Flight Safety Information - February 11, 2022 No. 030 In This Issue : Incident: Emirates B773 near Winnipeg on Feb 7th 2022, left elevator locked out : Incident: Austrian E195 at Vienna on Feb 9th 2022, rejected takeoff due to abnormal engine readings : 2022 Aircraft Cabin Air Conference : Incident: Republic E170 near Toledo on Feb 7th 2022, burning smell and smoke in cockpit : Incident: Delta B739 at Jacksonville on Feb 9th 2022, engine failure : Antonov An-2R - Fatal Accident (Russia) : The Worst Airplane Passenger of 2022 So Far : Singapore Airlines to buy ExxonMobil's sustainable fuel in push to cut emissions : ESASI 2022 'Maintaining the Momentum' Budapest, Hungary April 6th and 7th-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY : POSITION AVAILABLE: Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (ASAP Manager) : Position Available: Assistant Director, Air Traffic Management (ATM) Incident: Emirates B773 near Winnipeg on Feb 7th 2022, left elevator locked out An Emirates Airlines Boeing 777-300, registration A6-EQD performing flight EK-235 from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL320 in contact with Icelandic Air Traffic Control over Greenland when the crew received a flight control caution message with the indication the left hand elevator had been locked out. The crew performed the relevant checklists and decided to divert to Winnipeg,MB (Canada) for a safe landing about 4.5 hours later. The Canadian TSB reported the maintenance inspection is still underway, "once a maintenance solution has been identified the operator will ferry the aircraft back to Dubai." The aircraft is still on the ground in Winnipeg standing Feb 10th 21:15Z. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f473667&opt=0 Incident: Austrian E195 at Vienna on Feb 9th 2022, rejected takeoff due to abnormal engine readings An Austrian Airlines Embraer ERJ-195, registration OE-LWO performing flight OS-313 from Vienna (Austria) to Stockholm (Sweden), was accelerating the engines for takeoff from Vienna's runway 34 when the crew rejected takeoff and returned to the apron due to a low oil quantity indication for the right hand engine (CF34). After the crew shut the right hand engine down, a smell of fuel became apparent in the cockpit. The aircraft remained on the ground in Vienna for about 7.5 hours before returning to service. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f4708ce&opt=0 Incident: Republic E170 near Toledo on Feb 7th 2022, burning smell and smoke in cockpit A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-170, registration N631RW performing flight RW-3301 from Windsor,ON (Canada) to Indianapolis,IN (USA) with 2 crew, was climbing out of Windsor when the crew donned their oxygen masks and stopped the climb at FL200 reporting a burning smell in the cockpit followed by smoke. The crew decided to divert to Toledo,OH (USA) for a safe landing on runway 25, the crew advised on final approach, they had got it under control yet there was still smoke. The aircraft queried with emergency services whether any fire was seen and subsequently taxied to the apron. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 28 hours, then continued the flight to Indianapolis. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f466ee8&opt=0 Incident: Delta B739 at Jacksonville on Feb 9th 2022, engine failure A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N840DN performing flight DL-2630 from Atlanta,GA to Jacksonville,FL (USA), was descending through about FL230 on approach to Jacksonville when the crew declared emergency reporting an engine (CFM56) failure. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 26 about 25 minutes later. The airport reported the aircraft suffered an engine failure. A replacement Boeing 737-900 registration N864DN performed the return flight (still DL-2630) with a delay of about 100 minutes. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Jacksonvolle about 27 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f47152a&opt=0 Antonov An-2R - Fatal Accident (Russia) Time: 12:22 Type: Antonov An-2R Operator: Kamchatsky Krechet Registration: RA-33599 MSN: 1G230-41 First flight: 1988 Crew: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 Total: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Aircraft damage: Destroyed Aircraft fate: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: 1 km (0.6 mls) SW of Koryaki, Yelizovsky district, Kamchatka ( Russia) Phase: Initial climb (ICL) Nature: Cargo Departure airport: ? Destination airport: ? Narrative: An Antonov An-2R crashed about 1 km from Koryaki, Kamchatka, Russia. The aircraft burst into flames and both pilots were killed. The aircraft was carrying a cargo of potatoes and tiles from between the villages of Severny Koryaki and Tymlat. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20220211-0 Fighter jet flown by military contractor crashes in Arizona; pilot OK PHOENIX — A fighter jet operated by a military contractor crashed west of Phoenix Thursday but the pilot ejected and no one on the ground was hurt, a spokesman for the contractor and Air Force officials said. The French-made Mirage F1 crashed near Buckeye, a growing community about 30 miles west of Phoenix. Officials in the area and the Federal Aviation Administration were referring all inquiries to Luke Air Force Base in nearby Glendale. John Rupp, director of foreign military sales for Airborne Tactical Advantage Co., confirmed it was one of his company’s jets that went down. “The pilot is safe and doing well,” Rupp told The Associated Press. The pilot was taken to a hospital for evaluation but does not have any serious injuries. Air Force officials later confirmed the crash and said it occurred late Thursday morning about 15 miles west of the base in an unpopulated area. The plane had been operating out of Luke, the Air Force’s main base for training F-35 fighter pilots. No one one the ground was hurt. The Air Force sent crews from the base fire department, explosives ordinance specialists and security police to secure the site, and the Buckeye Fire Department was also on scene. Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, commander of the base’s 56th Fighter Wing, said in a statement that the base is committed to safety. “We are thankful for the continued outstanding support Luke receives from our community partners, especially during difficult situations like this,” Kreuder said. “Finally, I’m grateful nobody was hurt on the ground and the pilot was safely recovered with only minor injuries.” ATAC is one of a growing number of contractors that fly aircraft to help train military aviators. The company provides aggressor aircraft to help military fighter pilots learn their trade as well as other services to the military. Another Mirage F1 operated by a different contractor crashed in Las Vegas last year as the pilot came in to land at nearby Nellis Air Force Base. The pilot was killed. The May 24 crash happened after the pilot had an inflight emergency and crashed into a neighborhood shortly. Pilot Nicholas Hunter Hamilton, 43, of Las Vegas, reported a “flap issue” and ejected shortly before the plane hit the ground. Hamilton retired after 20 years as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and was employed by military contractor Draken International. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash and is expected to issue its final report by June 2023. https://www.yahoo.com/news/fighter-jet-flown-military-contractor-230705195.html The Worst Airplane Passenger of 2022 So Far The unruly passengers aren't going away. It's been an issue that became worse throughout the pandemic, and this week we have one passenger who may end up as the worst of the year. A Frontier Airlines flight, bound from New York to Orlando, was forced to make an emergency landing in North Carolina on Wednesday evening after an agitated passenger instigated a rather bizarre in-flight ruckus. Frontier Flight 1335 was en route from LaGuardia Airport to Orlando International Airport when an unidentified man began coming unglued because he was convinced the woman in the seat behind him was jabbing him with needles and stealing his DNA. “Guy started flipping out saying the lady behind him was sticking him with needle to steal DNA,” a cabinmate posted, along with a video, on Twitter. “They stickin’ m’f***ers with needles, takin’ my f***in’ DNA, all kinda sh*t!” the unruly passenger can be heard exclaiming in the footage. While only portions of the man’s escalating rant were captured on camera, he became increasingly hysterical and allegedly began threatening his fellow passengers, including a baby. “Said he’d smack every mf on this plane...Threatened a baby...Said he’d kill everyone on this plane,” the Twitter used wrote. In a sort of citizens’ arrest, six fellow flyers took it upon themselves to grab the man and restrain him, ultimately tying him down to his seat—at which point he becomes audibly unglued, shouting, “You can’t do this! Oh, my God!” with six men standing over him. In the background, flight crew can be heard announcing over the PA systems that other passengers should remain in their seats, despite the very visible disturbance that’s in progress. The plane was re-routed to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, where local police were waiting to escort the unruly passenger off the aircraft. The flight’s remaining passengers were obliged to wait for two hours before being able to re-depart for Orlando. ABC11 News reported that the case has been referred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and that no charges had yet been filed by Thursday morning, although the case remains under investigation. Frontier Airlines did not immediately respond to TravelPulse’s request for comment on the incident. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/the-worst-airplane-passenger-of-2022-so-far.html Singapore Airlines to buy ExxonMobil's sustainable fuel in push to cut emissions Feb 11 (Reuters) - Singapore's civil aviation authority and state-investor Temasek will support the city-state's flagship carrier Singapore Airlines in buying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) for use in flights, the parties said on Friday. Its use is expected to reduce about 2,500 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions during the one-year pilot program starting from third quarter this year. The carrier (SIAL.SI) will use the blended SAF from Exxon Mobil in its planes and Scoot flights. The fuel will comprise 1.25 million litres of neat SAF, supplied by Finnish oil refiner Neste Oyj (NESTE.HE), mixed with refined jet fuel at Exxon Mobil's facilities in Singapore, the parties said. SAF generally produces up to 70% less carbon than fossil fuels and is being looked at as a way of making flying more environmentally friendly prior to the introduction of carbon-intensive hybrid, electric or hydrogen airplanes. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/singapore-airlines-buy-exxonmobils-sustainable-fuel-push-cut-emissions-2022-02-11/ Assistant Director, Air Traffic Management (ATM) Miami, United States of America | req1017 Employment Type: Permanent Contract Duration: ind. About the team you are joining Reporting to the Regional Director, Operations Safety and Security, the successful candidate will be responsible for Safety and Flight Operations activities related to Air Traffic Management (ATM) in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. What your day would be like The successful candidate must take a leading and proactive role in the region to enhance air traffic capacity planning and ensure a safe, economic, and efficient airspace environment. This will be accomplished through technical work and promoting IATA’s technical policies with air navigation service providers (ANSPs), civil aviation authorities (CAAs), Airport Authorities and International Agencies including ICAO & CANSO. Among the critical responsibilities associated with this role, the successful candidate will: Spearhead IATA’s contributions to the NEXTGEN initiative in the United States; Lead the implementation and optimization of airspace through direct routing, as