Flight Safety Information - November 30, 2022 No. 230 In This Issue : Incident: Skywest CRJ2 at San Francisco on Nov 27th 2022, engine shut down in flight : Incident: Atlas B744 near Chicago on Nov 28th 2022, cargo fire indication : Incident: Lufthansa A320 at Munich on Nov 29th 2022, rejected takeoff due to bird strike : Learjet 45 - Runway Overrun/Damage (Arkansas) : FAA Warns Pilots of Unauthorized Drone At Hector International Airport (ND) : Safety board recommends new measures for Alaska air tours : CAAi-led consortium to study the impact of security on aviation safety : Passenger attempted to open airplane door mid-flight claiming ‘Jesus told her to’ : Rwanda Gets First U.S. Aviation Safety Assessment : United Airlines invests in battery manufacturer to boost ground operations electrification : India’s Tata Sons to merge Air India with Vistara airlines : Japan Airlines courted to start Miami-Tokyo flights : Cirium Launches First Phase of Satellite-Based Aircraft Maintenance Tracking : 15 pilots obtain C919 Type Rating: CAAC : NetJets Becomes Fleet Launch Customer for Bombardier’s Global 8000 Jet with Firm Order for Four Aircraft and Conversion of Eight Existing Orders : Key U.S. senator backs Boeing push to lift 737 MAX extension deadline - document : Postponement - ESASI FocusOn...ICAO - 7 December 2022 : Today's Photo Incident: Skywest CRJ2 at San Francisco on Nov 27th 2022, engine shut down in flight A Skywest Canadair CRJ-200 on behalf of United, registration N881AS performing flight UA-5405 from San Francisco,CA to Bakersfield,CA (USA) with 39 people on board, was climbing out of San Francisco's runway 01L when the crew declared emergency and stopped the climb at 4000 feet reporting the failure of the right hand engine. The crew shut the engine down and returned to San Francisco for a safe landing on runway 28R about 27 minutes after departure. A replacement CRJ-200 registration N487CA reached Bakersfield with a delay of about 6:15 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=501b44bd&opt=0 Incident: Atlas B744 near Chicago on Nov 28th 2022, cargo fire indication An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400 on behalf of US Transportation Command, registration N480MC performing flight CMB-517 from Topeka,KS (USA) to Poznan (Poland) with about 300 soldiers on board, was enroute at FL330 about 130nm southwest of Chicago O'Hare,IL when the crew declared emergency reporting a fire indication for the forward cargo bay. The aircraft diverted to Chicago where the aircraft landed safely on runway 28C about 25 minutes after leaving FL330. Chicago Fire Department reported 300 soldiers disembarked and boarded waiting busses. The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Chicago due to a potential malfunction in the cargo bay. All occupants disembarked safely after emergency services inspected the aircraft. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Chicago about 21 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=501b4173&opt=0 Incident: Lufthansa A320 at Munich on Nov 29th 2022, rejected takeoff due to bird strike A Lufthansa Airbus A320-200, registration D-AIWK performing flight LH-1622 from Munich (Germany) to Krakow (Poland) with 155 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Munich's runway 08R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (more than 100 KIAS) due a bird strike. The aircraft slowed safely and stopped on the runway abeam taxiway B6 about 1600 meters/5200 feet down the runway. The aircraft needed to hold position until the brakes cooled down, then returned to the apron. A runway inspection found the carcass of a large bird near taxiway B4 about 930 meters/3100 feet down the runway. A replacement A320-200 registration D-AIZA departed about 2 hours after the rejected takeoff and reached Krakow with a delay of about 2.5 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=501b3e81&opt=0 Learjet 45 - Runway Overrun/Damage (Arkansas) Date: Tuesday 29 November 2022 Time: 19:10 Type: Learjet 45 Operator: Michigan Cat Aviation LLC Registration: N988MC MSN: 352 First flight: 2007 Engines: 2 Honeywell TFE731-20AR Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 Aircraft damage: Substantial Location: Batesville Regional Airport (BVX) ( United States of America) Phase: Landing (LDG) Nature: Unknown Departure airport: Waterloo Airport, IA (ALO/KALO), United States of America Destination airport: Batesville Regional Airport, AR (BVX/KBVX), United States of America Narrative: The Learjet 45 operating as Jett Aircraft flight 3 sustained unreported but apparent substantial damage subsequent to impact with airport fencing following the runway overrun at Batesville Regional Airport (BVX/KBVX), Arkansas. There were no reported injuries related to the incident. The aircraft had landed on runway 08, an 1829 m long asphalt runway. After failing to come to a stop, the aircraft overran, crossed a field, runway 36 and another field before it impacted the perimeter fence and came to a stop 370 m past the runway end besides U.S. Route 167. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20221129-0 FAA Warns Pilots of Unauthorized Drone At Hector International Airport (ND) FARGO (KFGO) – An investigation is underway after a pilot reported a small drone at Hector International Airport late Tuesday morning. “A pilot that was taxiing on our east parallel taxiway Bravo reported to air traffic that a white and black drone passed his aircraft at about 35-40 feet in the air paralleling the aircraft as he was taxiing on Bravo taxiway, the pilot reported the drone kind of moved in a northwest direction, kind of toward the air traffic control tower, that’s kind of the last that we know about it,” Airport Authority Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein said. Drones are a significant safety concern at airports and are not permitted without pre-flight approval from the FAA. “The FAA notified their partners, notified Homeland Security, I’m sure the Fargo Flight Standards District Office will be involved to some extent, talking to the pilot or trying to hopefully make some determination on the origin of where it was launched from, but we may never find that,” Dobberstein added. The last drone report Dobberstein can recall locally was a couple of years ago during the Fargo AirSho when a drone was reported south of the airport. https://www.kvrr.com/2022/11/29/faa-warns-pilots-of-unauthorized-drone-at-hector-international-airport/ Safety board recommends new measures for Alaska air tours WASHINGTON — Federal accident investigators say the government should issue regulations to improve the safety of air tours in part of Alaska where seven sightseeing planes have crashed since 2007, killing 31 people. The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration should tighten rules about minimum visibility during flights and require more weather training for pilots who fly around Ketchikan. The coastal area near the southern tip of Alaska is known for mountainous terrain and quickly changing weather. "There have been too many air tour tragedies in Ketchikan, a place with unique — but well understood — safety hazards that endanger the lives of pilots and passengers alike," board Chair Jennifer Homendy said in a statement. "Unless the FAA acts swiftly, experience tells us to expect even more heartbreak and preventable loss of life." In a report dated Nov. 16 but released Tuesday by the NTSB, the board said it had issued 13 safety recommendations to the FAA in recent years, but the FAA has instead relied on operators following voluntary terms of a 2009 agreement. The NTSB said that has proved ineffective. The FAA responded that it started a " sweeping examination " of safety issues in Alaska last year, which it called a top priority. "We're increasing and improving weather-data reporting and forecasting, expanding satellite-based air-traffic control coverage to more areas, improving navigation charting, and publishing new GPS-guided routes that allow pilots to navigate direct flight paths at lower altitudes to avoid icing conditions," the FAA said in a statement. Better weather reporting helps pilots decide whether it's safe to fly, the agency said. The NTSB wants the FAA to adopt "special federal aviation regulations" for Ketchikan similar to requirements in Hawaii and the Grand Canyon. In the most recent crash, in August 2021, photos taken by passengers showed that the pilot — flying by visual cues instead of instrument readings used in poor visibility — flew below clouds until crashing into a forested mountain, according to the safety board. The pilot and all five passengers died. The NTSB investigates accidents including airplane crashes but has no authority to issue regulations. The FAA regulates aviation safety. The two have often clashed in recent years, with the safety board believing that the FAA doesn't pay enough attention to its recommendations. https://www.startribune.com/safety-board-recommends-new-measures-for-alaska-air-tours/600231172/ CAAi-led consortium to study the impact of security on aviation safety Following a call for tender, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded a new contract for a research project to a consortium formed by CAA International (CAAi), APAVE Aeroservices and CASRA. The three-year project, the first of its kind, will examine the impact of aviation security measures on aviation safety and vice versa to ensure continued regulatory improvements to civilian air transportation. Funded under Horizon Europe Work Programme 2021-22, Cluster 8 Climate, Energy and Mobility, the project will deliver a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of security measures and security threats on safety across the aviation system. The project will identify specific areas where safety-security dependencies exist and opportunities to improve aviation safetysecurity regulatory standards. The consortium, led by CAAi, includes a team of experts from the French