Flight Safety Information - April 14, 2021 No. 076 In This Issue : Incident: Vologda YK40 at St. Petersburg on Apr 9th 2021, runway excursion on landing : Incident: Aviastar TU B752 at Ekaterinburg on Apr 12th 2021, rejected takeoff due to engine failure : Incident: India Express B738 at Kozhikode on Apr 9th 2021, cargo smoke indication : Pilot’s actions, maintenance issues contributed to fatal crash of historic B-17 airplane : Indian Pilots Want To Stop Breathalyzer Tests Over COVID-19 : 'Embarrassing': Why Air NZ is weighing passengers : TSA: Traveler Stopped For Carrying 98 Bullets Onto Airplane At BWI : Narita Introduces Biometric Airport Journey Process : AsBAA and ACP Host Inaugural China Bizav Safety Day : EASA draws up initial certification requirements for electric and hybrid engines : FAA Proposes $1.56 Million Fine for Anniston Airport Over Safety Issues (Alabama) : Poland to acquire five US C-130H transport aircraft : Quantum laser links for aircraft WiFi : Boeing delivers 29 aircraft in March; orders positive for second straight month : United Airlines unveils plan to fund more sustainable jet fuel made from trash : The UAE is partnering with Japanese company iSpace to launch a moon rover in 2022 : POSITION AVAILABLE: Manager, Internal Evaluation Program Incident: Vologda YK40 at St. Petersburg on Apr 9th 2021, runway excursion on landing A Vologda State Enterprises Yakovlev Yak-40, registration RA-87966 performing flight VGV-5730T from Vologda to St. Petersburg (Russia) with 6 crew, landed on St. Petersburg's runway 10R at about 21:02L (18:02Z) but veered right off the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground. No injuries occurred, the aircraft received minor if any damage. Russia's Northwest Transport Investigation Department (IAC) is investigating reporting according to preliminary data the aircraft rolled out of the runway due to a gust of wind in the evening of Apr 9th 2021. On Apr 13th 2021 Rosaviatsia reported they are investigating the occurrence. The aircraft veered right off runway 10R about 900 meters/3000 feet past touchdown and came to a stop about 12 meters/40 feet to the right of the right runway edge. At the time of the landing the winds came from 170 degrees at 4 m/s (8 knots) gusting up to 11 m/s (21 knots). http://avherald.com/h?article=4e5a4344&opt=0 Incident: Aviastar TU B752 at Ekaterinburg on Apr 12th 2021, rejected takeoff due to engine failure An Aviastar TU Boeing 757-200 freighter, registration VQ-BGG performing flight 4B-6426 from Ekaterinburg (Russia) to Maastricht (Netherlands) with 3 crew, was accelerating for takeoff from Ekaterinburg's runway 26L when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed due to the failure of the left hand engine (RB211). The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron. http://avherald.com/h?article=4e5dade5&opt=0 Incident: India Express B738 at Kozhikode on Apr 9th 2021, cargo smoke indication An Air India Express Boeing 737-800, registration VT-AXT performing flight IX-393 from Kozhikode (India) to Kuwait (Kuwait) with 17 passengers, was climbing out of Kozhikode's runway 28 when the crew stopped the climb at about FL200 after received a cargo smoke indication and returned to Kozhikode for a safe landing on runway 28 about 35 minutes after departure. The aircraft stopped on the runway and was inspected by emergency services before the aircraft taxied to the apron. A replacement Boeing 737-800 VT-GHD is currently enroute and estimated to reach Kuwait with a delay of 6.5 hours. The airline reported the crew detected a cargo fire alarm and returned to Kozhikode's Calicut Airport. http://avherald.com/h?article=4e5a0495&opt=0 Pilot’s actions, maintenance issues contributed to fatal crash of historic B-17 airplane The National Transportation Safety Board detailed in an accident report issued April 13 the circumstances that led to the crash of a Boeing B-17G airplane that killed seven people and injured seven others. The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s configuration and airspeed following a loss of engine power. The Word War II-era Boeing B-17G airplane had just departed Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Oct. 2, 2019, on a “living history flight experience” flight with 10 passengers when the pilot radioed controllers that the airplane was returning to the field because of an engine problem. The airplane struck approach lights, contacted the ground before reaching the runway and collided with unoccupied airport vehicles; the majority of the fuselage was consumed by a post-crash fire. Flightpath data indicated that during the return to the airport the landing gear was extended prematurely, adding drag to an airplane that had lost some engine power. An NTSB airplane performance study showed the B-17 could likely have overflown the approach lights and landed on the runway had the pilot kept the landing gear retracted and accelerated to 120 mph until it was evident the airplane would reach the runway. The pilot also served as the director of maintenance for the Collings Foundation, which operated the airplane, and