Flight Safety Information - July 14, 2022 No.135 In This Issue : Incident: United B763 at London on Jul 13th 2022, rejected takeoff : Incident: Jetblue E190 at Savannah on Jul 12th 2022, bird strike : Incident: Jetblue E190 at Fort Myers on Jul 12th 2022, bird strike : Incident: Porter DH8D at Toronto on Jul 5th 2022, popping noise and electrical odour : Mil Mi-8MTV-1 - crashed into sea (Greece) : (NTSB) Report cites fatigue, weather and equipment issues for 2019 Maine plane crash : UK Aviation Industry Unhappy at Loss of EASA Membership : (ICAO) Supporting reforms to the safety oversight of civil aviation in Greece : Boeing delivers 51 airplanes in June, highest monthly delivers since March 2019 : Airbus Forecasts 39,490 New Aircraft Deliveries In Next 20 Years : Delta chartered an Airbus A330 jet just to get 1,000 bags stranded in Europe back to customers in the US : BP aims to start producing green jet fuel in Australia by 2025 : Position - Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) (American Airlines) : Now Hiring: Director of Safety at flyExclusive in Kinston, NC : POSITION AVAILABLE: Chief Investigator of Accidents (NZ) Incident: United B763 at London on Jul 13th 2022, rejected takeoff A United Boeing 767-300, registration N671UA performing flight UA-15 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Newark,NJ (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Heathrow's runway 27R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 145 knots over ground). The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway at the end and stopped on the parallel taxiway, clear of the runway. Emergency services responded and cooled the brakes with water. Passengers subsequently disembarked via stairs and were bussed to the terminal. The aircraft was towed to the apron about 3 hours after the rejected takeoff. A passenger reported according to the crew the aircraft rejected takeoff due to a hydraulics failure, brakes and tyres were damaged as result. They disembarked via stairs onto the taxiway and were bussed to the terminal and were taken to hotels. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fb9b425&opt=0 Incident: Jetblue E190 at Savannah on Jul 12th 2022, bird strike A Jetblue Embraer ERJ-190, registration N354JB performing flight B6-349 from Boston,MA to Savannah,GA (USA), was on approach to Savannah's runway 01 when a bird struck the aircraft. The crew continued for a safe landing. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED A DENT ABOVE THE COCKPIT WINDOW, SAVANNAH, GA.". The aircraft is still on the ground in Savannah about 24 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fb9bb14&opt=0 Incident: Jetblue E190 at Fort Myers on Jul 12th 2022, bird strike A Jetblue Embraer ERJ-190, registration N179JB performing flight B6-1865 from Boston,MA to Fort Myers,FL (USA), was on approach to Fort Myers' runway 24 when a bird impacted the aircraft. The crew continued for a safe landing. The aircraft was unable to continnue its schedule and is still on the ground at Fort Myers about 18 hours after landing. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD DAMAGING THE NOSE CONE, FORT MYERS, FL." identifying the approach phase when the bird strike happened (but providing a time stamp shortly before departure from Boston). https://avherald.com/h?article=4fb9bc80&opt=0 Incident: Porter DH8D at Toronto on Jul 5th 2022, popping noise and electrical odour A Porter Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GLQB performing flight PD-246 from Toronto City,ON to Thunder Bay,ON (Canada) with 67 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing through 16000 feet out of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport when the crew heard a popping noise and detected an electrical odour. The crew worked the related checklists and decided to divert to Toronto's International Airport, where the aircraft landed without further incident. The aircraft vacated the runway, stopped on the taxiway and commenced a rapid deplanement. The Canadian TSB reported maintenance determined the #1 air cycle machine had failed and replaced it. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fb9cfe5&opt=0 Mil Mi-8MTV-1 - crashed into sea (Greece) Date: 13-JUL-2022 Time: 17:55 Type: Mil Mi-8MTV-1 Owner/operator: Valan ICC Registration: ER-MH. MSN: Fatalities: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Category: Accident Location: off Plaka Beach, Samos Island - Greece Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) Nature: Fire fighting Departure airport: Samos Destination airport: Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: A Mil Mi-8 firefighting helicopter has crashed into the sea off Samos Island. The helicopter took off from Samos at 16:39 with one Romanian and two Moldovan nationals, as well as a Greek translator aboard, and fell into the sea at 17:55 while attempting to scoop water to fight a fire. Rescue operations are ongoing.:two crew members rescued - two are missing https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/280349 FedEx plane slides off runway at SLC airport SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – A small FedEx plane slid off a runway at Salt Lake International Airport Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson at the airport confirmed to ABC4 that the plane slid off the runway around 7:30 p.m. The plane remained intact during the incident The pilot was the only person on board and was not injured. The runways have been temporarily closed as part of standard procedure. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause. https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/fedex-plane-slides-off-runway-at-slc-airport/ (NTSB) Report cites fatigue, weather and equipment issues for 2019 Maine plane crash PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WMTW) - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report into a plane crash at the Presque Isle International Airport on March 4, 2019. The report found that the United Express flight from Newark, operated by CommutAir, with 28 passengers and three crew members on board was trying to land while it was snowing. The report found that plowing operations had finished on the runway about 10 minutes prior to the first attempted landing but that there was a coating of snow on the runway. Read the full report here. The report found that the pilot aborted the first landing attempt as the plane approached the ground. “During a postaccident interview, the first officer stated that he expected to see the runway at that time but instead saw “white on white” and a structure with an antenna that was part of the runway environment but not the runway itself. The captain (the pilot monitoring) stated that she saw a tower and called for a go-around.” It could not be determined if the flight crew had indeed turned the runway lights on during the first approach. The report states that the captain thought the airplane had drifted off course when the first officer transitioned from flight instruments to the outside, so she told the first officer to remain on instruments during the second approach until descending to 200 feet above the ground. “As the airplane approached the decision altitude, the captain instructed the first officer to disconnect the autopilot, which he did. About nine seconds later, the airplane reached the decision altitude, and the captain called, ‘runway in sight twelve o’clock.’ This callout was followed by the first officer’s statement, ‘I’m stayin’ on the flight director ‘cause I don’t see it yet.’ A few seconds later, while the airplane was below 100 feet agl, the captain and the first officer expressed confusion, stating ‘what the [expletive]’ and ‘I don’t know what I’m seein’,’ respectively, but neither called for a go-around. The airplane subsequently impacted the snow-covered grassy area between runway 1 and a parallel taxiway.” The first officer and two passengers were treated for minor injuries after the landing. The report found that the first officer was likely fatigued at the time after having been home with the flu for several days before the accident. The report also noted that the first officer did not consistently use his prescribed CPAP machine and was likely not getting enough sleep. The report also cites an issue with instruments on the plane known as the localizer and glidescope needles. Postaccident flight testing of the ILS localizer and glideslope revealed that the localizer was out of tolerance by about 200 feet to the right. A flight crew had reported the misalignment to a controller at the Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center about 36 hours before the accident in Presque Isle. It was then reported to FAA technical operations personnel, but the report was not acted on because a report from a second aircraft had not been received. The report notes that the airport in Presque Isle does not have an air traffic control tower and that personnel there had no way to determine the alignment of the localizer signal. At least six pilots who flew into Presque Isle during the five days before the accident (including the accident’s first officer) encountered issues with the ILS localizer. However, none of those pilots submitted a company aviation safety action program report before the accident. Four of the pilots submitted a report after the accident. Sen. Susan Collins, the Ranking Member of the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, issued a statement Tuesday on the release of the report. “This incident at the airport in Presque Isle was very disturbing and frightening for the passengers and crew who were involved,” said Collins. “I appreciated the NTSB’s preliminary report that was issued a few weeks after the crash, which was helpful in determining some of the key facts and allowed the airline and the airport to take immediate steps to increase safety. By thoroughly investigating all of the factors that led to the plane missing the runway, the final report issued by the NTSB today can help ensure that this kind of preventable accident never happens again.” CommutAir has implemented several actions since the crash to increase safety and in October 2020, the FAA provided additional guidance for airport operators about snow removal around navigational aids. https://www.wabi.tv/2022/07/14/report-cites-fatigue-weather-equipment-issues-2019-maine-plane-crash/ UK Aviation Industry Unhappy at Loss of EASA Membership Flight cancellations at UK airlines due to chronic crew shortages could get worse if those carriers cannot employ pilots who hold only EASA licenses. (Photo: British Airways) Brexit, the political process that saw the ‘British Exit’ from the European Union after a 2016 vote and that finally became reality in January 2020, has