Flight Safety Information - February 22, 2023 No. 036 In This Issue : Incident: Canada A319 at Calgary on Feb 2nd 2023, thrust reverser unlocked in flight : Incident: ATI B762 at Cincinnati on Feb 18th 2023, hydraulic and gear problems : Incident: Challenge B744 at Atlanta on Feb 20th 2023, flaps problems on departure : Why was jetliner bound for Belgium making loops over Jersey shore? : Boeing taking advantage of Texas panhandle's wind to test new commercial jet : Airlines Are Lowering Their Hiring Standards for Pilots : Oman Air Strengthens Safety Standards with Eighth IOSA Renewal Certification : SmartLynx Airlines Receives Australian Operator Certificate : After Alaska Airlines planes bump runway while taking off from Seattle, a scramble to ‘pull the plug’ : Inside the Hawaiian Airlines flight to Sky Harbor diverted by smoke : Booz Allen invests in drone detection company working with Federal Aviation Administration : Fixing sorry state of PH aviation (Philippines) : POSITION: Business Development (BD) & Marketing Professional : ARGUS International Audit Production Manager Position Available : Tenure-Track Faculty Position with a focus on Unmanned Systems in the School of Graduate Studies, College of Aviation, Daytona Beach : Graduate Research Survey Incident: Canada A319 at Calgary on Feb 2nd 2023, thrust reverser unlocked in flight An Air Canada Airbus A319-100, registration C-FYJI performing flight AC-223 from Calgary,AB to Vancouver,BC (Canada) with 111 passengers and 5 crew, was climbing out of Calgary's runway 17R when the crew stopped the climb at 9000 feet reporting the left hand thrust reverser had unlocked. The crew shut the left hand engine down and returned to Calgary for a safe landing on runway 17L about 30 minutes after departure and taxied to the apron. The Canadian TSB reported "company maintenance found the outboard upper blocker door of the #1 engine not stowed. The door actuator and latch assembly for the outboard, upper blocker were replaced." https://avherald.com/h?article=5057acc1&opt=0 Incident: ATI B762 at Cincinnati on Feb 18th 2023, hydraulic and gear problems An ATI Air Transport International Boeing 767-200 freighter, registration N714AX performing flight 8C-3230 from Windsor Locks,CT to Cincinnati,KY (USA), was on final approach to runway 18L when the crew went around and entered a hold advising they had hydraulic and gear problems. Tower offered a low approach to have the gear inspected, the crew advised they were able to lower and lock the gear, subsequently reporting ready for another approach. The aircraft landed safely on runway 18L about 30 minutes after the go around. The aircraft is still on the ground in Cincinnati on Feb 21st 2023. https://avherald.com/h?article=5057935a&opt=0 Incident: Challenge B744 at Atlanta on Feb 20th 2023, flaps problems on departure A Challenge Air Boeing 747-400, registration OO-ACE performing flight X7-562 from Atlanta,GA (USA) to Liege (Brussels), was climbing out of Atlanta's runway 27R when the crew advised departure that they had problems with the flaps, their maximum flight level was 200. The aircraft stopped the climb at FL200 and set course to divert to New York's,NY (USA) JFK Airport, entered a hold near Atlantic City, and landed on JFK's runway 31L about 3:20 hours after departure from Atlanta. The aircraft is still on the ground in New York about 9 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=50577b54&opt=0 Why was jetliner bound for Belgium making loops over Jersey shore? ATLANTIC CITY – A cargo jet intended to fly to Belgium made several high-altitude laps off the Jersey Shore on Monday evening before landing in New York. It’s not known why the Challenge Airlines 747-400, which departed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 6:40 p.m. Monday, was diverted to JFK International. The divert was established at 8:04 p.m. about an hour and 25 minutes into the flight, according to publicly available flight tracking sites. About 10 minutes later, the jet moved into an area near the Atlantic City Airport and started making wide loops over the coastline from Ocean City to the south to just above Brigantine to the north. The loops were conducted at roughly 17,000 feet, flight tracking sites show, with speeds between 250 and 350 mph. The crew made roughly seven loops over about an hour before turning north toward JFK at roughly 9:40 p.m. A Challenge Airlines jet made several high-altitude loops over Atlantic City Monday night after being diverted to New York. The jet, which was supposed to land in Liege, Belgium after about an eight-hour flight, eventually landed in New York shortly after 10 p.m. Challenge Airlines’ website says it specializes in transport between the U.S. Europe, Middle East, Africa and China. It says cargo services include pharmaceuticals, perishables, oversized items, live animals and hazardous materials. The airline has made the Atlanta-Liege flight 19 times since late November. https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2023/02/20/challenge-airlines-jet-made-loops-over-atlantic-city-diverted-to-jfk/69926104007/ Boeing taking advantage of Texas panhandle's wind to test new commercial jet AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Boeing is taking advantage of the powerful cross wind in the Texas panhandle to test its new commercial jet. Test pilots landed the new 777X at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport on Monday afternoon. They'll be testing through Wednesday, when winds will be sustained at 30-45 mph in the afternoon with gusts over 60 mph. Boeing crews said they came to AMA for the high winds and long runway. The Boeing 777X is the latest long-range, wide-body, twin-engine jetliners in the Boeing 777 family. At 251-feet, 9-inches, the Boeing 777X will the longest commercial aircraft ever built. It will be able to carry up to 426 