Flight Safety Information - November 15, 2021 No. 229 In This Issue : Incident: S7 B738 at Blagoveshensk on Nov 13th 2021, go around due to ILS malfunction : Incident: France BCS3 at Paris on Nov 8th 2021, cabin did not pressurize : Incident: Azur B763 at Moscow on Nov 11th 2021, flaps disagree : Incident: Lufthansa A319 at Nuremberg on Nov 10th 2021, bird strike : Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander - Fatal Accident (Michigan) : Southwest Airlines ejects passenger after she assaulted and hospitalized an employee : China satisfied with Boeing 737 MAX changes, seeks industry feedback - document : The rule for unruly passengers? One strike and you're off the plane. Permanently. : Man dive-bombed Virginia firefighters with drone — then asked for it back, feds say : Federal agents rescue pilot found standing atop sinking plane off Florida coast : FAA proposes $225K in fines against unruly passengers, says one ‘snatched cookies’ during in-flight meltdown : Spirit Airlines flight makes emergency landing at MSP : Companies Deny FAA Allegation of Illegal Charter : Airbus Expects Demand For 39,000 New Aircraft By 2040 : Frontier Airlines Orders 91 Additional A321neo Aircraft, Tripling Size by 2029 : Boeing to Add Three New Air Freighter Conversion Lines : SpaceX Launches 53 Internet Satellites in Foggy Flight : SURVEY REQUEST : RESEARCH SURVEY - SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY : Position Available: Senior Vice President, Consulting Position Available : Position Available: Manager Safety Health and Environmental Management Incident: S7 B738 at Blagoveshensk on Nov 13th 2021, go around due to ILS malfunction A S7 Sibir Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration VQ-BKW performing flight S7-5211 (dep Nov 12th) from Novosibirsk to Blagoveshensk (Russia), was on final ILS approach to Blagoveshensk's runway 36 when the crew initiated a go around at about 1800 feet MSL due to an incorrect glideslope indication. The aircraft climbed to 2500 feet, positioned for a GLSS (Glonass) approach to runway 36 and landed safely on second approach. The aircraft departed for the return flight about 90 minutes after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f01c95f&opt=0 Incident: France BCS3 at Paris on Nov 8th 2021, cabin did not pressurize An Air France Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration F-HZUC performing flight AF-610K from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Nantes (France), was climbing out of CDG's runway 26R when the crew stopped the climb at FL090 due to problems with the cabin pressure. The aircraft returned to CDG for a safe landing on runway 26R about 25 minutes after departure. The aircraft had been delivered to Air France on Nov 6th 2021. The airline reported no passenger was on board, the aircraft experienced a technical problem with the cabin pressurization and returned to Paris. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f013774&opt=0 Incident: Azur B763 at Moscow on Nov 11th 2021, flaps disagree An Azur Air Boeing 767-300, registration RA-73032 performing flight ZF-514 from Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) to Moscow Vnukovo (Russia), was on approach to Vnukovo's runway 24 when the crew initiated a go around at 1500 feet due to a flaps disagree indication. The aircraft climbed to 4000 feet, positioned for another approach with flaps at 20 degrees and landed on runway 24 without further incident. The aircraft is still on the ground in Moscow about 15 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f00d959&opt=0 Incident: Lufthansa A319 at Nuremberg on Nov 10th 2021, bird strike A Lufthansa A319-100, registration D-AILM performing flight LH-143 from Nuremberg to Frankfurt (Germany), was climbing out of Nuremberg's runway 10 when a bird impacted the right hand engine (CFM56) prompting the crew to stop the climb at 5000 feet and return to Nuremberg for a safe landing on runway 10 about 20 minutes after departure. The aircraft returned to service about 56 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f012d03&opt=0 Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander - Fatal Accident (Michigan) Date: Saturday 13 November 2021 Time: c. 13:45 Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander Operator: Island Airways Registration: N866JA MSN: 185 First flight: 1970 Crew: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 Passengers: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4 Total: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5 Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair Location: Beaver Island, MI ( United States of America) Phase: Unknown (UNK) Nature: Passenger Departure airport: Charlevoix Municipal Airport, MI (KCVX), United States of America Destination airport: Beaver Island-Welke Airport, MI, United States of America Narrative: A Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident at Beaver Island, Michigan. One passenger survived with serious injuries. The aircraft had departed Charlevoix Municipal Airport, Michigan at 13:32 hours local time. Weather reported at SJX airport, 4 nautical miles southwest of Welke Airport, showed scattered clouds at 1800 feet at 13:35, dropping to 700 feet in the following 30 minutes, along with intermittent snowfall and gusting winds. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20211113-0 Southwest Airlines ejects passenger after she assaulted and hospitalized an employee A Southwest Airlines employee was hospitalized after allegedly getting punched in the head by an unruly passenger on a flight taking off from the Dallas Love Field airport. According to the Dallas Police Department, the passenger boarded the flight at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday and had a verbal altercation with an operations agent after being asked to exit the plane. As the passenger was exiting, she allegedly had another verbal argument with a different Southwest Airlines operation agent, who, according to Dallas police, the passenger then punched in the head. The operations agent was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, and the passenger was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Dallas Police Department. The operations agent was released Saturday night from the hospital and is at home resting, said Southwest Airlines spokesperson Chris Mainz. Southwest is still in the process of clarifying reports behind the nature of the altercation. "Our entire Southwest