Flight Safety Information - November 11, 2022 No. 219 In This Issue : Accident: MEA A320 at Beirut on Nov 10th 2022, object penetrates cabin : Incident: Lingus UK A333 near Daytona Beach on Nov 8th 2022, smoke in cockpit : Incident: Frontier A321 at Fort Myers on Nov 9th 2022, lost cabin pressure : Incident: VARA F100 at Perth on Nov 10th 2022, flaps problem : Accident: Link SF34 at Canberra on Nov 10th 2022, propeller strap penetrates cabin in flight : Incident: Swiss BCS3 at Zurich on Nov 5th 2022, acrid odour in cockpit : New York-bound Emirates flight returns to Athens with fighter jet escort after US terror alert : F-15 jet makes emergency landing in Fresno after unintentional fuel dump : Staffing Up Aviation Workforce Among 2023 Union Priorities : Alaska Air Cargo selects Boeing to convert two passenger aircraft to freighters : Spirit Airlines Cuts 37 Routes : Starr Insurance Launches Safety Partners; APS Among First To Join : EASA Part 145 Human Factors & Safety Management System Combined Training with Voice Over is Available : School of Aviation receives scholarship donation from Coca-Cola Bottling Company United : U.S. watchdog will review FAA oversight of key Boeing 737 MAX features : Private Space Travel Is Now A Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Business : Call for Papers – ISASI 2023 : Research Study: Professional Pilot Occupational Risk(s) Survey Accident: MEA A320 at Beirut on Nov 10th 2022, object penetrates cabin A MEA Middle East Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration OD-MRM performing flight ME-311 from Amman (Jordan) to Beirut (Lebanon), departed Amman's runway 26R, climbed to FL280 and landed on Beirut's runway 16 about 40 minutes later. In flight the fuselage crown was penetrated by an object, believed to be a bullet, upon landing in Beirut. The airline reported a stray bullet struck the aircraft as it was landing in Beirut. Celebratory gunshots hit about 7-8 stationary aircraft at Beirut Airport per year, this was the first time a moving aircraft was hit. https://avherald.com/h?article=500d9c2e&opt=0 Incident: Lingus UK A333 near Daytona Beach on Nov 8th 2022, smoke in cockpit An Aer Lingus UK Airbus A330-300, registration G-EILA performing flight EG-93H from Orlando,FL (USA) to Manchester,EN (UK) with 240 passengers and 10 crew, was climbing out of Orlando about 35nm north of Daytona Beach,FL (USA) when the crew declared Mayday reporting smoke in the cockpit. The crew accepted ATC's offer to divert to Daytona Beach. On final approach the crew reported the smoke was dissipating and downgraded the Mayday to PAN PAN. The crew initiated a go around due to being unstable and positioned for another approach to runway 07L. The aircraft landed safely on runway 07L about 28 minutes after stopping the climb. The aircraft is still on the ground about 14 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=500cd263&opt=0 Incident: Frontier A321 at Fort Myers on Nov 9th 2022, lost cabin pressure A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N716FR performing flight F9-1742 from Fort Myers,FL to Cincinnati,KY (USA) with 142 passengers and 9 crew, was climbing through FL290 out of Fort Myers when the crew donned their oxygen masks and initiated an emergency descent due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft diverted to Tampa,FL (USA) for a safe landing on runway 01L about 40 minutes after departure. A replacement A321-200 registration N715FR reached Cincinnati with a delay of 4:40 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Tampa about 22 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=500da67a&opt=0 Incident: VARA F100 at Perth on Nov 10th 2022, flaps problem A VARA Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Fokker 100, registration VH-FNU performing flight VA-9081 from Perth,WA to Boolgeeda,WA (Australia) with 95 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Perth's runway 03 when the crew requested to maintain 5000 feet due to a technical issue. The crew subsequently advised they needed to return to Perth and would need to burn off fuel. The aircraft returned to Perth for a safe landing on runway 03 at a higher than normal speed about 110 minutes after departure. A passenger reported the crew announced there was an issue with the flaps, they would burn off fuel and return to Perth for a high speed landing. Virgin Australia reported the aircraft suffered a problem with the flaps indication. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Perth about 17 hours after landing back and burned off fuel prior to landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=500da3f0&opt=0 Accident: Link SF34 at Canberra on Nov 10th 2022, propeller strap penetrates cabin in flight A Link Airways Saab 340B on behalf of Virgin Australia, registration VH-VEQ performing flight VA-633 from Canberra,AC to Sydney,NS (Australia), was departing Canberra's runway 35 when a strap, used to secure the left hand propeller on the ground, struck and penetrated the left side of the aircraft causing minor injuries to three passengers. The flight crew, having received an emergency call from the cabin crew, stopped the initial climb at 3000 feet and returned to the airport for an immediate landing on runway 35 about 7 minutes after departure. Australian Federal Police reported three people were assessed for minor injuries. The ATSB deployed investigators on site and reported a ratchet strap attached to a propeller punctured the