Flight Safety Information - July 14, 2025 No. 139 In This Issue : Incident: Sundair A319 at Bremen on Jul 12th 2025, smoke in cabin : Incident: Delta A333 at Barcelona on Jul 12th 2025, hail strike : Accident: Pelitta A320 at Pekanbaru on Jun 28th 2025, tail strike on landing : Crash: India B788 at Ahmedabad on Jun 12th 2025, lost height shortly after takeoff, no thrust reported : Cause Revealed of Air India Plane Crash: Fuel Was Turned Off and 1 Pilot Blamed the Other, Preliminary Report Shows : South Korea to order airlines to check Boeing fuel switches, Air India inspects fleet : Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash : Air India crash probe far from over, says CEO after preliminary report : Emirates A380 Pilots land at New York JFK with One failed engine : CLOSE CALL: Delta Airlines jet forced to make emergency stop to avoid collision at Nashville airport : United Los Angeles to Tokyo Flight with 787 Makes Emergency Landing : El Al Israel Airlines CEO to Resign After 3 Years : United Airlines worker says she complained about sexual harassment. Managers then forced her to move a 300lb dead body : Boeing settles with Canadian man whose family died in 737 MAX crash : Calendar of Events Incident: Sundair A319 at Bremen on Jul 12th 2025, smoke in cabin A Sundair Airbus A319-100, registration 9A-BER performing flight SR-2888 from Bremen (Germany) to Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain) with 146 people on board, was climbing out of Bremen's runway 27 when the crew declared emergency reporting smoke in the cabin. The aircraft stopped the climb at 3000 feet and returned to Bremen for a safe landing on runway 27 about 13 minutes after departure. A replacement Airbus A320-200 registration D-ANNA reached Palma Mallorca with a delay of about 6:15 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 24 hours after landing. The following day the airline reported one of the engines (CFM56) had been washed the day before flight and there was still residual dampness causing vapours to enter the aircraft prompting the crew to return to Bremen. https://avherald.com/h?article=52a3910e&opt=0 Incident: Delta A333 at Barcelona on Jul 12th 2025, hail strike A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration N827NW performing flight DL-169 from Barcelona,SP (Spain) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Barcelona's runway 06R when the aircraft encountered a hail strike prompting the crew to stop the climb at FL180 and return to Barcelona. The aircraft landed safely back on Barcelona's runway 06L about 45 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Barcelona about 19.5 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=52a3dfdb&opt=0 Accident: Pelitta A320 at Pekanbaru on Jun 28th 2025, tail strike on landing A Pelitta Air Service Airbus A320-200, registration PK-PWJ performing flight IP-324 from Jakarta to Pekanbaru (Indonesia), was on final approach to Pekanbaru's runway 18 when the aircraft experienced an increase in descent rate prompting the first officer, pilot flying, to call for a go around. The captain decided to continue the approach and took control of the aircraft. Indonesia KNKT reported that a post flight examination revealed damage to the lower fuselage between frames 69 and 70 and stringers 43L to 44 as well as between frames 70 and 72 and stringers 33L-34. The rear drain mast also showed rubbing and deformation. The KNKT opened an investigation into the occurrence. The aircraft is still on the ground in Pekanbaru on Jul 11th 2025, 13 days later. https://avherald.com/h?article=52a2d820&opt=0 Crash: India B788 at Ahmedabad on Jun 12th 2025, lost height shortly after takeoff, no thrust reported An Air India Boeing 787-8, registration VT-ANB performing flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad (India) to London Gatwick,EN (UK) with 230 passengers and 12 crew, was departing Ahmedabad's runway 23 at 13:38L (08:08Z), when the crew declared Mayday "No Thrust, not taking lift" (engines GENx) and the aircraft crashed into the "BJ Medical College" in Meghaninagar surbub about 0.9nm past the runway end, first impact at position N23.056 E72.612 with wreckage spread over 200 meters. Rescue services are at the scene. There have been fatalities and injuries on the ground, local police believed there was no survivor on board of the aircraft, however, later confirmed one survivor. The airline confirmed 241 people on board died in the crash, there was only one survivor. There are 19 fatalities on the ground confirmed in addition to many injuries on the ground. The airline confirmed an incident with flight AI-171. On Jun 19th 2025 the airline reported the aircraft had gone through major check in 2023 and was due for the next check in December 2025. The right hand engine had undergone overhaul in March 2025, the left hand engine had been inspected in April 2025. The aircraft had no issues prior to departure. India's DGCA reported the crew called Mayday at 13:39L (08:09Z) before the crash, there was no further transmission. The aircraft carried 230 passengers (169 Indian, 53 British, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese Nationals) and 12 crew. On Jun 13th 2025 the DGCA reported, that initial preliminary findings rule out a bird strike as no bird carcasses have been found. Loading of the aircraft was routine, hence a load problem is unlikely. The likelihood of a pilot error is considered minimal as is the simultaneous failure of both engines. An inspection of all Dreamliners (B788, B789) has been ordered. On Jun 18th 2025 the DGCA stated, that the inspection of Air India's Dreamliners did not find any major safety deficiency. Aircraft and maintenance were found in compliance with existing safety standards. Police sources have indicated, that one of the blackboxes has been recovered. On Jun 13th 2025 India's Civil Aviation Minister reported the blackbox found at the rooftop of the doctor's hostel is the flight data recorder. On Jun 14th 2025 Government Officials reported they have 319 body parts, both complete and incomplete. There were 33 fatalities on the ground, thus 274 in total. Recovery work is still underway. Both flight data and cockpit voice recorder as well as the aircraft's ELT were recovered. On Jun 15th 2025 Government Officials reported the aircraft had a longer than normal takeoff run and used almost all of the 3505 meters/11499 feet long runway. 