Flight Safety Information - February 4, 2021 No. 024 In This Issue : Incident: MAS Cargo B762 at Los Angeles on Feb 2nd 2021, flight control issues : Incident: Martin B744 near Lisbon on Jan 16th 2021, electrical problem : Incident: Azimuth SU95 at Nizhniy Novgorod on Feb 2nd 2021, engine problems : Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk - Fatal Accident (Idaho) : Airlines will now allow passengers to fly without masks after Biden's mandate allows for medical exemptions : El Paso International Airport gets perfect ratings from the FAA : Intoxicated airline passenger arrested for headbutting flight attendant when told to wear mask : Why Do Airbus’ Latest Aircraft Wear A ‘Mask’ Around The Windscreen? : American Airlines sending 13,000 furlough warnings as pandemic pain persists : POSITION: Manager, Operations Safety Programs : 2021 Aircraft Cabin Air Conference Incident: MAS Cargo B762 at Los Angeles on Feb 2nd 2021, flight control issues A MAS Air Cargo Boeing 767-200 freighter, registration N773AX performing freight flight MA-1820 from Mexico City (Mexico) to Los Angeles,CA (USA) with 2 crew, was on final approach to Los Angeles' runway 25L when the crew went around and requested to enter a hold advising they had flight control issues. The aircraft climbed to 5000 later 6000 feet in the hold and advised after about 20 minutes they were now ready for the approach and declared emergency again reporting flight control issues. The aircraft was vectored for a final approach to runway 25R and landed safely about 30 minutes after the go around. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 11 hours, then departed for the next sector to Guadalajara (Mexico). https://flightaware.com/live/flight/MAA1820/history/20210202/1353Z/MMMX/KLAX http://avherald.com/h?article=4e286aa1&opt=0 Incident: Martin B744 near Lisbon on Jan 16th 2021, electrical problem A MartinAir Boeing 747-400 freighter, registration PH-CKA performing flight MP-7551 (dep Jan 15th) from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Sao Paulo Viracopos,SP (Brazil), was enroute at FL310 about 80nm north of Lisbon (Portugal) when the crew decided to turn around and return to Amsterdam. The crew descended the aircraft to FL210 for the return, advised they did have an electrical issue with a backup system that was needed for the Oceanic Crossing. The aircraft dumped fuel over the North Sea and landed safely back on Amsterdam's runway 18R about 4.5 hours after departure. The aircraft remained on the ground in Amsterdam for about 43 hours before returning to service. The airline reported the aircraft encountered technical problems while over Spain, the crew tried to reset the system without success. It was thus decided to return the aircraft to Amsterdam where all repair options are available rather than limited options at a remote airport. The occurrence came to light during a research into a report by the Dutch Safety Board (DSB) reporting that on Jan 16th 2021 it was discovered upon arrival at the destination that a Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft had lost a panel from its underside presumably during climb after departure out of Amsterdam. The investigation was opened on Jan 16th 2021. It remains unclear whether this return and the lost panel are related. http://avherald.com/h?article=4e284cf8&opt=0 Incident: Azimuth SU95 at Nizhniy Novgorod on Feb 2nd 2021, engine problems An Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100-95, registration RA-89085 performing flight A4-254 from Nizhniy Novgorod to Rostov (Russia) with 84 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of Nizhniy Novgorod when the crew stopped the climb at FL260 due to an engine (SaM146) surge. The crew decided to return to Nizhniy Novgorod for a safe landing on runway 18R about 70 minutes after departure. The Volga Transport Prosecution Office began checks into the airline complying with the laws of safety and observing the passenger rights. http://avherald.com/h?article=4e276465&opt=0 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk - Fatal Accident (Idaho) Date: 02-FEB-2021 Time: c 20:00 LT Type: Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Owner/operator: Idaho Army National Guard Registration: C/n / msn: Fatalities: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: S of Lucky Peak near Boise, ID - United States of America Phase: Nature: Military Departure airport: Destination airport: Narrative: Three Idaho Army National Guard personnel were killed after their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed south of Lucky Peak near Boise, Idaho. Poor weather reportedly delayed launch of a SAR aircraft. Rescuers got to the wreckage at 00:15 and confirmed no survivors. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=247427 Airlines will now allow passengers to fly without masks after Biden's mandate allows for medical exemptions • American Airlines and Alaska Airlines issued new policies that allow exceptions for mask-wearing. • Flyers with a medical condition who get a doctor's note and negative COVID-19 test can go maskless. • President Biden issued an executive order mandating mask-wearing on all public transportation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for air travel took effect on February 2, requiring flyers to mask up or face the consequences following an executive order from President Joe Biden. But as the policy goes federal, the Americans with Disabilities Act is pumping the brakes on enforcement when it comes to some flyers. Specifically exempted from the order are those who can't wear a mask due to a medical condition, as part of the few exceptions