family is wishing her a speedy and full recovery as we send our thoughts, prayers and love to her," Mainz said. "Southwest Airlines maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any type of harassment or assault and fully support our employee as we cooperate with local authorities regarding this unacceptable incident." In May, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant was assaulted by a passenger and lost two teeth, according to a letter the flight attendants union sent to the airline's CEO in an appeal for more safeguards as travel rebounds. In February, a passenger allegedly refused to stow her carry-on luggage in the overhead bin on a Southwest Airlines flight from Boston to Chicago. She then allegedly “held onto the armrest, shouted loudly and aggressively” after being told she could not continue with the flight and used derogatory language and obscene gestures towards a crew member. As she left the plane, she allegedly spat on a crew member. Police officers met her at the gate. These incidents are only a fraction of the harassment and violence flight staff have had to face in the past year, as mask mandates and flight restrictions brewed resentment towards airlines and their employees. So far this year, the Federal Aviation Administration has reported 5,114 unruly passenger incidents, 73% of which were mask-related. More than 100 reports involved physical assaults, according to a news release last Wednesday. ►Unruly passengers on airlines: These 'unruly' passengers spit, punched and kicked at airline crew members. Now, they face hefty fines. Unruly passenger cases spiked after the U.S. introduced a mask mandate on airplanes and in airports on Feb. 1. The mandate is set to remain in place until at least Jan. 18. While the FAA cannot prosecute unruly passengers, it can impose fines to the tune of $37,000 per violation for these cases. https://www.yahoo.com/news/southwest-airlines-ejects-passenger-she-172653023.html China satisfied with Boeing 737 MAX changes, seeks industry feedback - document * Regulator has invited feedback on proposed directive by Nov. 26 * U.S., Europe had also sought feedback before approving return * Model has been banned in China since March 2019 BEIJING, Nov 14 (Reuters) - China's aviation regulator has told airlines it is satisfied that design changes Boeing Co proposed for its 737 MAX plane could resolve safety problems, in a sign it is closer to lifting a more than two-year flight ban in Chinese skies. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) invited airlines to give feedback on a proposed airworthiness directive for the 737 MAX by Nov. 26, according to an undated notice seen by Reuters. The directive outlines specific procedures for pilots to perform in case of problems similar to those that emerged in two deadly crashes before the plane's grounding in March 2019. It also lists all the systems that must be functioning in order for the plane to be dispatched. A return to the skies in China, the world's biggest aircraft market, would be a major boon to Boeing. Broker Jefferies said in September an announcement would be worth a 5% boost to the stock price. The United States and Europe last year sought industry feedback on similar proposed directives before ultimately approving the return of the 737 MAX. CAAC's notice said after a comprehensive review of the changes Boeing proposed, including to the design of the aviation control software and display system, it assessed the changes could remove the unsafe situations that led to the crashes. The agency did not respond immediately to a request for comment on the notice. A Boeing spokesperson said the airline continued to work with regulators around the world to return the 737 MAX to service. The aerospace giant has said the 737 MAX performed a successful test flight for CAAC in August. Boeing Chief Executive David Calhoun said last month the company was working toward gaining Chinese approvals by the end of the year for the 737 MAX to fly, with deliveries expected to resume in the first quarter of 2022. Around a third of about 370 undelivered 737 MAX airplanes in storage are for Chinese customers, Boeing said last month. Before the 737 MAX was grounded, Boeing was selling one-quarter of the planes it built annually to Chinese buyers, its largest customer. Other Asia-Pacific countries - including Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Australia and Fiji - have already approved the return of the 737 MAX. Beyond safety concerns, Boeing's sales in China have been hobbled by U.S.-China trade tensions, with Washington accusing Beijing of blocking purchases of Boeing planes by its domestic airlines. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/china-satisfied-boeing-737-max-020344215.html The rule for unruly passengers? One strike and you're off the plane. Permanently. A passenger uses a racial slur to berate an African-American flight attendant over wearing a mask. Another on a separate flight pummels a flight attendant's face, knocking out two teeth. And on a third flight, a passenger lies on the floor, grabs a flight attendant by the ankles and pushes his head under her skirt. All three cases are among more than 5,000 since January in what has become the worst year of unruly passenger behavior in the history of air travel. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a zero-tolerance policy, levying more than $1 million in fines (although procedural challenges allowed under the law can slow collections to a crawl) and put out some shaming public service announcements. Criminal complaints have been brought in a few hundred cases. And President Biden has pleaded for passengers to "show some respect." But there's one other step the federal government can take, and soon. Each of these people should be banned for life from flying on a commercial aircraft. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said a few weeks ago that a federal no-fly list of unruly passengers "should be on the table." Indeed, it needs to be put into practice. The conduct of these passengers is intolerable, and flight attendants are pleading with airlines, airports and the federal government to do more about it. Flying is a privilege, not a right, and the nation knows all too well what can unfold when passengers act out or worse at 30,000 feet. In some instances, others on board have bravely helped restrain the unruly. But there needs to be a clear message that if alcohol or simply being an angry person drives someone to abusive or violent behavior during a flight, they automatically forfeit the prerogative to fly commercially. Individual airlines compile their own no-fly lists for disruptive passengers. But they keep them secret and sadly decline to pool them. So anyone barred from flying one carrier can simply shop a seat on another. A federal no-fly list would solve the problem. The FAA says that in many of these cases, disruptive passengers are drunk. Federal regulation prohibits the consumption of alcohol not purchased on an aircraft during the flight. Some airlines have started curtailing the sale of it on planes. But the FAA has complained that airport concessionaires sell alcohol-to-go and passengers simply carry their drinks on board. Airport jurisdictions could demonstrate responsibility in preventing this practice by concessionaires. The rate of this disruptive behavior sky-rocketed when mask mandates for flights went into effect early this year, and has gradually declined since. If not extended, the mask mandate for flights is set to expire in January, and that could further reduce these cases. In the meantime, the nation faces a busy travel season during the upcoming holidays. If the federal government really intends a zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers, it needs to implement it fully. Any passenger who disrupts a flight can no longer fly. https://www.yahoo.com/news/rule-unruly-passengers-one-strike-100021312.html Man dive-bombed Virginia firefighters with drone — then asked for it back, feds say In 2019, a drone darted at a group of firefighters in Virginia several times, sending them ducking for cover before it finally crashed into a pole and fell to the ground, federal prosecutors said. Several hours later, the man accused of operating the wayward drone showed up at the police department to ask for it back. James Russell Weeks III pleaded guilty last week to felony charges of operating an unregistered aircraft as a result of the 2019 incident, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia said in a news release. Weeks now faces up to three years in federal prison, but prosecutors said they would not request any period of incarceration. “I know I’m guilty,” Weeks said in court at his plea hearing, The Roanoke Times reported. “I was the one operating the drone irresponsibly.” A public defender representing Weeks did not immediately respond to McClatchy News’ request for comment. According to court documents accompanying his plea agreement, the drone debacle unfolded on July 25, 2019, at the main fire department in Salem, Virginia. Salem is a few miles west of the center of Roanoke. Firefighters at the station noticed a white drone with four propellers hovering above the ambulance bay, The Roanoke Times previously reported. According to the newspaper, the drone then dove toward them, “sometimes hovering at eye level, before gaining elevation again.” The firefighters tried batting it down using a garbage bag and a fire hose — to no avail, The Times reported. Prosecutors described the scene as firefighters being “buzzed” by the drone, which “darted at them a number of times, then flew inside the garage of the fire station where it crashed into a pole and became immobile.” The firefighters had to hide behind fire trucks to dodge the drone when it first flew into the station, The Roanoke Times reported. The drone was given to the police to investigate, court documents state. Weeks arrived at the Salem Police Department later that day to collect it. Weeks first told investigators he let a friend fly the drone while he was eating dinner, according to The Times. But prosecutors said he ultimately admitted to owning and operating it during the mayhem at the fire station. Prosecutors determined Weeks never registered the drone with the Federal Aviation Administration, which is required for any unmanned aircraft weighing more than .55 pounds. He was indicted March 25 and was arraigned at the beginning of April, court filings show. A judge set his bond at $15,000. Weeks pleaded guilty on Nov. 5. https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-dive-bombed-virginia-firefighters-184817820.html Federal agents rescue pilot found standing atop sinking plane off Florida coast CPB said a "possible human tragedy" was avoided when the pilot was rescued. (CNN)Federal agents conducting a marine operation in Florida unexpectedly found themselves involved in an air rescue, when they spotted a pilot climbing out of his sinking aircraft (Beechcraft V35 Bonanza). The plane went in the water off Cedar Key, about a hundred miles north of Tampa along Florida's Gulf Coast Tuesday. Photos provided by US Customs and Border Protection (CPB) in a Friday news release showed a small propeller-powered plane, sinking about a half mile from the George T. Lewis Airport in Cedar Key, with water almost entirely covering its cockpit and a man standing on top. The pilot climbed out as the marine unit approached, CPB said. "As agents and deputies approached the sinking plane, an individual was spotted climbing out and standing on the fuselage. Agents verified the pilot was the only occupant and were able to assist him on board an AMO (Air and Marine Operations) Coastal Interceptor Vessel," according to the release. Agents gave the pilot a preliminary medical assessment before emergency medical services arrived at the scene, CPB added. CPB's Tampa Marine Unit and the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Tactical Impact Unit were conducting joint operations off the coast of Cedar Key. "The situational awareness and quick actions of the Marine Interdiction Agents and Sheriff's Deputies prevented a possible human tragedy," said Michael Matthies, Deputy Director of Marine Operations. "We are thankful we have the proper resources and trained personnel to perform when incidents like this present themselves." https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/14/us/florida-sinking-plane-rescue/index.html ********* Date: 09-NOV-2021 Time: c. 14:30 Type: Beechcraft V35 Bonanza Owner/operator: Jerrys Kids Aviation LLC Registration: N87565 MSN: D-8490 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Substantial Category: Accident Location: near George T. Lewis Airport (CDK/KCDK), Cedar Key, FL - United States of America Phase: Initial climb Nature: Private Departure airport: George T. Lewis Airport, FL (CDK/KCDK) Destination airport: Investigating agency: NTSB Narrative: The aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in the water shortly after takeoff from CDK. The pilot was not injured. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/269517 FAA proposes $225K in fines against unruly passengers, says one ‘snatched cookies’ during in-flight meltdown • Egregious examples of bad behavior described by the FAA on Wednesday concerned passengers yelling profanities, using obscene gestures, making threats to flight crew, refusing to abide by mask mandates, and physically assaulting or hurting flight attendants. (NEXSTAR) – The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed $225,287 in new fines for an additional 10 airline passengers accused of engaging in unruly or violent behavior on recent flights — including one passenger who “snatched” a package of cookies from a nearby traveler during a fist-throwing fit. The new cases, announced Wednesday, further highlight the increased rate of in-flight incidents reported to the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021. Among the cases described on Wednesday, the FAA levied a fine of $32,000 to a single Horizon Air passenger who refused to follow instructions on a flight from Austin, Texas, to San Francisco, and then “punched and screamed at her husband and son, repeatedly” before throwing trash at a crew member. The FAA noted that she also “snatched cookies from a nearby passenger” during the incident. Other egregious examples of bad behavior described by the FAA concerned passengers yelling profanities, using obscene gestures, making threats to the flight crew, refusing to abide by mask mandates, and physically assaulting or hurting flight attendants. In one particular case, a flight attendant needed medical attention after being punched on a Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Chicago. Fines for each passenger ranged from $9,000 to $32,000. The FAA currently has the authority to propose civil penalties of up to $37,000 for each violation. The FAA has so far proposed collective fines of over $1.3 million since enacting its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers in January. At the time, the FAA had noted a “disturbing increase” in disruptive behavior, specifically noting a “proliferation” of such conduct “following the January 6, 2021 violence at the U.S. Capitol,” according to an order signed by Dickson. In total, the FAA has received 5,114 reports of unruly behavior on flights in 2021 alone, including 3,710 described as “mask-related.” The agency has taken civil enforcement action — aka, levying fines — against 239. In addition to fines, the FAA has also referred 37 of its “most serious” cases to the FBI for review. “Let this serve both as a warning and a deterrent: If you disrupt a flight, you risk not just fines from the FAA but federal criminal prosecution as well,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson in a joint statement issued by the FAA and FBI last week. https://www.news10.com/news/faa-proposes-225k-in-fines-against-unruly-passengers-says-one-snatched-cookies-during-in-flight-meltdown/ Spirit Airlines flight makes emergency landing at MSP Pilots returned to MSP Airport after an indication light came on shortly after takeoff Sunday, but Spirit confirmed an engine fire did not cause the diversion. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A Spirit Airlines flight traveling to Orlando, Florida had to return to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for an emergency landing Sunday night. Initial reports indicated the plan had to land back at MSP because of an engine fire, but Spirit Airlines confirmed that wasn't the case. The airline said an indication light came on during the flight, and crew followed protocol to return to MSP. Spirit did not specify the type of indication light. The flight, which took off at 7:15 p.m., landed back at MSP around 7:50 p.m. After being delayed for several hours, a replacement plane took passengers to Orlando, which landed in Florida just after 2:30 a.m. EST (1:30 a.m. CT), according to FlightAware. The impacted Spirit plane will stay at MSP for maintenance. No injuries were reported. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/spirit-airlines-emergency-landing-msp-airport/89-d5a325da-8761-4260-8092-228a8fa5c012 Companies Deny FAA Allegation of Illegal Charter Campbell Oil Company and its related Executive Aircraft Services “strongly disagree” with an FAA notice that proposes a $1.38 million penalty against the companies for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. The FAA alleges that between April 2017 and March 2019, the companies conducted approximately 154 paid illegal passenger-carrying flights in two Cessna Citations and Beechcraft King Air. According to the FAA, the Elizabethtown, North Carolina-headquartered companies “did not have the required FAA operating or air carrier certificate and conducted the flights without appropriate operations specifications.” The FAA further alleges that the parties conducted operations with “unqualified pilots who did not complete FAA-required training, testing, and competency checks.” A spokesperson for Campbell Oil told AIN that the aircraft being referred to are a CitaionJet owned by Campbell Oil, and a CitationJet and King Air B200 owned by Executive Aircraft. “The aircraft were not operated by Executive Aircraft, but rather were operated by lessees under various Part 91-compliant lease agreements,” according to the spokesman. “Executive Aircraft provides aircraft and aircraft related services, but not pilots, to Campbell Oil and other aircraft operators.” “We take regulatory compliance very seriously and because of this, we have stayed in constant contact with the FAA’s Greensboro FSDO to ensure that the operations of our aircraft comply with the applicable regulations,” said Brian Campbell, President and CEO of both Campbell Oil and Executive Aircraft in response to the charges. “Despite thorough review of the operations involving our aircraft, at no time has the Greensboro FSDO indicated that these operations were in any way contrary to the regulations. This certainly leads us to question the motives behind the FAA’s investigation and present actions.” Campbell added, “We have welcomed oversight and scrutiny of the operations involving our aircraft from the beginning, and we have been transparent in notifying the FAA of such operations since 2013. It is very frustrating that we have received from the FAA conflicting interpretations