38 fatalities on the ground have been confirmed so far. On Jun 19th 2025 India's Government stated that no decision has yet been reached where the Blackbox will be read out in reaction to media reports in India, that the black box might be send to the US for repair and analysis of the black box that had been damaged due to post crash fire so that data download in India wasn't possible. On Jun 20th 2025 government officials stated, that India's AAIB is currently looking into another case of dual engine problems with an A321 that happened in London Gatwick in 2020, see: Incident: Titan A321 at London on Feb 26th 2020, left engine surged, engine stall indications for right engine, that was caused by fuel contamination. It appears on preliminary findings, that there was no error in the cockpit, it appears that as soon as the flight became airborne the power failure occurred leaving the aircraft unable to climb to a safe altitude. On June 24th 2025 India's Civil Aviation Minister said: "The black box is very much in India and it it currently being investigated by India's AAIB." On Jun 26th 2025 India's Civil Aviation Minister said, that the first black box was retrieved on Jun 13th 2025, the second on Jun 16th 2025. Both boxes were separately taken to Delhi with full security on Jun 24th 2025, the data have been successfully downloaded in the presence of AAIB and NTSB on Jun 25th 2025. The analysis of the data is underway. On Jun 29th 2025 India's Civil Aviation Minister said: "It has never happened that both engines shut down together." Investigators are analysing the black boxes from every angle including engine issues, fuel supply problem or something else including sabotage. A preliminary report is to be expected in three months. India has accepted the proposal from ICAO for an ICAO observer into the accident investigation. The observer will not have investigative authority, but will provide technical input and ensure that global best practises are being followed. This enhances transparency and reinforces India's adherence to international standards. On Jul 8th 2025 the AAIB indicated they have submitted their preliminary report to India's DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The report itself has not yet been published. On Jul 11th 2025 a reader made The Aviation Herald aware of a Service Bulletin released by General Electrics (the engine manufacturer) and the FAA: Service Bulletin FAA-2021-0273-0013 Attachment 2 issued in year 2020/2021, which recommends the replacement of the MN4 microprocessor on the ECU with respect to engine fuel and control stating: "This recommendation is to address a condition that may affect Flight Safety." The service bulletin further states: "Accumulated thermal cycles of the EEC with age causes the solder ball to fail." On Jul 12th 2025 (India time) the AAIB released their preliminary report (currently their servers are overloaded) stating that 19 people on the ground were killed, 241 on board of the aircraft, the surviving passenger received serious injuries and continuing: The thrust lever quadrant sustained significant thermal damage. Both thrust levers were found near the aft (idle) position. However, the EAFR data revealed that the thrust levers remained forward (takeoff thrust) until the impact. Both fuel control switch were found in the “RUN” position. (fig.13) The reverser levers were bent but were in the “stowed” position. The wiring from the TO/GA switches and autothrottle disconnect switches were visible, but heavily damaged. Flaps were firmly located in the 5 degrees takeoff position. The APU inlet door was found open. The RAT (Ram Air Turbine) was deployed in the initial takeoff immediately after takeoff. The aircraft started to lose altitude before crossing the airport perimeter wall. The AIB wrote: As per the EAFR data, the aircraft crossed the take-off decision speed V1 and achieved 153 kts IAS at 08:08:33 UTC. The Vr speed (155 kts) was achieved as per the EAFR at 08:08:35 UTC. The aircraft air/ground sensors transitioned to air mode, consistent with liftoff at 08:08:39 UTC. The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec. The Engine N1 and N2 began to decrease from their take-off values as the fuel supply to the engines was cut off. In the cockpit voice recording, one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so. As per the EAFR data both engines N2 values passed below minimum idle speed, and the RAT hydraulic pump began supplying hydraulic power at about 08:08:47 UTC. As per the EAFR, the Engine 1 fuel cutoff switch transitioned from CUTOFF to RUN at about 08:08:52 UTC. The APU Inlet Door began opening at about 08:08:54 UTC, consistent with the APU Auto Start logic. Thereafter at 08:08:56 UTC the Engine 2 fuel cutoff switch also transitions from CUTOFF to RUN. When fuel control switches are moved from CUTOFF to RUN while the aircraft is inflight, each engines full authority dual engine control (FADEC) automatically manages a relight and thrust recovery sequence of ignition and fuel introduction. The EGT was observed to be rising for both engines indicating relight. Engine 1’s core deceleration stopped, reversed and started to progress to recovery. Engine 2 was able to relight but could not arrest core speed deceleration and re-introduced fuel repeatedly to increase core speed acceleration and recovery. The EAFR recording stopped at 08:09:11 UTC At about 08:09:05 UTC, one of the pilots transmitted “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY”. The ATCO enquired about the call sign. ATCO did not get any response but observed the aircraft crashing outside the airport boundary and activated the emergency response. At 08:14:44 UTC, Crash Fire Tender left the airport premises for Rescue and firefighting. They were joined by Fire and Rescue services of Local Administration. On Jul 12th 2025 (UTC) India's media report that the investigation is NOT focussing on a human action causing the fuel switches to appear in the CUTOFF position, but on a system failure. Service Bulletins by Boeing issued in year 2018 recommending to upgrade the fuel switches to locked versions to prevent inadvertent flip of the switches, as well as the FAA/GE issued Service Bulletin FAA-2021-0273-0013 Attachment 2 relating to loss of control issue (also see above) were NOT implemented by Air India. The stated MN4 computer with faulty soldering, that might weaken and lose contact due to the thermal stress after a number of cycles, interprets data and commands fuel metering valves - with the lost contact attaching the MN4 processor to the EEC intermittent electrical contact, loss of signal processing and engine control faults can occur. The SB writes under conditions for the SB: "An LOTC (Loss Of Thrust Control) event has occurred due to an EEC MN4 microprocessor solder ball failure." According to