passengers. https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/boeing-taking-advantage-of-texas-panhandle-winds-to-test-new-commercial-jet-boeing-777-x-rick-husband-amarillo-international-airport-amarillo-texas-wind-long-runway Airlines Are Lowering Their Hiring Standards for Pilots • U.S. airlines are lowering hiring standards for pilots. Major United States airlines like United, Delta, and Southwest have all lowered their hiring standards for pilots in one way or another. While some say this could only lead to disaster, others argue that lowering the standards is a way to keep the industry above water, as pilot’s unions for regional airlines continue to raise hourly pay amid worker shortages. Following multiple near-collisions of United flights and other jet airliners, skeptics are left wondering whether or not this is due to United Airlines’ recent commitment to hiring based on diversity standards. “United said it plans to train 5,000 pilots in its flight academy by 2030 and aims for half of those students to be women or people of color.” CNBC United Airlines’ in-house flight school, Aviate, takes students with no flight experience all the way through to commercial licenses, often setting them on a path to fly with a regional airlines affiliated with United, and eventually, a right seat as a first officer on United flights. Fox News host Tucker Carlson blasted airlines and air traffic controllers for lowering hiring standards, stating, “This is what happens when you decide that identity is more important than aptitude in something critical like aviation. At some point, many people are going to die because of this.” The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets numerous flight hour minimums for pilots seeking careers at major airlines, however any requirements beyond federal law are at the discretion of each individual airline. For example, Delta Airlines axed the college requirement for pilots because it does little to aid on their job performance. Additionally, Southwest Airlines recently reduced the turbine engine flight hours needed for new hires. Both changes, though concerning to the public upon first glance, are still in adherence with federal regulations and safety standards. What is concerning, is when two pilots meet the same requirements on paper, but an airline chooses to hire based on a pre-determined diversity quota rather than skill and ability to quickly respond to in-flight emergencies. Does the race or gender of a pilot really matter more than their ability to get hundreds of people to their destinations safely? United Airlines claimed that their decision to increase company diversity is simply “expanding opportunity” for certain genders and races, not lowering standards. Prior to this announcement, United Airlines certainly did not hire based on race or gender, and did not show favor to white males — they simply hired based on experience and ability. Using that hiring technique, their company’s roughly 12,000 pilots naturally shifted out to be 7% female, and 13% “people of color” according to CNBC. Logically, if they previously hired based on merit, and now will hire based on race — something has to give. The role pilots and air traffic controllers play could mean the difference between life and death for hundreds of people. That being said, whoever flies the plane should be the most qualified, not who looks best and most racially diverse on an advertisement to boost the airline’s ESG score. https://www.tpusa.com/live/airlines-are-lowering-their-hiring-standards-for-pilots Oman Air Strengthens Safety Standards with Eighth IOSA Renewal Certification Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. The airline was awarded the renewal for the global accreditation after a successful audit on its operational management and control systems. Capt. Nasser Al Salmi, Oman Air’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “The new certification has once again demonstrated the airline’s adherence to the world’s top aviation safety standards. “Safety is a continuous journey and our consistent success in the IOSA audits is a testament to our efforts to remain on track. “We continue to foster a robust safety culture and uphold the highest possible standards in all our operations.” Capt. Salim Al Rashdi, Vice President Quality Assurance Operations, added, “At Oman Air, safety and security are always our top priority. “We are proud of this latest accomplishment and extend our gratitude to all our employees on their steadfast commitment to the security and safety of our passengers.” https://airlinergs.com/oman-air-strengthens-safety-standards-with-eighth-iosa-renewal-certification/ SmartLynx Airlines Receives Australian Operator Certificate The ACMI operator looks to expand its global reach down under. SmartLynx Airlines, the Latvian-based ACMI charter and cargo operator, has recently received its Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This will permit the airline to operate flights to, from, and within Australia. A step in the right direction for SmartLynx's strategic plans to widen its global reach in new countries, clientele, and markets. As reported by Aviation Source News, Zygimantas Surintas, CEO of SmartLynx Airlines, commented: “We are proud to start operations on the Australian continent. This step is proof of our commitment to becoming the world’s leading and trustworthy ACMI airline.” “The foreign air operator certification in Australia strengthens our competitive advantage to offer wet-lease services to international airlines and tour operators which already operate or plan cross-continental flights to and from this destination.” The recent approval to launch operations down under will be integral to the airline's wider plan to expand its global network. The authorization currently enables only the use of the airline's Airbus A330. However, the airline will seek certification for most of its