with respect to the regulations applicable to the operations of our aircraft and are now suffering as a result of this inconsistency.” Although Campbell said he is disappointed with the agency’s actions, “we are hopeful that we will be able to reach a reasonable and satisfactory resolution with the FAA. If that is not possible, we will vigorously defend ourselves against these false allegations and believe a court will agree with our position and reject the FAA’s actions.” https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-11-10/companies-deny-faa-allegation-illegal-charter Airbus Expects Demand For 39,000 New Aircraft By 2040 Airbus has shared today that it forecasts the need for 39,000 new-build aircraft over the next two decades. With 15,250 of these deliveries set to be replacements, there will be a 13% increase in latest-generation plane deployment, meaning the vast majority of models in operation in 2040 will be modern productions. Back stronger Following the recovery from the pandemic, passenger activity is anticipated to rise by 3.9% annually. A growing middle class will contribute to a continued increase in tourism. It’s been noted that key regions such as South Asia and Africa are seeing their middle class grow significantly. Asia-Pacific’s middle class is expected to nearly triple in size by 2030. Meanwhile, Sub-Saharan Africa’s number is set to double. Ultimately, new markets are emerging across the continents. For instance, it’s expected that Russia, Ukraine, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will need 1,540 new aircraft by the time 2040 arrives amid industry shifts. The fleet mix While there will be plenty of new units arriving at airline fleets across the globe, the majority of these arrivals will be based on current types. Airbus recently stated that it is focused on improving existing planes. Thus, the A220 and A320 families will help fill the demand for approximately 29,700 small aircraft. Meanwhile, 5,300 A321XLR and A330neo jets are billed to handle the medium segment. In the large division, the A350 will be the chosen one to tackle the 4,000 deliveries expected by 2040. This twinjet is already fast becoming a flagship in global fleets. Notably, it’s not only passenger services that are contributing to the positive forecasts. There has been a surge in cargo demand in recent years, with e-commerce providing the backbone of this economy. Express cargo is expected to grow by 4.7% per year. Meanwhile, general freight, which encompasses approximately 75% of the market, is set to grow by 2.7% yearly. With these cargo developments, the industry will need 2,400 freighters. Airbus highlights that 880 of these planes will be new productions. Stay informed: Sign up for our daily and weekly aviation news digests. Sustainbility missions Nonetheless, we can still expect new models on the scene, such as the ZEROe hydrogen aircraft. Airbus notes that there has been a 53% decline in global aviation CO2 missions since 1990. With sustainability at the forefront of the industry’s operations in this next chapter, the firm will be keen to introduce this plane to fleets across the globe. Christian Scherer, CCO and head of Airbus International, spoke about the exciting period ahead. He emphasizes that new aircraft are critical in helping airlines meet sustainability goals. “As economies and air transport mature, we see demand increasingly driven by replacement rather than growth. Replacement being today’s most significant driver for decarbonisation. The world is expecting more sustainable flying and this will be made possible in the short-term by the introduction of most modern airplanes,” shared Scherer in a company statement. “Powering these new, efficient aircraft with Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) is the next big lever. We pride ourselves that all our aircraft – the A220, A320neo Family, the A330neo and the A350 – are already certified to fly with a blend of 50% SAF, set to rise to 100% by 2030 – before making ZEROe our next reality from 2035 onwards.” Across the industry Airbus’ forecast follows similar statements from Boeing in recent months. As part of its Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), the US-based manufacturer shared that it foresees a demand for more than 43,000 planes through 2040. New aircraft is set to contribute $7.2 trillion of the $9 trillion market value until 2030. Overall, there have been considerable shifts in the market over the last few years, forcing airlines to shake up their fleets. Whether it’s regarding money or the environment, efficiency is the priority for the industry in the current climate. So airlines in all regions will be contributing to this boost of new-build aircraft. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-expects-demand-for-39000-new-aircraft-by-2040/ Frontier Airlines Orders 91 Additional A321neo Aircraft, Tripling Size by 2029 • Cements Position as America’s Greenest Airline with New A321s Achieving 119MPG Per Seat DENVER, Nov. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced a major fleet expansion with an order for 91 additional A321neo aircraft from leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus as part of a larger joint aircraft order across the Indigo Partners portfolio. “These additional A321neo aircraft will enable us to triple the size of the airline by 2029,” said Barry Biffle, president and CEO, Frontier Airlines. “We are already America’s Greenest Airline with an existing fleet that is 43 percent more fuel efficient, on average per seat, than other U.S. carriers. The A321neo is expected to deliver nearly 120 ASMs per gallon, further advancing our industry-leading environmental efforts while debunking the myth that being green is an expensive investment only achievable in the future.” The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2023 and 2029. They are in addition to Frontier’s existing orderbook of 143 aircraft to be delivered between 2022 and 2028, bringing the airline’s total aircraft on order to 234. By the end of 2029, Frontier’s total fleet size is expected to include 272 aircraft. "Frontier has truly capitalized on the efficiency of the A321neo to offer passengers a flying experience that is both affordable and also kinder to the environment," said C. Jeffrey Knittel, chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas. Frontier currently has 112 aircraft in its fleet. Of the 234 new aircraft on order, 76 are A320neo aircraft and 158 are