discussions in the industry it may be possible with the number of cycles VT-ANB had already completed, the solder balls were weakened sufficiently to detach the MN4 from the EEC momentarily due to loads during the takeoff rotation leading to the loss of control of thrust and shut down of the engines. India's AAIB have opened an investigation. The US NTSB and UK AAIB have dispatched teams to India to join the investigation. Ground witnesses reported the aircraft impacted hostel buildings within a states run college for doctors, one student was able to jump out of the hotel and survived with injuries. About 50-60 students have been injured. Local police listed 25 people who were injured on the ground and taken to hospitals. At about 14:00Z police updated there have 204 bodies been recovered and there have been 41 injured. It appears there has been no survivor on board of the aircraft. In the late evening (India time) local police confirmed a survivor on board of the aircraft who had been seated in 11A. India's Miniter of Interior confirmed there has been one survivor. Many occupants of the aircraft are feared dead, the actual number will only be announced after DNA verification. Relatives of the survivor in England confirmed the survivor had reported to them, but his brother was still missing. On Jun 14th 2025 the survivor reported, that moments after becoming airborne the lights in the aircraft began to flicker and the aircraft appeared to be "stuck in the air". The lights began flickering green and white, then the aircraft slammed into a building. He saw an opening in front of him, unbelted himself and used his feet to push through the opening. Doctors treating the survivor stated, that he was disorientated and suffered multiple injuries all over his body, he is out of danger however. BJ Medical College reported that three of their students have been killed in the crash. The airline reported 241 people on board perished in the crash, there was only one survivor. According to information coming from India the captain of the flight (60) had accumulated 8200 hours of flying experience, was line training captain and was about to retire. The first officer had accumulated 1100 hours of flying experience. According to ADS-B the aircraft had entered runway 23 from the apron, which without backtracking would leave a takeoff distance available of 1900 meters/6300 feet. Four minutes later - without further position data being received, so unclear from the ADS-B whether the aircraft backtracked or not, on Jun 15th 2025 it was clarified that the aircraft had backtracked and used the full length of the runway - the aircraft took off. In the last ADS-B position the aircraft had climbed to about 625 feet MSL according to Standard Pressure (compensated for ambient pressure that would be about about 264 feet MSL or 75 feet AGL) at 174 knots over ground. https://avherald.com/h?article=528f27ec&opt=0 Cause Revealed of Air India Plane Crash: Fuel Was Turned Off and 1 Pilot Blamed the Other, Preliminary Report Shows Only one passenger survived the crash, which happened minutes after liftoff from the Ahmedabad airport in western India Authorities released information following an investigation into the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash on June 12 The Indian Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau preliminary report stated that soon before the June 12 crash, fuel to the aircraft’s engines was cut off The passenger plane was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members from Ahmedabad in western India to London's Gatwick Airport Authorities in India have released the preliminary results of their investigation into the the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in June that killed 229 of the 230 passengers aboard and all 12 crew members. A preliminary report published by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau early on Saturday, July 12 (local time), stated that soon before the June 12 crash, fuel to the aircraft’s engines was cut off. The plane was on its way from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport at the time. At 8:08 a.m., “the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec. The Engine N1 and N2 began to decrease from their take-off values as the fuel supply to the engines was cut off," the report states. Air India crash Black box audio from the cockpit recorded “one of the pilots … asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so.” “At about 08:09:05 UTC, one of the pilots transmitted 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY,' " according to the report. Emergency officials responded to the wreckage at 8:14 a.m. “Investigation is continuing and the investigation team will review and examine additional evidence, records and information that is being sought from the stakeholders,” the report concluded. Air India flight 171 crashed into a college hostel in a residential area “Air India stands in solidarity with the families and those affected by the AI171 accident," the airline said in a statement in reponse to the new report. "We continue to mourn the loss and are fully committed to providing support during this difficult time." “Air India is working closely with stakeholders, including regulators. We continue to fully cooperate with the AAIB and other authorities as their investigation progresses. Given the active nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment on specific details and refer all such enquiries to the AAIB,” the company's statement added. The passenger jet carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members crashed minutes after takeoff on Thursday, June 12. The plane hit a college hostel in a residential area when it crash-landed in Ahmedabad, bursting into flames. “He was disoriented with multiple injuries all over his body,” Dr. Dhaval Gameti previously told AP about the survivor. “But he seems to be out of danger.” “I don’t know how I survived. I saw people dying in front of my eyes — the air hostesses and two people,” Ramesh told DD News from his hospital bed at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, adding, "I walked out of the rubble." “Even I can't believe how I came out of it alive. For a moment, I felt like I was going to die too. But when I opened my eyes and looked around, I realized I was alive. I still can't believe how I survived,” he continued. Ramesh recalled what happened before the crash: “When the flight took off, within 5 to 10 seconds it felt like it was stuck in the air. Suddenly, the lights started flickering — green and white — then the plane rammed into some establishment that was there,” he reportedly said. According to The New York Times, the plane was operated by Capt. Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder. https://www.yahoo.com/news/cause-revealed-air-india-plane-235818997.html South Korea to order airlines to check Boeing fuel switches, Air India inspects fleet SEOUL/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -South Korea is preparing to order all airlines in the country that operate Boeing jets to examine the fuel switches at the centre of an investigation into a deadly Air India crash that killed 260 people. Fuel switch locks have come under scrutiny after a 2018 advisory from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) figured in a preliminary report into last month's crash of Air India's Boeing 787-8 jet. A spokesperson for the South Korean transport ministry said the checks were in line with a 2018 advisory from the FAA, but did not give a timeline for them. Boeing referred Reuters' questions to the FAA, which was not immediately available to comment outside regular hours. In the Air India crash, the switches had almost simultaneously flipped from run position to cutoff just after takeoff, but the preliminary report did not say how they could have flipped during flight. Over the weekend, Air India Group started checking the locking mechanism on the fuel switches of its Boeing 787 and 737 fleets and has discovered no problems yet, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. About half the group's 787s have been inspected and nearly all its 737s, in inspections set to be completed in the next day or two, the source added, speaking on condition of anonymity. In a statement, Japan's JAL said safety was its top priority, adding, "We are closely monitoring the investigation into the incident and will implement any necessary inspections based on its findings." In its 2018 advisory, the FAA recommended, but did not mandate, operators of several Boeing models, including the 787, to inspect the locking feature of the fuel cutoff switches to ensure they could not be moved accidentally. On Sunday, citing a document and sources, Reuters reported that the planemaker and the FAA had privately issued notifications to airlines and regulators that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes were safe and checks were not required. The Air India preliminary report said the airline had not carried out the FAA's suggested inspections as the FAA's 2018 advisory was not a mandate. But it also said maintenance records showed that the throttle control module, which includes the fuel switches, was replaced in 2019 and 2023 on the plane involved in the crash. Air India replaced the module on the aircraft in 2019 and 2023 in a planned change after 24,000 flight hours that was not limited to the crashed jet, the source familiar with the matter said. In an internal memo on Monday, airline CEO Campbell Wilson said the investigation into the crash was far from over and it was unwise to jump to premature conclusions, following the release of the preliminary report. https://www.yahoo.com/news/south-korea-preparing-order-airlines-064322822.html No more detail about the cockpit dialogue between the pilots was revealed. The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) said it was "deeply disturbed by speculative narratives... particularly the reckless and unfounded insinuation of pilot suicide." "There is absolutely no basis for such a claim at this stage," it said in a statement Sunday, adding, "it is deeply insensitive to the individuals and families involved." "To casually suggest pilot suicide without verified evidence is a gross violation of ethical reporting and a disservice to the dignity of the profession," it said. The initial probe finding sparked speculation by several independent aviation experts that deliberate or inadvertant pilot action may have caused the London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to crash soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad in western India. The ICPA was referring to a number of aviation experts suggesting engine fuel control switches can only be moved deliberately and manually. The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India), another pilots' body with 800 members, also accused the probe agency of "secrecy" surrounding the investigation, saying "suitably qualified personnel" were not involved in it. "We feel that the investigation is being driven in a direction presuming the guilt of pilots and we strongly object to this line of thought," ALPA India president Sam Thomas said in a statement issued on Saturday. ALPA -- which claims 100,000 members worldwide -- also requested to the AAIB that it be included as "observers so as to provide the requisite transparency in the investigations". The crash killed all but one of the 242 people on board as well as 19 people on the ground. https://www.yahoo.com/news/pilot-groups-reject-claims-human-081216008.html Air India crash probe far from over, says CEO after preliminary report NEW DELHI (Reuters) -The probe into last month's crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad is far from over and it is unwise to jump to any premature conclusions, airline CEO Campbell Wilson said in an internal memo on Monday after the release of a preliminary report by investigators. The memo, reviewed by Reuters, comes after the report depicted confusion in the cockpit shortly before the crash of the Boeing Dreamliner that killed 260 people. It said the plane's engine fuel cutoff switches flipped almost simultaneously and starved the engines of fuel. "The release of the preliminary report marked the point at which we, along with the world, began receiving additional details about what took place. Unsurprisingly, it provided both greater clarity and opened additional questions." the memo said. Wilson added: "The preliminary report identified no cause nor made any recommendations, so I urge everyone to avoid drawing premature conclusions as the investigation is far from over." The Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London from the Indian city of Ahmedabad began to lose thrust and sink shortly after takeoff, according to the report released by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The memo said the preliminary report found no mechanical or maintenance faults and that all required maintenance had been carried out. The preliminary report, released on Saturday, suggested no immediate action for Boeing or GE, whose engines were fitted on to the aircraft. The AAIB, an office under India's civil aviation ministry, is leading the probe into the crash, which killed all but one of the 242 people on board and 19 others on the ground. Air India has come under heightened scrutiny on multiple fronts following the crash. On July 4, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency said it would investigate budget unit Air India Express, after a Reuters report revealed the airline failed to promptly replace engine parts on an Airbus A320 as mandated, and falsified records to indicate compliance. ALPA India, which represents Indian pilots at the Montreal-based International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations, rejected the presumption of pilot error in the Ahmedabad crash and called for a "fair, fact-based inquiry." "The pilots body must now be made part of the probe, at least as observers," ALPA India President Sam Thomas told Reuters on Sunday. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/fatal-air-india-crash-probe-070149977.html Emirates A380 Pilots land at New York JFK with One failed engine Post-landing, the Emirates A380-800, A6-EUW, remained grounded at JFK Airport for inspection and necessary maintenance until a week. DUBAI- An Emirates (EK) Airbus A380-800 encountered an in-flight engine shutdown en route from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The aircraft, registration A6-EUW, completed flight EK203 safely despite operating on three engines. The aircraft declared an emergency while under Boston Center’s control. New York Approach guided the flight to land safely at JFK, where it touched down on runway 22L at 8:57 AM local time on 28 June 2025. On June 28, 2025, Emirates flight EK203 (UAE8ER), an Airbus A380-800 registered as A6-EUW, experienced an engine shutdown while flying over the northeastern United States. The aircraft was operating its scheduled service between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) when the incident occurred. While under the supervision of Boston Center, air traffic control inquired whether the aircraft was still operating with three engines. The flight crew confirmed that the number one engine — located on the far-left side of the aircraft — had been shut down. Following this confirmation, New York Approach declared an emergency on behalf of the flight to ensure appropriate precautions and priority landing clearance. Despite the loss of one engine, the crew maintained control of the aircraft and coordinated closely with ATC to manage descent, speed, and approach preparations. The aircraft had approximately 24.8 tonnes (24,800 kilograms) of fuel remaining, equating to about one hour of flight time. A total of 450 people were onboard. Air traffic controllers collaborated efficiently across multiple centers, ensuring that EK203 was guided on the safest path to JFK. The New York Approach provided continuous updates and cleared the aircraft for landing on runway 22L, the longest available option, per the crew’s request. During approach preparations, ATC requested several unit conversions from the crew, such as fuel quantities in pounds and adjustments based on local pressure readings in inches of mercury. The crew provided this data promptly, although some commentators later criticized the need for pilots to perform such conversions mid-flight rather than having ATC handle them. Upon landing at 8:57 AM local time, emergency services stood by but were not needed. The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power without further incident. Aircraft Status and Grounding at JFK Post-landing, the Emirates A380-800, A6-EUW, remained grounded at JFK Airport for inspection and necessary maintenance. The aircraft stayed on the ground until July 5, 2025, before resuming its journey to its base in Dubai on the same day. The cause of the engine shutdown was not disclosed at the time of landing, and further investigations were likely initiated to determine the root cause. Emirates and airport authorities ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the aircraft’s stay at JFK. ATC Communication and Observations The full ATC transcript reveals the professionalism displayed by both pilots and controllers throughout the emergency situation. Controllers ensured that emergency protocols were followed, clarified aircraft status, and provided navigational guidance. However, there were noted lapses, including the lack of awareness by ATC personnel regarding the specific location of the number one engine on the A380, a critical detail in managing engine-related emergencies. This prompted commentary on the need for enhanced training or reference tools for controllers in dealing with large, complex aircraft like the A380. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/14/emirates-a380-pilots-land-at-new-york-jfk-with-one-failed-engine/ CLOSE CALL: Delta Airlines jet forced to make emergency stop to avoid collision at Nashville airport This incident marks the second time in less than a year that an airliner has been forced to make an emergency stop during takeoff from Nashville International Airport. An airliner was forced to slam on the brakes during takeoff last week from Nashville International Airport to avoid a collision with a single-engine plane that had crossed into its path. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An airliner loaded with passengers was forced to slam on the brakes during takeoff last week from Nashville International Airport to avoid a collision with a single-engine plane that had crossed into its path, NewsChannel 5 has learned. ATC radio transmissions and flight data reveal that Delta Airlines Flight 2724, an Airbus A-321, was cleared by controllers to take off for Minneapolis-St. Paul just after 10 a.m. Thursday. That’s when a controller spotted a single-engine Piper Cherokee, which had landed on the same runway just minutes before, turning back in front of the Delta jet. “Delta 2724, cancel takeoff clearance,” a controller urgently called out, according to radio traffic archived on the LiveATC.net website. Seconds later, the Delta pilot responded, “Alright, we are canceling takeoff.” A NewsChannel 5 viewer whose boyfriend was on the flight relayed that “he said it was a hard stop.” This incident marks the second time in less than a year that an airliner has been forced to make an emergency stop during takeoff from Nashville International Airport to avoid a collision with another plane. Last September, an Alaska Airlines aircraft was disabled when its tires deflated after it suddenly braked to avoid hitting a Southwest Airlines jet that controllers had mistakenly turned into its path. That incident remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. In