was responsible for the airplane’s maintenance while it was on tour in the United States. Investigators said the partial loss of power in two of the four engines was due to the pilot’s inadequate maintenance, which contributed to the cause of the accident. The NTSB also determined that although the Collings Foundation had a voluntary safety management system in place, it was ineffective and failed to identify and mitigate numerous hazards, including the safety issues related to the pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane. The Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of the Collings Foundation safety management system was also ineffective, the NTSB said, and cited both as contributing to the accident. The NTSB recommended the FAA require safety management systems for the certain revenue passenger-carrying operations which included living history flight experience flights such as the B-17 flight. The NTSB also issued recommendations to the FAA that would enhance the safety of revenue passenger-carrying operations conducted under Part 91, including those conducted with a living history flight experience exemption, which currently allows sightseeing tours aboard former military aircraft to be operated under less stringent safety standards than other commercial operations. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2021/04/13/pilots-actions-maintenance-issues-contributed-to-fatal-crash-of-historic-b-17-airplane/ Indian Pilots Want To Stop Breathalyzer Tests Over COVID-19 As the second wave of COVID-19 impacts India, one pilot’s union has asked the government to suspend the use of breathalyzer tests for pilots. Breathalyzer tests ensure that pilots have not consumed alcohol in the last 12 hours and can fly safely. However, the nature of the tests (blowing into a device) has made it a concern during the pandemic. Suspension The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) has asked India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, to suspend the use of the breathalyzers once again, according to The Print. The association represents around 600 Air India pilots from across the country and has reached out to the government several times during the pandemic. All pilots currently flying are required to take a breathalyzer test both before and after a flight. This ensures that no pilot is under the influence at the time or has consumed alcohol in the 12 hours before a flight. The process usually requires a person to blow into a machine that can detect alcohol levels in respiratory droplets. However, since COVID-19 can easily spread through droplets, many are concerned about the use of breathalyzers. While the outer layer of plastic (that one blows into) can be replaced after each use, hygiene issues cause concern. Once again Breathalyzers were first suspended for pilots flying certain routes in February 2020, one of the earliest signs of the impact of COVID-19 on Indian aviation. As the pandemic broke out, all breathalyzer tests were suspended from March to September due to the high risk. However, tests resumed in September as cases slowly began to drop. As India faces its second wave, pilots suddenly find themselves once again at a high risk of contracting the virus. With over 185,000 cases recorded yesterday and 200,000 daily passengers, flight crew are at the front line. The union has asked for a speedy decision in regard to the suspension of breathalyzers. The DGCA is yet to respond to the letter, which was sent yesterday. The ICPA also made a heartfelt appeal to the DGCA to recognize the critical work of pilots and help protect them, saying, “We sincerely hope that you recognise pilots in India are bravely continuing to fly aircraft despite such pandemic and only seek your indulgence to instil greater confidence in our pilots by showing them the DGCA cares for their health and safety during these testing times.” Risk While suspending breathalyzers might seem like an easy decision, there are potential hurdles. In December 2019, four SpiceJet pilots were suspended for failing a breathalyzer test and similar cases have been seen globally. Obviously, flying while under the influence of alcohol, no matter how little the amount, poses a huge safety risk. This is why most countries require breathalyzers tests for crew members to err on the side of caution. However, as the pandemic rages, countries might have to trust their pilots and suspend tests for now. https://simpleflying.com/indian-pilots-breathalyzer-test-stop/ 'Embarrassing': Why Air NZ is weighing passengers Travellers were told that they needed to have themselves weighed as well. Broadcaster Hilary Barry shared her own experience, tweeting that the experience was "not ideal". OMG Air NZ announces to everyone in the terminal it’s conducting a survey to weigh both passengers and hand luggage today. That won’t be embarrassing AT ALL. 