pilot dies after humanitarian group aircraft crashes in Papua The plane took off from Sentani airport in Jayapura at 6:27 a.m. local time and the pilot made a distress call two minutes later. A small Kodiak aircraft operated by United States-based Christian and humanitarian aid organization Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) crashed into Lake Sentani in Papua on Tuesday morning, killing its American pilot. The plane took off from Sentani airport in Jayapura at 6:27 a.m. local time and the pilot made a distress call two minutes later. The Search and Rescue (SAR) team recovered the body of the pilot, the only person aboard the aircraft, at a depth of 13 meters in the lake at 8:30 a.m. local time. "The body was immediately taken to Bhayangkara Police Hospital," Jayapura SAR chief Zainul Thahar said as quoted by kompas.com on Tuesday. Papua Police spokesperson Comr. Sr. Ahmad Musthofa Kamal identified the pilot as Joyce Chaisin Lin, a 40-year-old US national. Tolikara Regent Usman Wanimbo said the utility aircraft had likely been transporting books and school supplies from Jayapura to the Papua Harapan Foundation in Mamit village, Tolikara regency. Air transportation is vital in Papua because road networks are limited. MAF provides aviation services to inaccessible locations to transport medicine, doctors, disaster relief, education, evangelists, food supplies and clean water for community development. According to MAF's official site, maf.org, Lin was a pilot and an IT specialist who obtained her private pilot's license during university. As a MAF missionary pilot, she also helped set up and maintain computer networks to allow missionaries and humanitarian workers in remote areas to contact their supporters and access resources on the internet. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/05/12/american-pilot-dies-after-humanitarian-group-aircraft-crashes-in-papua.html Back to Top Brussels Airlines to cut workforce by 25% and remove 16 aircraft Brussels Airlines is reducing the number of aircraft in its fleet by 30% and slashing its workforce by a quarter in response to the coronavirus crisis. Lufthansa Group's Belgian subsidiary said today that it must take "substantial and indispensable measures to guarantee the survival of the company" and to enable it to have a future after the pandemic. The airline says it will cut "marginally profitable and unprofitable routes" and reduce the number of aircraft in its fleet to 38 from 54. Cirium fleets data shows that Brussels Airlines operates a fleet of Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies in addition to 15 A330 widebodies. The carrier will cut 25% of its workforce and says it will try to "reduce the number of forced dismissals to an absolute minimum". It adds that it has requested financial support from parent company Lufthansa and from the Belgian government. Air travel demand is expected to recover to a "new normal" in 2023, says Brussels Airlines, and by making these cuts the airline expects to "grow again in a profitable way" once demand returns. The airline temporarily suspended all flights on 21 March and is haemorrhaging €1 million ($1.1 million) a day in lost revenue and aircraft lease and maintenance costs. "We started the year 2020 with positive results in terms of number of passengers and revenues, and for this summer we planned a strong leisure offer as we could compensate part of the business we lost due to the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook Belgium. But the coronavirus pandemic is hitting Brussels Airlines extremely hard," states chief executive Dieter Vranckx. He adds: "This unprecedented crisis has worsened our financial situation, obliging us to take substantial and indispensable measures. The restructuring is urgently needed in order to survive the current crisis and to become structurally competitive in the future." https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/brussels-airlines-to-cut-workforce-by-25-and-remove-16-aircraft/138333.article Back to Top Long Beach Airport to require anti-coronavirus face coverings Rules allow people to wear homemade facial coverings, such as bandanas, neck gaiters or cloth masks with ties or straps. The Long Beach Airport was a virtual ghost town with hardly any travelers as the coronavirus pandemic continues in Long Beach on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. (Photo by Brittany Murray, Press-Telegram/SCNG) All people are required to wear face coverings or masks at Long Beach Airport due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials announced Tuesday, May 12. "As the economy slowly reopens and the public begins to travel again, we want to ensure the safest possible experience for all passengers," Mayor Robert Garcia said. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a facial covering that covers the nose and mouth when in public in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19." Long Beach Airport allows people to wear homemade facial coverings, such as bandanas, neck gaiters or cloth masks with ties or straps. Los Angeles International Airport began requiring all people to wear face coverings while visiting its facilities on Monday. People with underlying health conditions, such as those that cause someone to have difficulty breathing, as well as small children were exempt from the LAX requirements. "Our partners at Long Beach Airport have come together to provide a consistently safe environment while maintaining the comfortable experience our customers have come to expect," Airport Director Cynthia Guidry said. "We look forward to seeing more passengers but are grateful the public is taking the health order seriously and avoiding non-essential travel. LGB is ready to welcome your return." All five airlines serving Long Beach Airport, as well as concessions and rental car companies, now require facial coverings for both customers and employees. Transportation Security Administration officers at the airport are also required to wear masks. https://www.presstelegram.com/2020/05/12/long-beach-airport-to-require-anti-coronavirus-face-coverings/ TSA officers may ask guests to adjust or remove face coverings during the security screening process. In addition to the facial covering requirement, the airport has instituted a number of safety measures, such as new disinfecting protocols and floor decals to instruct physical distancing. https://www.presstelegram.com/2020/05/12/long-beach-airport-to-require-anti-coronavirus-face-coverings/ Back to Top Aviation maintenance student pleads guilty to bribing test administrator on FAA exam A former aircraft maintenance student from Las Vegas has pleaded guilty to attempting to bribe a test administrator for a passing grade on his Federal Aviation Administration exam, prosecutors said Tuesday. Frank A. Jalion Amaro, 21, was charged in March after traveling to Duluth and offering to pay the FAA-designated examiner $2,500 to pass him on the agency's required Airframe and Powerplant test, authorities said. Aviation maintenance student accused of bribing Duluth mechanic on FAA testThe FAA requires mechanics to obtain the certification in order to perform aircraft maintenance and approve equipment for returns to service, officials said. Mechanic students must take 1,900 hours of classroom and practical training before passing several tests covering 43 technical subjects.Using an alias and fake phone number, prosecutors said Amaro contacted the instructor in November and tried to bribe him. The administrator immediately notified authorities of the solicitation attempt and agreed to work with them, federal prosecutors said.Over the next several weeks, Amaro and the FAA Examiner agreed that Amaro would take the Airframe and Powerplant examination in Duluth on Dec. 16. As part of the agreement, Amaro paid the test administrator $500 up front and another $2,000 the day of his test in exchange for the passing score. "The public trusts that the men and women who perform maintenance on commercial aircraft have the proper credentials and qualifications," U.S. Attorney BJay Pak said in a statement. "By attempting to buy his certification, Amaro took the easy way out and could have put the safety of those citizens who fly in jeopardy."Amaro pleaded guilty to one count of criminal information with bribery, authorities said. It wasn't immediately clear if his sentencing hearing has been scheduled. https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/aviation-maintenance-student-pleads-guilty-bribing-test-administrator-faa-exam/xuKW52gRY2xt4t2WCGvsoI/ Back to Top Embry-Riddle, GE Aviation Team Up to Enhance Flight Analytics and Aviation Safety Education People looking at data Airlines, the military and many significant corporate aviation operations use flight data monitoring to detect conditions outside of normal, predetermined parameters and trends. A new partnership between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and GE Aviation Digital Solutions is improving aviation safety education by providing students and faculty with access to a leading flight data analytics platform - opening doors to additional applied learning and research opportunities. "Embry-Riddle intends to use the software on all campuses in our aviation safety education courses and programs, and to improve operational efficiency for flight and fleet maintenance in our flight departments," said Dr. Alan Stolzer, dean of the College of Aviation on Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach Campus. "This software, in particular, gives us a huge competitive advantage over other flight and educational programs." The university worked for more than a year to identify the best flight data monitoring tool for its use, said Stolzer. GE Aviation's Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program is powered by the company's flight analytics platform - the Event Measurement System (EMS). It's the "gold standard" and is used by the majority of domestic and international airlines, and general aviation, Stolzer said. "Embry-Riddle is the leading aviation school in the world, so it was the right thing to do," said Bob W. Whetsell, director of safety programs at GE Aviation Digital Solutions. "We feel that helping students learn on the tools that are actually being used in the field is very important." Airlines, the military and many significant corporate aviation operations use flight data monitoring to detect conditions outside of normal, predetermined parameters and trends. Educational and Research Advantage While the software will assist Embry-Riddle with its fleet operations, the partnership's primary focus is on students. "Giving our students hands-on experience with the industry's state-of-the-art flight data analysis program makes them highly competitive for positions in the safety programs of every major airline in the world," Assistant Professor of Aerospace & Occupational Safety Dr. Kimberly J. Szathmary said. The FOQA program allows for data visualization with animation and enables users to look for trends and