Flight Safety Information - August 21, 2025 No. 167 In This Issue : Incident: France B773 near Boston on Aug 20th 2025, engine problem : Accident: Delta B738 at Austin on Aug 19th 2025, flap dislodged : Incident: Jetblue A320 at Islip on Aug 13th 2025, engine shut down in flight : Southwest Pilot's Lawyer Fires Back at Claim He Was Drunk in Viral Video : Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from jet off Virginia coast : Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India - report : FAA, Dutch Investigators Disagree On PW4000 Issue Risk : Outraged passenger attacks Southwest Airlines gate agent, bashes computer in wild Orlando airport meltdown : TrustFlight strengthens aviation safety with triple acquisition : Mango Airlines To Shut Down After Rescue Plan Falls Apart : Tuition Assistance for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Professional Education Courses is now available through USAIG’s Performance Vector Safety Benefits Program : ISASI - 2025 - Denver, CO - September 29-October 3, 2025 Annual Seminar - Hotel Rate Deadline approaching (September 5) : Calendar of Events Incident: France B773 near Boston on Aug 20th 2025, engine problem An Air France Boeing 777-300, registration F-GSQL performing flight AF-9 (dep Aug 19th) from New York JFK,NY (USA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France) with 311 people on board, was enroute at FL350 about 140nm east of Boston,MA (USA) when the crew decided to return to New York JFK due to the failure of the right hand engine (GE90). The aircraft drifted down to FL240 and landed safely back in New York about 1:45 hours after departure. The FAA reported: "Air France Flight 9 returned safely to John F. Kennedy International Airport around 2:15 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Aug. 19, after the crew reported a possible engine issue. The Boeing 777 was headed to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France. The FAA will investigate." The flight was cancelled. The aircraft is still on the ground in New York about 16 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=52beddb4&opt=0 Accident: Delta B738 at Austin on Aug 19th 2025, flap dislodged A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N3740C performing flight DL-1893 from Orlando,FL to Austin,TX (USA) with 62 passengers and 6 crew, was descending towards Austin when passengers noticed the outboard left hand flap had partially fractured and had become dislodged. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Austin's runway 18R about 15 minutes later. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT LANDED AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE LEFT-WING FLAP WAS BENT UPWARD, AUSTIN, TX." The airline reported after landing it was observed that portion of the left wing's flap was not in place. https://avherald.com/h?article=52bed904&opt=0 Incident: Jetblue A320 at Islip on Aug 13th 2025, engine shut down in flight A Jetblue Airbus A320-200, registration N652JB performing flight B6-547 from Islip,NY to Orlando,FL (USA) with 167 people on board, was climbing out of Islip's runway 24 when the crew just before being handed off to departure declared Mayday advising of a right hand engine (V2527) failure and they needed to return. The aircraft entered a hold, the crew decided to divert to New York's JFK airport for runway 22L but entered a hold to work the related checklists. The crew advised they did not have any engine fire indication however they secured the engine and discharged a fire bottle as a precaution. The aircraft landed safely on JFK's runway 22L about 50 minutes after departure and stopped on the runway. Attending emergency services reported seeing right through the right hand engine which appeared to be completely destroyed. The aircraft returned to service on Aug 17th 2025. https://avherald.com/h?article=52be9ea9&opt=0 Southwest Pilot's Lawyer Fires Back at Claim He Was Drunk in Viral Video The story ricocheted around the world: A Southwest Airlines pilot named David Allsop was accused of being drunk, and, supposedly, a body cam video shows this. Not so fast, his lawyer now says, claiming that the video actually exonerates his client. David Allsop's Lawyer Says the Southwest Airlines Pilot 'Committed No Crime' Allsop's lawyer gave the statement to The Independent. "The recently released bodycam video confirms what should be obvious to anyone who watches it — Captain Allsop committed no crime," attorney David Chaiken said in his statement to The Independent. "Experts who have reviewed the video have concluded that the tests that led to his arrest were not performed correctly and that the proper procedures were not followed." Chaiken added that "these procedures are in place for a reason, to prevent mistakes like this one." Chaiken labeled the pilot an "American hero" and said he served in the military before becoming a commercial pilot, The Independent reported. Furthermore, he told the publication that Allsop has had a clean record for 20 years as a pilot. According to NBC News, Allsop was "pulled out of a cockpit and arrested on allegations that he tried to fly while impaired," but "blamed nicotine pouches when police told him he smelled of alcohol." Allsop was arrested "on a charge of driving under the influence," the network added. The Incident With David Allsop Dates to January, But the Charges Are Still Pending The incident happened on Jan. 15, but the police body cam video was released on Aug. 15. The body cam video shows Allsop allegedly telling police that he had "a few beers" and said he drank them "10 hours ago." “A few beers,” Allsop said before adding, “Like three. Light beer, Miller Lite.” According to NBC, the officer wrote in his report that Allsop "had bloodshot, watery eyes and a flushed complexion." The arrest occurred at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, Georgia, 9News reported. The station added that police tracked down Allsop after a TSA agent claimed he "smelled of alcohol and appeared intoxicated." The charges remain pending, 9News reported, and he was removed from duty. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/southwest-pilots-lawyer-fires-back-100000356.html Navy pilot rescued after ejecting from jet off Virginia coast NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, Va. (WAVY) — A Navy pilot is recovering after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet Wednesday morning off the coast of Virginia. LT Jackie Parashar, a public affairs officer for Naval Air Force Atlantic, confirmed to WAVY the mishap took place just before 10 a.m. The pilot, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, was conducting a routine training flight at the time, the Navy said. The squadron is based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach. The pilot ejected and the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The Navy has not indicated yet what led to the crash. Search and rescue crews responded and located the pilot at 11:21 a.m. Dale Gauding, a spokesperson for Sentara, confirmed the Coast Guard brought a Navy pilot to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Wednesday. The Navy only confirmed the pilot went to the hospital for medical evaluation. They did not provide details on the pilot’s condition. The F/A-18E remains in the water at this time. The Navy said the cause of the mishap is under investigation. Another fighter jet from USS Harry S. Truman crashes into sea Fighter jet slips off the hangar deck of a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, one minor injury This is the latest in a series of crashes involving Hampton Roads-based Navy fighter jets. In May, an F/A-18F Super Hornet was lost in the Red Sea after it went over the Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier during an attempted landing, and crashed into the sea. Both pilots ejected. About a week earlier, another fighter jet, an F/A-18E, also fell from the Truman into the Red Sea while sailors were towing the aircraft. F/A-18 shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident: US military In December, an F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron 11 out of Naval Air Station Ocean, was shot down during an apparent “friendly fire” incident. That jet also took off from the Truman. According to Naval Air Systems Command, the F/A-18E Super Hornet costs around $67 million. https://www.wavy.com/news/military/navy/navy-pilot-rescued-after-ejecting-from-jet-off-virginia-coast/ Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India - report India is the world's third-largest aviation market India's aviation safety regulator is grappling with a staffing crisis that is severely affecting its ability to fulfil its mandate, a parliamentary panel has warned in a new report. The "profound and persistent shortage" of personnel at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) poses an "existential threat" to the integrity of the safety system, says the report, tabled in the upper house of parliament on Wednesday. The lawmakers were tasked with reviewing aviation safety in the aftermath of the 12 June Air India plane crash which killed 260 people, mostly passengers. The report doesn't mention the crash, but flags several other concerns including overworked air traffic controllers. The BBC has contacted the DGCA and the civil aviation ministry for comment. Parliamentary committee reports are not binding on the federal government but they have in the past influenced legislative agendas and sometimes regulations. India, the world's third-largest aviation market, has seen a massive boom in air travel in recent years, driven by budget airlines, rising disposable incomes and a government push to expand connectivity through new airports. But the growth has been accompanied by major challenges, including shortage of qualified personnel, fatigue among existing staff and infrastructural constraints. Since the Air India crash, there has been heightened scrutiny on both the airline and the larger aviation sector in India. In July, the BBC spoke to the chief of the DGCA after a spate of reports of maintenance oversights and training shortfalls raised concerns. "If you look at global safety metrics, such as those published by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which track the number of accidents per million flights, India consistently performs better than the world average," he said, adding that the country exceeded the global average only during two years between 2010 and 2024. Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns Air India watchdog audit reveals 51 safety violations The report said India's aviation boom has put air traffic controllers under immense pressure The parliamentary committee, comprising lawmakers from both the governing and opposition parties, listed a string of systemic vulnerabilities in India's aviation sector and recommended reforms. It said that the DGCA, "in its current form, is not in a position to discharge its duties for which it was established" because of a severe staffing crunch. Only 553 out of 1,063 posts have been filled, a shortfall of almost 50%. Earlier this month, the civil aviation ministry had addressed the shortage in parliament, saying that it had "not impacted the functioning of DGCA". The committee also called the regulator's hiring model "slow and inflexible", saying it hindered its ability to attract skilled talent. The panel suggested the regulator should be granted "full financial and administrative autonomy" to address these problems. It also flagged other challenges, including fatigue among air traffic controllers (ATCs). It