an enabler of Free Route Airspace (FRA), both in the US and across the LATAM/CAR region; Contribute to wider use of efficient RNAV / RNP across the Latin American region, particularly focus on SIDs, STARs and Approaches to ensure maximum optimization when new or redesigned airspace in a TMA or airport is being developed. Develop activities for the implementation of infrastructure improvements essential for enhancement of air safety and secure CO2 emission savings in the region; Identify training and consultancy opportunities resulting in airspace/ATM optimization and efficiency for IATA members while maintaining an acceptable level of operational safety; Serve as the IATA technical lead in ATM consulting projects in the region including managing IATA deliverables and controlling their quality; Support the Regional Coordination Groups and address airline user requirements; Work closely with the regional ICAO offices, relevant government agencies, and regional organizations in pursuing IATA’s global strategy and policies; Monitor performance of the ATM system and promote action when critical deficiencies are identified; Provide information to member airlines on air traffic service disruptions; coordinate contingency measures, advise members on available courses of action and monitor progress. We would like to hear from you if: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, air traffic control, flight operations or any relevant discipline. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the aviation industry preferably in the fields of air traffic control or airline ATM or flight operations. Recent experience in an airline operations role would be considered advantageous. Strong communications skills, able to speak in public to large audiences of professionals in the aviation industry. Ability to deal with member airlines at a technical, safety, and operational level with a positive approach to problem solving. High degree of self – motivation and flexibility, confident and able to work with minimum supervision. Proven teamwork and initiative skills. Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish; proficiency in report writing. Capable of clear expression both written and verbal with tact and diplomacy. Travel Required: 30% Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know. Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you! APPLY HERE ESASI 2022 'Maintaining the Momentum' Budapest, Hungary April 6th and 7th REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN For more information please go to : https://esasi.eu/esasi-2022/budapest-registration See you in Budapest Best regards Steve Hull IEng FRAeS FISASI GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Calling all Part 135 Operators, are you concerned about having an effective SMS? With safety management system (SMS) regulations on the near horizon for 14 CFR 135 operators, it is important to identify barriers to having an effective SMS. A significant challenge to implementing and maintaining a robust SMS is obtaining frontline employee participation. An SMS needs that frontline information to help identify hazards, mitigate risks, and monitor risk controls. My name is Jason Starke, and I am a doctoral candidate at Northcentral University. Please help me in my research to determine if there is a relationship between servant leadership, organizational commitment, and engagement in the SMS (i.e., safety citizenship behavior). If you meet all the following criteria, I would really appreciate your participation: · 18 year of age or older; · Employed by an organization that conducts operations under 14 CFR 135; · Employed by an organization that has implemented a safety management system; and · Employed as a flight crew member (cockpit or cabin) and/or as an aircraft mechanic. The survey only takes roughly 10 minutes to complete and will ask you questions about: · Servant leadership characteristics of your immediate supervisor or manager; · Your current level of commitment to your organization; and · Your perception of the degree to which you feel certain safety behaviors and safety management activities are part of your job responsibilities. Again, please help with the research on this important topic so that we can understand how servant leadership positively influences employee engagement in the SMS. If you are interested in participating in this study, please click this link: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCJTGDxqF6wUk8m If you have questions, please contact me at J.Starke8609@o365.ncu.edu. I can’t thank you all enough for your participation! Jason Starke Position Title: Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program (ASAP Manager) Company: NetJets Aviation, Inc. Area of Interest: Flight Operations Location: Columbus, OH, US, 43219 Req ID: 4781 Purpose of Position The Manager, Voluntary Safety Reporting Program position assists the Director, Aviation Safety in the execution of the comprehensive NetJets Safety Program. This includes the responsibility for management and operation of the Pilot, Flight Attendant, and Dispatch Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) and related safety department functions. Tasks and Responsibilities · Evaluate, analyze and process safety reports submitted to any of the NJA administered Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) including but not limited to: · Investigating the issues raised in each safety report. · Make recommendations to management regarding changes to policy, procedures and practices to enhance safety. · Collection and analysis of policy, maintenance records, and fatigue assessments to determine if safety enhancements are available or warranted. · Provide opinion and interpretation of collected materials to the ASAP ERC. · Act and speak on behalf of NJA as the ASAP Event Review Committee (ERC) representative on a rotating basis. · Administer corrective actions in response to ASAP ERC findings. · Plan for and manage all voluntary safety reporting program requirements for the Pilot, Flight Attendant, and Dispatch groups in line with FAA