aviation safety risk management specialists, Apave Aeroservices, and Swiss-based Center for Adaptive Security Research and Applications (CASRA). Over the next 36 months, the group will deliver four main tasks: Task 1: Identify the interdependencies between security and safety Task 2: Assessment of the impact of security measures on safety Task 3: Analysis of certification standards Task 4: Integrated risk management The first task will identify what aviation security measures affect safety and vice versa, and whether the effect is positive or negative. The same approach will be applied to job roles involving safety and security functions. The second task will examine the impact on areas and job roles that involve safety-security interdependencies. Task three will explore safety-security interdependencies in the context of certification standards, such as air operators and aerodromes, equipment and staff screening, and aircraft design standards. The project will conclude with a series of recommendations to improve regulatory safety and security integration and coordination, with a particular focus on risk management. Speaking after the contract signing, Kevin Sawyer, Senior Manager of Aviation Security at CAAi, commented, “We are delighted to be working with EASA and our partners on this significant project that marks a momentous step in understanding aviation safety-security interdependencies. To date, civil aviation safety and security regulations have largely been developed independently of each other, with limited interaction between the two domains.” “This project will give the global aviation community a full picture of the impact the two areas have on each other concerning regulation. The results will prove valuable for industry and aviation regulators, paving the way for potential safety-security regulatory improvements in the future.” Adam Borkowski, Aviation Security and Intelligence expert at EASA and technical lead for the project, added “This project is a first for the systemic assessment of inter-dependencies between safety and security in aviation. To build a complete picture of these dependencies, we look forward to exchange with Aviation Stakeholders at several steps during the project and its final results will be shared with them.” The project commenced in October 2022 and is expected to complete in 2025. https://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/article/caai-led-consortium-study-impact-security-aviation-safety Passenger attempted to open airplane door mid-flight claiming ‘Jesus told her to’ (LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas)– A Southwest flight headed to Ohio from Houston made an emergency landing in Arkansas on Saturday afternoon after a passenger allegedly assaulted the aircraft, authorities said. Elom Agbegninou, 34, allegedly attempted to open the airplane door mid-flight, claiming that ‘Jesus told her too’, as a passenger and flight attendants tried to get her away from the hatch, according to court documents. After she bit the passenger trying to subdue her, Agbegninou was being dragged back to her seat and was allegedly striking the floor of the plane with her head. The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, where Agbegninou was arrested by authorities. Agbegninou is expected to face charges of assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction and interference with flight crew members and attendants. https://www.850wftl.com/passenger-attempted-to-open-airplane-door-mid-flight-claiming-jesus-told-her-to/ Rwanda Gets First U.S. Aviation Safety Assessment The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) has confirmed that it received an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, a move further cementing that it is in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. The development was announced on Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA - IASA program focuses on a country's ability to adhere to international aviation safety standards and recommended practices, according to a communique issued by the agency. "The FAA determined the Republic of Rwanda met requirements for the Category 1 status following a thorough review of its progress in improving its safety oversight processes," the communique reads in part. Basically, a category 1 rating means the country's civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards. "Under a Category 1 rating, properly authorized Rwandan air carriers are permitted to serve the United States and enter into code-share agreements with U.S. carriers without limitation," the communique added. Currently, RwandAir operates flights to 28 destinations including in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, however, adding the US to its route map would be a huge boost to the already growing airline. From its hub at the Kigali International Airport, the airline is renowned for its excellent on-time performance, customer service and safety. Just recently, the airline