😂 (They also said it’s a requirement they do it every 5 years.) Air New Zealand chief operational integrity officer Captain David Morgan told the Herald that it was a regulatory requirement. "A customer and crew weight survey is completed every five years to meet regulatory requirements," he said. "In order to fly safely and efficiently, we need to calculate the weight, balance and fuel requirements of each and every flight ahead of take-off. To do this, we need to know the average weight of our passengers, crew and cabin baggage. "All data is collected anonymously and results cannot be seen by the data collection team or other customers. Although participating is not compulsory, we do really appreciate our customers helping out." Kiwis took to social media to share their views on Air New Zealand's weigh day, with a number sharing mixed views. "Funny. That is approximately how often I weigh myself," one joked. Another added: "It genuinely wouldn't be embarrassing at all if society wasn't so fatphobic." A third said: "Happens in the UK as well. In the UK no one sees the person's weight. It is to keep up with the full weight of a plane to ensure that safety is maintained. "Can't see an issue. Makes me feel comfortable that safety issues are maintained. Well done Air NZ." It's not the first time this has happened around the world. In 2016, Hawaiian Airlines requested passengers step on the scales prior to boarding as part of a wider survey so staff could assess where they're best seated in the aircraft. The policy emerged publicly after two American Samoan businessmen complained to the US Transportation Department that Hawaiin Airlines had forced them to take to the scales prior to their flight from American Samoa to Honolulu. The airline insisted the process was necessary because the Boeing 767 aircraft it used on that particular journey required an even distribution of weight. Scandinavian airline Finnair has been weighing passengers since 2017, stating that it's purely for research purposes. Uzbekistan Airways also require passengers to step on the scales, in an effort to "ensure flight safety". https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/embarrassing-why-air-nz-weighing-passengers TSA: Traveler Stopped For Carrying 98 Bullets Onto Airplane At BWI BALTIMORE (WJZ) — TSA agents say they stopped a traveler at BWI Airport on Monday who was carrying 98 bullets onto an airplane. A TSA spokesperson said on Twitter: “There’s no actual need to carry 98 bullets onto an airplane–and of course ammunition is not allowed to be carried onto a plane. @TSA at @BWI_Airport stopped a traveler with these bullets at one of the checkpoints yesterday. Know what’s in your carry-on bag. #ProhibitedItemsWeek” The spokesperson is urging travelers to know what’s inside their bags before going through an airport. https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/04/13/tsa-traveler-stopped-for-carrying-98-bullets-onto-airplane-at-bwi/ Narita Introduces Biometric Airport Journey Process Tokyo's Narita International Airport is testing a new biometric process for the journey from check-in to boarding, using technology from Amadeus and Japanese technology company NEC Corp. The process requires passengers to check in at one of Narita's new biometric kiosks, which captures their facial image and matches it against their passport. From there, they can drop off luggage at an automated baggage drop point that verifies their identity by camera. Cameras at security checkpoints and boarding gates also verify passengers' identities, making it unnecessary for passengers to show paper documents. ICM Airport Technics, an Amadeus company, is supplying the kiosks and baggage drop units to Narita, and NEC is supplying facial recognition software. The process is based on the International Air Transport Association's One ID concept, and NEC plans to help other airports in Japan adopt the standard, according to NEC project manager Takumi Otani. The airport plans to fully launch the process in July after the current testing, according to officials. https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Global/Narita-Introduces-Biometric-Airport-Journey-Process AsBAA and ACP Host Inaugural China Bizav Safety Day NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt speaks at China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021 NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt spoke virtually at the China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021, which was held in person in Chengdu, China, on April 8. The event was jointly hosted by the Asian Business Aviation Association and U.S.-China Aviation Cooperation Program. CAAC deputy administrator Hu Zhenjiang emphasized the agency's commitment to aviation safety on Thursday during a keynote presentation at the China Business Aviation Safety Day 2021 in Chengdu, which was jointly hosted by AsBAA and the U.S.