Flight Safety Information - August 15, 2025 No. 163 In This Issue : Incident: Malta Air B738 near Porto on Aug 10th 2025, captain incapacitated : Incident: ANZ B789 near Sydney on Aug 14th 2025, fuel discrepancy : Incident: Lufthansa B748 at Chicago on Aug 13th 2025, gear problem on departure : Airbus A320-214 - Smoke in the Cabin (Spain) : BA pilot suspended after breaking anti-terror rules by leaving cockpit door open during flight so family could see him : Delta Air Lines A350 Pilots Makes U-Turn to Los Angeles : Alaska is set to receive $120M for new weather stations and aviation safety : A330 Becomes Next Aircraft to Receive ‘Sharkskin’ Fuel-Saving Technology : Air Arabia Preps For First Deliveries From 120-Aircraft Airbus Order : Pilot breaks altitude record for solar-powered plane, crossing paths with commercial airliner, his team says : Boom-free supersonic jet aims for New York–Paris in less than 4 hours : AirAsia blames bad weather after flight lands at wrong South Korean airport : ISASI - 2025 - Denver, CO - September 29-October 3, 2025 Annual Seminar - Hotel Rate Deadline approaching (September 5) : SGS is Growing Senior Manager, Aviation Compliance, Position Available : Calendar of Events Incident: Malta Air B738 near Porto on Aug 10th 2025, captain incapacitated A Malta Air Boeing 737-800 on behalf of Ryanair, registration 9H-QEH performing flight FR-4587 from Barcelona,SP (Spain) to Porto (Portugal) with 137 passengers and 6 crew, was on approach to Porto when the first officer declared Mayday reporting the captain had just become unconscious and had been removed from the cockpit. The first officer advised ATC they would not be able to vacate the runway and would need a tow truck after landing, the captain had started to recover but would not return to the cockpit. Porto pulled all approaching aircraft from their approaches causing a few diversions. The Boeing continued for a safe landing on runway 17 about 25 minutes later. The aircraft was towed off the runway. The captain was checked by paramedics but declined being taken to a hospital. The aircraft remained on the ground in Porto for about 6 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=52baaad1&opt=0 Incident: ANZ B789 near Sydney on Aug 14th 2025, fuel discrepancy An ANZ Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9, registration ZK-NZR performing flight NZ-175 from Auckland (New Zealand) to Perth,WA (Australia), was enroute at FL320 about 430nm south of Sydney,NS (Australia) when the crew turned north and diverted to Sydney due to a fuel discrepancy. The aircraft landed safely on Sydney's runway 16R about 65 minutes later. The remainder of the flight as well as the return flight were cancelled. The airline reported the aircraft diverted due to a fuel discrepancy. The passengers are being rebooked onto other flights. The aircraft is still on the ground in Sydney about 7 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=52ba8c3c&opt=0 Incident: Lufthansa B748 at Chicago on Aug 13th 2025, gear problem on departure A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, registration D-ABYH performing flight LH-431 from Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), was climbing out of Chicago's runway 09C when the crew stopped the climb at 6000 feet due to a problem with the landing gear. The aircraft positioned over Lake Michigan to dump fuel and landed safely back on Chicago's runway 10C about 75 minutes after departure and taxied to the apron. Ground observers reported seeing the aircraft with the landing gear never retracted. A passenger reported the crew indicated issues with the landing gear. The aircraft is still on the ground in Chicago about 12 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=52ba87f1&opt=0 Airbus A320-214 - Smoke in the Cabin (Spain) Date: Thursday 14 August 2025 Time: 07:00 UTC Type: Airbus A320-214 Owner/operator: Air France Registration: F-GKXC MSN: 1502 Year of manufacture: 2001 Engine model: CFMI CFM56-5B4/P Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: None Location: over Cantabrian Sea - Spain Phase: En route Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG) Destination airport: Casablanca-Mohamed V Airport (CMN/GMMN) Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: Air France flight AF1896, an Airbus A320-214, experienced smoke in the cabin while en route over the Cantabrian Sea. The flight diverted to Madrid Airport (MAD). https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/537994 BA pilot suspended after breaking anti-terror rules by leaving cockpit door open during flight so family could see him His actions horrified other fliers, and after alarmed crew reported him he was grounded A BRITISH Airways pilot was suspended for allegedly breaking anti-terror rules by leaving the cockpit door open during a flight. The captain wanted his family, who were among passengers from Heathrow to New York, to see him operating the controls, sources said. His actions alarmed other fliers and, after crew reported him, he was grounded. It meant return flight BA174, due in London last Friday, was cancelled — causing disruption for hundreds of passengers due to fly on the twin-engine Boeing 777-300. The Civil Aviation Authority launched an urgent investigation into the security breach. A source said: “Crew and passengers immediately noticed the cockpit door was open