was awarded its second-in-a-row "Best Airline Staff in Africa", among the whopping three accolades at this year's World Airline Awards. "Through IASA, the FAA assesses the civil aviation authorities of all countries. These air carriers have either applied to fly to the United States, currently conduct operations in the United States, or participate in code-sharing arrangements with U.S. partner airlines, and make that information available to the public. The assessments are based on ICAO safety standards," FAA added in the communique. https://allafrica.com/stories/202211240125.html United Airlines invests in battery manufacturer to boost ground operations electrification The investment is part of the airline’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. • United Airlines operates over 12,000 pieces of ground equipment and around one-third run on electricity. • The new investment will boost production of sodium-ion batteries. • Compared with lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries are safer and can be manufactured from more abundant materials. United Airlines announced a new investment in Natron Energy, a battery manufacturer, to boost electrification of the airline’s ground equipment. Although the company has previously invested in efforts to reduce aircraft emissions, the move is the first that has the potential to reduce United’s greenhouse gas footprint from its ground operations, United said in a statement. Natron Energy produces high-performance sodium-ion batteries, which, compared with lithium-ion batteries, are safer and have greater power density and recharging speed, according to the company. Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics, but have a tendency to overheat. Natron’s sodium-ion batteries are non-flammable. America is changing faster than ever! Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news. The investment is part of United Airlines Ventures, a fund that focuses on investing in new technologies and sustainable solutions to help United Airlines meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The fund was launched in 2021. “Out of the gate, we primarily focused on technology designed to help reduce carbon emissions from our airplanes,” said Michael Leskinen, President of United Airline Ventures, in a release. “Natron’s cutting-edge sodium-ion batteries presented an ideal opportunity to both potentially expand our sustainability investment portfolio to our ground operations, and to help make our airport operations more resilient.” (Natron Energy) United currently has over 12,000 pieces of motorized ground equipment, about one third of which are already electric. The sodium-ion batteries could be used for charging electric ground equipment and future electric aircraft like air taxis, and to improve resiliency during inclement weather, the company said. “Natron’s sodium-ion batteries will help the aviation industry achieve its decarbonization and [electric vehicle] goals,” said Colin Wessells, CEO of Natron Energy. “Our batteries provide the high power over short distances that ground service equipment needs.” The sodium-ion batteries also have a superior output and cycle life than lithium batteries, per the company. Their nonflammable nature provides a safeguard for the high usage and power required for certain operations. Furthermore, demand for raw materials to make lithium batteries is growing, and shortages are already being reported, especially in the electric vehicle sector. In contrast, materials used to make sodium-ion batteries are abundant and easily sourced. “Made from commodity materials including aluminum, iron, manganese, and sodium-ions (~68% of the earth’s surface is covered with salt water) Natron’s cells, modules, and battery represent a responsible alternative to lead and lithium batteries,” the company’s website reads. The new funds from United Airlines will help boost production at Natron’s manufacturing facility in Michigan. The company plans to scale operations to begin mass production of UL-listed sodium-ion batteries in 2023. https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/infrastructure/3754499-united-airlines-invests-in-battery-manufacturer-to-boost-ground-operations-electrification/ India’s Tata Sons to merge Air India with Vistara airlines NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s oldest and largest conglomerate, Tata Sons, will merge its Air India with Vistara, which it jointly runs with Singapore Airlines, in a major step toward revamping the country’s debt-laden national carrier. The merger will strengthen Singapore Airlines’ foothold in India’s fast-growing aviation market, the company said in a statement. It is also expected to bolster the Tata Group’s competitive position in the market against the country’s dominant carrier, IndiGo. Singapore Airlines is investing $250 million in Air India as part of the deal, giving it a 25.1% stake in the group, with the rest owned by the Tata Group. Both companies aim