Flight Safety Information - September 29, 2022 No.188 In This Issue : Incident: Sun Express B738 at Dusseldorf on Sep 28th 2022, flaps problems : Incident: Canada BCS3 near Orlando on Sep 26th 2022, one of the pilots incapacitated : Incident: Southwest B737 near Albuquerque on Sep 26th 2022, loss of cabin pressure : Incident: PIA AT42 at Lahore on Sep 16th 2022, rudder trim runaway causes full deflection of rudder during takeoff : Ground Collision: Korean Air Aircraft Strikes Tail Of Icelandair Aircraft At London Heathrow Airport : ICAO Recognizes Ethiopia for Establishing an Effective Aviation Safety Oversight System : Boeing and China Airlines complete agreement to order 16 787 Dreamliner : FAA CREDITS ADDITIONAL MILITARY FLIGHT EXPERIENCE TOWARD AIR CARRIER QUALIFICATION : SkyWest’s New Hire Pilots Could Earn Up To $90,000 A Year : Boom Supersonic strikes deal with tooling supplier to manufacture Overture jet : Position Available: Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst : ISASI’s PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESENTS A FALL KICK-OFF EVENT! : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: Sun Express B738 at Dusseldorf on Sep 28th 2022, flaps problems A Sun Express Boeing 737-800, registration TC-SPB performing flight XQ-1360 from Diyarbakir (Turkey) to Dusseldorf (Germany) with 198 people on board, was on final approach to Dusseldorf's runway 23L when the crew initiated a go around at about 2000 feet MSL due to problems with the flaps. The crew also reported problems with their radio system. The aircraft climbed to 4000 feet, decided to divert to Cologne (Germany) further climbing to FL070 and landed safely but at a higher than normal speed (about 160 knots over ground) on Cologne's runway 32L about 30 minutes after the go-around. The aircraft remained on the ground in Cologne for about 10.5 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fef5f57&opt=0 Incident: Canada BCS3 near Orlando on Sep 26th 2022, one of the pilots incapacitated An Air Canada Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration C-GJXE performing flight AC-1097 from Toronto,ON (Canada) to San Jose (Costa Rica), was enroute at FL340 over the Gulf of Mexico about 350nm southwest of Orlando,FL (USA) when one of the pilots became incapacitated. The other pilot declared PAN PAN and diverted the aircraft to Orlando, where the aircraft landed safely on runway 17R about 60 minutes after the decision to divert. The Canadian TSB reported one of the flight crew became incapacitated in flight. https://avherald.com/h?article=4feeee85&opt=0 Incident: Southwest B737 near Albuquerque on Sep 26th 2022, loss of cabin pressure A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration N792SW performing flight WN-238 from Santa Ana,CA to Dallas Love,TX (USA), was enroute at FL390 about 90nm southeast of Albuquerque,NM (USA) when the crew initiated an emergency descent to 10,000 feet due to the loss of cabin pressure. The crew subsequently continued the flight to Dallas at 10,000 feet and landed safely on runway 31R about 80 minutes after leaving FL390. A passenger reported the captain announced they were experiencing cabin pressure issues and needed to descend. The crew considered to divert to Lubbock,TX (USA) but ultimately decided to carry on to Dallas Love. The passenger oxygen masks were not deployed. https://avherald.com/h?article=4feeed1a&opt=0 Incident: PIA AT42 at Lahore on Sep 16th 2022, rudder trim runaway causes full deflection of rudder during takeoff A PIA Pakistan International Airlines Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-500, registration AP-BHI performing flight PK-609 from Lahore to Gilgit (Pakistan), was departing Lahore's runway 36R when the rudder suffered a trim runaway causing full deflection of the rudder. Yawing to the left the crew continued the takeoff and climbed the aircraft in a left turn to 3500 feet and returned to Lahore for a safe landing on runway 36R about 12 minutes after departure. The occurrence became known when the airline presented Certificates of Appreciation to both pilots for an "exceptional display of airmanship in handling a flight rudder control defect on ATR AP-BHI" signed on Sep 21st 2022. PIA's Flight Safety Department stated the best safety device in any aircraft is a "well trained crew" elaborating that during takeoff from Lahore their ATR-42 suffered a rudder trim runaway causing full deflection of the rudder. The crew skillfully managed to safely land back in Lahore. https://avherald.com/h?article=4feed390&opt=0 Ground Collision: Korean Air Aircraft Strikes Tail Of Icelandair Aircraft At London Heathrow Airport Additional details are not yet available, but no injuries have been reported. A minor collision has occurred on the ground at London Heathrow Airport between an Icelandair and Korean Air aircraft. Emergency services responded to the incident, and no injuries were reported. Get all the latest aviation news right here on Simple Flying. Ground collision at LHR A journalist inside one of the aircraft, Dan Sabbagh, tweeted a photo from the plane, stating that it was "surrounded by about ten police card and a couple of fire engines." Speaking to skynews, a Heathrow spokesperson said: "Emergency services