Flight Safety Information - April 3, 2023 No. 063 In This Issue : Incident: Delta A321 at New Orleans on Mar 31st 2023, rejected takeoff on ATC instruction : Aircraft Cabin Air Conference : Incident: Lufthansa A21N at Frankfurt on Mar 31st 2023, lightning strike : Incident: Fedex B752 at Memphis on Mar 30th 2023, bird strike cracks windshield : Aspen Airport closed after jet slides off runway : Delta Flight Comes to Screeching Halt When Jet Gets Too Close During Takeoff : NTSB Says Midair Pilot Overshot Pattern Turns : 160 Aircraft Backlog: ATR Prepares For 2023 Growth : Position: Aviation Safety and Compliance Manager Incident: Delta A321 at New Orleans on Mar 31st 2023, rejected takeoff on ATC instruction A Delta Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N342DN performing flight DL-1482 from New Orleans,LA to Salt Lake City,UT (USA), was cleared for takeoff from runway 11 and was accelerating for takeoff from runway 11 when tower cancelled the takeoff clearance. The crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 125 knots over ground) and stopped about 1500 meters/4920 feet down the runway. The aircraft subsequently vacated the runway and stopped to work checklists and monitoring the brakes temperatures with the intention to return to the holding point, however, subsequently needed to return to the apron. Tower explained another aircraft had crossed the hold short line of the runway. The aircraft remained on the ground in New Orleans for about 21.5 hours, then departed. https://avherald.com/h?article=5074af79&opt=0 Incident: Lufthansa A21N at Frankfurt on Mar 31st 2023, lightning strike A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200N, registration D-AIEP performing flight LH-1531 from Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain) to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), was on approach to Frankfurt's runway 25L when the aircraft sustained a lightning strike. The aircraft continued for a safe landing and taxied to the apron. A passenger reported he witnessed a lightning strike on approach to Frankfurt. The aircraft is still on the ground in Frankfurt about 22 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=5073cceb&opt=0 Incident: Fedex B752 at Memphis on Mar 30th 2023, bird strike cracks windshield A Fedex Federal Express Boeing 757-200 freighter, registration N795FD performing flight FX-406 from Sacramento,CA to Memphis,TN (USA) with 2 crew, was on approach to Memphis' runway 18C when a bird impacted the windshield of the aircraft. The crew continued for a safe landing. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD, MEMPHIS, TN.", the damage was "UNKNOWN". The aircraft is still on the ground in Memphis about 21 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=50733c5b&opt=0 Aspen Airport closed after jet slides off runway Around 1:50 p.m. Sunday a mid-sized business jet, a Falcon 900, went off the West side of the runway at the Aspen Airport. Airport personnel are working through snow and mud to remove the aircraft. Airport operations will likely be closed for the rest of the day, according to airport director Dan Bartholomew. No injuries or damage to the aircraft have been reported. https://www.aspentimes.com/news/aspen-airport-closed-after-jet-slides-off-runway/ Delta Flight Comes to Screeching Halt When Jet Gets Too Close During Takeoff A Delta flight was forced to come to a sudden stop during takeoff after a private Learjet got a little too close on a New Orleans tarmac, according to WVUE. While the flight never crossed the “hold short line,” the marker that prevents planes from crossing into taxiways without clearance, the Federal Aviation Administration still halted the Delta flight out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport as a precaution. The emergency stop ended up damaging the flight’s wheels, forcing it to return to the gate to allow the brakes to cool down. “It was the first time I’ve really been scared on an airplane—and I’ve landed in Tucson with a fire truck spraying foam— and it didn’t bother me as bad as last night,” Dallas Richins told Fox 8. Passengers had to try to rebook flights, according to WVUE. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay of their travels,” Delta Air Lines said. https://www.thedailybeast.com/delta-flight-comes-to-screeching-halt-when-jet-gets-too-close-during-takeoff NTSB Says Midair Pilot Overshot Pattern Turns The NTSB has cited airmanship and an air traffic control failure in the midair collision of a Cirrus SR22 and a Key Lime Air Swearingen SA226TC at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado on May 12, 2021. The board found that the Cirrus pilot was going at least 50 knots over the recommended speed as he prepared to land. As a result, he overshot his turns from downwind to base to final by so much he ended up crossing the extended centerline of the adjacent parallel runway. That’s exactly where the Swearingen happened to be, and the Cirrus sliced through the twin’s fuselage. The Cirrus pilot activated the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and settled about three miles from the airport while the cargo plane, missing a big chunk of its fuselage, landed “uneventfully,” according to the report. There were no injuries. The report also says the Swearingen pilot had no idea the Cirrus was a factor because ATC didn’t advise him as is required when parallel runways are in operation. The two aircraft were being handled by different controllers on separate frequencies and the controller working the Cirrus did issue the required advisory “Had the controller issued an advisory, the pilot of the Swearingen may have been able to identify the conflict and maneuver his airplane to avoid the collision,” the report said. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/ntsb-says-midair-pilot-overshot-pattern-turns/ 160 Aircraft Backlog: ATR Prepares For 2023 Growth The European turboprop manufacturer delivered 36 aircraft last year, though it is looking to scale up through 2023 as demand grows. Following three years of pandemic-induced decline, European turboprop manufacturer ATR has unveiled its optimistic plans for growth in 2023. Growing backlog As the aviation industry's recovery begins to reach the narrowest of regional routes, French aviation company ATR is finally feeling the benefits. In a statement posted Thursday, the company confirmed that the number of its in-service turboprops is steadily closing in on pre-pandemic figures, with around 1,200 ATR aircraft currently in the skies. ATR's growth plan is broadly on track with its previous predictions, with the aim of around 50 units delivered per year in 2024; however, supply chain restraints limited the company to just 36 jets for the year, comprised of 25 new and 11 pre-owned turboprops. Speaking to FlightGlobal, chief executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude identified China's cautious position to air travel through the pandemic, largely bringing down demand between 2020 and 2022. ATR's backlog is currently sitting at a firm 160 aircraft; however, nearly 300 more orders could be on the way following China's recent certification of the lower capacity ATR 42-600 Tarnaud Laude added. An ATR 72-600 flying over mountainous terrain Photo: ATR With big plans already in motion for the coming years, ATR is aiming higher for its yearly deliveries, targeting "at least" 40 deliveries in 2023, according to Tarnaud Laude. In a statement, the chief executive noted the manufacturer's target, “The goal for 2023 is to maintain our position as the leading regional aircraft manufacturer, by targeting at least 40 deliveries, with the ambition to ramp up production to 80 aircraft in the coming years.” Going green China is not the only market being eyed by ATR – with interest in ultra-efficient aircraft growing, the manufacturer is foreseeing demand for up to 1,500 turboprops over the next 20 years, particularly within the freighter market within corporate, government, and humanitarian operations. While already ranking as one of the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient aircraft on the market, ATR scaled up its decarbonization commitments in 2022. In June, ATR assisted with Braathens Regional Airlines' first flight fully powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). The fuel, supplied by Neste, was used onboard a prototype ATR 72-600 during the brief hour-and-20-minute-long flight between Malmo (MMX) and Stockholm (BMA), marking the first occasion in history that SAFs were used to power two engines simultaneously. Earlier this year, ATR unveiled a new partnership with Canadian engine developer Pratt & Whitney to develop SAF-powered PW127 and PW12XT engines for ATR's 42 and 72 variants. The collaboration will run through 2023 and 2024, building on ATR and Pratt & Whitney's earlier environmental-driven partnerships. ATR remains optimistic moving into the next decade, largely thanks to the growing interest in reliable, efficient, and cost-effective aircraft as airlines cinch the purse strings amid increasing operational costs, Tarnaud Laude noted, “With their unbeatable economics, latest technologies and unrivalled environmental performance, ATR aircraft are what customers need to operate their routes profitably, despite inflation and energy uncertainty.” “What drives us is that sustainable regional aviation has the power to improve lives globally, providing vital connections to communities and economies, which translates into Gross Domestic Product increases and employment.” https://simpleflying.com/atr-prepares-for-2023-growth/?newsletter_popup=1 Position: Aviation Safety and Compliance Manager RecruiterCRANFIELD UNIVERSITY LocationCranfield, United Kingdom Salary£45,751 to £63,059 per annum Posted31 Mar 2023 End of advertisement period19 Apr 2023 Ref4478 Academic DisciplineEngineering & Technology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Job TypeProfessional Services, Estates & Facilities / Facilities Management Contract TypePermanent HoursFull Time Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £45,751 to £50,798 per annum with potential progression to £63,059 per annum Apply by: 19/04/2023 Role Description About the Role Reporting to the Director of the Transport Systems Theme, the Aviation Safety and Compliance Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the safety management system operates effectively to support the safe operation of the University’s crewed aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). About You The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject area or hold an equivalent professional accreditation. You will have relevant experience from the aviation industry in either an operational or a safety role. You will have experience using risk assessment techniques and safety management as applied to aviation operations. You will have knowledge of risk management techniques including hazard identification, risk assessment and the preparation of safety cases. You will understand the importance of safety culture. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Transport Systems Theme vision is to be leaders in delivering safe, sustainable and efficient transport around the world. It is globally renowned centre of excellence for postgraduate and continuing professional development teaching in technology and management relating to existing and novel transport solutions. Learn more about Transport Systems. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Prof Graham Braithwaite, Director of Transport systems, via email: g.r.braithwaite@cranfield.ac.uk https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/334999/aviation-safety-and-compliance-manager/ Curt Lewis