said the aviation boom had put controllers under "immense pressure," particularly at metropolitan airports, where many of them operate under "prolonged and fatiguing duty schedules". The report further warned that some ATC staff were insufficiently trained and noted that "the current mismatch between recruitment and training capacity, coupled with operational overload, poses a direct and ongoing threat to airspace safety". While detailing other systemic vulnerabilities, the report suggested mandating detailed root-cause analyses for every runway incursion and other recurring high-risk events, like bird hits. A runway incursion is an event when an airplane veers off from the area designated for landing and take-off. The report calls these incursions "high-consequence events" that pose a direct risk of collision. According to the report, out of every one million movements on the runway, there were 14.12 incursions, much higher than the target of 9.78. The panel also stressed on the need to improve error reporting systems. It said that the civil aviation ministry, along with the DGCA, should align existing provisions with Just Culture - a growing understanding in the aviation sector which balances the need for accountability with the understanding that human error is inevitable. It added that even though the DGCA has a confidential system to report errors there is a "need for clearer protections". The committee spoke to officials in the federal civil aviation ministry, the aviation regulator, and industry experts from the country and globally. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce35dqdkq9po FAA, Dutch Investigators Disagree On PW4000 Issue Risk The FAA’s review of a rare Pratt & Whitney PW4000 failure scenario linked to a 2021 incident that prompted a related safety recommendation from Dutch experts reaffirmed the U.S. agency’s earlier conclusion that the risks fall short of requiring a mandatory fix. The Dutch safety board in a May 2023 report urged the FAA to re-examine its decision not to mandate a 1993 Pratt service bulletin that addresses a known issue on PW4000 engines . Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can cause PW4000 high pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 blade outer air seals to deteriorate. This can cause related parts, notably a transition duct, to deteriorate and break apart. Pratt recommended two related fixes: the March 1993 bulletin to help direct more cool air into the ducts and a November 1993 one recommending installation of improved parts to prevent seal failure. The FAA mandated the second Pratt bulletin via an airworthiness directive (AD), but not the first. A 2023 Dutch safety board report on a 2021 Longtail Aviation Boeing 747-400 PW4056 engine failure shortly after takeoff from Maastricht Aachen Airport found the problem engine had not undergone the recommended cooling modifications. While the flight crew shut the damaged engine down and made an uneventful return to Maastricht, debris from the engine rained down on a nearby village, causing injuries and property damage. Dutch investigators expressed concern that regulators may not consider collateral damage risks when evaluating the seriousness of equipment failures near populated areas. The FAA during the probe told the board that the PW4000 seal duct deterioration issue did not meet the risk threshold of an AD. The Dutch board urged the FAA to “reconsider ... in light of third-party risk” whether the cooling modifications should be mandated. The FAA’s review prompted a late July non-mandatory safety airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB). “Although the FAA determined that the failure mode ... does not rise to the level of a safety concern warranting an AD ... it is recognized that incorporating the [cooling] modifications ... plays an important role” in protecting the HPT Stage 2 seals, the July 22 SAIB said. “Therefore, the FAA recommends that operators who have not already done so accomplish the [recommended] actions.” The European Union Aviation Safety Agency quickly adopted the SAIB. The FAA declined to detail what led to its conclusion. “The FAA uses its continued operational safety process to determine the appropriate way to address safety issues,” an agency statement said. https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/faa-dutch-investigators-disagree-pw4000-issue-risk Outraged passenger attacks Southwest Airlines gate agent, bashes computer in wild Orlando airport meltdown A woman erupted in a temper tantrum and attacked a Southwest Airlines gate agent, smashing a computer and kicking him after missing multiple flights, video of the freak-out shows. The outraged traveler had an epic meltdown at Orlando International Airport last Thursday after she failed to make the standby list for three consecutive flights, according to witness Peyton Turberville, who filmed the ordeal. “She tried to get in through the gate after it closed and they asked her to stop,” Turbeville told Storyful. Video shows the unidentified woman approach the desk repeatedly screaming “Are you kidding me?” at a desk agent in a pink shirt, who calmly asks her to back away. 'Depressed' mom of 'perfect family' massacres sick husband, kids in horrific murder-suicide – just days after posting grim TikTok Top Eric Adams adviser caught handing reporter a bag of chips stuffed with cash “Ooh that’s assault,” Turberville can be heard saying from behind the camera. She walks away, incoherently rambling before she walks back towards the desk and bashes the computer, causing bystanders to gasp. Woman kicking airport staff and damaging computer screens. 