are attending an incident involving two aircraft on the airfield. No injuries have been reported, but emergency services are attending to ensure all passengers and crew are safe and well." FI454 The Icelandair aircraft involved in the incident is a 22 year-old Boeing 757-200 registered as TF-FIK and had just flown from Reykjavik (KEF) to London (LHR). The 757 was operating flight FI454 which departed KEF at 16:10 local time and landed in London at 18:43. KE908 The aircraft that struck the Icelandair 757 was a 13-year-old Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER (B77W), tail number HL7782. Operating as flight KE908, the 77W had pushed back from its gate and was making its way to the runway to return to Seoul when the incident occurred. According to Flight Radar 24, the aircraft is still on the ground and is now scheduled to depart Heathrow at 23:50 local time. Korean Air Statement A Korean Air spokesperson provided the following statement to Simple Flying, “While taxiing for departure at London’s Heathrow airport, Korean Air flight 908’s left winglet came into contact with the tail rudder of an Icelandair B757 aircraft that was taxiing after landing. We are doing everything possible to minimize inconvenience to our passengers affected by the incident and are cooperating closely with authorities to investigate the incident’s causes.” Heathrow Airport update Heathrow Airport informed Simple Flying that the incident between the Korean Air 777 and Iceland Air 757 did not impact regular operations and that the aircraft had been secured. https://simpleflying.com/heathrow-ground-collision-korean-air-iceland-air/ ICAO Recognizes Ethiopia for Establishing an Effective Aviation Safety Oversight System ICAOThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) awarded Ethiopia the Council President Certificate in Aviation Safety for Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP). State Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Dengie Boru, received the award in Montreal, Canada. Ethiopia was recognized for its achievement in establishing an effective aviation safety oversight system between 2019 and 2022 and its ongoing commitment to the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. USOAP focuses on a State’s capability in providing safety oversight by assessing whether the State has implemented the critical elements of a safety oversight system effectively and consistently. https://www.2merkato.com/news/alerts/6780-icao-recognizes-ethiopia-for-establishing-an-effective-aviation-safety-oversight-system Boeing and China Airlines complete agreement to order 16 787 Dreamliner The Taiwanese airline, which announced the acquisition in August, has eight purchase options that can be converted to the 787-10 variant. A month after China Airlines announced its intention to replace its A330 fleet with the 787-9 Dreamliner, Boeing and the Taiwanese carrier entered into an agreement to acquire up to 24 aircraft, 16 of them on firm orders. The other options could be converted to the higher-capacity version, 787-10, the company had said in August. “We are excited to introduce the 787-9 Dreamliner into our operations as we continue to upgrade our fleet with more modern, fuel-efficient airplanes. Adding the state-of-the-art 787 will help us reduce carbon emissions, while also providing our customers with unmatched levels of comfort,” said China Airlines Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien. “The 787’s superior fuel efficiency and range, combined with China Airlines’ existing fleet of 777-300ERs, will enable the carrier to grow efficiently and also expand its global route network,” said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing . Boeing also pointed out that the 787’s composite structures are advantageous for operations in hot and humid climates such as Taiwan, due to the absence of corrosion. China Airlines now has 22 firm orders from Boeing, six of them for 777F freighters. The Asian country’s flag carrier is also a customer of Airbus A350-900. https://www.airdatanews.com/boeing-and-china-airlines-complete-agreement-to-order-16-787-dreamliner/ FAA CREDITS ADDITIONAL MILITARY FLIGHT EXPERIENCE TOWARD AIR CARRIER QUALIFICATION The FAA has issued a final rule expanding credit for military flight operations that pilots may use toward airline transport pilot certificate minimums and FAR Part 121 pilot in command qualifications. U.S. Air Force Maj. Jonathan Appleby and Beta Technologies test pilot Camron Guthrie flew Beta's Alia prototype at Plattsburgh, New York, on March 14, the first flight of an eVTOL (powered lift) aircraft by a military crew under the Agility Prime program. An FAA rule change allows military pilots to credit hours flown in horizontal flight toward qualification for air carrier service. A final rule published September 21 (effective October 21) allows additional options for military and Part 135 pilots to credit flight time toward the 1,000 hours of air carrier experience required to qualify to serve as pilot in command of a flight conducted under Part 121. The final rule “broadens the existing 500-hour credit for military pilots of fixed-wing airplanes and can count towards the1,000-hour air carrier experience requirement by