and wanted to know what was happening. It made passengers incredibly uneasy. “The door was wide open for a significant time — enough for people to worry and comment. "BA colleagues were so alarmed that the pilot was reported in the US and bosses had to suspend him.” Since the 9/11 terrorists hijacked US passenger jets and crashed them into New York skyscrapers in September 2001, security has been stepped up so the cockpit doors are always locked. Sources at BA said the pilot’s suspension was in line with policy. He is already back flying as no security threat was identified. British Airways said: “Safety and security is our top priority.” https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/36280237/british-airways-pilot-cockpit-door-open/ Delta Air Lines A350 Pilots Makes U-Turn to Los Angeles The airline removed the unruly passenger and departed again from Los Angeles at 6:45 UTC. LOS ANGELES- Atlanta-based carrier Delta Air Lines (DL) flight DL39 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) made a U-turn on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Delta Air Lines operates three weekly flights between the City of Angeles and New York of China using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Delta Flight Makes U-Turn to LAX According to FlightRadar24 data, Delta Air Lines flight DL39 took off from Los Angeles at 18:52 UTC. After being airborne for over 4 hours, the flight attendant reported an unruly passenger trying to disrupt the flight. Following this, the cockpit crew decided to make a U-turn back at Los Angeles, AirLive reported. The flight landed safely back at Runway 24R of LAX at 3:55 UTC, almost after being airborne for over 9 hours. The airline removed the unruly passenger and departed again from Los Angeles at 6:45 UTC. At the time of writing the article, the aircraft is airborne and is near the Japanese coast. The flight DL39 was operated by a 7.8-year-old Airbus A350-900 aircraft registered as N504DN. The exact details on the passenger’s unruly behaviour are not known, and we will update the post once we have more details about this. Similar Incident A Delta Air Lines (DL) flight from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) was forced to divert to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) after a disruptive passenger caused a mid-air disturbance on July 5, 2025. The incident, involving Delta Flight 731, led to police intervention and a delay before the journey resumed. Authorities at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) reported that the passenger, identified as Corbin Sanders, became aggressive mid-flight, removed his clothing, and assaulted a crew member. The situation required restraint by fellow passengers before law enforcement escorted him from the aircraft. Delta Flight 731 was about two hours into its scheduled route when the disruption began. Witnesses said Sanders stood up, shouted incoherently, and removed his shirt while repeatedly yelling, “I wanna go home, I wanna see my family.” His behavior caused alarm among passengers and crew. San Diego resident Rodelyn Kupfersmid, seated near Sanders, believed he was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. As his behavior worsened, passengers and flight attendants attempted to calm him. When those efforts failed, the crew diverted the Airbus A321 to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for safety and security reasons. Upon landing, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Police boarded the aircraft. Officers found Sanders in his seat with slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He was already restrained with plastic zip ties applied by passengers and was removed from the plane without resistance. Law Enforcement Response and Charges Police confirmed Sanders is a North Carolina resident and charged him with public intoxication. According to the FAA, interfering with airline crew members can result in civil penalties of up to $37,000 per violation, in addition to potential criminal charges. Kupfersmid, who recorded part of the incident, said the Delta Air Lines (DL) crew remained calm and professional throughout the ordeal. She credited the quick actions of both crew and passengers for preventing further escalation. The diversion resulted in roughly 90 minutes on the ground at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) before the flight resumed to San Diego (SAN). Passengers reported that while the disruption was alarming, the crew’s handling of the incident reassured those on board. Kupfersmid added that no one was harmed and that the removal of Sanders was handled efficiently. “Staff was great and we were able to safely get him off,” she said. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/08/14/delta-a350-pilots-makes-u-turn-to-los-angeles/#google_vignette Alaska is set to receive $120M for new weather stations and aviation safety Alaska is set to receive around $120 million from the federal government for improving aviation safety through new weather stations and updates to telecommunication systems. That's according to U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, who spoke at an aviation roundtable at Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage this week. Rep. Nick Begich and officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration attended the event as well. "These are historic investments that our state needs," Sullivan said. "We have the highest by far of any state in the country – 2.3 times higher – crash rates." The funding comes from the federal budget reconciliation bill, or the Big Beautiful Bill, which was signed by President Trump last month. The bill includes more than $12 billion for aviation improvements across the country. In Alaska, some of the improvements will also be paid for by an investment from the Federal Aviation Administration that was announced back in April. The funding is only one step toward addressing the state's longstanding challenges, but people in Alaska's aviation industry say they're encouraged. "We've been fighting for years and advocating for weather reporting stations," said Dan Knesek, the vice president of commercial operations at Anchorage-based Grant Aviation More reliable flights for villages off-the-road system Grant provides air service to communities across the state, delivers cargo and sends medevac planes. But Knesek said it is hard to make those flights between October and April. Accurate weather information is crucial for pilots. When visibility is low, it helps them to decide whether they should fly. And carriers that fly relying on their instruments are required to have certified weather reports to take off. But a lot of places in Alaska don't have reliable – or any – weather reporting, which means that fewer planes make it in. Knesek said there are times when flights can't reach communities for a week. "These communities are very dependent on our services," he said. "They need to go to the doctor, or any of the basic services they need to fly to get." Alaska has about 160 aviation-specific weather stations. Adam White, with the Alaska Airmen's Association, said that's far from the density of weather stations in the lower 48. The Federal Aviation Administration is set to install an additional 174 weather observer systems for Alaska. White said that still might not be enough, but any addition will help pilots and forecasters. "We've got some parts of Alaska that there's more than 100 miles to the nearest weather station in any direction. And that's kind of crazy to think about," White said. "So anything we can get is a huge increase in the information that we've got available to us." The FAA is now working with carriers and experts to prioritize places that need new stations most. "We're looking primarily at off-road system locations that (are) completely reliant on air service for the life and health and safety and well being of the community, and the typical weather patterns and the success rate of flights making it in and out of that community," said White with the Airmen's Association, one of the organizations advising on that process. Questions remain about staffing and maintenance Rick Thoman, a climate specialist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, agrees that installing more weather stations is important for public safety and for weather and climate reporting. But he said it's only one step. "More stations are great, but they've got to work, and they got to report to the whole world reliably," Thoman said. Thoman said that on any given day, 10-15% of the aviation weather stations across Alaska are down or not fully reporting, He said the biggest issue is telecommunication infrastructure, which helps get information from the weather station out to the people who need it. Many Alaska villages still rely on copper wires for transmitting signals, and Thoman said sometimes people can't even get parts to repair the antiquated systems. The bill does include funding for improving telecommunications infrastructure. At Tuesday's conference, FAA administrator Bryan Bedford said the agency is still mapping out the details, but they are leaning toward updating stations to satellite technology and are now testing Starlink units. Staffing to maintain the stations is another requirement for them to operate successfully – and to get certified, Thoman said. "People have to go there to do the maintenance. Even if the FAA is contracting with local people, a human being has to go and do stuff," Thoman said. "If money to support that is not included in that bill, then this is a big problem." Bedford said maintenance and staffing are not included in the bill. He said the agency still needs significantly more funding to improve aviation facilities and to look for workforce solutions, for example, through scholarships for technicians. https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2025-08-14/alaska-is-set-to-receive-120m-for-new-weather-stations-and-aviation-safety A330 Becomes Next Aircraft to Receive ‘Sharkskin’ Fuel-Saving Technology Lufthansa Technik has started the certification process for AeroSHARK on the A330ceo widebodies, making it the first Airbus aircraft type to benefit from the sharkskin-inspired surface film. Developed in partnership with BASF Coatings, the riblet-structured film reduces aerodynamic drag, leading to lower fuel consumption. Certification will be obtained through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), enabling series modification to the fuselage and engine nacelles of both A330-200 and A330-300 models. The process is expected to be completed in 2026. According to Andrew Muirhead, Vice President Original Equipment Innovation at Lufthansa Technik, the