the case of last week’s incident, it is not clear how close the Delta flight came to colliding with the small plane or exactly who was responsible for the incident. But radio traffic shows a controller immediately blamed the pilot of the Piper Cherokee, which had flown into Nashville from Rogersville, Tennessee, in the eastern part of the state. “That small aircraft there was supposed to take a right turn on Kilo,” the controller explained to the Delta crew, referring to the designation for a taxiway that crosses Runway 20R. Instead, the controller continued, the Piper Cherokee “made a left there.” The air traffic controller expressed his appreciation to the Delta flight crew for their quick response. “It’s been an eventful morning. I appreciate the stop there. Way to be aware. Thank you.” NewsChannel 5 Investigates reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration for comment over the weekend about the incident. That inquiry was acknowledged, but no statement has yet been received. Delta Airlines, however, confirmed the close call. “On July 10, Delta’s flight crew followed established procedures to suspend the takeoff of Flight 2724 from Nashville to Minneapolis-St. Paul due to potential traffic at the intersection of two runways,” Delta said in an email statement. “The flight departed shortly after without incident.” Delta continued, “Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and customers, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.” Radio traffic indicates that, as the small plane landed on a southerly heading, the pilot had been instructed: “Left turn, Kilo.” Then, when he apparently missed the turn for the taxiway, a controller told him, “You can proceed down the runway. There will be a left turn at Bravo 2.” As the single-engine plane taxied back toward the Kilo taxiway, this time heading north, a right turn would have taken the pilot to the part of the airport that services general aviation. It’s not clear from the archived radio recordings whether air traffic controllers gave the pilot new directions as he attempted to make his way across the airfield, nor is it clear whether he ever acknowledged the directions given to him by controllers. Efforts to reach the owner of the aircraft over the weekend were not successful. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/close-call-delta-airlines-jet-forced-to-make-emergency-stop-to-avoid-collision-at-nashville-airport United Los Angeles to Tokyo Flight with 787 Makes Emergency Landing The primary reason behind the diversion of UA32 was an in-flight medical emergency involving a flight attendant. LOS ANGELES— A United Airlines (UA) flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) was forced to divert mid-flight due to a medical emergency involving a crew member. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating as flight UA32, was rerouted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). In a related development, another Tokyo-bound United Airlines service from Seattle (SEA) also diverted to Los Angeles (LAX), resulting in a swap of destinations for both long-haul flights. Both aircraft shared the same registration—N29978—highlighting a possible operational reassignment following the initial incident. On July 12, 2025, United Airlines flight UA32, scheduled to operate from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), diverted to Seattle (SEA) following a medical emergency. ACARS data confirmed the reason as a “medical diversion,” with the aircraft landing at 14:00 UTC, well before its scheduled arrival in Tokyo. The same aircraft—Boeing 787-9 (N29978)—was also scheduled to operate United flight UA008 from Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on the same day. This flight, however, was redirected to Los Angeles (LAX), arriving at 14:00 UTC. The inversion of destinations between the two flights suggests a logistical workaround by United to reposition the aircraft post-diversion. Injury to Crew Member Triggers Emergency The primary reason behind the diversion of UA32 was an in-flight medical emergency involving a flight attendant. According to ACARS communications relayed to dispatch, the crew declared a medical diversion at 23:00 UTC and coordinated a landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). No additional emergency support or evacuation was reported upon landing. Passengers were subsequently informed that the continuation to Tokyo would be canceled, and they would be rebooked on a new segment departing the following day. United Airlines has not officially commented on the crew member’s condition. Long-Haul Disruption Affects Two Routes The unusual dual diversion not only delayed both Tokyo-bound flights but also raised operational challenges. Passengers from both Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX) experienced significant disruptions, including itinerary changes and overnight delays. While diversions for medical reasons are not uncommon, the aircraft’s dual role in both routes—changing direction mid-air and reversing destinations—adds a rare twist. Such occurrences require rapid coordination between airline operations, airport authorities, and ground medical teams to minimize safety risks and passenger inconvenience. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/14/united-los-angeles-tokyo-flight-makes-emergency-landing/ El Al Israel Airlines CEO to Resign After 3 Years Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, who took over as CEO of El Al Israel Airlines (LY) in April 2022, is set to leave after over three years in the top position. TEL AVIV— El Al Israel Airlines (LY) CEO Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia has announced her resignation, marking the end of a turbulent yet financially successful tenure. The airline confirmed that she will step down by December 31, 2025, allowing for a structured leadership transition. Appointed during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, Ben-Tal Ganancia navigated El Al through pandemic recovery, geopolitical unrest, and temporary airspace closures at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV). El Al Israel Airlines CEO to Resign Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, who took over as CEO of El Al Israel Airlines (LY) in April 2022, is set to leave after over three years in the top position. Her leadership coincided with one of the most critical periods in the airline’s history, spanning from post-COVID recovery to the Israel–Iran conflict, which disrupted flight operations across the region. Under her direction, El Al reported record-breaking profits. This