detect precursors to incidents or accidents, she said. "Additionally, I envision master's and Ph.D. students, as well as faculty members, using the software for research into real-world, pressing aviation safety problems," Szathmary said. The university's Flight Data Analysis Lab will also allow for collaboration with industry and aviation experts, and offer professional education for aviation safety professionals. "GE Aviation's FOQA program will give us myriad opportunities for research in data analytics, fuel consumption modeling and other areas," Stolzer said. https://news.erau.edu/headlines/embry-riddle-ge-aviation-team-up-to-enhance-flight-analytics-and-aviation-safety-education Back to Top Hawaiian Airlines promotes Robert Johnson to Vice President - Flight Operations Johnson joined Hawaiian in 2019 as operations chief pilot after spending more than 30 years with American Airlines, where he notably served as managing director line operations - west, as a check airman on the Boeing 787 fleet, and managing director - flight operations. HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines announced the promotion of Capt. Robert "Bob" Johnson, its operations chief pilot, to vice president - flight operations. Johnson will lead all flight operation activities and administrative duties for Hawaiian Airlines, including pilot qualification and the carrier's System Operations Control Center. Johnson replaces Ken Rewick, who is retiring after more than four decades with Hawaiian. "Bob is an exceptional leader with a distinguished career in aviation," said Jim Landers, senior vice president of technical operations at Hawaiian Airlines. "In the 15 months he's been with Hawaiian, Bob has continued to advance our flight operations, helping us stay on the cutting-edge of operational safety, reliability and efficiency. I'm confident he'll do great work leading our flight division." Johnson joined Hawaiian in 2019 as operations chief pilot after spending more than 30 years with American Airlines, where he notably served as managing director line operations - west, as a check airman on the Boeing 787 fleet, and managing director - flight operations. Johnson, who holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from San Jose State University, began his commercial flying career as a captain for Hewlett-Packard's corporate flight operation. Born and raised in Hawai'i, Rewick attended Punahou School and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. He retires after 42 years with Hawaiian and 13 years as head of flight operations. Under his tenure, the airline grew its international presence with the introduction of its Airbus A330 fleet and expanded its U.S. West Coast to Hawai'i markets with the Airbus A321neo. "Ken is a respected and admired leader at Hawaiian, and I am incredibly grateful for his immeasurable contributions both on and off the flight deck," said Peter Ingram, president and CEO at Hawaiian Airlines. "With Ken at the helm of our flight operations, we've established ourselves as the most punctual U.S. carrier and maintained an exceptional safety record. On behalf of our more than 7,500 employees, I'd like to thank Ken for his dedication to our company for the past four decades and wish him a very happy retirement." https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/hawaiian-airlines-promotes-robert-johnson-to-vice-president-flight-operations Back to Top Business Jet Owners Holding On To Their Airplanes Business jets like the Hawker 850XP are proving to be extremely valuable to their owners. When the Great Recession hit the United States just more than a decade ago, the media was ripe with stories of companies dumping their airplanes faster than McDonalds flips burgers. That flurry of sales-roughly one in five airplanes-followed the PR nightmare created after a number of automakers flew their business jets to Washington to ask for a government bailout. Now, in 2020, the economic mess is far more serious than in 2008, but reactions from corporate America appear far different according to a news release from industry strategist Brian Foley. "So far, you can't pry private jets from owners' hands despite crazy economic gyrations that would normally spook them into selling, and a business jet fleet that's essentially been sitting idle awaiting lockdown orders to be lifted." Foley's company delivers strategic research and guidance to the aerospace industry. In a news release, Foley said, "despite stock markets again plunging due to the worldwide pandemic, the number of business jets on the used market has remained remarkably steady." Foley reported statistics from private aircraft fleet statistic provider AMSTAT detailing that roughly 9.8 percent of the world fleet was for sale pre-virus. "Today...that number has blipped up to just 10.3 percent-effectively unchanged and still on the low end of used aircraft supply even in normal times." What's different this time? Foley thinks one reason is because the average business jet owner "typically travels on a private jet at most with a couple of people they know, handily beating the alternative of being trapped for hours in an airliner with multitudes of strangers of unknown health pedigrees." He said that because of this, he assumes the business aviation industry will recover more quickly than the airlines since people travelling on private aircraft will feel safer taking to the skies sooner. Foley added, "It's [also] likely charter and other non-ownership business models will see an uptick from well-heeled