and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements. · Participate or lead investigations of the facts related to reports submitted through ASAP. · Research and analyze trend data in the NetJets Safety Program and other industry data. · Track ASAP related safety recommendations and corrective actions to ensure that follow-up actions have been taken that are effective. Determine if the actions have been effective and if not, make recommendations for additional changes or corrective action. · Manage the production of ASAP communications. · Acts as an information conduit to bring safety of flight issues to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to NJA employees. Education Bachelor's in Aviation Management or Business Management Certifications and Licenses FAA Commercial Instrument Years of Experience 2-4 years of experience Core Competencies Adaptability Collaboration Curiosity Service-Oriented Strives For Positive Results Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs) · Must be able to work independently and use independent discretion and judgment. · Exposure to responding to irregular events as well as identifying, evaluating and writing risk assessments for said events. · Experience with safety analysis, trending and risk assessment. · Experience or training in Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). · Ability to use sound judgment in analyzing reports, assessing risks and making recommendations. · Must possess a demonstrated high degree of personal and professional integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality. · Detail oriented characteristics with an ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a dynamic environment with constantly shifting priorities. · Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to write effective reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. · Technical computer expertise and proficient knowledge in commercial off-the-shelf applications, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). · Must be effective working both individually as well as in a team environment with the ability to interact in a tactful manner. · Able to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations with a detailed knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. · Demonstrated ability to interact with people at varying levels of authority. · Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to effectively present on both the individual level and to large audiences, including NJA employees, industry professionals and federal agencies. APPLY HERE Assistant Director, Air Traffic Management (ATM) Miami, United States of America | req1017 Employment Type: Permanent Contract Duration: ind. About the team you are joining Reporting to the Regional Director, Operations Safety and Security, the successful candidate will be responsible for Safety and Flight Operations activities related to Air Traffic Management (ATM) in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. What your day would be like The successful candidate must take a leading and proactive role in the region to enhance air traffic capacity planning and ensure a safe, economic, and efficient airspace environment. This will be accomplished through technical work and promoting IATA’s technical policies with air navigation service providers (ANSPs), civil aviation authorities (CAAs), Airport Authorities and International Agencies including ICAO & CANSO. Among the critical responsibilities associated with this role, the successful candidate will: Spearhead IATA’s contributions to the NEXTGEN initiative in the United States; Lead the implementation and optimization of airspace through direct routing, as an enabler of Free Route Airspace (FRA), both in the US and across the LATAM/CAR region; Contribute to wider use of efficient RNAV / RNP across the Latin American region, particularly focus on SIDs, STARs and Approaches to ensure maximum optimization when new or redesigned airspace in a TMA or airport is being developed. Develop activities for the implementation of infrastructure improvements essential for enhancement of air safety and secure CO2 emission savings in the region; Identify training and consultancy opportunities resulting in airspace/ATM optimization and efficiency for IATA members while maintaining an acceptable level of operational safety; Serve as the IATA technical lead in ATM consulting projects in the region including managing IATA deliverables and controlling their quality; Support the Regional Coordination Groups and address airline user requirements; Work closely with the regional ICAO offices, relevant government agencies, and regional organizations in pursuing IATA’s global strategy and policies; Monitor performance of the ATM system and promote action when critical deficiencies are identified; Provide information to member airlines on air traffic service disruptions; coordinate contingency measures, advise members on available courses of action and monitor progress. We would like to hear from you if: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, air traffic control, flight operations or any relevant discipline. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the aviation industry preferably in the fields of air traffic control or airline ATM or flight operations. Recent experience in an airline operations role would be considered advantageous. Strong communications skills, able to speak in public to large audiences of professionals in the aviation industry. Ability to deal with member airlines at a technical, safety, and operational level with a positive approach to problem solving. High degree of self – motivation and flexibility, confident and able to work with minimum supervision. Proven teamwork and initiative skills. Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish; proficiency in report writing. Capable of clear expression both written and verbal with tact and diplomacy. Travel Required: 30% Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know. Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you! APPLY HERE Curt Lewis