side of the plane, with one of its ends appearing inside the cabin shortly after takeoff. The strap had been used to secure the propeller overnight and had not been removed. The airline reported the aircraft landed safely back, there were no injuries to passengers or crew. https://avherald.com/h?article=500d98be&opt=0 Incident: Swiss BCS3 at Zurich on Nov 5th 2022, acrid odour in cockpit A Swiss International Airlines Bombardies C-Series CS-300, registration HB-JCP performing flight LX-1164 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Stuttgart (Germany), was climbing out of Zurich's runway 32 when the crew stopped the climb at FL080 reporting an acrid odour in the cockpit. The aircraft returned to Zurich for a safe landing on runway 34 about 15 minutes after departure. A replacement BCS3 registration HB-JCQ reached Stuttgart with a delay of about 2 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Zurich for about 48 hours then returned to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=500d9287&opt=0 New York-bound Emirates flight returns to Athens with fighter jet escort after US terror alert Following a potential terror warning, a NEW YORK-bound Emirates flight carrying up to 250 passengers was forced to return to Athens shortly after departure. The aeroplane was scheduled to pass close to or through Irish airspace while travelling to the US, according to security sources in Ireland who spoke to The Journal. The report, according to officials, concerned "a questionable person flying on board." Two F-16 Greek Air Force fighter planes followed the airliner back to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens, according to a police spokesperson. According to the spokesperson, Flight EK-210 was diverted 45 minutes after takeoff and landed at roughly 10:00 pm (8 pm Irish time) while searches were still being conducted within the aircraft. 18 staff members and 228 passengers were on board. The flight was carrying 228 passengers and 18 crew. Greek broadcasting channel ERT reported that US authorities warned Greek police of a “suspicious person” on board the plane. Earlier today, another Emirates flight to Dubai was not allowed to take off from Eleftherios Venizelos, and all passengers were also checked for security concerns. Still, nothing suspicious was found, police sources added. That flight took off after a five-hour delay. https://greekcitytimes.com/2022/11/11/new-york-bound-emirates-flight-returns-to-athens-with-fighter-jet-escort-after-us-terror-alert/ F-15 jet makes emergency landing in Fresno after unintentional fuel dump An F-15 jet had to make an emergency landing Thursday in Fresno after unintentional fuel dump. The pilot of a National Guard F-15 jet based in Fresno had to make an emergency landing Thursday after an unintentional fuel dump, officials said. The incident occurred during during a training flight Thursday morning. The plane, assigned to the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard, reportedly dumped an unknown amount of fuel during the flight, prompting the pilot to land the aircraft back at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, officials said. The incident was partially caught on camera by KMPH-TV News in Fresno. The footage shows the F-15 approaching the runway with a stream of fumes originating from its back. The dump, known as a “fuel vent,” is a process in which the kerosene-based fuel is intentionally ejected from the plane during certain situations like landings. The fuel vent that occurred Thursday was “not supposed to happen” and was not initiated by the pilot, said Master Sgt. Charles Vaughn with the 144th Fighter Wing. The incident is under investigation but the Air National Guard said there was “no substantial hazard to the local populous.” “Most of the fuel should have dissipated” before it reached the ground,” Vaughn said. The Air National Guard will investigate how much if any, fuel made it to the ground. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-11-10/f-15-jet-makes-emergency-landing-after-unintentional-fuel-drop Staffing Up Aviation Workforce Among 2023 Union Priorities • Union coalition wants FAA to hire more controllers • Transportation labor groups set agenda for 2023 Bloomberg Government subscribers get the stories like this first. Act now and gain unlimited access to everything you need to know. Learn more. Addressing staff shortages at air traffic control facilities and stopping airlines from misusing visa programs are among the top priorities for transportation unions next year. The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO brought together 37 unions on Thursday, including the Air Line Pilots Association and Transport Workers Union, to vote on an agenda of advocacy goals for 2023 for aviation, transit, maritime, rail, and other transport workers. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh also spoke to the unions and answered questions about their priorities at the closed meeting. The unions want Congress to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration has the resources needed for air traffic controllers and to pass legislation to help restore rail workers’ sickness and unemployment benefits. Related: Rail Vote Could Fail, Raising Strike Threat, Union Official Says The groups also are urging the Transportation Department to attach US-made requirements to all federal spending from last year’s infrastructure law (Public Law 117-58). Those requirements have been delayed by some agencies to give grant recipients time to transition from foreign sources. The agenda “highlights that we have a very busy couple of years ahead of us,” TTD President Greg Regan said after the meeting. “Our agenda is not limited to what we adopted today; those are just ones that provide a benchmark.” Aviation Bill The Biden administration has taken a largely pro-union stance, but Republican control in one or both chambers of Congress could make it harder to advance union demands. Lawmakers will likely weigh the workers’ priorities as they work on legislation to reauthorize the FAA before a Sept. 30, 2023, deadline. Post-pandemic air travel disruption could influence Congress’ reauthorization focus. Airlines are largely the cause of recent disruption in the skies, but the pandemic also intensified staffing challenges for the FAA. There are 1,000 fewer air traffic controllers now than a decade ago, and more than 10% are eligible to retire. Unions say that has led to some controllers working six days per week. Their agenda calls for the FAA to better assess its air traffic controller needs and hire 200 additional technical operations employees. Labor Shortages, Oversight Lags Plague FAA Ahead of 2023 Revamp “Severe staffing shortages within Technical Operations must be resolved by the FAA before something dire happens when needed equipment fails and there aren’t enough technicians available to fix it,” a policy statement from the union said. Dave Spero, national president of Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, said he was pleased the push for more technical operations staff was included in the agenda. His group has been speaking with members of Congress and agency officials about how the staffing level is “getting to become a crisis.” Technical operations employees work to maintain navigation and communication and radar technology for pilots and controllers. The worker groups are also raising concerns about airlines misusing visa programs to fill pilot positions “by employing foreign nationals, displacing qualified prospective U.S. pilots, and undercutting U.S. pilot pay,” a policy statement said. The unions proposed that federal agencies change their visa program policies for pilots. https://about.bgov.com/news/staffing-up-aviation-workforce-among-2023-union-priorities-1/ Alaska Air Cargo selects Boeing to convert two passenger aircraft to freighters Five dedicated 737 converted freighters to meet cargo demand across the Alaska network SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Air Cargo announced Boeing will provide the conversion work for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to add to its dedicated freighter fleet serving the state of Alaska. The conversion work will be done at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales (COOPESA) in Costa Rica. The two 737-800BCF aircraft will increase the Alaska Air Cargo freighter fleet from three to five aircraft that are dedicated to serving the state of Alaska. https://www.goskagit.com/alaska-air-cargo-selects-boeing-to-convert-two-passenger-aircraft-to-freighters/article_0ec2f936-8591-5ee3-bd08-55250d9a9aa9.html Spirit Airlines Cuts 37 Routes Travelers may be in shock by Spirit's latest route suspensions. However, it may not be permanent. Floridians will be saddened by a major schedule update from ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, as the airline this weekend has cut over 37 routes across its network, with a large proportion of them touching Florida. The Florida-based carrier, poised to join forces with JetBlue, has decided to cut multiple routes, with the worst affected airports being Fort Meyers, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Orlando. Spirit Airlines has loaded scheduled flights up to May 2023, so it could be likely that some of these routes will make a comeback for the Northern Hemisphere summer. Let's look at which routes and to where have come under the chopping block. Spirit Airlines route cuts: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) Houston, Texas George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Denver International Airport (DEN) George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) Los Angeles, California Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Orlando, Florida Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Orlando International Airport (MCO) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) Miami, Florida Miami International Airport (MIA) to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) Miami International Airport (MIA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) Miami International Airport (MIA) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rafael Hernández Marín International Airport (BQN) Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) Fort Meyers, Florida Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) San Juan, Puerto Rico Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) Tampa, Florida Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Spirit has a long list of cancellations Why so many? Readers may wonder why Spirit has been so brutal with such an extensive list of cancelations. Spirit's model is low-cost, so the airline may only visit these destinations once daily. Full-service carriers may service a route multiple times daily, so reductions in service would not result in canceling the entire route. The airline has only reduced its