-China Aviation Cooperation Program (ACP). The event hosted more than 150 business aircraft pilots, OEMs, MROs, FBOs, EMS, airport, and government representatives in the year's first in-person event for the Asian business aviation industry. NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt and FAA Office of General Aviation Safety Assurance director Robert Ruiz also spoke virtually from Washington, D.C., during the keynote. Sumwalt presented business aviation accident case studies and discussed the importance of following SOPs and "being a professional.” Hu echoed Sumwalt's remarks on the importance of professionalism among the "ecosystem of aircrew, operator, and airport management." He also encouraged budding Chinese GA and business aviation operators to "proactively adopt" safety management systems (SMS) and promised for the "parallel development" of both commercial and general aviation in China. The event also featured expert presentation sessions that covered the necessity of cultivating a safety culture, implementing effective SMS, human factors, maintenance, and ground handling, among others. In addition to the presentations were panel discussions on topics relevant to business aircraft operators in mainland China. AsBAA aims to host more aviation safety events elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region later this year. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-04-12/asbaa-and-acp-host-inaugural-china-bizav-safety-day EASA draws up initial certification requirements for electric and hybrid engines European aviation safety regulators have drawn up an initial set of certification requirements for electric or hybrid propulsion systems for future aircraft types. The in-depth special condition has been shaped from an initial proposal in January last year, following extensive comments from multiple aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Rolls-Royce, Safran and other organisations specialising in electric propulsion. Current certification specifications do not consider such engines for conventional small and large aircraft and helicopters, or new aircraft architectures, says the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. EASA says innovative electric and hybrid systems bring new challenges and considerations, including interfaces, functions and interactions. “It is considered challenging at this stage to provide a generic set of requirements for [such propulsion systems] that could encompass all possibilities,” it adds. Heart’s ES-19 is one of several electric-propulsion concepts under development For large aircraft, covered by CS-25 certification standards, the special condition must be complemented with appropriate emissions requirements which are “yet to be defined” for electric propulsion, says EASA. It also points out that any design including use of hydrogen – whether to feed fuel cells or combustion engines – is also outside of the scope. “These designs require further work and research before defining the associated certification requirements,” it says. Running to 30 pages, the document sets out basic criteria for safety of materials, stresses and loads on components, fire protection, assessment of failure conditions, resistance to bird-strike and icing, and other design and operational aspects. Although EASA has taken dozens of comments into account and amended the details accordingly, it has also indicated that it is “willing to offer flexibility” on certain matters for the time being, “in order to enable innovation”. https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/easa-draws-up-initial-certification-requirements-for-electric-and-hybrid-engines/143268.article FAA Proposes $1.56 Million Fine for Anniston Airport Over Safety Issues (Alabama) The city's airport staff had not kept up with training on how to drive on the flightline, how to inspect fuel operations, and how to create a "wildlife management plan," inspectors concluded. Apr. 12—The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday proposed a $1.56 million fine against Anniston's city government in response to alleged safety violations at Anniston Regional Airport. City Manager Steven Folks said the city has hired an aviation lawyer and plans to argue against the fine. "There's still a conversation going on," Folks said. Anniston owns the airport, which isn't in the city and in fact is south of Oxford. In the late 20th century, when Anniston still had the Army training base Fort McClellan, the airfield saw some regular passenger traffic. Today, it's largely used by private pilots and occasionally the military. Football season and races at Talladega Superspeedway have brought charter flights to the airport in recent years. The airport's daily operations are run by a private company, Anniston Aviation, which is under contract to provide services such as fuel and maintenance. But upkeep of the facilities falls to the city's public works department, which historically has dedicated only a handful of employees to the airport. FAA inspectors visited the airport in March 2020 and found what they described as "potentially hazardous ruts", cracked and loose pavement and drainage problems on the runway. Lighting and signage were "not maintained," according to an inspection report. The city's airport staff had not kept up with training on how to drive on the flightline, how to inspect fuel operations, and how to create a "wildlife management plan," inspectors concluded. Collisions with birds and land animals pose a hazard to planes