presented a worry for the aviation industry in both the UK and Europe. Even trying to put to one side the bitter ‘Remain’ versus ‘Leave’ hardline positions that still divide British voters, little doubt remains that Brexit has complicated trading conditions for original equipment manufacturers, airlines, airports, and MROs in both the UK and the EU. More particularly, the process for issuing approvals and licenses will likely remain complicated for some time to come. Given the intense political divisions over Brexit in the UK, most aviation executives appear reluctant to comment publicly on what it has meant for the industry. However, speaking off the record, many are clearly unhappy that the treatment of the sector has taken place on political lines rather than with the practical considerations so important to the smooth running of the aviation complex. The hopes of Britain’s airlines and other aviation companies that the UK would remain a member of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) would be dashed. ‘Exit Day’ took place on January 31, 2020, followed by a transition period through December 31 of that year, when EASA membership ended. A Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) took effect at the beginning of 2021 and provided protocols that would oversee commercial relations between the UK and the EU, including a 26-page section on aviation. The UK’s departure from EASA was not inevitable and could have been avoided if the UK’s Conservative government had made concessions that would have allowed for a so-called ‘soft’ rather than ‘hard’ Brexit resolution. In the period between the referendum in June 2016 and the final resolution of the UK’s Brexit settlement with the EU in December 2019, widespread consensus and expectations within the industry seemed to indicate it would remain an EASA member state, with minimal disruption. In March, at the annual conference of the British Business & General Aviation Association, the group’s chief executive, Marc Bailey, said that the loss of mutual UK-EU license acceptance from next January would undoubtedly worsen existing skills shortages, mainly for British aviation companies. “Without doubt, there has been an impact because positions have hardened [between the UK and the EU],” Bailey commented. “We expected to see bilateral agreements [on immigration and recognition of qualifications] coming to fruition in a couple of years; it’s not at the UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA, but at a political level that there is not a will to have them take place, so progress on agreements has been weaker than a lot of us would have hoped.” Simon Phippard, a lawyer at the London office of Bird & Bird, told AIN that the loss of EASA membership had proved a source of consternation to the UK aviation industry, even though the transition period allowed for mutual recognition of certificates, approvals, and licenses until the end of 2022. He said that would effectively mean a dual licensing or dual compliance regime in the future. “The classic example would be a European maintenance provider that held an EASA Part 145 certificate, and among its customers were UK registered airlines," he said. "It would no longer be able to continue providing those functions unless it also acquired a UK Part 145 approval. “Similarly, [that applies to] an EASA pilot’s license holder. If you hold a commercial pilot’s license (CPL) or an Air Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL) issued by France, Germany, or Lithuania, for example, under the EASA system, you could exercise those privileges on a UK-registered aircraft, just as you could on an Italian or Spanish aircraft. That will come to an end [at the end of the year].” In Phippard’s view, the changes that the UK has made had less to do with mutual recognition between the EU and the UK than with the UK fixing the consequences of leaving EASA. “It’s the UK making sure that it’s got all the processes in place to enable the right people to get the right licenses from the UK,” he said. “As we go into the summer, there may be fingers crossed that we don’t have a two-month lapse over the holiday period, with people suddenly realizing in October that they’ve got to get license applications in.” Brexit did not necessarily lead to recent acute delays at British airports, he added. “I don’t believe the current reports of troubles with air transport delivery are a result of post-Brexit licensing changes," noted Phippard. "That, I think, is a post-Covid skills retention or skills recovery issue rather than a licensing issue.” For the 18 months since the UK’s EASA membership terminated, the UK has continued to recognize EASA licenses, but the reverse has not been the case, Phippard explained. At present, the substantive regulations in the UK almost mirror those of EASA, but with changes to reflect the fact that a national Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) now regulates UK civil aviation, not EASA. Debate continues over whether the UK CAA is sufficiently staffed and funded to carry out its remit. Despite the changes, Phippard said he sees no obvious pitfalls facing the UK aviation industry beyond 2022. “I think in regulatory terms, we generally know what we’re looking at,” he said. “The licensing requirements are clear. The traffic rights piece between the EU and UK is settled. We anticipated that it would be full third and fourth freedom rights: no limits on tariffs, frequency, schedules, all that kind of thing. As you know, there are some old-fashioned services agreements out there where it’s all very prescriptive. “That’s not the case between the UK and the EU. If an airline has its operating license and AOC, it can operate flights across the Channel, and there’s no time limit on that. One possibility might have been that contingency measures would have been put in place: ‘We’ll agree traffic rights for five years and give ourselves time to work something out.’ That didn’t happen. The TCA is open-ended.” ADS, a trade organization representing companies in the UK aerospace, defense, security, and space sectors, said that Brexit had not presented its only concern of late, with Covid-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine posing the biggest problems in the past two years. “Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, it is crucial that the UK and EU work together to solve outstanding technical issues, such as those around tariffs on raw materials crossing to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK, recognition by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) of UK maintenance approvals, and UK association to Horizon Europe,” a spokesperson told AIN. For now, the UK faces exclusion from the EU’s Horizon Europe funding program for research and innovation and its budget of €95.5 billion ($102.5 billion). In response to the UK government’s declared intention to unilaterally renege on its agreement over Northern Ireland’s border with EU member Ireland, the European Commission says British companies cannot participate. UK aircraft and equipment manufacturers now must seek type certification through the CAA, with a view to attaining subsequent approval from Europe’s EASA air safety regulator, adding bureaucracy and cost. However, the government’s declared doctrine of being a “rule-maker, not a rule-taker” might be softening given the CAA’s announcement in May that it will align its standards for new eVTOL aircraft with EASA’s special conditions VTOL rules. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-07-14/uk-aviation-industry-unhappy-loss-easa-membership (ICAO) Supporting reforms to the safety oversight of civil aviation in Greece The successful regulatory reforms of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the means to achieve further progress were the focus of discussions between ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of Greece Kostas Karamanlis, HCAA Governor Christos Tsitouras, and ICAO Europe and North Atlantic Regional Director Nicolas Rallo. During the meetings, which took place in Athens on 1 July 2022, Mr. Salazar commended the authorities of Greece for reforming the HCAA in accordance with ICAO guidance, which resulted in separation between the civil aviation regulatory authority and service providers, and additionally developed the HCAA as a more competitive employer. The Secretary General also highlighted the dynamism of the State’s civil aviation sector, as illustrated by the strong rebound of operations in the State, with traffic levels in 2022 well above the 2019 levels. Capitalizing on this success and momentum, Mr. Salazar and Dr. Tsitouras signed a “Project Document” to support Greece in its efforts to achieve further progress. It builds on a "Management Service Agreement" (MSA) reached by the two organizations in May 2022, and indicates services to be provided by ICAO to HCAA. Through technical cooperation, accompaniment, knowledge transfer, capacity building and management services, this ICAO project will further strengthen the HCAA, and enhance the State’s safety oversight capabilities in an effective, efficient and sustainable manner. The Secretary General’s mission to Greece also included meetings with the Governor of the Air Navigation Service Provider (HASP), Mr. Georgios Dritsakos, and with the leadership of air operators Aegean and Sky Express and of aerodrome operators Athens Airport and Fraport Greece. https://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/Supporting-reforms-to-the-safety-oversight-of-civil-aviation-in-Greece.aspx Boeing delivers 51 airplanes in June, highest monthly delivers since March 2019 June's deliveries exceeded the 50 threshold for the first time since March 2019 and included 43 Boeing 737 MAX, which is recovering from a nearly two-year safety crisis, according to new company data. Boeing's shares rose more than 8% as it also confirmed that monthly MAX production had touched a target of 31 airplanes Boeing Co delivered 51 airplanes in June to bring its first-half tally to 216 jets, up 38% from the same period last year, pushing its shares sharply higher on Tuesday. June's deliveries exceeded the 50 threshold for the first time since March 2019 and included 43 Boeing 737 MAX, which is recovering from a nearly two-year safety crisis, according to new company data. Boeing's shares rose more than 8% as it also confirmed that monthly MAX production had touched a target of 31 airplanes, while cautioning it had yet to be "stabilised" at that level as aerospace faces worldwide supply chain snags. Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu estimated that the average second-quarter MAX production rate was 28 per month. June deliveries included six wide-body commercial freighters but, for the 12th consecutive month, no 787 Dreamliners. Deliveries of the long-haul jet have been halted for a year as Boeing and regulators address production problems. In new business, Boeing won 50 airplane orders in June, including 49 MAX, of which 48 were sold to customers whose names were not immediately disclosed. The one public purchaser was American Airlines. Boeing took cancellations for 35 planes in June, mainly related to airline restructurings, including 29 jets originally earmarked for Norwegian Air. It also benefited in June from dozens of jets being taken out of limbo and placed back on a list of orders expected to be fulfilled as Boeing reversed some accounting adjustments. In total during the first half, Boeing booked 286 gross orders and took 100 cancellations, leaving a net total of 186 orders after cancellations and conversions. Europe's Airbus on Friday posted 259 net orders after cancellations in the first half, up sharply from a year earlier. Deliveries were flat at 297 planes. After retrieving a six-month total of 19 jets from an accounting category designed to filter out orders unlikely to be fulfilled, Boeing ended the first half with an adjusted total of 205 net orders as it took a more optimistic view on some deals. Boeing's undelivered backlog after these so-called ASC-606 accounting adjustments stood at 4,239 units at end-June. https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/aviation/story/boeing-delivers-51-airplanes-in-june-highest-monthly-delivers-since-march-2019-341322-2022-07-13 Airbus Forecasts 39,490 New Aircraft Deliveries In Next 20 Years Airbus predicts more than 31,000 new commercial aircraft will be needed in the next 20 years, but will aviation have the social license to grow? In its 2022 Global Market Forecast, Airbus forecasts demand for 39,490 new passenger and freighter aircraft over the next 20 years. The 2022 forecast is 470 aircraft over last year's, which Airbus attributes to increased demand for the latest technology and fuel-efficient aircraft to replace older planes. The forecast is also positively affected by 2021, an extremely weak year for aviation, falling out of the 20-year forecast period. This year Airbus has changed how it characterizes aircraft types, not just nominating their category by size. Airbus now has just two classifications, 'typically single-aisle' and 'typically widebody.' This reflects how single-aisle aircraft are used on formerly widebody routes and widebodies deployed on short-haul services. Of the 39,490 aircraft Airbus predicts will be needed between 2022-2041, 31,620 or 80% will be typically single-aisle, and 7,870 will be typically widebody. In its Global Market Forecast (GMF22), Airbus includes passenger aircraft with more than 100 seats and freighters with a payload above ten tonnes (22,046 lbs). At the beginning of 2020, Airbus says there were 22,880 aircraft in service, and 7,440 of them, or 33%, will still be in service in 2041. That includes aircraft delivered in 2020 and 2021. This leaves 15,440 to be replaced, with market growth demanding another 24,050 aircraft be added to the global fleet, more than doubling it to just under 47,000 in 2041. China needs to reopen to hit the 2041 forecast The highest demand will come from Asia-Pacific and China, with 45% of global aircraft deliveries combined. On a regional basis, deliveries generally follow the 80/20 split, except for the Middle East, where widebodies are marginally ahead with a 51% share. Forecasts going out 20 years are based on certain assumptions of how the future will pan out. Airbus expects world annual passenger traffic to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6% from 2019 to 2041, slightly down from the 3.9% it forecasted last year. In 2019 revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) were close to ten trillion, and these will be at 20 trillion by 2041. The largest traffic flows will be in China's domestic market, followed by the US domestic, Western Europe to the US and Intra-Western Europe markets. The fastest growth will come from domestic travel in India and the emerging nations of Asia. Airbus also believes there will be increasing pressure for new-generation aircraft to replace older types, both from an economic and sustainability perspective. It denotes new generation aircraft as its A220, A320neo family, A330neo, A350 and A380 aircraft. It also includes Boeing B737 MAX, B777X, B787 and any new programs on the list. In 2021 Airbus says that only 20% of the world's fleet were new-generation aircraft, but that will rise to more than 95% by 2041, driven by the pressure to decarbonize aviation in the short to medium term. Will the new generation still be new in 2041? New generation, fuel-efficient aircraft like the Airbus A350 will make up 95% of the world's fleet by 2041. Despite the current state of world affairs, world trade is expected to double in the next 20 years, boosted by rapid growth in the express e-commerce market. The global freighter fleet will grow from 2,030 in 2020 to 3,070 in 2041, with a demand for 2,440 new-build or converted freighters. Airbus has three categories of freighters: single-aisle with a payload between 10t to 40t, mid-size widebody from 40t to 80t and large widebody with a payload greater than 80t. It says there will be demand for 990 single-aisle, 890 mid-size and 560 large freighters between 2022 and 2041. Given the state of commercial