scheduled capacity by 5% for the first quarter of 2023. However, this is up 11% year-on-year and increased by 35% compared to 2019. Get all the latest aviation news for North America here Spirits reasoning The airline has commented, stating the reduction is due to several factors including supply chain restraints in the delivery of new aircraft, maintenance on existing aircraft, and Jacksonville's air traffic control limitations, which oversees 40% of its operations to and from Florida. It's worth noting Spirit is adding routes as quickly as it cancels them. With San Antonio to Las Vegas and Orlando, Charlotte to Nashville, and Los Angeles to Memphis taking off soon (among others). https://simpleflying.com/spirit-airlines-cuts-37-routes/ Starr Insurance Launches Safety Partners; APS Among First To Join • Aviation Performance Solutions is one of the partners secleted for Starr Insurance’s new safety program. Aviation insurance solutions provider Starr Insurance (Booth 3014) has developed a program to maximize a business aviation company’s savings and operational safety. The Starr Safety Partnership program, announced today, provides access to a portfolio of premium service providers at a significant discount. The program focuses on the entire life cycle of aircraft ownership, with an emphasis on safety and cost-efficient operations. “The Starr Safety Partnership provides Starr clients access to preferred pricing with many of the best-in-class aviation service providers,” said Starr assistant v-p, director of safety and loss control Andrew Madison. “The partnership includes services focused on the entire aircraft ownership life cycle that increase operational savings and promote safety, safety management system facilitation, and training. It also gives the aircraft owner an extra measure of safety assurance, all to help our clients enhance the safety of their operations and reduce losses.” The Starr Safety Partnership includes twelve service providers that “are well known in the industry for providing top-notch solutions and customer service,” according to Madison. “This was confirmed by our first-hand experience with some of the service providers and client feedback.” One featured safety partner, Aviation Performance Solutions (APS, Booth 2081) is dedicated to training pilots to overcome the leading cause of aviation fatalities—loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) accidents. APS offers a proven upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) system that uses academics, on-aircraft flight training, and advanced simulators to curb the threat of LOC-I, all taught by a group of well-qualified instructors. “APS has an industry-leading reputation for excellence and innovation in the general aviation upset recovery training space, both in the classroom and in practice, applying the classroom learning with customers in their fleet of aircraft in Arizona [and around the world],” said Starr senior v-p and chief underwriting officer Kyle Sparks. LOSS OF CONTROL IN-FLIGHT PREVENTION APS’s stated mission is to “crush the LOC-I threat globally by partnering with ‘safety champions’ to accelerate the adoption of life-saving APS upset training,” APS CEO Paul “BJ,” Ransbury said. “Starr Insurance’s Safety Partnership Program is an extraordinary opportunity for Aviation Performance Solutions to be on mission by partnering with Starr Aviation and its noble safety program. “We help pilots bring everyone home safely, and Starr’s solutions support aviation safety at every stage of aircraft ownership. It allows us to broaden our reach and continue to be on the forefront of saving lives.” Offering unique and innovative solutions to its UPRT program makes APS a top-tier training provider for a diverse set of operators. “APS is unmatched in its total integrated solution to UPRT. We have dedicated our core services for over 25 years to overcome the loss of control inflight: the number one fatal threat to every pilot on every flight,” Ransbury said He added, “Our solution to LOC-I has been recognized internationally for its proven, comprehensive multi-day integrated program that includes academic, on-aircraft (both piston and jet), advanced simulator, and type-specific virtual reality. APS is the only organization that has the most comprehensive solution in the industry and will contribute directly to the operational safety of Starr’s vast and differentiated customer base.” The LOC-I threat is real and almost always fatal, APS executive v-p of standards and compliance Clarke McNeace said. “LOC-I is unequivocally every pilot’s number-one threat every time they are airborne. ICAO, FAA, EASA, and numerous other industry stakeholders have all acknowledged this threat and have required or recommended integrated on-aircraft, simulator, and academic UPRT to address this unique and critical skill set for every pilot.” APS offers a comprehensive and immersive UPRT experience that is adaptable to Starr’s diverse client base of fixed-wing aircraft operators ranging from single-pilot piston to multi-crewed, high-performance business jets. “APS provides customized fixed-wing UPRT solutions for each of the industry sectors through its 'Every Pilot In Control Solution StandardTM,'" McNeace said. "It brings transformative, life-saving training tailored to each pilot’s operating environment and equipment. Our UPRT programs are designed with three main factors in mind: first, how the pilot operates—single pilot or