financial upswing was partially driven by reduced foreign airline activity to and from Israel due to security concerns, which boosted El Al’s market share. Despite this profitability, the airline came under public criticism for rising airfares — attributed to high demand and a limited supply of international flights. The outgoing CEO previously served as El Al’s VP of Commercial and Industry Affairs and as Director of Revenue Management, giving her nearly two decades of experience within the company. She cited the complexity and sensitivity of managing El Al as key reasons for announcing her resignation in advance, allowing time for a comprehensive CEO search and a seamless handover. El Al Israel Airlines CEO to Resign After 3 Years Photo: By Davidi Vardi Pikiwiki Israel, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=113420866 Achievements Under Ben-Tal Ganancia’s Leadership Ben-Tal Ganancia played a pivotal role in reshaping El Al during her tenure: • Labor Reform: She led negotiations to modernize labor agreements, enhancing operational flexibility and workforce productivity. • Fleet Modernization: The CEO secured strategic supply agreements for advanced aircraft, aligning with long-term growth goals. • Network Expansion: El Al added several international routes, increasing connectivity despite a volatile regional environment. • Customer Focus: The airline emphasized improved passenger experience, signaling a shift in brand strategy and service delivery. • Her ability to navigate macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges while pushing for internal reforms earned her recognition within Israel’s aviation sector, despite public scrutiny over pricing policies. Strategic Succession Planning Ben-Tal Ganancia officially informed the board of directors of her intention to step down by the end of 2025. This extended notice period supports El Al’s goal of conducting a thorough and stable executive search. She emphasized the importance of continuity and the need to uphold El Al’s national and operational significance during the transition. Her exit strategy reflects a commitment to safeguarding the airline’s stability during uncertain times. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/07/14/el-al-israel-airlines-ceo-to-resign/#google_vignette United Airlines worker says she complained about sexual harassment. Managers then forced her to move a 300lb dead body Exclusive: Chantel Matthews’ supervisor greeted her on her first day of work by saying, “Welcome to United. You are fine as hell,” after which things took a turn for the worse, according to a newly filed federal lawsuit At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. A United Airlines employee in New Jersey claims she faced relentless sexual harassment from her supervisor, and that her complaints only made things worse – culminating in an assignment to remove a 300-pound dead body from a plane, by herself, which left her badly injured and allegedly led to her eventual firing. When Chantel Matthews showed up on November 1, 2022 for her first day of training as a ramp agent at Newark Liberty International Airport, her new supervisor greeted her by saying, “Welcome to United. You are fine as hell. Please complete your employee profile at any computer desk,” according to a newly filed federal lawsuit obtained by The Independent. Matthews, 41, felt “stunned and extremely uncomfortable” by the supervisor’s wildly inappropriate remark, but continued about the onboarding process, her complaint states. Later that day, the supervisor approached Matthews, whose job description involved loading and unloading baggage and cargo, guiding planes to the terminal and performing other crucial tasks on the tarmac, and inquired if she needed any help completing her tasks, the complaint goes on. “By the way, do you model?” he asked, according to the complaint, which says Matthews “rebuffed” his inappropriate comment and replied, “I’m fine, thanks. I got it from here.” United Airlines is being hauled into court over a ground worker's accusations of on-the-job sex harassment by a supervisor, followed by a physical task, allegedly in retaliation for her complaints to HR, that left her injured The next day, Matthews was surprised to find an unsolicited text from the supervisor, who had apparently gotten her cell number from her personnel file, asking her to send him her Instagram profile, the complaint continues. The filing says she ignored the request, hoping this would indicate to the supervisor that she wasn’t interested in a romantic relationship. However, when she again reported to work, the supervisor allegedly said, “Good morning, Ms. Matthews. You look very nice today. Your body is banging.” Matthews’ supervisor then asked her out on a date, which she declined, according to the complaint. That evening, the supervisor again texted Matthews, asking “what kind of men [she] was interested in,” the complaint contends. Matthews did not respond, prompting the supervisor to approach Matthews the following day at work, asking, “So, Ms. Matthews, you didn’t see my text last night with your sexy self?” Matthews asked the supervisor not to speak to her this way, according to the complaint. However, it alleges, he did not stop. “Shortly thereafter, [the supervisor] approached [Matthews] at her desk saying, ‘You know I want you, right?’” the complaint states. It says he asked what “type of chemistry and energy” she wanted in a man, texted her a request that she upload a photo of him as her phone’s screensaver “for motivation,” and messaged her late that night to inquire, “How long have you been modeling? Can you talk?” At 10:40 pm, the supervisor attempted to FaceTime with Matthews, but she did not answer, according to the complaint. At this point, the supervisor started to get the hint, the complaint says. Fired United Airlines ramp agent Chantel Matthews got off to a bad start with her boss at Newark Liberty International Airport, she says in court filings (Getty Images) On November 4, 2022, three days after she began working for United, Matthews showed up for her shift at Newark to find the supervisor, incensed, for “refusing his sexual advances,” the complaint asserts. “By way of example only, despite wearing the same navy-blue plants and black shoes that she had worn every day prior, [Matthews’ supervisor] shouted…, ‘MS. MATTHEWS, YOU ARE OUT OF COLOR CODE!’” according to the complaint. When Matthews pushed back, telling the supervisor that she was wearing “the exact same navy-blue pants [and] black shoes… I wore yesterday,” he allegedly replied, “Don’t worry about it. I’m simply going