aviation today, the thought of twice as many aircraft in the sky seems almost impossible to comprehend. The ramifications for airports, air traffic control, SAF production, pilot, cabin crew and technician training, to name a few, are mind-boggling. As important is the social license aviation needs for its survival, with some governments already mandating when and where airlines can fly. Documents like this, and similar ones produced by Boeing and Embraer, show where the industry is heading, but not necessarily how to get there. What do you think about doubling the commercial fleet? https://simpleflying.com/airbus-forecasts-39490-aircraft-deliveries-next-20-years/ Delta chartered an Airbus A330 jet just to get 1,000 bags stranded in Europe back to customers in the US • Delta Air Lines chartered an Airbus A330 jet carrying 1,000 delayed bags to deliver to customers. • The charter flew from London to Detroit after a regularly scheduled flight was canceled. • US airlines lost, damaged, or delayed about 220,000 bags in June 2022 — a 135% increase from 2021. Lost luggage is becoming a common headache among travelers this summer. Over the past few months, airlines have struggled to properly track and deliver passenger bags, with hundreds arriving days late, or not at all. While the chaos is frustrating, Delta Air Lines is making an effort to return misplaced luggage. On Monday, the airline chartered an Airbus A330 from London to Detroit to deliver 1,000 delayed bags to passengers, the airline confirmed to Insider. "Delta teams worked a creative solution to move delayed checked bags from London-Heathrow on July 11 after a regularly scheduled flight had to be canceled given airport passenger volume restrictions at Heathrow," a company spokesperson said. Once in Detroit, the bags were forwarded to customers, who had been rebooked on other flights after the originally scheduled flight was canceled, Delta told Insider. The bags were loaded into the belly of the plane, not in the passenger cabin. In the US, airlines lost, damaged, or delayed nearly 220,000 bags in April, which is a 135% increase from the same month in 2021, according to the Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report. Of the three mainline carriers, American Airlines performed the worst, mishandling about 65,000 bags. Delta mishandled about 45,000 bags, while United Airlines mishandled just under 30,000. European airports and airlines are also struggling to deliver luggage on time. One customer has been missing his bag for a week after returning home from Australia. After not getting any answers, he bought a cheap ticket just so he could access a restricted area at Dublin Airport where lost luggage was being stored. Another passenger has waited over 25 days for a lost bag. The luggage, which has important medication in it, has traveled to Munich, Athens, and Venice so far, but is still missing. European airline Icelandair is testing a unique system to better manage luggage transfers. Specifically, the carrier is flying its own ground handlers to Amsterdam to help load and unload baggage, Iceland-based news outlet Ríkisútvarpið (RUV) reported. https://www.businessinsider.com/delta-chartered-jet-to-deliver-delayed-lost-bags-to-customers-2022-7 BP aims to start producing green jet fuel in Australia by 2025 SYDNEY, July 14 (Reuters) - BP Plc (BP.L) is aiming to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Australia by 2025 after converting its oil refinery near Perth to produce renewable fuels, a senior executive of the British company said on Thursday. The project is expected to cost "hundreds of millions" of dollars, BP's Asia Pacific vice president of low-carbon solutions, Lucy Nation, told Reuters. BP has not disclosed what volume it plans to produce, but Nation said output would depend on demand as the facility would be able to switch day-to-day between producing sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel. Its Kwinana plant is in Western Australia, a region dominated by the mining industry where there is heavy demand for diesel for trucks. "We're lucky at Kwinana in that we're able to reutilise some of the processing equipment, the utilities and we have tanks ready to go," Nation told a briefing on the sidelines of the Sydney Energy Forum, hosted by the Australian government and the International Energy Agency. "So that helps us speed up and be somewhat less capital intensive. But it is still a very expensive investment," she said. Air travel accounts for about 2% of global carbon emissions. The industry is aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, relying on SAF usage to rise from around 100 million litres (26 million gallons) a year in 2021 to at least 449 billion litres a year within three decades, a massive challenge. "It is really, really tough - not for the faint hearted," said Nation. Australia has no SAF production so far and has no mandates for the fuel, unlike the European Union, which last week approved plans to require suppliers to blend a minimum of 2% of SAF into their jet fuel from 2025, rising to 85% in 2050. read more BP's plant on the west coast and an A$500 million plant being built by private firm Oceania Biofuels on the east coast will be the country's first two SAF plants. Oceania's plant will be able to produce more than 350 million litres per year