to complete the merger by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals, Singapore Airlines said in its statement. “We will work together to support Air India’s transformation program, unlock its significant potential, and restore it to its position as a leading airline on the global stage,” Singapore Airlines’ CEO Goh Choon Phong said in the statement. Air India is India’s largest international carrier and second largest domestic carrier. The merger is an “important milestone” in its restructuring after Tata Sons regained ownership of it in January, said Tata’s chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran. In taking over Air India, Tata absorbed about a quarter of its more than $8.2 billion debt burden. Between them, Air India and Vistara have 218 aircraft serving 38 international and 52 domestic routes. The merger will make Air India the only carrier in the country with both full-service and low-cost passenger services. IndiGo, a low-cost carrier founded in 2006, is India’s largest passenger airline with a market share of 56.7% as of October. Tata pioneered commercial aviation in India when it launched the airline in 1932, before it was taken over by the government in 1953. In addition to Air India and Vistara, the Tata Group runs a budget airline, Air Asia India in cooperation with Malaysia’s Air Asia Berhad. The Indian conglomerate is a sprawling collection of nearly 100 companies that includes the country’s largest automaker, its largest private steel company and a leading outsourcing firm. The companies employ more than 350,000 people around the world. https://apnews.com/article/business-india-airlines-singapore-6fdf4bf39c5f8b1fdbad42829ec5e563 Japan Airlines courted to start Miami-Tokyo flights A direct Japan-to-Miami air route would be a “game changer” to Miami’s Japanese business community, says Kazuhiro Nakai, consul general of Japan in Miami. Mr. Nakai said he is actively pursuing the idea with Aviation Director Ralph Cutié and Jimmy Morales, operations head for Miami-Dade County. A recent dinner meeting with both local officials was “highly productive, as always,” Mr. Nakai said, and a series of follow-up meetings occurred. “The Japanese business community,” Mr. Nakai says, “claims it can be a game changer of their trade and investment to Latin America.” Japan Airlines is looking at a Boeing 787 for the flight. The Boeing 787, also known as the Dreamliner, is a mid-sized, wide body twin-engine jet airliner. It made its first flight in 2009 and its first commercial flight in 2011 with All Nippon Airways. The jet would carry both cargo and passengers, Mr. Nakai said. As far as cargo, he said, outbound jets probably would carry spare parts and inbound flights, perishable products. Covid eroded JAL’s business, the consul general said. “To start consideration on the direct flight,” Mr. Nakai said, “it is imperative for JAL to see enough market recovery, and to get out of the deficits caused by the Covid-19 pandemics.” JAL said it is unclear when that would occur. Were a Japan-to-Miami flight scheduled, it is unknown whether a US airline would schedule its own Miami-to-Tokyo flight. “Reciprocity is not required in this business,” Mr. Nakai said. “The direct flight,” Mr. Nakai added, “could drastically improve the business environment to further trade and investment with Florida, and Latin America. It is a priority agenda for me in Miami.” The consul general said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may lead a trade visit to Japan in October 2023. Miami-Dade County is planning its own trade mission to Japan next spring. “The direct flight is going to be an important agenda item at both meetings,” Mr. Nakai said. The distance between Miami and Tokyo is 7,454 miles, taking about 14 hours and 39 minutes. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner-9 carries 296 passengers and has a range of 7,565 nautical miles, according to Boeing. https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2022/11/29/japan-airlines-courted-to-start-miami-tokyo-flights/ Cirium Launches First Phase of Satellite-Based Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Ascend Profiles’ Ground Events feature is Cirium’s first phase to enable the aviation industry to monitor and predict future aircraft maintenance events. Cirium has revealed what it says is the aviation industry’s first satellite-based aircraft maintenance tracking feature in its Ascend Profiles module. The new Ground Events feature enables aircraft and engine manufacturers, maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers, parts suppliers, lessors and insurers to monitor and predict future aircraft maintenance events. This means businesses can better understand when and where an aircraft last had a maintenance event and forecast its next visit. It also helps to identify aircraft transitions and define strategies around how and where maintenance and aftermarket budgets are being allocated by operators or owners. Jeremy Bowen, CEO