A330 was chosen for its global relevance: “With about 1,000 A330-200 and -300 aircraft in service worldwide, the potential for operational cost savings and substantial environmental benefits is vast.” AeroSHARK is already certified for the Boeing 777-300ER, 777-200ER, and 777F, and has been applied to 28 aircraft across several airlines, plus one Lufthansa Boeing 747 used as a test platform. So far, AeroSHARK-modified aircraft have accumulated more than 232,000 flight hours, saving over 13,000 metric tons of fuel and reducing more than 42,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. The film mimics the microscopic structure of sharkskin, optimizing airflow over the fuselage and delivering around 1% savings in fuel burn and emissions — a figure that could increase with further application to additional surfaces. For Frank Naber, Senior Vice President Global Surface Treatment at BASF Coatings, the A330 certification is another step towards greener aviation: “Sharkskin technology is a significant step forward in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. With A330ceo certification, these benefits can soon be extended to a wider range of aircraft.” https://www.airdatanews.com/a330-becomes-next-aircraft-to-receive-sharkskin-fuel-saving-technology/ Air Arabia Preps For First Deliveries From 120-Aircraft Airbus Order Air Arabia is ramping up fleet growth and network expansion across its hubs, with new aircraft deliveries set to drive further market reach in the coming months. The group has taken two additional Airbus A320-family aircraft in the first half of 2025, bringing its fleet to 83, and is preparing for the first deliveries from a 120-aircraft Airbus order scheduled to begin by year-end. Chairman Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani says the airline has been “investing in expanding operational capacity across all hubs,” adding that strong demand and high load factors are enabling the LCC to support that growth. “In the first half of the year, Air Arabia launched new routes, increased flight frequencies in key markets, and added aircraft to the fleet, enhancing our network, capacity, and customer offering,” he says. “This growth came despite ongoing industry challenges such as political instability in some markets, fuel price volatility, currency fluctuations, and supply chain constraints.” Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is leading the near-term expansion. The carrier is adding four A320s in 2025, two of which are already in service, lifting its fleet to 12 and with two more expected before the end of 2025. The additional aircraft will boost the airline’s capacity by about 40% this year and follow Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s planned withdrawal from the UAE capital starting in September. In the second quarter of 2025, Air Arabia posted a net profit of AED415 million ($113 million) on revenue of AED1.69 billion ($460 million). Passenger numbers grew 15% year-on-year to more than 5.1 million, with an average seat load factor of 85%. Air Arabia signed a firm order for 120 Airbus aircraft in late 2019. CAPA Fleet Database shows the group has 70 A320neos on order, alongside 50 A321neos, including the A321XLR. https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/air-arabia-preps-first-deliveries-120-aircraft-airbus-order Pilot breaks altitude record for solar-powered plane, crossing paths with commercial airliner, his team says Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan beat the altitude record for a solar-powered electric plane in a flight that took him soaring to 9,521 meters, or 31,237 feet, his team announced Wednesday. The SolarStratos plane made the landmark flight from Sion airport in southwest Switzerland on Tuesday, taking advantage of warm air thermals to go beyond the record that has stood for 15 years. The certified altitude record for a solar plane stands at 9,235 meters, or 30,298 feet. The achievement is "one of those unforgettable peaks that define great human and technological adventures," the SolarStratos mission said in a statement. SWITZERLAND-AVIATION-RECORD-SCIENCE-ENERGY Solar-powered plane SolarStratos piloted by Swiss pilot Raphael Domjan is seen taking off at the Sion airport, on Aug. 8, 2025, during his first attempt of the season at setting a new aviation record by reaching an altitude of 10,000 meters. At cruising altitude, Domjan actually crossed paths with a commercial airliner, SolarStratos said, calling the moment "a powerful symbol of what the decarbonized aviation of tomorrow might look like." Domjan's flight lasted five hours and nine minutes. "I share this moment of joy with all the people who have been preparing for this achievement for years," the 53-year-old said. The data will be sent to the World Air Sports Federation governing body, which will decide whether to validate the new record. "It is the pressure altitude corrected to standard density altitude that is recognized as the official reference for aviation altitude records," the SolarStratos team said. Domjan — whose company bio describes him as a "eco-adventurer" and lecturer who pilots planes, gliders and helicopters — is aiming to be the first to take a solar-powered plane above 10,000 meters, flying at the same altitude as airliners. If that barrier is broken, the team hopes to go on and make a first manned