of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Nation, Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) and Boeing Co officials said the government needs to impose mandates or provide subsidies, tax breaks or a carbon pricing mechanism to spur development of the industry, which they said would be crucial to make long-haul travel affordable for Australians as the world shifts to green fuels. Qantas and Airbus (AIR.PA) said last month they would invest up to $200 million to accelerate the development of a SAF industry in Australia. https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/bp-aims-start-producing-green-jet-fuel-australia-by-2025-2022-07-14/ Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Date: Jun 27, 2022 Location: Flight Training Academy (DFW-SV03) Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 61493 Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job · This job is a member of the Investigating team within the Safety Environmental Regulatory Compliance and Integration Division. · Responsible for providing analysis of operational flight data as well as producing reports and presentations for the Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program. What you'll do · Conducts daily work flow processes for the FOQA program · Assesses events and trends, identifies operational hazards, and validates corrective actions · Develops new data analysis products and methodologies for data mining · Coordinates with the Flight Operations Department for data analysis needs · Coordinates regularly with Allied Pilots Association (APA) FOQA gatekeepers · Coordinates with Technical Operations regarding support of the FOQA program and maintenance analysis · Creates flight animations of actual events for use in operational departments · Assists with accident and incident investigations · Participates in monthly FOQA Monitoring Team meetings · Participates and contributes to the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) process · Develops, prepares and presents analysis of flight data · Creates enhanced reports and dashboards using Tableau or Microsoft BI · Represents American Airlines at industry meetings · Assists with accident and incident investigations, to include occasional weekend and holiday duty All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience · Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience/training · 3 years related job experience · Experience working with data mining tools such as Tableau, Business Objects, Access, etc. · Experience performing data analysis and building various related reports in MS Office products Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience · Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics · Basic Programming knowledge/experience · Master's degree in related field · Previous experience within a FOQA/Flight Data Monitoring program · Expertise in flight data monitoring software · Experience using CEFA animation software · Private pilot license or higher · Previous job experience at an air carrier Skills, Licenses & Certifications · Knowledge of aeronautical theory and aviation operations as applied to commercial aircraft · Proficient using MS Office software · Must fulfill background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable · Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable · Must be able to handle multiple projects with changing deadlines What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: · Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. · Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. · Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. · 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. · Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel Free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 61493 Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth Job Segment: Operations Manager, Data Analyst, Quality Assurance, Data Mining, Operations, Data, Technology, Aviation APPLY NOW Now Hiring: Director of Safety at flyExclusive in Kinston, NC Summary and Objective The Director of Safety monitors all aspects of the safety system and acts with the authority of the Company President in all matters regarding safety, and as such, can designate any delegated resources to accomplish flyExclusive/flyExclusive Internationals stated safety goals and objectives. Monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. · Maintain and manage the company Safety Management System (SMS) manual. · Develop safety goals and objectives for the accountable executive's consideration: · Revise and update the stated safety goals and objectives at least annually. · Develop and implement the Emergency Response Program. · Manage the Aviation Safety Action program (ASAP) and facilitate all Event Review Committee (ERC) meetings · Analyze, investigate, and provide recommendations for all ASAP and flight/ground hazard report submissions for the entire organization · Monitor Exclusive Jets LLC's SMS performance and create performance reports for other managers and the accountable executive, as directed. · Facilitate hazard identification and risk management. · Determine the need for and coordinate development of required safety training materials prescribed by national, state, and local laws and regulations or industry best practices: · Evaluate employee hazard identifications for risk and recommend action: · Evaluate and process all employee hazard