at Cirium, said: “We are innovators and constantly looking to surface new ideas to empower the aviation industry. “By tracking each ground event of an airline’s aircraft, we can identify whether it was for redesigned cabins, new aircraft branding, a maintenance event, or for its return to service.” The first phase of the new Ground Events feature captures all instances when aircraft spend over seven days on the ground and identifies the aircraft registration, airport, arrival date and time, departure date and time, ground event duration (in days) and aircraft age. For specific airlines the feature showcases the types of maintenance activity and the provider. The new feature demonstrates the power of combining Cirium’s fleets and advanced satellite-based flight tracking data with the MRO locations and MRO relationships data. In one example, it shows Air France has been redesigning the cabin interiors of all 15 of their Airbus A330 fleet to match the interiors of their A350 aircraft. This reflects the carrier’s focus on enhancing the passenger experience and benefitted the airline when air travel started to return post the COVID-19 lockdowns. All 15 A330s were ready to return to service with the new interiors installed in July 2020. Meanwhile, the feature shows how Lufthansa returned five of their Airbus A340s, which were due for retirement, back into service as the pandemic impacted the deliveries of new aircraft. It further records how the airline partnered with IAC in Dublin to repaint the A340s in the new Lufthansa livery and regular maintenance checks were conducted by Lufthansa Technik Malta, Lufthansa Technik Philippines, and Joramco. Given the increased demand during the pandemic for the shipment of PPE and the rise of ecommerce, Cirium’s Ground Events data shows how Federal Express (FedEx) was able to maximize its fleet and leverage strong relationships with their maintenance provider. FedEx ramped up their cargo flights, utilizing young aircraft – around 1 to 8 years old – and maintained a consistent 2-year maintenance cycle. The Ground Events feature is part of the Ascend Profiles User Interface (UI) which visualizes aircraft intelligence of airline and lessor profiles and provides quick insights around aircraft types, airport locations, OEMs, MROs and more. Available as an app on a desktop, mobile or tablet. https://www.aviationpros.com/tools-equipment/maintenance-it/press-release/21288537/cirium-cirium-launches-first-phase-of-satellitebased-aircraft-maintenance-tracking 15 pilots obtain C919 Type Rating: CAAC (ECNS) -- A total of 15 pilots, including COMAC flight instructors, obtained the C919 Type Rating after the China-made airplane completed related training specification test of the Flight Standardization Committee, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). It indicates that the C919 will soon be delivered and enter operation. CAAC East China Regional Administration issued the C919 Production Certificate to COMAC in Shanghai on Tuesday, indicating that China is capable of producing large passenger aircraft in batches. The first C919 airplane is scheduled to be delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December. https://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2022-11-30/detail-ihchipfx8310325.shtml NetJets Becomes Fleet Launch Customer for Bombardier’s Global 8000 Jet with Firm Order for Four Aircraft and Conversion of Eight Existing Orders Bombardier’s new Global 8000 aircraft stands alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, crafted with the industry’s smoothest ride, largest cabin. New firm order for four Global 8000 aircraft valued at $312 million dollars based on 2022 list prices NetJets will operate a fleet of 24 Global 8000 aircraft, which includes the new firm order for four Global 8000 jets; eight conversions of Bombardier aircraft previously ordered; and aircraft already on order or in service Bombardier’s new Global 8000 aircraft stands alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, crafted with the industry’s smoothest ride, largest cabin, lowest cabin altitude and a top speed of Mach 0.94 MONTRÉAL, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier announced today that NetJets, its long-time valued customer and a world leader in private aviation, will become the fleet launch customer for the Global 8000 aircraft. Adding to its already massive global fleet of more than 850 aircraft (and still growing), NetJets has placed a new firm order for four Global 8000 aircraft, valued at $312 million dollars and converted eight existing orders for Bombardier products. This transaction adds to Global 7500 aircraft already on order and in service. NetJets will build a 24-strong fleet of the performance leading Global 8000 aircraft, as they will also be working with Bombardier to upgrade the entire in-service Global 7500 fleet to Global 8000 jets when they begin taking delivery of its new flagship aircraft. NetJets could subsequently grow its