A321neo aircraft. Eighteen of the A320neo aircraft include conversion rights to A321XLR aircraft. The Company currently flies to more than 100 destinations within the U.S., Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America and is undergoing significant expansion within both its domestic and international route networks. About Frontier Airlines: Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates more than 100 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, Frontier’s seating configuration, weight-saving tactics and baggage process have all contributed to the airline’s average of 43 percent fuel savings compared to other U.S. airlines (fuel savings is based on Frontier Airlines’ 2019 fuel consumption per seat-mile compared to the weighted average of major U.S. airlines), which makes Frontier the most fuel-efficient U.S. airline. Frontier is also committed to families enabling children 14 years and younger to fly free through the airline’s Discount Den travel club on qualifying flights. With more than 230 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/11/14/2333729/0/en/Frontier-Airlines-Orders-91-Additional-A321neo-Aircraft-Tripling-Size-by-2029.html Boeing to Add Three New Air Freighter Conversion Lines Boeing will open three new air freighter conversion lines, one in London and the other two in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Boeing (BA) - Get Boeing Company Report plans to open three new air freighter conversion lines for its 737-800BCF aircraft in North America and Europe over the next two years to meet increased global demand for air cargo transport. The company, in a Sunday statement, said that it also signed a firm order with Icelease for 11 freighters as the launch customer for one of the of the new conversion lines. "Building a diverse and global network of conversion facilities is critical to supporting our customers' growth and meeting regional demand," Jens Steinhagen, director of Boeing Converted Freighters, said in a statement. "KF Aerospace and our Boeing teammates at London Gatwick have the infrastructure, capabilities and expertise required to deliver market-leading Boeing Converted Freighters to our customers." The company said it will open one conversion line in 2022 at Boeing's London Gatwick Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facility, its state-of-the-art hangar in the U.K., and two conversion lines in 2023 at KF Aerospace MRO in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. "We're very excited to be expanding our relationship with Boeing," Gregg Evjen, chief operating officer of KF Aerospace, said in a statement. "We've been working with the Boeing product line for more than 30 years. With our cargo conversion experience, our highly skilled workforce and all the technical requirements already in place, we're ready to get to work and help serve Boeing's customers." Boeing forecasts that it will need to convert 1,720 passenger jets to air freighters over the next 20 years to meet air cargo demand. Of those, 1,200 will be standard-body conversions, with nearly 20% of that demand coming from European carriers, and 30% coming from North America and Latin America. Boeing announced earlier this year that it would create additional 737-800BCF conversion capacity at several sites, including a third conversion line at Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited, and two conversion lines in 2022 with a new supplier, Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales in Costa Rica. Once the new lines become active, Boeing will have conversion sites in North America, Asia and Europe. The 737-800BCF is Boeing's standard body freighter market leader with more than 200 orders and commitments from 19 customers, according to the statement. The 737-800BCF offers higher reliability, lower fuel consumption, lower operating costs per trip and world-class in-service technical support compared to other standard-body freighters. https://www.thestreet.com/investing/boeing-to-add-three-new-air-freighter-conversion-lines?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO SpaceX Launches 53 Internet Satellites in Foggy Flight • SpaceX Launches 53 Internet Satellites in Foggy FlightSpaceX Launches 53 Internet Satellites in Foggy Flight SpaceX just launched its second rocket this week, this time carrying a stack of Starlink satellites into orbit in a foggy flight, before sticking a booster landing at sea. The previously-flown Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Space Launch Complex 40 here at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:19 a.m. EST (1219 GMT), marking the company's 25th launch of the year. It also marked this particular booster's ninth flight, Space.com reported. "Falcon has landed," SpaceX Dragon propulsion engineer, Youmei Zhou, said during live commentary. "This marks the 87th overall successful recovery of a Falcon 9 first stage." The launch attempt comes just 24 hours after SpaceX was forced to delay due to stormy conditions here at Cape Canaveral. Saturday morning started out with a layer of dense fog hanging over the launch site, which slowly dissipated once the sun came up. Sitting on the launchpad, the rocket was barely visible, but once it leaped off the pad and into the sky, the rocket was crystal clear against blue skies. The successful liftoff marked the first SpaceX Starlink launch from Florida on one of its 229-foot-tall (70 meters) workhorse Falcon 9 rockets in six months. SpaceX had launched a Starlink mission from its California-based launchpad in September. The company attributes the brief lull in Starlink launches to the rollout of new satellites, which are now equipped with laser-based systems to communicate with each other in orbit, and less with the ground. About nine minutes after liftoff, the rocket's first stage returned to Earth, touching down on SpaceX's drone ship Just Read the Instructions, for a successful landing. The ship, which was previously scheduled to support the launch of SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut mission for NASA, which lifted off on Nov. 10, swapped duties with its counterpart A Shortfall of Gravitas, which is SpaceX's newest ship. https://financialtribune.com/articles/sci-tech/111134/spacex-launches-53-internet-satellites-in-foggy-flight SURVEY REQUEST Dear Pilot, You are being asked to participate in a research study of your opinions on urban air mobility. This study is expected to take approximately 10 minutes