solar-powered flight into the stratosphere, which at Switzerland's latitude begins at around 12,000 meters. "This achievement marks a major milestone on the path toward reaching the stratosphere using only solar power -- and already fulfils the mission's goal: to capture imaginations with emblematic, spectacular challenges that promote solar energy and the protection of our biosphere and planet," SolarStratos said. The front-mounted single propeller plane, registration HB-SXA, is made of carbon fiber to ensure lightness and strength. SolarStratos is 9.6 meters long, and its huge wingspan of 24.8 meters accommodates the 22 square meters of high-spec solar panels topping the wings, and allows for flying at low speeds. The plane, which SolarStartos calls "daring and finely engineered," can take off at low speeds, from 50 kilometers per hour upwards. Its maximum speed is 140 kph, while its cruising speed is around 80 kph. "Tomorrow can be better than what we have today" In 2012, the pioneering Domjan became the first person to sail around the world in a fully solar-powered boat, a journey that began in Miami in 2010. "It's important to demonstrate what we can achieve with solar energy," the adventurer told AFP. "The dream of flight is probably the oldest dream of mankind," he said. "My goal is to show to the young generation of today and tomorrow that tomorrow it will still be possible to fly without burning any fossil energies," he said. "This is what we want to achieve: it's really to show that the world of tomorrow can be better than what we have today," he added. A warm-up flight on July 31 got to 6,589 meters, surpassing the plane's previous best in 2024. A first attempt on Friday was quickly abandoned when the forecast thermals failed to materialize, saving the batteries for Sunday when the plane got to 8,224 meters. During the first phase of record attempts, the aircraft has to make maximum use of rising warm air currents to climb to around 4,000-5,000 meters. It then has to recharge its batteries at this altitude before climbing again. Before takeoff, the batteries must be fully charged using solar energy, and the plane has to land under its own power — it cannot glide back in on zero charge — and have at least 16% charge in the batteries. If the flight is to be certified as a record, all the energy used during the flight must have been produced by the solar cells. The current record was set in 2010 by the Solar Impulse experimental plane, with Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg at the controls. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pilot-altitude-record-solar-powered-plane-raphael-domjan-solarstratos/ Boom-free supersonic jet aims for New York–Paris in less than 4 hours Supersonic flights have been banned over US territory since 1973 because of noise concerns. Boom-free supersonic jet aims for New York–Paris in less than 4 hours Spike Aerospace Boston-based aerospace manufacturer Spike Aerospace says it has reached a new stage in developing its flagship supersonic business jet, the Spike S-512 Diplomat, which the company claims will offer fast, quiet, and fuel-efficient travel over land and water. The Massachusetts-based aerospace firm announced Wednesday that it is completing an advanced design study to refine the S-512’s aerodynamics, cabin configuration, and low-boom capabilities. The goal is to validate that the aircraft can meet stringent noise standards for overland supersonic flight, a requirement that, if achieved, could expand potential flight routes and shorten long-haul trips. New supersonic jet Company officials say the aircraft is engineered to connect New York and Paris in under four hours without generating the disruptive sonic boom associated with past supersonic planes. Supersonic flights have been banned over US territory since 1973 because of noise concerns, and manufacturers are now competing to develop “quiet supersonic” technology that could lead regulators to lift those restrictions. “Our goal is to redefine long-distance travel for business and government leaders, offering the speed of supersonic with the comfort and discretion of a private jet,” said Vik Kachoria, president and CEO of Spike Aerospace. The S-512 Diplomat is targeted toward high-end business travelers and government officials who want to reduce international travel times by as much as 50 percent. The jet is designed for speed, comfort, and privacy. Its cabin layout supports both productivity and relaxation on long international flights. The company says this phase builds on years of research and development, including many design changes. Engineers are currently working on shaping the airframe to reduce the sonic boom to a “low-boom” signature, making it quieter for people on the ground. The company says this capability will be a key differentiator in the crowded business aviation market if regulators approve overland supersonic flights. New York–Paris trip in under 4 hours Spike Aerospace is bringing in aerospace professionals from major aircraft manufacturers and collaborating with industry suppliers and academic institutions to accelerate the project. This network is helping the company with design work, certification planning, and preparation for market entry. The firm is also rolling out a brand refresh, including a redesigned website showcasing the jet’s technology and development