fleet, consisting of Airbus A320 and A321, in addition to the Boeing 737. As announced on the airline's website: To receive FATAOC, SmartLynx has fulfilled all operational requirements and submitted the necessary certificates of airworthiness and maintenance schedules for Airbus A330-type to be operated in Australia. A fleet of 55 aircraft SmartLynx is currently home to 55 aircraft and looks to increase this to 65 by the end of the year. Its current fleet compromises of the following: 29 x Airbus A320 6 x Airbus A330 8 x Airbus A321 13 x Airbus A321F 9 x Boeing 737 MAX SmartLynx Training Centre The SmartLynx Training Centre is an approved training organization (ATO) within the Baltic States, enabling training and providing ratings for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 family. Recognized by aviation professionals globally, the training center offers comprehensive ground training. With 20 active experienced pilots with over 14,000 hours under their belt, they are utilized as instructors for up to 70 students per year. Most graduates are allowed to step into a career with SmartLynx Airlines. Since 2018, 96% of all graduates through the SmartLynx Training Centre program have been offered a role within the airline. Formally LatCharter Founded in 1992 as LatCharter, SmartLynx has offered passenger and cargo charter operations for various businesses across Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and the United States. With a history of multiple functions across the Baltic States, and Scandinavia, the airline currently holds three key entities: SmartLynx Airlines LTD SmartLynx Airlines Estonia SmartLynx Airlines Malta The airline has formed strong partnerships with various airlines, such as easyJet, to which it leased several aircraft for its operations across the European summer in 2022. Last year, founded in 1992, the airline also celebrated 30 years of operation. https://simpleflying.com/smartlynx-received-australian-operator-certificate/ After Alaska Airlines planes bump runway while taking off from Seattle, a scramble to ‘pull the plug’ On the morning of Jan. 26, as two Alaska Airlines flights from Seattle to Hawaii lifted off six minutes apart, the pilots each felt a slight bump and the flight attendants at the back of the cabin heard a scraping noise. As the noses of both Boeing 737s lifted skyward on takeoff, their tails had scraped the runway. Both planes circled back immediately and landed again at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Tail strikes happen occasionally in aviation, but two in quick succession was not normal. Bret Peyton, Alaska’s on-duty director of operations, immediately ordered no more planes were to take off across the airline’s network. All Alaska flights not already airborne were stopped nationwide. “At that point, two in a row like that, that’s when I said, ‘No, we’re done,’” said Peyton. “That’s when I stopped things.” For Peyton, who was an Air Force lieutenant colonel, that decisive call was a heart-racing moment. But few travelers, apart from the passengers aboard the two Hawaii flights who had to wait several hours to continue their journey, would have noticed anything amiss. The stoppage lasted just 22 minutes. https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/aviation/2023/02/20/after-alaska-airlines-planes-bump-runway-a-scramble-to-pull-the-plug/ Inside the Hawaiian Airlines flight to Sky Harbor diverted by smoke A commercial flight carrying nearly 300 people from Hawaii to Phoenix was diverted on Monday following the detection of smoke. Carrying 278 passengers and 10 crewmembers, Hawaiian Airlines Flight 36 departed Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu at 10:38 p.m. with nonstop service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to information from the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration. About three hours into the flight, smoke from a malfunctioning fan was observed in the Airbus A330 aircraft's cabin, according to the airline and the FAA. The smoke dissipated after the fan was turned off, but the captain declared an emergency "out of an abundance of caution," the airline said. The condition was later downgraded to "urgent" status for priority handling for its 6:14 p.m. arrival at San Francisco International Airport, the airline noted. Among the passengers was 31-year-old Scottsdale resident Alyssa Crijns who, along with her husband, visited the island of Oahu for four days for a wedding. Crijns told The Arizona Republic she witnessed people who were in need of medical emergencies, adding ambulances and fire trucks met the plane when it landed in San Francisco. The airline, however, said there were no medical emergencies. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/02/21/hawaiian-airlines-flights-sky-harbor-destination-diverted-by-smoke/69927776007/ Booz Allen invests in drone detection company working with Federal Aviation Administration Hidden Level participates within the FAA’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program. Drone flying at the airport near an aircraft leading to a possible crash or accident. Illegal UAV flight inside the airport conceptual montage. The corporate venture capital arm of federal contracting giant Booz Allen Hamilton has made a strategic investment in drone sensing company Hidden Level. According to Booz Allen, the capital infusion will help accelerate the adoption of emerging unmanned aerial system (UAS) detection technologies and operational concepts among its global defense clients. Hidden Level uses next-generation radio frequency sensing technology to help detect potential threats from drones and to support counter-UAS missions. The company has worked with the Federal Aviation Administration as part of its Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Mitigation Research Program, which was launched in the summer of 2020. It