permitting certain powered-lift experiences to be credited,” the final rule states. “Additionally, in response to comments received, the FAA is also permitting a pilot to credit PIC time in certain part 135 eligible on-demand multiengine aircraft operations to count towards the 1,000-hour air carrier experience requirement.” The final rule allows military pilots to credit up to 250 hours flown in powered-lift aircraft toward the time required for an initial ATP certificate. Of the 1,500-hour total time required for an ATP certificate, 250 of those hours must be flown as pilot in command or as second in command performing the duties of PIC. Powered-lift time must be acquired in horizontal flight to be credited. In the past, military pilots of powered-lift aircraft seeking to earn an ATP certificate were required to obtain the 250 hours of PIC time in the airplane category. Because the FAA designated powered-lift aircraft in a separate category, military pilots were precluded from crediting any powered-lift flight time toward the ATP certificate. The 1,000-hour requirement in § 121.436(a)(3) was established in 2013 to satisfy the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010, to improve qualifications and training for pilots flying in air carrier operations. This rule prohibited pilots from using any flight time obtained as PIC in Part 121 operations prior to July 31, 2013, and prevented military pilots from crediting any flight time obtained in nonqualifying aircraft. The new ruling does away with the July 31, 2013, cut-off, and allows military pilots to credit their flight time acquired while flying as PIC in multiengine and turbine powered-lift aircraft to be used toward the 1,000-hour air carrier requirement. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2022/september/28/faa-credits-additional-military-flight-experience-toward-air-carrier-qualification SkyWest’s New Hire Pilots Could Earn Up To $90,000 A Year Pilots at SkyWest Airlines will now be making twice as much as they did just last week. SkyWest Airlines has just doubled pay for all pilots. The regional carrier struggling to retain and acquire new pilots during the current shortage has voted to nearly double pay for first officers and captains. First officers will start their careers at SkyWest, making $90 per flight hour. Captains will make $140 per flight hour. These numbers would have been incomprehensible for the regional airline market only a few years ago. SkyWest is marketing that new first officers will have the potential to earn $90,000 per year with this new pay rate. Higher pay The pay hike announcement came after a narrow vote at the airline. The previous starting rate for first officers was $47 per flight hour. The raise is an astronomical jump for the regional carrier. Historically, regional carriers offer the lowest pay in the airline industry in the US. In the US, large airlines such as Delta and United, commonly referred to as major airlines, outsource many of their smaller routes to third-party contract airlines known as regionals. SkyWest, for example, operates flights for Delta, United, Alaska, and American Airlines. SkyWest operates flights to smaller destinations for four major US airlines. These regional airlines will typically sport the livery of the major airline they provide services for, but that is where the similarities end. Regionals own their own planes and have their own ground and maintenance teams, along with their flight and cabin crews. In this business model, the major carrier handles all the booking and scheduling, whereas the regional carrier simply operates the flight. These flights are typically flown from larger airports to smaller ones with enough demand to justify a route but not enough to fill a 150-seat aircraft. The regionals typically fly aircraft with seating capacities between 50 and 80. SkyWest has a fleet of Bombardier CRJ200s, CRJ700s, CRJ900s, and Embraer ERJ175s. The smaller aircraft flown by regionals generate less revenue per flight than much larger aircraft as fewer tickets are sold. For this reason, regional airlines tend to pay pilots lower than all other airlines. Entry requirements are also the lowest at regional airlines as they only require pilots to meet FAA minimums and obtain an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATP) before joining the crew. Larger airlines also require this, plus additional flight experience. Get the latest aviation news straight to your inbox: Sign up for our newsletters today. These major airlines generally acquire their pilots from regional airlines. For this reason, regional airlines are often seen as stepping stones for most pilots to further their careers by giving them the experience needed to move on to a major airline. This model has worked well for both regional and major carriers for years. However, with the growing pilot shortage, majors have begun lowing their entry requirements and taking more and more pilots from the regionals. The regionals, however, must comply with the FAA 1,500 flight hour requirement for new airline pilots. This has led to an increase in pay. SkyWest hopes the pay rise will help attract new pilots and retain existing ones. Not so friendly competition Even with the pay raise, SkyWest