fleet—the world’s largest, most diverse fleet in private aircraft—through a series of options that could be exercised progressively over the coming years. Introduced earlier this year at EBACE in Geneva, Bombardier’s flagship for a new era features an industry-leading range of 8,000 nautical miles and an unbeaten top speed of Mach 0.94. This ultimate all-in-one business aircraft will offer NetJets Owners a unique blend of outstanding performance, the smoothest ride, and an exceptional passenger experience focused on uncompromising safety and service standards that only NetJets can provide. “The new Global 8000 aircraft is the ultimate solution for NetJets’ discerning Owners, offering a truly seamless private aviation experience,” said Eric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier. “NetJets’ experience and expertise make them the ideal partner to unlock the full potential of this revolutionary Mach 0.94 business jet in a large fleet context. Our valued relationship continues to grow stronger, and we are proud to share this historic milestone together.” “The new Global 8000 will help us to continue offering our Owners, specifically our international travelers, the pinnacle in unforgettably personalized experiences aboard the finest ultra-long-range aircraft available,” said Patrick Gallagher, NetJets’ President of Sales, Marketing, and Service. “With inventory sold out through 2023 in the U.S., we are continuing to invest in further expansion for prospective Owners in North America and across the globe. In fact, by the end of 2023, we are proud to share that our worldwide fleet will be approximately 30% larger than it was in the beginning of 2022.” The discerning Global 8000 business jet features the most generous cabin size in the industry, with the lowest cabin altitude in its class of 2,900 feet when flying at 41,000 ft. It is also equipped with Bombardier Pũr Air and advanced HEPA filter technology for the fastest fresh air replacement. The Global 8000 aircraft delivers when it comes to in-flight experience. The cabin incorporates the revolutionary features introduced on the Global 7500 aircraft that dramatically improve passenger comfort. The aircraft also features the innovative Nuage seat, with the first-ever zero gravity position in a business jet, allowing NetJets Owners to arrive at their destinations revitalized and refreshed. An exemplary commitment to detail is assured on the new Global 8000 aircraft, including an available Principal Suite with a full-size bed. Revolutionary cabin entertainment control and connectivity, the intuitive nice Touch CMS and OLED touch dial, Bombardier’s l’Opéra directional audio sound system and available 4K monitor, also ensure passengers will receive an unrivalled cabin experience. Performance-wise, the new Global 8000 aircraft can efficiently transport NetJets Owners to a wide variety of destinations both faster and farther than ever before. With its exceptional class-leading range and short-field performance, even more exclusive city pairs are now achievable, including Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, London-Perth, and many others. About Bombardier Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing, and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets. Bombardier’s Challenger and Global aircraft families are renowned for their cutting-edge innovation, cabin design, performance, and reliability. Bombardier has a worldwide fleet of approximately 5,000 aircraft in service with a wide variety of multinational corporations, charter and fractional ownership providers, governments, and private individuals. Bombardier aircraft are also trusted around the world in special-mission roles. Headquartered in Montréal, Québec, Bombardier operates aerostructure, assembly and completion facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. The company’s robust customer support network includes facilities in strategic locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the UAE, Singapore, China and Australia. For corporate news and information, including Bombardier’s Environmental, Social and Governance report, visit bombardier.com. Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading products and customer service network at businessaircraft.bombardier.com. Follow us on Twitter @Bombardier. About NetJets Inc. Originally incorporated in 1964 as Executive Jet Airways, NetJets Inc. has been setting—and exceeding—industry standards for nearly 60 years. Today, NetJets Inc. is proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company known for its unwavering commitment to safety and service. It encompasses NetJets, Executive Jet Management, QS Partners, and QS Security and offers a variety of travel solutions customized to fit each Owner’s needs. These include shared ownership, lease and jet card options, aircraft management, private jet chartering, brokerage and acquisition services, and specialized security services. This is why so many of the world’s most discerning travelers choose NetJets Inc. generation after generation. It is also because NetJets has the largest, most diverse private jet fleet in the world, which grants anytime access to even the most remote destinations across the globe. To learn more about the leader in private aviation, visit netjets.com today. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/netjets-becomes-fleet-launch-customer-130000613.html Key U.S. senator backs Boeing push to lift 737 MAX extension deadline - document WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - A key U.S. lawmaker is proposing an extension of a certification deadline for two new versions of Boeing's 737 MAX and requiring retrofitting existing planes, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. Boeing is seeking an extension from Congress of a December deadline imposing a new safety standard for modern cockpit alerts for the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 variants after two fatal 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia and led to the plane's 20-month grounding. Senate Commerce Committee chair Maria Cantwell drafted a proposal that would grant exceptions for the two MAX variants if they include safety enhancements "such as enhanced angle of attack (AOA) and a means to shut off stall warnings and overspeed alerts, for all MAX aircraft" according to the summary document reviewed by Reuters. Boeing would be required to bear the costs of the mandatory safety enhancements retrofit for MAX planes currently in service, according to the proposal. The Seattle Times first reported details of Cantwell's proposal. Cantwell's office did not immediately comment. In comments to Reuters earlier Tuesday, Cantwell said, "We do want to push for safety enhancements and we'll see what happens - some people just want a straight extension ... Safety should be the focus, not a date, safety." The requirements were adopted by Congress as part of certification reform passed after two fatal 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia and led to the plane's 20-month grounding. Faulty data from a single sensor that erroneously triggered a software function called MCAS to repeatedly activate played critical roles in the fatal 737 MAX crashes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2020 required Boeing to retrofit planes to ensure MCAS could only activate if it received data from two AOA sensors. Cantwell's proposal would require a further enhancement and require regular briefings to Congress by the FAA on the MAX status. Boeing declined to comment Tuesday, but Chief Executive Dave Calhoun said in October he was confident it will get the extension. After Dec. 27, all planes must have modern cockpit alerting systems to be certified by the FAA, which would mean significant delays for the new MAX aircrafts' deployment unless Congress grants a waiver to extend the deadline. In September, Senator Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the Commerce Committee, proposed extending the deadline for Boeing to win approval for the two new variants until September 2024. "It should be extended," Wicker told Reuters on Monday, referring to the deadline. "I think it needs to happen." Boeing has won significant support for an extension from lawmakers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce but faces strong opposition from relatives of many victims of the two fatal crashes, arguing Boeing was "bullying" Congress into action. Earlier this month, acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said he does not expect the agency will certify the 737 MAX 7 before the December deadline. Nolen said he believes the FAA cannot continue any MAX certification work after the deadline without congressional action. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/1-u-lawmakers-holding-talks-023852969.html Postponement - ESASI FocusOn...ICAO - 7 December 2022 Dear ESASI members and friends, As you are aware we had planned for the next ESASI FocusOn event to examine ICAO and the Annexes taking place on Wednesday December 7th, 2022. We had lined up a panel of presenters with wide knowledge and considerable experience of the ICAO Organisation, the implementation of the Annexes and their Standards & Recommended Practices. However, a number of our panel members now have commitments in support of their primary professional roles such that they are no longer available on the 7th of December. Therefore, the ESASI organising committee has reluctantly concluded that it should postpone FocusOn…ICAO until early 2023 rather than compromise the quality of the event. We apologise if this causes any inconvenience and very much hope that we can depend on your continuing support. We will inform you of the new scheduled date for FocusOn…ICAO as soon as it is agreed. Thank you again for your interest and support of ESASI. Best Regards, Nuno Nuno Aghdassi Secretary – ESASI, European Society of Air Safety Investigators www.isasi.org Curt Lewis