3 The woman was caught on video punching a computer monitor. Peyton Turbeville / Storyful “Two flights wasted!” she yells. “Three planes! After 45 minutes!” The man in the pink shirt walks away from the woman, who tries to rally witnesses to “call the police.” She then walks back over to the desk, winds up and throws a punch at the computer monitor, knocking it to the ground. The woman follows the desk agent around as he tries to avoid her before she gives up and walks away. Southwest Airlines declined to comment on the incident and the Orlando International Airport police did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for additional information. https://nypost.com/2025/08/20/us-news/outraged-passenger-attacks-southwest-airlines-gate-agent-bashes-computer-in-wild-orlando-airport-meltdown/ TrustFlight strengthens aviation safety with triple acquisition TrustFlight, a prominent aviation safety and compliance company, has acquired three specialist firms from Wheels Up. These are Baines Simmons, Kenyon Emergency Services and Redline Assured Security. With this move, TrustFlight becomes the only integrated partner in the industry offering training, regulatory expertise, aviation security, quality assurance and full-spectrum incident support under one umbrella. As a result, the combined organisation will now support about 1,600 aviation businesses worldwide. This includes airports, operators, maintenance providers, manufacturers, and regulators. Therefore, customers will gain a single partner for full end-to-end safety coverage. According to CEO Karl Steeves, “Safety in aviation is a lifecycle, not a point solution or set of vendors.” He explained that the merger of these businesses with TrustFlight’s software and data platform will create an “operating system for safety.” This system aims to identify risks earlier, prove compliance continuously, and help operators recover faster when incidents happen. In today’s aviation sector, regulatory demands are shifting quickly. At the same time, new threats and greater public scrutiny are emerging. Because of this, operators need safety readiness that integrates all elements — from training and compliance to security and crisis response. With this acquisition, TrustFlight can replace fragmented solutions with one unified model. This change promises to lower risks, reduce the costs of compliance, shorten audit processes, and build greater resilience across the industry. Importantly, the acquired companies will keep their current management, branding, technical expertise, and sales operations. Moreover, contracts and client contacts will remain unchanged. However, customers will now benefit from access to a wider range of services, all coordinated through TrustFlight. Overall, this acquisition marks a significant step for TrustFlight. It creates a stronger, more comprehensive safety partner at a time when aviation faces rising regulatory and operational pressures. https://avitrader.com/2025/08/21/trustflight-strengthens-aviation-safety-with-triple-acquisition/ Mango Airlines To Shut Down After Rescue Plan Falls Apart While it has been in the cards for the last four years, Mango Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways, is finally shutting down after a business rescue plan by private investor Ubuntu Air failed. Founded in 2006, Mango struggled to remain viable in the tough operating climate post-pandemic and ceased operating in July 2021. The airline entered the business rescue process—similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection—that same month. There have been attempts by different groups to revive the airline. However, a July circular published by the business rescue practitioners [BRPs] which has now been disclosed said, “the investor reverted that it had second thoughts about the transaction and would not be proceeding.” “Part of the reason was that the delays have made scheduling of a resumption of operations unrealistic and the commitment of the other funding partner could not be secured,” the BRPs added. At its height, Mango served more than two million passengers a year across its mainly domestic South African network plus an international service to Zanzibar. When the airline collapsed, Mango operated a handful of Boeing 737-800s. https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/mango-airlines-shut-down-after-rescue-plan-falls-apart Tuition Assistance for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Professional Education Courses is now available through USAIG’s Performance Vector Safety Benefits Program New York, NY (August 19, 2025)…USAIG, one of the world’s leading aviation-specific insurance providers, is proud that tuition support for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Professional Education (ERAU ProEd) courses is now among the annual Performance Vector Safety Benefit options available to eligible policyholders. Performance Vector is a portfolio of safety-supporting services made available to most USAIG policyholders that insure a turbinepowered aircraft or place multiple policies with USAIG.* Each eligible policy can select one program option annually to enhance loss control and safety activities. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a globally renowned center of aviation learning excellence and supports the industry with a robust catalog of professional education offerings. USAIG recognizes a clear linkage between safety and the career advancement and fulfillment opportunities of those in the aviation workforce. Eligible policyholders can now apply their annual safety benefit toward tuition for courses within the “Safety and Risk Management” category of ERAU’s Professional Education course catalog, thereby supporting employee professional growth and advancement in aviation safety and risk management abilities. Courses available for this offer can be viewed on ERAU’s ProEd site. • Offer limited to courses in the ProEd “Safety & Risk” subject area category. • Can be used for courses of all modalities – virtual, in-person, online, and hybrid. • Course enrollment must occur within the policy year to which the benefit applies. • Users of this option must coordinate with USAIG prior to paying course tuition. No reimbursement for fees independently paid to ERAU are possible through this offer. • Selecting this offer provides up to a maximum of $2800 toward one qualifying course’s tuition for which enrollment occurs during the relevant policy year. Any residual funds remaining up to the $2800 annual maximum after completion of a first course within a policy year can be applied toward subsequent eligible course(s) provided enrollment occurs within the same policy year. Residual funds not applied within the same policy term expire at the end of the policy year and do not roll over or accrue to subsequent policy periods. John Brogan, USAIG President and CEO notes, “astute and professional leaders are the cornerstones of safe and well-managed flight operations, and there’s no better source for aviation-centered education than ERAU. I’m delighted that the Performance Vector benefit can now be applied there to help individuals in our policyholder flying organizations advance their professional knowledge and careers.” “We are proud to partner with forward-thinking organizations such as USAIG to drive aviation safety forward,” said Sarah Ochs, Director of Professional Programs at Embry-Riddle. “This tuition assistance initiative empowers USAIG policyholders to access safety and risk-focused professional education, strengthening skills and advancing safety standards across the industry. Partnering with organizations dedicated to enhancing training is central to our mission, and we look forward to continuing to support aviation professionals in achieving excellence.” Robert Sumwalt, Executive Director of Embry-Riddle’s Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety and former NTSB chairman, notes, “Embry-Riddle courses are taught in modern, state-of-the-art facilities and are taught by practitioners with expertise in safety. With the upcoming requirements for Part 135 operators and airports to have a Safety Management System, these courses are even more essential.” To learn more about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s course offerings, please visit: Professional Education at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. To learn more about USAIG’s Performance Vector Program visit the “Safety” tab at www.usaig.com. 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The university is a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, universities and government agencies. Find out more at www.erau.edu 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. To see the technical program and other details at the top of the page, beside the “register now” button are tabs with further details. PLEASE NOTE: the seminar rate at the hotel will close on September 5; after that there is no guarantee the special rate will be available. Thanks from the ISASI 2025 Committee https://web.cvent.com/event/a6ec0291-9280-4529-b72f-fb38e0cabc17/summary SGS is Growing Senior Manager, Aviation Compliance Position Available We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. The Senior Manager, Aviation Compliance is responsible to pursue and maintain business sales with existing and new customers within the energy sector as it relates to aviation and aerospace. 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. Provide advice to clients is drawn from both regulatory requirements, the best international practices, and supported by progressional in-house peer reviews. Education and Experience Required: • Bachelor's degree • 5-10 years audit experience in the aviation industry • 2-5 years Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program • Specialist aviation qualifications or experience judged equivalent by the Vice President Operations, ARGUS and Aviation Compliance Licenses/ Certifications: • Airline Transport Pilots Licenses or Flight Engineer License or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License or related aviation industry license - preferred • Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program certified - preferred • HUET training certificate - for advisors likely to be traveling offshore – required SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please register to submit your cover letter and resume trough the SGS portal: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000076166410-senior-manager-aviation-compliance CALENDAR OF EVENTS . 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 . 2025 NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown; Monday, Oct. 13 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; Las Vegas, NV . 2025 NBAA National Safety Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Wednesday, Oct. 15; Las Vegas, NV . Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC™) - 2025 – October 27-29th (Omaha, Nebraska) . 78TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SUMMIT (IASS) - Lisbon, November 4–6 . 29th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown, November 11-13, 2025; Wichita, Kansas · CHC Safety & Quality Summit, 11th – 13th November 2025, Vancouver, BC Canada . 2026 ACSF Safety Symposium; April 7-9, 2026; ERAU Daytona Beach, FL . 2026 NBAA Maintenance Conference; May 5-7, 2026; New Orleans, LA . BASS 2026 - 71st Business Aviation Safety Summit - May 5-6, 2026 | Provo, Utah . The African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit - May 19-20 | Johannesburg, South Africa . Safeskies Australia - Australia’s renowned Aviation Safety Conference - Canberra Australia 20 and 21 May 2026 . 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Oct. 20-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV Curt Lewis