crewed—and mission type; secondly, where they operate—VFR/IFR, low altitude, high altitude, etcetera; and the specific type and class of airplane they operate to minimize the gaps in their risk management of LOC-I.” Aviation Performance Solutions aims to help Starr Insurance clients reduce the risk of loss of control. UPSET PREVENTION AND RECOVERY TRAINING FOR THE BUSINESS AVIATION OPERATOR According to Ransbury, “For executive, corporate, business aviation, and on-demand operators (Part 135/125)—the bizav operator—the biggest challenge faced is being well behind UPRT solutions being implemented by Part 121 air carriers through the implementation of FAR 121.423 'Pilots – Extended Envelope Training.'” He added, “While Part 121 operators are implementing this limited simulator-only solution, it is considerably more than what is being implemented by bizav in general. The good news is that this partnership with Starr and APS will allow far more effective and robust UPRT solutions through minor, and in some cases cost-neutral, investments in progressive, proven effective, and fully comprehensive UPRT and aviation safety.” Reducing risk in aviation is a priority for insurers and operators alike. The Starr Safety Partnership Program provides a multitude of options for operators to reduce risk. Madison said “the program expands on their experiences and pilot skills through APS, AirCare International, and Advanced Air Crew Academy. Another benefit is in enhancing or developing our clients’ safety management system with the help of Argus, AviationManuals, or Polaris Aero to effectively manage safety and reduce losses.” Beyond safety, Madison added, “The program will also reduce operating costs; as an example, JSSI serves to ensure standardized maintenance and reduce aircraft downtime.” The Safety Partnership Program is available to any Starr client operating under Part 91 or Part 135. Starr’s Sparks said that “a generally accepted principle is that investments in safety over the long-term lead to safer and more profitable organizations with fewer accidents, a happier workforce, and less downtime for company resources.” He added, “Some of the Starr Safety Partners, such as JSSI, are able to deliver cost savings and expanded coverage to Starr customers due to their industry-leading capabilities. There is no premium discount for using the Starr Safety Partnership Program; the program is a Starr initiative to help the insureds and the industry foster a safer environment for operating aircraft.” https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-10-18/starr-insurance-launches-safety-partners-aps-among-first-join EASA Part 145 Human Factors & Safety Management System Combined Training with Voice Over is Available EASA Part 145 Human Factors & Safety Management System Combined Training with Voice Over is Available Sofema Online is pleased to announce the availability of a training course specifically focused on the needs of EASA Part 145 New Staff SOFIA, BULGARIA, November 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com is pleased to announce the availability of a training course specifically focused on the needs of EASA Part 145 New Staff: HF & SMS Combined Integrated Training - Details are available here Introducing the NEW Initial 145 HF & SMS Combined Training » This Course Integrates both Human Factor and Safety Management System Elements fully compliant with EASA GM2 145.A.30 (e) HF & SMS Training Requirements. » People are at the core of the aviation system and they need to be willing to engage with the organization’s safety management system as well as to remain aware of the potential for human error-driven exposure at all times. 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Representatives from the company visited with Auburn Aviation leaders and students at the Auburn University Regional Airport while hand-delivering the scholarship check. Coca-Cola Bottling Company United was represented by: Glenn Arnette, key account developer; Jim Winkler, marketing asset manager; Beryl Jackson, on premise sales manager; Ron Watts, business development manager; and Richard Barnes, on premise area manager. College of Liberal Arts Dean Jason Hicks joined School of Aviation Director Jim Witte and current Auburn Aviation students at the check presentation. https://ocm.auburn.edu/newsroom/campus_notices/2022/11/101330-aviation-coca-cola-scholarship.php U.S. watchdog will review FAA oversight of key Boeing 737 MAX features WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. government watchdog said on Thursday it will review the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight of two safety features on the Boeing 737 MAX. The Transportation Department's Office of Inspector General (OIG) said Thursday it will audit the FAA's oversight of the inclusion of MCAS, a key airplane software feature in the 737 MAX design, that was cited as a contributing factor in two fatal MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people. OIG will also review FAA oversight of the inoperability of Angle of Attack (AOA) disagree alerts on the majority of the MAX fleet in 2019. Boeing in 2017 identified that not all 737 MAX 8 aircraft were equipped with an AOA disagree alerts but did not directly notify FAA of the issue. An FAA spokesperson said the agency "welcomes the outside scrutiny." This will be the fourth review into the MAX by the OIG. In April 2021, the agency opened a review of the FAA's oversight of