allowed by the CDC. Other carve-outs include flyers younger than two years of age and those who cannot wear a mask due to workplace safety regulations. Airlines had cracked down on medical exemptions to the face mask rule over the summer but the consequence of having the federal government step in is now requiring them to relent. American Airlines, after banning medical exemptions in July, is allowing those with a doctor's note and a negative COVID-19 test to eschew the mask while flying. That's provided the note is supplied to the airline's special assistance team beyond 72 hours from boarding and the COVID-19 test is taken within three calendar days of departure or the flyer shows proof of recovery. The order doesn't regulate exactly how airlines have to accommodate exempted passengers, however, allowing some to impose stricter rules than others. Alaska Airlines banned medical exemptions in August but now has a similar policy to American's and requires flyers seeking an exemption to make accommodations at least five days from their scheduled flights. Delta Air Lines, alternatively, required passengers claiming an exemption to undergo a virtual screening with an airline-provided medical professional. Flyers would do the screening on the same day as their flight and were advised to arrive extra early to have it done. Airlines have been requiring masks since the spring as they sought to dampen the threat of asymptomatic spread onboard aircraft. Biden's executive order, however, gives airlines federal backing in enforcing the mask rule and those who don't comply can face civil penalties, according to the Transportation Security Administration. More than 2,700 passengers have been banned from the skies for mask non-as of mid-January, eight airlines confirmed to Insider. Incidents rose in early January as rioters traveled by plane to Washington, DC to take part in the "Stop the Steal" protests that resulted in the storming of the US Capitol Building. Alaska Airlines, which devised a soccer-style yellow card system to discreetly remind passengers to wear their masks, had banned 14 passengers on a single flight from Washington to Seattle. And before the protests even began, a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Washington saw six passengers who had been flouting the mask rule while harassing US Senator Mitt Romney, banned from the airline. Starting February 2, TSA has begun cracking down on maskless passengers before they even reach the gate. "Passengers who refuse to wear a mask will not be permitted to enter the secure area of the airport, which includes the terminal and gate area," the agency said in a statement. "Depending on the circumstance, those who refuse to wear a mask may be subject to a civil penalty for attempting to circumvent screening requirements, interfering with screening personnel, or a combination of those offenses." The Federal Aviation Administration is also stepping in when offenses become egregious, proposing fines of up to $35,000 for those who don't comply. https://www.businessinsider.com/airline-passengers-can-now-fly-without-masks-with-medical-exemption-2021-2 El Paso International Airport gets perfect ratings from the FAA EL PASO, Texas (KTSM-TV) — Every year the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts a three- day inspection of all commercial airports, and the El Paso International Airport (EPIA) received an exemplary score certificate for safety. This past year, due to the pandemic, the inspection which normally took three days, was instead an eighteen-month long examination of safety procedures, protocols and operations in accordance to FAA regulations. Here was the criteria that the FAA based the Part 139 Inspection on: • Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) • Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment, training, and response times • Airport personnel operations and procedures • Self-inspection and maintenance logs • Fixed Base Operators (FBO) aircraft fueling procedures and fuel truck safety • Review of all recorded airfield markings, lighting and signage repairs and work orders • Construction Safety Aviation Safety Director Sam Rodriguez stated, “makes El Paso International Airport an attractive facility for airlines to operate safely and efficiently.” The measures that are currently in place have made the airport a safe facility for commercial air flights and passengers alike. https://www.ktsm.com/community/el-paso-international-airport-gets-perfect-ratings-from-the-faa/ Intoxicated airline passenger arrested for headbutting flight attendant when told to wear mask The passenger ultimately pleaded guilty to criminal damage, assault and entering an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol An intoxicated passenger on a Ryanair flight to the U.K. reportedly assaulted a flight attended after being told to wear a face mask. Daniel Hendry, 24, had allegedly downed half a gallon of vodka before boarding a flight from Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, to Manchester, England, on Jan. 29, and refused to comply with the airline’s face mask policy, according to Manchester Evening News. When he was confronted, he became violent with a male flight attendant, the outlet reported. Hendry allegedly told the flight crew: "F--k off, I’m doing to punch you, going to smash your head in," before headbutting the male flight attendant. He also reportedly stroked a female staffer’s arm before trying to hug her, the Manchester Magistrates Court heard. The captain attempted to divert the flight, calling on air traffic controllers, but could not schedule an emergency landing with airports closed due to the pandemic. Instead, the pilot was able to land 25 minutes early in Manchester, the Manchester Evening News reported. Hendry was arrested upon landing. Prosecutor Janice Vallancee told the Manchester Magistrates Court that Hendry refused to wear a mask "despite being repeatedly requested to do so." Staff also grew concerned when they spotted him with an open bottle of vodka that was "three-quarters consumed," she said. Hendry ultimately pleaded guilty to criminal damage, assault and entering an aircraft while under the influence of alcohol. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/intoxicated-airline-passenger-arrested-for-assaulting-flight-attendant Why Do Airbus’ Latest Aircraft Wear A ‘Mask’ Around The Windscreen? One of the most distinctive aspects of the new Airbus aircraft is the black ‘mask’ or visor around the windshield. Starting from the A350, new models like the A330neo and A321LR and beyond will all feature this. Here’s why Airbus aircraft have this unique design. Not just aesthetic While the windshield mask certainly looks striking and unique, the reason for having it is not just aesthetic. To understand the masking, we first have to understand the unique windshield design on new Airbus planes. According to Ruby, a Virgin Atlantic blog, the curved windshield design on these aircraft increases the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the planes. The A350 was the first aircraft to feature a curved cockpit glass, which allows the airflow to hug the surface of the glass with less turbulence, and thereby reduce drag. Additionally, the windows’ concave design along the nose of the aircraft gives pilots a better view of ground operations when at the airport. But what about the black masking around the windshield? The black masking on this new windshield serves a purpose too. According to Airbus, “The emblematic “sunglasses” like black windshield eases the window’s maintenance and contributes to harmonising the thermal condition of this temperature-sensitive window area.” Put simply, this means the black color adjusts better to the temperatures surrounding the aircraft. Planes routinely go through rapid temperature changes, taking off from hot airports in the cold atmosphere, and all parts must adjust to this change. Carrying forward The curved windshield and black “sunglasses” masking has continued from the A350 and found itself on all subsequent Airbus aircraft. The A330neo received the new design in 2017, clearly differentiating it from the older A330s. The first narrowbody aircraft to sport the new look was A321LR in 2018, cementing the new design as integral to the entire lineup. We also know that the upcoming A321XLR will also feature the black masking from renders of the aircraft. The decision means that nearly all Airbus planes made in the next decade with feature this striking design. Unique Modern aircraft all look fairly similar, only varying by the size of their fuselage (although here’s a guide to always know what plane you’re looking at). However, manufacturers always try to add something unique to their planes. Usually, it’s the wings and wingtips of the specific planes, but Airbus and Boeing both have other features too. New Boeing planes are instantly recognizable by the serrated engine covers on the 787 and 737 MAXs. Combined with the specific wing designs, spotting Boeing and Airbus planes has become quite easy now. However, it is sad to see the serrated covers won’t be returning on the 777X, putting their future in doubt. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-windscreen-mask/ American Airlines sending 13,000 furlough warnings as pandemic pain persists (Reuters) - American Airlines said on Wednesday that some 13,000 employees are at risk of furlough when a U.S. aid package for airline workers expires on April 1, blaming slow vaccine rollouts and new international travel restrictions for dampening demand. "We are nearly five weeks into 2021, and unfortunately, we find ourselves in a situation similar to much of 2020," Chief Executive Doug Parker and President Robert Isom said in a memo to employees which was also included in a regulatory filing. Fort Worth, Texas-based American furloughed 19,000 workers when a previous round of government payroll support ended on Oct. 1 but recalled them in December after a fresh $15 billion for the industry through March. Aviation unions are already pushing for another $15 billion in U.S. payroll assistance to protect jobs through the summer. "The vaccine is not being distributed as quickly as any of us believed, and new restrictions on international travel that require customers to have a negative COVID-19 test have dampened demand," American said, adding that the company will not fly all of its aircraft this summer as planned. United Airlines has sent fresh furlough warnings to 14,000 employees, while Delta Air Lines Inc and Southwest Airlines Co have averted layoffs mostly thanks to voluntary leave programs. American and United also offered voluntary deals to reduce staffing last year but were still forced to furlough. American said it was launching a fresh round of exit packages in an effort to mitigate potential involuntary furloughs, similar to plans by United. They are required by law to inform employees whose jobs are at risk, generally within 60 days. American's potential furloughs include 1,850 pilots and 4,245 flight attendants. United's pilots approved a deal late last year to prevent furloughs until June. Last month American's wholly owned regional subsidiary, PSA Airlines, said it planned to resume pilot hiring this year, as have ultra low-cost carriers including Allegiant and privately owned Frontier Airlines. The Allied Pilots Association, which represents American's pilots, said actions by management and their treatment of the airline's balance sheet "have placed American in a more precarious situation than our competitors." American is the most leveraged of the major U.S. carriers. Last week it took advantage of a sharp rise in shares after a mention on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum to launch a fresh $1 billion stock sale to boost liquidity. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/american-airlines-sending-13-000-222254550.html POSITION: Manager, Operations Safety Programs Requisition Number: 21-0041 Title: Manager, Operations Safety Programs Department: Safety, Security & Quality Assurance City: Honolulu State: HI Description At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world! Position Summary The position reports to the Director, Safety Programs & Analytics and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operational safety programs, that shall include the collection and analysis of operations statistical data pertinent to Federal Aviation Regulations and company’s operational safety. Key Responsibilities · Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) · Manages data card processing, routine data analysis, root cause analysis and determines corrective actions of digital flight data to determine adverse events, trends in flight operations, exceedance report processing, trend analysis and report preparation. · Daily administration of the FOQA efforts to ensure analysis of flight data for improved flight safety including validation of FOQA events, identification of events for Gatekeeper contacts and identification of events for Maintenance reporting · Prepares reports, presentations, and statistical data required to identify trends for safety enhancement. · Works with Gatekeepers and other members of the Event Review Team including union, company, and FAA representatives. · Subject matter expert to FOQA vendors and programs · Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) management · Facilitates Event Review Committee meetings for Pilot, Dispatch and Maintenance employee groups to include scheduling, holding and closing monthly meetings. · ASAP submission analyst, processing and researching all reports for the 3 employee groups. Coordinates with ERC Union members for suggested employee submissions. · Compiles and posts ASAP Feedback for the 3 employee groups (monthly for pilots, quarterly for Dispatch and Maintenance). · Confidential Information Sharing Program (CISP) Analyst · Primary Point of contact for the CISP program. Reviews posted ATSAP events, coordinates posting of Pilot ASAP reports with the PSAP Event Review Committee. · Provides feedback on matched events to those involved in posted events and the Pilot ERC. · Coordinate data interfaces between the Operations Safety Programs and the airlines Safety Management System (SMS) · Assists in coordinating and conducting other evaluations such as DOD audits, IOSA audits · Assists in the development and implementation of corrective action plans that result from safety evaluations. Verifies the implementation of solutions and corrective action plans. · Other duties as assigned Requirements: Minimum Requirements · High School diploma or equivalent education. · Three years aviation experience with a 14CFR Part 121 carrier or relevant operational experience, such as 14CFR Part 135 or military. · Working knowledge in Aviation Safety Programs including SMS, AQP, ASAP, FOQA, ASIAS, and LOSA. · Experience in Statistical methods · Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a positive attitude toward teamwork. · Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat software · Strong written and verbal communication skills. Capable of developing and providing wide range of reports for executive review. · Ability to work with sensitive or confidential information without inappropriate disclosure. · Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport SIDA badge Preferred Qualifications · Bachelor Degree · Possess an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and/or FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate · Formal training and/or certification in Safety Management System · Experience in the use of Event Measurement System (EMS) and CEFA animation tool. · Part 121 Flight Operations crewmember experience · Experience collaborating with the FAA, NTSB, and international regulatory authorities About Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 16 years (2004-2019) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawai‘i. Now in its 92nd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawai‘i's biggest and longest-serving airline. In 2019, Hawaiian offered nonstop flights between Hawai‘i and more U.S. gateway cities (13) than any other airline, along with service connecting the islands with Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaiian is offering an adjusted schedule of daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and between Hawai‘i and the U.S. mainland as well as Japan. The airline is committed to the health and safety of its guests and employees and has reinforced enhanced cleaning procedures across its business. While the experience may be a little different, the authentic Hawaiian hospitality remains unchanged. Additional details on how Hawaiian is keeping guests and employees safe can be found at HawaiianAirlines.com/KeepingYouSafe. Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). 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