is the first investment to be made during the 2023 calendar year by Booz Allen’s $100 million venture capital arm, which was launched in July to support the company’s velocity, leadership and technology growth strategy. Booz Allen Corporate Ventures has previously invested in companies including Latent AI, Synthetic and Reveal Technology. “The investment from Booz Allen Ventures is a natural extension of our deep technology work, paired with Booz Allen’s mission expertise,” Hidden Level CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Cole said. “Booz Allen understands the technology needed to support warfighters, and Hidden Level will play an important role in both tactically and strategically supporting DOD through dual-use technology to achieve decision superiority.” Booz Allen Ventures operates as a standalone unit and invests funds on behalf of the federal contracting giant in startups innovating across the areas of defense, artificial intelligence/machine learning, cybersecurity and deep technology. Details of the size and terms of the investment were not immediately available. https://fedscoop.com/booz-allen-invests-in-drone-detection-company-working-with-federal-aviation-administration/ Fixing sorry state of PH aviation (Philippines) Sen. Grace Poe is correct in her assessment that the costly and embarrassing New Year’s Day shutdown of the country’s airspace to commercial aviation—which inconvenienced at least 65,000 passengers and caused losses among airlines estimated at P100 million, no thanks to the cancellation of over 600 flights on one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season—was a crisis many years in the making. Wrapping up the probe on the Jan. 1 aviation fiasco, the chair of the Senate’s committee on public services noted that the poor state of the Air Traffic Management Center of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) reflected, among others, the “incompetence” of airport officials from several administrations. And just like any airplane mishap, the crisis was precipitated by many contributory factors rather than just a single incident. In fact, Poe noted that the system that failed did not receive the proper maintenance for at least three years leading up to the New Year’s Day shutdown of the country’s airspace. “This started from several administrations. The fact that they were allowed to operate without having proper maintenance in the last three years is itself a violation, is incompetence or negligence on the part of the management of Caap itself and not just individuals,” Poe said in a press conference. More alarmingly, without the proper interventions, she pointed out that it is impossible to guarantee that the incident would not be repeated—a dire warning for a sector of transportation that, more than any other, relies heavily on systems and personnel working as they should to ensure the safety of thousands of travelers. To say that this situation calls for an urgent solution is an understatement. And the solutions are not hard to guess. The government must allocate more funds for our aviation regulators to procure the most modern equipment available on the market, and must allocate the resources needed to maintain them regularly. At the same time, funds must also be allocated for the hiring of the required number of competent personnel to operate these machines, and for these staffers to be trained and retrained regularly to ensure that their skills are up to par with world standards. Local regulators must avoid falling prey to that notorious Filipino mindset of “puwede na”—that something “good enough” is acceptable—and ensure that there are multiple redundancies in place to ensure uninterrupted operations and the elimination of safety gaps where critical transportation infrastructure is concerned, especially in aviation where the most innocuous of errors or oversights can cost many human lives. While they’re at it, the Marcos Jr. administration can do the country a big favor by fast-tracking the approvals process for the building of new, more modern transportation systems, be they new airports to make passenger travel more convenient, new seaports to make the shipping of goods cheaper, new highways to make land travel faster, or mass transit systems to ease the daily commute burden of millions of Filipinos. This is one area where President Marcos Jr. can spend some of the big reserves of political capital he holds, to clear up bottlenecks in the public-private partnership scheme that his administration is espousing as the main tool for ensuring the country’s economic growth. Approvals for projects in the transportation infrastructure sector should be sped up, obstructions to their implementation removed, and disputes among feuding private sector partners—especially among feuding business groups—should be resolved equitably and expeditiously. Having promised voters a better future during last year’s presidential campaign period, Mr. Marcos now has a golden opportunity to make the next few years a true period of growth for the country, especially in terms of rebuilding its sorry state of transportation infrastructure. It is not impossible. It is doable, especially with the private sector eager to earn decent returns on the projects by lending their capital and expertise to the government. The Senate probe has succeeded in determining the root causes of the problem. That is a good thing because people need to be accountable for their actions or lack of them, regardless of whether these were committed last Jan. 1 or many years ago under a different administration. And they need to be made accountable. But now it is time to take proactive moves to ensure that the country benefits from that bad experience by learning the lessons we learned from that terrible inconvenience and applying them to prevent a repeat. 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