milestones. Supersonic passenger travel has not been available since the retirement of the Concorde in 2003. That aircraft could fly at more than twice the speed of sound, but its limited range over land, high operating costs, and environmental impact led to its demise. Newer projects, including the S-512, aim to overcome those challenges through more efficient engines, advanced materials, and noise-reducing designs. Spike Aerospace says its S-512 Diplomat will balance speed and efficiency, with fuel economy improvements over earlier supersonic designs. The company has not yet released target cruise speeds, range figures, or a projected entry-into-service date. Founded to reintroduce supersonic flight for commercial and private use, Spike Aerospace envisions a future where global cities are more closely connected, enabling faster business, diplomatic, and leisure travel. “The S-512 Diplomat will be quiet, sustainable, and capable of operating on routes that were once thought impossible for supersonic jets,” Kachoria said. https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/supersonic-jet-without-sonic-boom AirAsia blames bad weather after flight lands at wrong South Korean airport Incheon-bound flight D7 506 landed at Gimpo airport on Wednesday, leaving passengers confused The AirAsia flight that caused passenger confusion by making an unexpected landing at South Korea’s Gimpo International Airport instead of its original destination of Incheon International Airport on Wednesday evening made a safety-based “planned diversion” due to adverse weather, according to the airline. Flight D7 506, which departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport earlier that day, had been scheduled to land at Incheon airport. However, after circling over Korean airspace due to bad weather, the flight instead touched down at Gimpo at 8.08pm, about 20km (12 miles) away from Incheon, causing confusion and inconvenience. Videos taken on board showed a crew announcement stating the aircraft was short on fuel, describing the landing at Gimpo as an emergency measure while the captain assessed the possibility of flying to Incheon. However, several passengers later told local media that the crew failed to manage the confusion effectively during the two-hour delay, citing the lack of a clear announcement or apology in Korean about the landing. Even the cabin crew appeared “as confused as the passengers”. After remaining on the ground for about two hours, the aircraft departed Gimpo at 10.03pm and landed at Incheon at 10.54pm. The Korea Airports Corporation confirmed that strong winds and heavy rain in Incheon’s airspace caused air traffic delays, prompting the captain to divert for refuelling. In a statement released on Thursday, AirAsia confirmed the diversion was a safety-based decision due to adverse weather and air traffic congestion at Incheon. “Safety is our highest priority,” the statement said. “The captain acted in full accordance with standard operating procedures, including keeping guests informed of the diversion initially in English.” The statement explained that “a miscommunication occurred in the cabin crew announcement upon landing, which the captain promptly clarified, confirming the diversion to Gimpo airport due to adverse weather and refuelling”. It went on to note that the captain also apologised to guests for the inconvenience, reassuring them that the landing at Gimpo was to refuel and that the aircraft would proceed to its original destination. The airline will review its on-board communication procedures “to ensure greater clarity in such situations” and will offer travel vouchers to affected passengers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3321990/airasia-blames-bad-weather-after-flight-lands-wrong-south-korean-airport ISASI 2025 September 29 – October 2, 2025 Denver Hotel and Conference Center 3801 Quebec St Denver, Colorado ISASI 2025 will be here soon, and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Denver. Tutorials will be presented on Monday September 29, followed by plenary sessions from September 30 – October 2. To register, please go to ISASI’s online and click on the seminar icon at the top right of the home page. Or go directly to the seminar page by clicking here. Once on the seminar page you will find a link to the hotel reservation site as well as the most up to date information on the Tutorials and the technical program. 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Grow market share in collaboration with marketing, sales managers, fellow department colleagues. Manage business activity, budgets, and forecasts and provide industry insight for the development and execution of business growth strategies. Along with business management duties, the Senior Manager, Aviation Compliance is a direct link with client representatives on aviation matters and works in accordance with SGS Aviation Compliance standards and procedures responsible to provide aviation safety advice, conduct operational and technical audits, and complete aviation projects for SGS Aviation Compliance clients. Pursue and maintain technical qualifications for Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program. Perform quality checks for reports, conduct peer reviews, and be responsible on related technical support. 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