of your time. In order to participate, you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the U.S., a certified pilot, and have piloted with the last 5 years. Participation in this study is voluntary, and you may choose to opt out of the study at any time. If you choose to opt out, your data will be immediately destroyed. We appreciate your consideration and time to complete our study. Please click on or copy and paste the URL below: https://forms.gle/w93FNCUG3aMCzJFJ6 For more information, please contact: Dr. Scott R. Winter scott.winter@erau.edu We appreciate your interest and participation! RESEARCH SURVEY SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY Volunteers are sought to participate in research about pilot experiences during flight operations. The research will consist of an online survey that will only take approximately ten minutes of your time. You may participate in this study if you are currently a pilot, defined as someone who holds a valid airmen and medical certificate. There is no compensation offered for this study but your assistance may help further the understanding of pilot experiences during flight operations. If you are interested in volunteering for the study, please follow the link below. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PilotQ ARGUS International, Inc. is Growing Senior Vice President, Consulting Position Available ARGUS International, Inc.: Founded in 1995, ARGUS is the worldwide leader in specialized aviation services that allow organizations around the globe to improve their operational and business decision making. Our mission is to exceptionally deliver relevant and valuable information solutions to the Business Aviation, Air Carrier, Rotary Wing, UAS, and the overall Aerospace marketplace. PRISM (Professional Resources In System Management) LLC: PRISM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, providing consulting and training services in the disciplines of regulatory certification/compliance, aviation safety, quality, security, and environment. PRISM is currently seeking an Senior Vice President, Consulting to join our team. This position will work at our Greenwood Village, CO location. Responsible for the leadership and direction of PRISM, this person provides revenue management, strategic leadership, supervision, and direction of the PRISM team including vice presidents and supporting staff. Responsible for managing a cadre of part-time associates who support development and delivery of customized products and services. Responsible for overall growth of PRISM having the ability to leverage associated sales team and business development team members to achieve targeted growth goals. Active member of ARGUS International executive and leadership team. Individual responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Administration and Leadership (40%) • Develops and manages an annual PRISM financial budget • Manages costs during delivery of products and services to maximize net income • Works with sales to assure margins are met and contracts executed as agreed • Works across departments to maximize company talent to meet customer needs • Provides annual performance and developmental reviews of division staff members • Provides mentoring and career development of division staff members Business Development (40%) • Anticipates industry needs in terms of products and services to ensure a consistent and competitive revenue stream • Partners with ARGUS President, Marketing & Sales to identify new lines of business (products & services) with emphasis on long term contracts to stabilize revenue stream • Partners with ARGUS President, Marketing, Sales, and PRISM division heads on client contact and sales meetings • Program Management (20%) • Provide leadership and oversight for: 1. Developing safety, quality, security, and environmental systems for large commercial air carriers, regional airlines, helicopter operators, corporate operators, UAS operators, and charter enterprises to meet applicable regulatory and organizational requirements. 2. Develop a suite of technical training programs that equip aviation specialists with knowledge, tools, and skills to manage internal safety, quality, security and environmental systems. 3. Consulting services for certification services for FAA Part 121/135/139/145 applicants. 4. Provides clients with technical support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of ICAO and State Civil Aviation Authorities. • Establishes internal systems and processes to maintain FAA approval as a Recognized Certification Consultant Minimum requirements: • 4-year college degree, or equivalent work experience • 15 years of Aviation Industry experience consisting of Airline and Business Aviation to include operational management experience • Experience in mentoring / coaching mid-level and senior organizational management teams • Knowledge of organizational management systems to include SMS, QMS, and SeMS • Knowledge of operational and enterprise risk management systems, concepts and processes • Thorough understanding of aviation industry CFR Part 121, 135, and 145 regulations • Knowledge of aviation industry best operations practices for commercial air carrier, helicopter, business aviation, and unmanned market segments • Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher • Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and Project Management programs • Good working knowledge of internet and email usage • Excellent phone and organizational skills Why Chose ARGUS? Full time benefits will include: 401K Match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Voluntary Coverages, Paid Short Term Disability, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Flexible Schedules, Wellness Initiatives, Gym Reimbursement, Competitive Salary with a Friendly Casual Atmosphere. The salary range for this position will be 170-200K per year based on skillset and years of experience with bonus opportunity. ARGUS is an equal opportunity employer. Please register to submit your cover letter and resume at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3363cb93-dd75-4c54-b4a1-8f276f42c007&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=423847&source=CC2&lang=en_US TITLE: Manager Safety Health and Environmental Management DEPARTMENT: Safety PAY GRADE: 16 REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Safety Programs OVERVIEW: The Manager, Safety, Health, and Environmental Management is responsible