reports in accordance with this manual's requirements and recommend action to mitigate risk. · Coordinate all safety activities and act as liaison between Exclusive Jets LLC (Limited Liability Company) and PRISM, as well as applicable governmental agencies and insurance carriers · Monitoring safety concerns in the aviation Industry and their perceived impact on Exclusive Jets LLC's operations · Monitor employee training programs to ensure that safety, health, and environmental information presented is current and satisfies applicable government rules and meets Exclusive Jets LLC needs. · Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems. · Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards. · Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates. · Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations. · Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements. · Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies. · Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities: · Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. · Must have knowledge of current 14 CFR Part 91 and 135 regulations. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Ability to conduct training. · Excellent organizational skills and demonstrate a high-level attention to detail. · Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Competencies · Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher · Health, Safety, and accident investigation certification Supervisory responsibilities · Responsible for supervising the daily responsibilities and setting tasks for the Safety Coordinator(s) and Safety Officer(s). Work environment · Typical office and computer lab environment · Mostly indoor office environment · Some outside industrial environment and hangar Physical demands · Ability to see and hear clearly · Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly · Ability to climb, twist, bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, and crawl · Ability to move in tight quarters · Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods · Ability to work in all weather conditions as needed · Ability to regularly lift/move up to 15 pounds · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Dress Code and Uniform · Well-groomed appearance · Adherence to department dress code Travel required · 25% of the time Required education and experience · Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or Safety related field required · 5+ years of related experience · 3 to 5 years in supervisory role Relocation assistant available to qualifying candidates. APPLY TODAY POSITION AVAILABLE: Chief Investigator of Accidents · Lead the accident investigation function · General Manager position with strategic and organisational leadership · Represent New Zealand at international forums We're seeking a skilled and experienced accident investigator to lead a multi mode accident investigations team, based in central Wellington. This is a dual titled role – Chief Investigator of Accidents/General Manager Investigation Services, so you will be a key member of the Executive Management Team, actively providing high quality organisational, technical and functional leadership. You’ll provide quality leadership and guidance to your team of skilled investigators, and expert advice and guidance to the Commission and wider audiences, as well as assisting internationally when required. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is an independent Crown entity, and investigates significant aviation, rail and marine accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future. The Commission has set a visionary goal of “No Repeat Accidents – Ever! “ Thorough investigations are pivotal to the Commission’s successful performance, and in this role you ensure continued high quality investigations across the three modes, with appropriate safety recommendations. Our ideal candidate will have: · accident investigation experience in one or more of our transport modes - air, marine or rail · safety management experience · people leadership experience · political nous, sound judgement and the ability to represent the organisation at all levels, nationally and internationally · an understanding of quasi-judicial processes, particularly the rules and requirements applicable to a Commission of Inquiry, and · be medically and physically fit to access accident sites, with the ability to travel at short notice. This role presents an excellent career opportunity to apply your high quality accident investigation and leadership experience to a pivotal role in a well known Crown entity. If this sounds like the role for you we look forward to receiving your application, please visit our website www.peopleandco.nz and search on the keyword 20159 under the Jobs tab. All applications will be acknowledged electronically. Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 24 July 2022. A job description is available at peopleandco.nz - job reference 20159. For further information please contact Michelle Walls on 0064 4931 9448 or Jacaleen Williams on 0064 4931 9450 or quoting job number 20159. If you live outside of New Zealand, to be eligible to apply you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand and meet any entry requirements. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa and our entry requirements visit www.immigration.govt.nz. Curt Lewis