on takeoff and landing, and airports often take measures to keep wildlife away from an airfield. In a press release on Friday — one year and one day from the release of the FAA's 2020 report — officials of the aviation agency say the city "failed to correct many of the violations after the FAA alerted it to them." The proposed fine seemed to surprise some city officials, who say they've been working to correct the identified problems and have been keeping the aviation agency informed of their progress. The city last year sought a $3.7 million grant to resurface the runway, a project that would likely fix many of the problems identified in the report. Work on that project, originally slated for fall 2020, has yet to start. "We didn't get everything finalized until early winter," Anniston public works director David Arnett said. "And we decided to wait until summer so we could have a good stretch of good weather." Work on the project is expected to begin in June and could close the airport to air traffic for 90 days, he said. Arnett said the FAA hasn't sent out inspectors to view sites in person during the pandemic. He said the agency knows about the progress of remedies at the airport only through reports provided by the city. He said the city has since added one additional full-time staffer to its airport crew. There have been no injuries and only one event that caused damage to an aircraft at the airport in recent months, Arnett said, and that incident wasn't due to structural problems with the runway. "We had one flat tire in the past three months and that was due to a hard landing," he said. Members of the Anniston City Council have been talking for months about a plan to create a separate airport authority, run by a board of appointees from local governments, to run the airport independently. That setup is typical for small-town airports. Mayor Jack Draper and others on the council have said the city needs buy-in from other local governments because the airport serves the entire region. According to the FAA press release, the city has requested a meeting with the FAA to discuss the proposed fine. Arnett said the city has 30 days to contest the proposal. Attempts to reach the FAA for further comment were not immediately successful Monday morning. https://www.aviationpros.com/aoa/runway-management/news/21218290/faa-proposes-156-million-fine-for-anniston-airport-over-safety-issues Poland to acquire five US C-130H transport aircraft Poland's minister of defence announced on Wednesday that Poland had signed a contract to purchase five C-130 Hercules multipurpose military transport aircraft from the US. Mariusz Blaszczak wrote on Twitter: "We have signed a contract for the purchase of five C-130 Hercules planes within the framework of Excess Defense Articles." The first plane is set to arrive in Poland later this year. He added that the planes would go to the largest military airport in Poland - the 33 Air Transport Base, in Powidz, in the west-central part of the country - and serve to increase its transport capacity. As part of the Excess Defense Articles programme, excess defence articles and military equipment that are no longer needed by the US armed forces are eligible for transfer to foreign countries. https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/poland-to-acquire-five-us-c-130h-transport-aircraft-21213 Quantum laser links for aircraft WiFi The UltraAir project is developing a laser-based quantum communication system to carry broadband WiFi data from aircraft to the ground via a satellite network A laser communications terminal prototype to demonstrate broadband links from aircraft to space is being developed by Airbus, working with the Netherlands organisation for applied scientific research (TNO). The project is co-financed by Airbus, TNO and the Netherlands Space Office. The work forms part of ESA’s programme for secure and laser communication technologies called ScyLight and addresses optical as well as quantum communication. The laser communication terminal demonstrator developed by Airbus and partners will be designed, constructed and tested under laboratory conditions by the end of 2021. Project to build terabit optical links to space The following year, UltraAir system will be installed in ESA’s optical ground station in Tenerife, Spain and tested in a communication link with another laser terminal on board the Alphasat telecommunications satellite, which is in geostationary orbit some 36 000 kilometres above Earth. For the final verification, the UltraAir demonstrator will be integrated on an aircraft for flight testing by mid-2022. The technology demonstrator will pave the way for a future UltraAir product which could reach data transmission rates of several gigabits-per-second while providing anti-jamming technology and a low probability of interception. In the longer term, the devices will allow airline passengers to establish high-speed data connections using evolutions of the European Data Relay System (EDRS), also known as the SpaceDataHighway. EDRS is an independent European satellite system and is currently used to