newcomers willing to pay a premium to avoid the airliner petri dish experience." https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/bizjet-owners-covid-strategy/ Back to Top Space launch can grow alongside aviation Despite the understandable lull in current commercial aviation activity, anticipated increases in the frequency of space launches will soon require careful consideration for use of crowded airspace. These emerging ventures into low-Earth orbit offer exciting opportunities for business and science alike, but also present challenges. A stark example of these inherent tradeoffs occurred in February 2018 when the Federal Aviation Administration shut down airline traffic for three hours from Cape Canaveral eastward 1,300 miles to accommodate a SpaceX Falcon Heavy ascent. The closure caused 563 flight delays, forcing planes and passengers to travel over 34,000 additional miles. Throughout history, new industries have always presented tremendous potential for economic growth while simultaneously disrupting existing business norms. While space launches remain fairly limited in number today, expected increases in frequency will cause major interruption to airline flights. Notably, commercially licensed launches doubled from 2016 to 2018. This coincides with the predicted 50 percent rise in U.S. airline passengers over the next two decades, and an even greater rise in the numbers of remotely piloted aircraft systems and autonomous airborne vehicles. One thing that ties all commercial users of airspace together is that each type of vehicle must transit from ground level to its apogee, whether an airliner achieving cruising altitude or a rocket reaching low-Earth orbit. While manageable today, future use of national airspace will require new procedures across all platforms. In all cases, shared information will be the key to deconflict in-flight risk while simultaneously ensuring the efficient use of airspace. An indicator of the air traffic challenges ahead is the increasing number of commercial spaceports. To date, the FAA has authorized operation of 11 spaceports and more communities are expected to seek approval. This isn't a surprise as the use of space-enabled communications, remote sensing, and location data is continuing to rise. Hardly any company today operates without space-enabled services. For example, position, navigation and timing information provided by satellites is widely used for many aspects of daily life. Demand is driving this growth. While there are less than two thousand active satellites in orbit today, the Federal Communications Commission licensed over thirteen thousand satellites for operation last year alone. Increased launches, variation of flight paths, performance characteristics, and a multiplicity of geographical points of ascent are a challenge even for a low volume of traffic. To ensure safe coexistence, accurate and timely tracking of aircraft and space systems into a single operational picture is essential. However, the current regulatory regime for managing space and airline traffic won't scale to accommodate this growth without causing undue impact upon the aviation industry and traveling public. Fortunately, new approaches for information sharing and technology integration are emerging to include management of airspace with dynamic separation for diverse air and space missions, enhanced situational awareness for all operators at all altitudes of flight, flexible regulations that encourage innovation, and improved planning and coordination as new spaceport sites come online. Regardless of the proposed solution, the collective goal must be the safe and efficient operation of platforms across all users with particular attention to crewed and passenger vehicles. Any potential interaction in flight must be managed within the acceptable risk margins agreeable to all participants, especially the traveling public. https://www.federaltimes.com/opinions/2020/05/12/space-launch-can-grow-alongside-aviation/ The USC Aviation Safety & Security Program Has Moved Online! The following upcoming courses will take plane in our virtual WebEx classrooms. 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 Managing and implementing aviation security measures at medium to small size aircraft operators, all airports, and Indirect Air Carriers, with emphasis on risk assessment and cyber security. 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 Aviation Safety Management Systems Providing the skills and practical methods to plan, manage, and maintain an effective Aviation Safety Management System. Special emphasis for safety managers, training, flight department and maintenance managers and supervisors, pilots, air traffic controllers, dispatchers, and schedulers. June 1-12, 2020 9.5 Days Tuition: $3625 Human Factors in Aviation Safety Presenting human factors in a manner that can be readily understood and applied by aviation practitioners in all phases of aviation operations. Emphasis is placed on identifying the causes of human error, predicting how human error can affect performance, and applying countermeasures to reduce or eliminate its effects. June 15-19, 2020 4.5 Days Tuition: $2575 Earn Credit for FlightSafety International 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 National Business Aviation Association Certified Aviation Manager Exam Students taking the following USC courses will earn two points toward completing the application for the National Business Aviation Association 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