the Boeing 737 MAX return to service in late 2020. The new audit was prompted by a request in February by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair Peter DeFazio and Representative Rick Larsen, who oversees a key aviation subcommittee, after they asked what the FAA had done -- if anything -- to hold Boeing employees responsible for actions in connection with the MAX. DeFazio's committee in 2020 issued a report on the MAX crashes saying Boeing withheld "crucial information from the FAA, its customers, and 737 MAX pilots," including "concealing the very existence of MCAS from 737 MAX pilots." MCAS, which was designed to help counter a tendency of the MAX to pitch up, could activate after data from only a single sensor. Boeing is seeking a waiver of a December deadline imposing a new safety standard for modern cockpit alerts for the MAX 7 and MAX 10. Only Congress can extend the certification deadline if the FAA does not certify the two MAX variants before the end of the year. Last month, a U.S judge in Texas ruled people killed in the two 737 MAX crashes are legally considered "crime victims" and is considering what remedies to impose. In December, some victims' relatives argued the department violated their rights when it struck a January 2021 $2.5 billion plea agreement with Boeing to resolve a criminal probe. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-watchdog-review-faa-oversight-200917744.html Private Space Travel Is Now A Quarter-Trillion-Dollar Business • Over $265 billion has been invested into private space startups over the last eight years. • Almost half of that has been poured into U.S. firms. • SpaceX is currently the leading company in terms of the number of spacecraft launches. Private space travel is taking off, with around $265 billion having been invested in space startups since 2014. According to Space Capital, almost half of this sum went to companies in the U.S., while another 30 percent was invested in Chinese firms. Space 2.0 marks a new wave of space travel. As Statista's Anna Fleck details below, the boom is primarily being shaped by private companies, including an increasing number of start-ups, which are combining the latest tech innovations with new business models. In the past, space travel was financed almost exclusively by the state and operated by a few established companies such as Boeing, Airbus or Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, among others. Founded in 2002 by Tesla founder Elon Musk, SpaceX is currently the leading company in terms of number of spacecraft launches. The company is known for a number of projects, including providing supply flights to the International Space Station (ISS), with its first manned flight having docked there at the end of May 2020. SpaceX is also the pioneer of Starlink satellites, which are low orbit satellites intended to provide broadband internet to communities with little or no connectivity. As of August 2022, around 2,800 of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites orbited the earth. This is set to rise to 12,000 in the coming years. On September 15, 2021, SpaceX took four space tourists into space for three days, marking the world's first space mission without a professional astronaut. In the long term, SpaceX plans to colonize Mars. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Private-Space-Travel-Is-Now-A-Quarter-Trillion-Dollar-Business.html International Society of Air Safety Investigators https://www.isasi.org/ Call for Papers – ISASI 2023 Nashville, Tennessee: Renaissance Nashville Hotel August 21 – August 25, 2023 The 2023 Theme is “Accidents: The Current Which Lies Beneath” This will be an in-person event with Tutorials on Monday the 21st, Seminar presentations from Tuesday the 22nd through Thursday the 24th and various gatherings throughout the week. Please find the official Call for Papers here: Call for Papers 2023 Final.pdf Please submit expressions of interest to isasi2023@isasi.org Thank you, Your ISASI 2023 Annual Seminar Committee Research Study: Professional Pilot Occupational Risk(s) Survey My name is August Parker, and I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I am inviting employed professional pilots to participate in this study by completing an internet survey for a project entitled, “An Occupational Perspective: Therapeutic Interventions to Facilitate Job Performance in Aviators and Astronauts”. The purpose of this study is to assess professional pilots experience with risk(s) in musculoskeletal functioning, mental health, and overall well-being for flight performance. This is a one-time, voluntary survey that is anticipated to take no more than 10 minutes to complete. If you agree, your identity as a participant will remain anonymous during and after the study. This survey is not affiliated with any aviation-related organizations or facilities. I would be grateful if you could forward this message to other pilots in your workforce. If you have any questions, please contact me, August Parker by email at a.parker@usa.edu. For more information and access to the survey, please access the link provided below: https://sway.office.com/ksURu4OaOEAXm7mC?ref=Link THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTITUTIONAL IRB CHAIR, DR. LORI KUPCZYNSKI, EMAIL: LKUPCZYNSKI@USA.EDU, PHONE: 904-330-1559 Thank you for your participation! August Parker, OTDS a.parker@usa.edu The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Curt Lewis