accelerate the flow of information from low-Earth orbit satellites back to the ground. It uses lasers to relay data back to Europe in almost real time. https://www.eenewseurope.com/news/quantum-laser-links-aircraft-wifi Boeing delivers 29 aircraft in March; orders positive for second straight month (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Tuesday it delivered 29 aircraft in March, up from 20 a year earlier, with the U.S. planemaker’s net orders staying positive for the second straight month as airlines get ready for a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s orders appear to be turning a corner after the coronavirus crisis caused airline customers to cancel hundreds of jets on orders last year, resulting in one of the worst performances for Boeing ever. Boeing's net orders turned positive for the first time in 14 months in February as COVID-19 vaccine rollouts boosted the confidence of its customers. (reut.rs/2OKrLjD) The plane manufacturer said it booked March gross orders of 196 aircraft, all of them for its 737 family of jets. Net of cancellations and conversions, Boeing had 40 jet orders for its 737 planes last month. Boeing said its March gross orders include previously announced 100 737 MAX orders for Southwest and 24 737 MAX orders for private investment firm 777 Partners and 11 orders for P8 military aircraft. Turkish Airlines canceled 10 737 MAX airplane orders in March and converted 40 737 MAX jet orders to options. China’s CDB Financial scrapped 16 737 MAX orders last month and China Aircraft Leasing canceled 26 737 MAX orders. Alaska Air and United Airlines respectively recontracted nine and 25 737 MAX orders last month for earlier delivery positions. Nineteen 737 MAX orders were canceled by unidentified customers in March. Boeing’s gross orders for the first quarter were 282 airplanes. Net of cancellations and conversions, orders stood at 69 aircraft in the quarter. Adjusted for stricter accounting standards, Boeing’s net orders were 76 airplanes in the first quarter ended March. Boeing’s official backlog rose to 4054 aircraft orders in March from 4041 orders in February. The company delivered a total of 77 airplanes in the first quarter, up from 50 aircraft a year earlier. Boeing resumed 787 jet deliveries in late March after halting them for four months due to production defects. https://www.reuters.com/article/boeing-deliveries/boeing-delivers-29-aircraft-in-march-orders-positive-for-second-straight-month-idUSL4N2M62O8 United Airlines unveils plan to fund more sustainable jet fuel made from trash (Reuters) -United Airlines said on Tuesday it has partnered with global firms including Nike Inc and Siemens AG in an “Eco-Skies Alliance” to finance use this year of about 3.4 million gallons of low-carbon, sustainable aviation fuel derived from trash. Though tiny compared with the 4.3 billion gallons of jet fuel that United consumed in 2019 prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount triples the roughly 1 million gallons of sustainable fuel it has used each year since 2016. Airlines have used sustainable fuel since 2008 as part of efforts to reduce outright emissions, but so far this represents barely 1% of the fuel used worldwide, industry groups say. Chicago-based United named 11 of more than a dozen global partners for the plan but did not disclose the cost, or how much each would contribute. Air transport accounts for 2%-3% of greenhouse gas emissions, the French aerospace association said on Tuesday. Environmental groups argue the sector’s overall contribution is higher. Partners include companies with corporate or cargo deals with United, like Nike, Siemens, Palantir and Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. United said the project gives customers a way to help reduce the environmental impact of flying beyond buying carbon offsets and could help create more of a market for sustainable aviation fuels. “We’ll see how it develops,” Chief Executive Scott Kirby told reporters. “I think there’s a huge appetite for it.” The airline industry has focused more broadly on the purchase of carbon offsets to reduce the environmental impact of flying, pending the arrival of new technology to meet the sector’s goal of halving net emissions by 2050 versus 2005. Environmental critics say offsets do not directly address climate goals and mask the problem of ongoing jet emissions. United, which along with some other carriers has said it wants to cut net emissions more aggressively by 100% by 2050, has criticized offsets and announced a recent investment in “carbon-capture” technology. It has invested in a sustainable aviation fuel producer called Fulcrum BioEnergy. “While we know that aircraft are never going to be completely decarbonized, we are not going to use offsets as the way to get to 100% green,” Kirby said. Airline association IATA says life cycle greenhouse emissions from sustainable fuel can be at least 80% lower than normal fuel and are the only medium-term option for curbing emissions growth, since airlines cannot yet switch to electric planes. Delta Air Lines has said it plans to replace 10% of its jet fuel, currently refined from fossil fuel, with sustainable aviation fuel by the end of 2030. While using waste avoids taking land from food production, environmental groups like Transport & Environment say such supplies are limited and face competition from other sectors. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-united-arlns-climate/united-airlines-unveils-plan-to-fund-more-sustainable-jet-fuel-made-from-trash-idUSKBN2C01MC?il=0 The UAE is partnering with Japanese company iSpace to launch a moon rover in 2022 (CNN)Japanese lunar robotics company iSpace will deliver a rover built by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the moon in 2022, it announced Wednesday. A team of engineers and scientists from Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in Dubai, are building the rover, while iSpace will transport it on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The rocket will launch from Florida, with the aim of reaching an area of the moon that has not previously been explored. It will be iSpace's first moon mission. The Japanese startup says it will also provide the UAE with communication technology on the lunar surface. Landing on the moon Only three nations -- the US, Russia and China -- have successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon. The UAE mission hopes to learn more about lunar dust, the moon's soil, and airless bodies -- space objects that lack an atmosphere. Among the challenges it faces is coping with the harsh environment on the moon, where the temperature can reach minus 200 degrees Celsius. NASA is on track to send a $250 million rover called VIPER to the south pole of the moon in 2023. Other countries, including the UK, Russia and Japan, also have lunar missions planned. iSpace says its vision is to build a settlement on the moon by 2040 and that its first step is to search for water. A settlement on Mars The Emirates Lunar Mission is part of a wider strategy for the UAE to reach Mars by 2117. Scientists say the unmanned moon mission could be a building block towards this project. Last year, the UAE successfully launched the Hope Probe, the country's first Mars mission. In February, the probe reached the red planet and entered orbit on its first attempt. In 2019, the UAE sent the first Emirati to space. https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/middleeast/uae-lunar-rover-ispace-scn-spc-intl/index.html Manager, Internal Evaluation Program 1. Minimum Qualifications a. At least 3 years of auditing experience with a Part 121 airline, in either maintenance or flight operations b. At least 2 years of supervisory/managerial experience c. US citizen or have the legal right to accept employment in the United States d. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite e. Possess strong leadership, written, verbal and interpersonal skills f. Must be able to work with a variety of personalities and conduct professional interviews g. Ability to organize own work, while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines h. Must be detail oriented i. Ability to maintain professional conduct at all times j. Ability to maintain confidentiality k. Must be a self-starter 2. Preferred Qualifications a. Bachelor’s degree or higher in aviation or safety-related field b. FAA license, such as a Commercial Pilot’s License, an Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P), or Dispatcher license c. IOSA familiarity d. Safety Management System (SMS) familiarity e. Technical writing experience f. Knowledge and/or experience with Q-Pulse 3. Authorities a. Develop and maintain processes for the Internal Evaluation Program, approved by the Director of Safety, to include authoring procedures in airline manuals b. Develop and maintain an IEP auditor training curriculum, approved by the Director of Safety, ensuring auditors are trained and qualified to conduct IEP audits as assigned 4. Duties and Responsibilities a. Coordinate with the Director of Safety to establish and maintain an auditing schedule and required checklists b. Assign IEP audits to trained and qualified IEP auditors to ensure completion of all audits in a timely and accurate manner c. Supplement the conduct of scheduled audits d. Conduct Special Audits as assigned by the Director of Safety e. Ensure the IEP Auditor position is staffed by an appropriately qualified individual f. Conduct initial and recurrent auditor training g. Develop and manage audit and finding processes within the Q-Pulse system h. Assist operational departments regarding responses to audit outputs in Q-Pulse i. Assist in the development of processes for IEP-related SMS activity j. Facilitate completion of the Swift Air IOSA Conformance Report according to IOSA requirements k. Participate in FAA, IOSA, and DoD audits as requested by the Director of Safety l. Attend industry meetings as appropriate to maintain currency with industry best practices related to the Internal Evaluation Program 5. Reporting Chain a. The Manager, IEP reports directly to the Director of Safety APPLY to Safety Director at: ecates@flyiaero.com Curt Lewis