to report you.” The complaint says Matthews told the supervisor that she was instead going to report him for harassment, to which he shot back, “Ms. Matthews, you can try. S**t is not going to happen to me. I have been with United for 19 years.” Undeterred, Matthews contacted both the recruitment agency that connected her with the United job, as well as United’s HR department, which instructed her to submit a written statement about what had happened, according to the complaint. With just one week on the job, Matthews suddenly found her coworkers turning against her, the complaint states. Still, it says she successfully passed her training and began her work in the field. On November 16, 2022, roughly two weeks after she started, Matthews was abruptly reassigned from the ramp to the United’s Newark Liberty command center. This, according to the complaint, was retaliation for going to HR. Upon reporting to the command center, Matthews was introduced to her new team leader, who immediately instructed her “to remove a 300-pound dead body from one of… United’s planes,” the complaint states. Matthews “attempted to move the 300-pound dead body,” the complaint says. “However, [she] was not able to move the body due to its weight.” The team leader “threatened [Matthews] that she would be terminated if she was not able to perform her job duties, namely moving the 300-pound dead body,” according to the complaint. In response, it says Matthews immediately went to a supervisor to “explain that she was incapable of moving the heavy dead body on her own.” “Similarly, [the supervisor] threatened that if [Matthews] could not perform her duties, namely moving the 300-pound dead body, [she] would be sent home,” the complaint alleges. “As such, [Matthews] again attempted to move the body which caused her to fall and scream out in pain.” Matthews was taken to United’s medical facility, where she was diagnosed with “severe neck and shoulder muscle strains,” and prescribed a muscle relaxant, according to the complaint. The doctor there placed Matthews on light duty, and she would spend the next several months in physical therapy, it says. In March 2023, a United official emailed Matthews to say that she had reached the maximum allowable time for being on light duty, and told her to file for workers’ comp instead of returning to work, the complaint states. The following month, a rep from United’s HR department, which had launched an investigation into Matthews’ harassment claims, contacted her to say that her supervisor had been found in violation of company guidelines, and that the “matter was being passed along to the appropriate parties,” according to the complaint. That November, while out on medical leave, the complaint says Matthews received a termination letter from United, ending her employment, “effective immediately.” Yet, Matthews’ complaint says United “continues to employ [the supervisor who allegedly harassed her] and has not taken any remedial or corrective action” against him. “As such, [his] role training new employees continues to provide fertile ground for his predatory behaviors and sexual harassment,” the complaint contends. The experience left Matthews “extremely humiliated, degraded, victimized, embarrassed and emotionally distressed,” according to the complaint. Matthews’ suit, which was filed July 7 in Newark federal court, follows another filed last week by a United pilot, who claims a concussion was mistaken by the carrier for alcoholism, and that he was unnecessarily forced into rehab for a problem that didn’t exist. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/united-airlines-newark-airport-lawsuit-b2787547.html Boeing settles with Canadian man whose family died in 737 MAX crash (Reuters) -Boeing (BA) reached a settlement with a Canadian man whose family died in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX, the man's lawyer said on Friday. The terms of the settlement with Paul Njoroge of Toronto were not released. The 41-year-old man's wife Carolyne and three young children - Ryan, 6, Kellie, 4, and nine-month-old Rubi - died in the crash. His mother-in-law was traveling with them and also died in the crash. The trial was scheduled to start on Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago and would have been the first against the U.S. planemaker stemming from two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that together killed 346 people. Boeing also averted a trial in April, when it settled with the families of two other victims in the Ethiopian Airlines crash. The planemaker declined to comment on the latest settlement. The two accidents led to a 20-month grounding of the company's best-selling jet and cost Boeing more than $20 billion. In another trial that is scheduled to begin on November 3, Njoroge's attorney Robert Clifford will be representing the families of six more victims. Boeing has settled more than 90% of the civil lawsuits related to the two accidents, paying out billions of dollars in compensation through lawsuits, a deferred prosecution agreement and other payments, according to the company. Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department asked a judge earlier this month to approve an agreement that allows the company to avoid prosecution, over objections from relatives of some of the victims of the two crashes. The agreement would enable Boeing to avoid being branded a convicted felon and to escape oversight from an independent monitor for three years. It was part of a plea deal struck in 2024 to a criminal fraud charge that it misled U.S. regulators about a crucial flight 737 MAX control system which contributed to the crashes. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-settles-canadian-man-whose-030353716.html CALENDAR OF EVENTS . Airborne Public Safety Association -APSCON / APSCON Unmanned 2025 in Phoenix, AZ | July 14-18, 2025 . 3rd annual Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety (AP-SAS), July 15-17, 2025, Singapore, organized by Flight Safety Foundation and CAAS. . Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2025; 10-11 September 2025; Manila, Philippines . 2025 PROS IOSA SUMMIT - SEPT 10-11 - Denver, CO · ISASI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2025'September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025, DENVER, COLORADO . Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC™) - 2025 – October 27-29th (Omaha, Nebraska) . 29th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown, November 11-13, 2025; Wichita, Kansas · CHC Safety & Quality Summit, 11th – 13th November 2025, Vancouver, BC Canada Curt Lewis