can still not match the pay at the majors, but it has now entered the realm of the national carriers. These national carriers are situated between the regionals and majors in terms of pilot pay. National carriers include many budget airlines, such as Spirit and Frontier. Most national carriers still pay more than SkyWest, although the gap between the two is smaller than ever. Other regional airlines have also raised their pay dramatically. Horizon Airlines and Mesa Airlines are just a few other regionals raising wages to remain competitive. All other regionals are either in the process of raising pay or in the discussion process. SkyWest is in competition for pilots with other regionals as well as major and national carriers. Drawbacks to higher pay The pay raises are certainly a welcomed sight for pilots. However, for regional airlines, there will undoubtedly be consequences. The largest of which will be limited capacity. The larger expense will require airlines to limit their presence in many smaller communities that do not bring in large amounts of consistent revenue. Pilots being twice as expensive, it may not make financial sense to continue operations in many less frequented locations. https://simpleflying.com/skywest-new-hire-pilot-salary/ Boom Supersonic strikes deal with tooling supplier to manufacture Overture jet Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) will be responsible for supplying and integrating the aircraft’s assembly tools at the Greenboro plant. Boom Supersonic, US startup that develops the Overture supersonic passenger plane, announced an agreement with Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) to supply the tooling for the aircraft’s automated assembly line. AIT will be responsible for the design, fabrication and installation of custom tooling for the Overture Superfactory, which will be installed starting in December in Greensboro, North Carolina. Major hardware provided by AIT will include automated drilling machinery, mobile transport equipment, and setups for positioning and joining setups Boom maintains plans to start production of the Overture, a jet for up to 80 passengers capable of flying at Mach 1.7, in 2024, with rollout taking place in 2025. Boom Overture “Advanced Integration Technology is a recognized leader in aircraft assembly tooling, and we are excited to be working with them to prepare the Superfactory for Overture production,” said Chris Taylor, Vice President of Manufacturing at Boom. “This order will help ensure that the Superfactory is ready for Overture’s manufacturing launch in 2024.” Despite that, the Denver-based company has yet to find an engine for the Overture after Rolls-Royce pulled out of the partnership in early September. Boom, however, says it will announce the company that will supply Overture’s engines by the end of the year. American Airlines and United Airlines are among the aircraft’s potential customers after signing initial agreements. https://www.airdatanews.com/boom-supersonic-strikes-deal-with-tooling-supplier-to-manufacture-overture-jet/ Position Available: Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst Indianapolis, IN US ID JR-003892 Category Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst Schedule Full time POSITION PURPOSE Processes day-to-day raw data using Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) and program Ground Data Replay Analysis System (GDRAS). Creates weekly and monthly deliverables in addition to working with Gatekeepers and other members of FOQA and FOQA Management Team (FMT). ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Supports the FOQA Program Manager with daily administration of the FOQA efforts to ensure analysis of flight data for improved flight safety. · Oversees data collection process of aircraft fleet in conjunction with Maintenance and Engineering. · Performs data analysis, root cause analysis, and determines corrective actions of digital flight data to determine adverse events for trends in flight and maintenance operations. · Coordinates, develops, verifies and validates aircraft specific event definitions. · Prepares flight operations trending analysis charts and reports. · Compiles and presents FOQA data summaries for use by senior management, regulators, pilots, and union officials. · Performs specialized studies and fulfills special data requests. · Creates safety and FOQA department publications. · Prepares reports, presentations, and statistical data required to keep the FOQA community informed. · Reviews corrective action responses to inspections and internal evaluations findings for adequacy. · Maintains FOQA database, write database queries, program new FOQA events, and manages documentation supporting these functions. · Communicates with other airlines FOQA departments, governmental and academic institutions regarding FOQA. · Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. · Bachelor’s degree in aviation, flight technology, engineering, or related area or a combination of education and experience. · Holds Commercial Pilot Certificate · Basic understanding of aircraft systems and/or Part 121 aviation operations. · Previous work experience in quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination of these areas (preferably in 14CFR Part 121 air carrier operations). · Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices. · Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including spreadsheet and database applications. · Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a positive attitude toward teamwork. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · At least 3 years related experience. · Additional certifications: Dispatch, Airframe and Powerplant and/or ATP license. · Basic computer programming and statistical methods experience preferred. · Prior experience with Sagem AGS or equivalent GDRAS platforms is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Proven project management and analytical skills. Ability to handle numerous projects at one time and meet deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in support of the Safety Department. DECISION MAKING Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to move about the work environment. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays. APPLY HERE ISASI’s PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESENTS A FALL KICK-OFF EVENT! Your leadership has organized a Fall Kick-Off meeting of ISASI’s Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter to be held on Tuesday, November 1st, at Anthony’s HomePort in Des Moines, WA (421 South 227th St.) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This is a special event sponsored by our Chapter – and we encourage you and your associates to attend. Our featured guest speaker will be Steve Demko, newly-elected President of the U.S. Society, who will discuss improved communication among regional chapters and the effective transfer of knowledge between ISASI’s U.S. membership and internationally as well. His goal is to spark a greater interest in becoming an ISASI Member. Our Chapter will provide heavy hors d’oeuvres, along with a no-host bar. Registration for the event is $10 per person payable in advance. After October 21st, the fee will be $15 at the door on the day of the event. Please RSVP to Gary Morphew, PNRC President, indicating your intended attendance and whether payment will be made beforehand via check or at the door on November 1st. Checks should be made payable to: Intl Soc of Air Safety Invest – PNRC and directed to: Gary Morphew, 1303 Kayu Ln., Centralia, WA 98531. We look forward to welcoming our members, associates and friends to participate in a great opportunity to meet Steve Demko, offer any insights into building a stronger U.S. Society network and exchange with others who are part of this region’s aviation safety community. Please put November 1st on your calendars. We’ll look forward to seeing you! Your Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter officers: Gary Morphew, President Masood Karim, Vice President Jeanne Elliott, Secretary/Treasure GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Dear Pilots and Flight Attendants, Did you know that the difference between a 14-hour flight time and an 18-hour flight time is 28%, which means 28% more exposure by occupants to the cabin environment and other aircraft influences. Keeping this in mind, I am working on a new research study that aims to review current Health & Safety International and National Regulations and best practices for operating Ultra-Long-Range Routes (ULR). ULR operations refer to "An operation involving any sector between a specific city pair (A-B-A) in which the planned flight time exceeds 16 hours, taking into account mean wind conditions and seasonal changes. The scope of this study is to identify different health-related factors affecting Aircrew (Pilots & Flight Attendants) who operate these routes. Based on this review, a gap analysis will be conducted, and recommendations will be presented to mitigate health and safety-related impact factors on Aircrew. As a part of this study, a survey is designed for Aircrew (Pilots and Flight Attendants) who operate on ULR flights. This survey aims to learn about their experience and the different health and safety impact factors that Aircrew experience while operating these routes. Aircrew sought to participate in this study needs to meet the following criteria: - Employed (in the last 24 months) by an air carrier operating scheduled ULR flights (>16hrs); - Qualified as an aircrew member to operate ULR flights. During this study, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey about your opinions concerning health-related issues while operating ULR routes. You will answer several questions about different health-related factors and how it affects your lifestyle, including any prominent experiences you have encountered. The completion of the survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. If you meet the criteria and are interested in helping, sign up for the study by clicking the link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SV2D9KT You can also sign up by scanning the QR code below. Please let me know if you have any questions I can answer. Thank you for your participation Kind Regards, Aditya Rathi ISASI Robertson Fellow M.S. Safety Science '22 (Aviation Safety) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott rathia@my.erau.edu | (928)-632-2707 Curt Lewis