for developing and administering Endeavor Air’s established safety, health and environmental programs to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The positions will serve as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. The Manager will design, establish, and direct programs aimed at reducing environmental impact, occupational injuries, and ensuring regulatory compliance. These programs will include but are not limited to training, planned inspections/observations, personal protection equipment, job analysis/procedures, workplace safety policies, workplace injury management/tracking, and storm water, hazardous waste, and air quality compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB RESPONSIBLITIES: • Develop and administer company-wide workplace safety programs and related policies. • Serve as the primary company contact regarding workplace safety and compliance for all pertinent federal and state OSHA regulations. • Review environmental, workplace safety, and OSHA related training curriculum to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate occupational safety policy and procedures. • Coordinate appropriate actions and prepare responses to any federal or state OSHA inquiries, investigations, or citations with Safety and Regulatory Compliance management. • Review workplace safety and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational conformity, as well as consistency and standardization. • Review and approve OJI reports for appropriate investigation and corrective actions. • Evaluate policies and makes recommendations for methods of reducing or eliminating injuries, accidents, health hazards, and damages to life and property. • Coordinate the use of external resources for specialized safety or OSHA compliance issues, such as industrial hygiene, training, medical surveillance, audiometric testing, etc. • Perform risk assessments on workplace safety issues/observations/suggestions arising from investigations, employee input, company Safety Participation Programs, etc. • Perform occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance audits/inspections of all Endeavor Air facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. • Oversee the creation of workplace-safety related communications to include written communications, posters, safety articles, injury analysis reports, and comparison charts. • Compile, report, and distribute safety statistical data and OSHA logs. • Oversee and manage company hearing conservation and respiratory protection program, to include respiratory medical program. • Have a strong understanding ergonomic principles and be able to perform ergonomic assessments of work tasks and office desk setups. • Provides management of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database and oversees chemical approvals. • Maintain the corporate vehicle safety program and oversee incident investigations. • Update and maintain the Environmental Procedures Manual to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations and standards. • Contribute to the management of Endeavor’s water quality, air quality, spill, and waste handling programs. • Serve as the primary contact for facility issues related to the EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and hazardous waste generator requirements. • Assist in the compliance of storm water regulations and associated NPDES storm water requirements for Endeavor Air facilities. • Provide oversight to the overall compliance of the aircraft potable water program per the EPA’s Aircraft Drinking Water Rule, and ensure reporting of compliance tasks to the EPA is completed. OTHER DUTIES: • As assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervision of Analyst, Safety COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: · Ethics and Values - Serves as a champion to employees and projects that are beneficial to the company. Displays courage and willingness to take an unpopular stance to make positive long term progress for individuals and the organization. · Knows Our Business - Looks for way to improve our success operationally and through people. Understands how all aspects of the business operate in a systemic way. Technically and professionally skilled to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. · Builds Trust and Decision Making - Models honesty and open communications in large group meetings. Responds to challenge in a positive way – seeing it as a way to learn new perspectives and perhaps improve the organization. · Drive for Results by Inspiring Others - Builds passion and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission. Identifies measurements that will drive long term positive results, and shares the rationale, thus engaging the organization. · Know Your Team and Leading People - Inspires organization to build effective work relationships that are based on strengths and focused on achieving organizational goals, understanding and utilizing each team member’s interests and development goals. As a leader, proactively sees opportunities for talented and diverse staff to work with upper leadership in order to promote development and results. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, or a combination of education and related experience • 3 to 5 years of experience working in a safety management role preferred • Experience working with federal and/or state regulatory agencies • Aviation knowledge and experience preferred • Exceptional analytical, organizational and communications (written and verbal) skills • Excellent organizational and analytical skills • Strong interpersonal skills with focus on communication and problem resolution • Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with a positive attitude • Some travel may be required WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Computer work, in a typical office environment for much of the day. • Ability to work in a warehouse, industrial setting, airline hangar, or outdoor environment as required. • This position is “on call” 24 hours per day. • Must be willing, able and prepared to participate in extremely stressful work situations, such as aircraft accidents and incidents. • Repetitive motion such as typing on the computer and phone work. • Occasional physical exertion such as: pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 40 lbs. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Endeavor Air is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status. Curt Lewis