Flight Safety Information - April 03, 2024 No. 068 In This Issue : Incident: PIA A320 at Islamabad on Mar 31st 2024, bird strike : Incident: Delta B739 enroute on Mar 30th 2024, cracked windshield : Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference - 17 & 18 September - London : Incident: Edelweiss A343 at Cartagena on Mar 24th 2024, smoke in cabin/cockpit : Incident: Hong Kong A333 at Bangkok on Mar 31st 2024, could not fully retract gear : NTSB Warns Pilots Of Dust Devil Dangers : Spirit Airlines to receive compensation for engine problems that could lift finances by $150M to $200M : Airbus delivered 142 airplanes in the first quarter -sources : Global Crossing Airlines, America’s Fastest Growing Charter Airline, Receives Increased Authorization for up to 20 Aircraft by US DOT : Taiwan's China Airlines to induct eight aircraft by YE24 : Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron : GPS jamming spreads in Lebanon, civil aviation caught in the electronic crossfire : New Airman Certification Standards for CFIs Is Released : (APTSC) Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference - June 26 - 27, 2024 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Call for Nominations For 2024 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award : CALENDAR OF EVENTS Incident: PIA A320 at Islamabad on Mar 31st 2024, bird strike A PIA Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration AP-BLB performing flight PK-325 from Islamabad to Quetta (Pakistan) with 158 passengers and 6 crew, was climbing out of Islamabad's runway 28L a bird impacted the aircraft. In the absence of abnormal indications the crew continued the climb to FL320. After levelling off at FL320 the crew decided to return to Islamabad observing an engine (CFM56) issue. The aircraft landed safely on Islamabad's runway 28L about 50 minutes after departure. A replacement Airbus A320-200 registration AP-BLZ reached Quetta with a delay of about 2.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 13 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=516eb3ea&opt=0 Incident: Delta B739 enroute on Mar 30th 2024, cracked windshield A Delta Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N888DU performing flight DL-1736 from Denver,CO to Minneapolis,MN (USA), was enroute at FL350 about 310nm westsouthwest of Minneapolis when the crew initiated a descent to 11,000 feet due to a cracked windshield. The aircraft continued to Minneapolis for a safe landing about 65 minutes after leaving FL350. The airline reported the crew descended to a lower altitude as precaution following a maintenance issue. https://avherald.com/h?article=516eb077&opt=0 Incident: Edelweiss A343 at Cartagena on Mar 24th 2024, smoke in cabin/cockpit An Edelweiss Airbus A340-300, registration HB-JMD performing flight WK-92 from Cartagena (Colombia) to Zurich (Switzerland) with 314 passengers and 13 crew, was climbing out of Cartagena when the crew stopped the climb at 8000 feet due to smoke in the cabin and decided to divert to Barranquilla (Colombia) for a safe landing about 30 minutes later. The airline reported according to preliminary findings the cause of the smoke was a defect in the air conditioning system. There was no fire. The aircraft positioned back to Zurich on Mar 26th 2024 cruising at FL370, FL390 and FL410 and returned to service on Mar 29th 2024. According to information The Aviation Herald received there was a loud bang heard, then the cabin filled with heavy smoke and odour. Colombia's Authorities pulled the black boxes and opened an investigation, suspecting a catastrophic failure of the #2 pack. On Apr 2nd 2024 Switzerland's SUST reported: "After take-off at Cartagena airport the crew encountered smoke in the cockpit and the cabin. The flight crew put their quick donning masks on and diverted to Baranquilla airport (SKBQ). The aircraft landed after 23 minutes of flight time. No injuries reported." Colombia's Aerocivil opened an investigation into the occurrence. https://avherald.com/h?article=51697004&opt=0 Incident: Hong Kong A333 at Bangkok on Mar 31st 2024, could not fully retract gear A Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration B-LNR performing flight HX-780 from Bangkok (Thailand) to Hong Kong (China), was climbing out of Bangkok's runway 19L when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet after receiving indication one of the gear struts had not fully retracted. The aircraft returned to Bangkok for a safe landing on runway 19L about 35 minutes after departure. Following landing a hydraulic leak at the failed gear strut was discovered. The aircraft was able to depart again about 16.5 hours after landing back and reached Hong Kong with a delay of about 17 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=516eac89&opt=0 NTSB Warns Pilots Of Dust Devil Dangers This week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a safety alert warning pilots of the dangers posed by dust devils. According to the agency, dust devils have been present in some 170 aviation accidents the NTSB has investigated since 1982. The small, rapidly rotating columns of air are made visible by the dust and debris they pick up from the ground. Although usually harmless, the weather phenomena can be a serious risk to small aircraft, especially when operating at low altitudes. The NTSB notes that dust devils are often invisible causing “sudden and unexpected turbulence for pilots and aircraft, which may lead to rapid loss of lift, uncommanded roll or yaw, or other disturbances.” In its safety alert, the NTSB cited several examples of aircraft impacted by dust devils. In one instance, a Cessna 170B taking off from Elko, Nevada, encountered a dust devil causing the airplane to enter an aggressive left roll and ultimately end up inverted, resulting in significant damage to its wings and fuselage. The NTSB recommended pilots take proactive measures to recognize and avoid dust devils particularly in regions where they are known to occur frequently, such as the American Southwest. Pilots operating in these areas are encouraged to maintain a higher altitude whenever possible. Additionally, the agency urges pilots to obtain detailed preflight weather briefings, and should they encounter dust devils during flight, they should promptly report them to ATC. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/ntsb-warns-pilots-of-dust-devil-dangers/ Spirit Airlines to receive compensation for engine problems that could lift finances by $150M to $200M Spirit Airlines, which has been forced to pull planes from service due to potential aircraft engine problems, has informed the investment community it has reached a compensation deal with the manufacturer that could improve the company’s 2024 cash position by $150 million to $200 million. In a filing Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Miramar-based discount carrier said it would receive a monthly credit from International Aero Engines, an affiliate of RTX Corp’s Pratt & Whitney, through the end of this year as payment for losing the services of multiple planes that have been grounded— or eventually will be sidelined — for engine inspections. “The estimated impact of the agreement on Spirit’s liquidity is currently expected to be between $150 million and $200 million, primarily determined by the number of days accumulated in 2024 in which Spirit aircraft are unavailable for operational service due to GTF (geared turbofan) engine issues,” the airline said in the filing. In exchange, Spirit said it is releasing International Aero Engines from claims tied to the affected engines up until now, as well as any that might arise prior to Dec. 31. The agreement was reached on March 26, according to the filing. “Spirit intends to discuss appropriate arrangements with Pratt & Whitney in due course for any Spirit aircraft that remain unavailable for operational service after December 31, 2024,” the filing added. The ultra low-cost carrier is the predominant airline in passengers served at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It also serves Miami International and Palm Beach International airports. Spirit has juggled a number of routes, cutting those it deemed to be marginal or unprofitable, while adding others where it stands a better chance of making money. An unwelcome surprise Last year, Spirit pulled engines from Airbus A320neo planes and grounded some for inspections after Pratt & Whitney told the airline’s management in July of a “rare condition” in powdered metal used to make some of the engine parts. The deal with the engine maker offers a significant financial breather for Spirit, which has faced rising operating costs such as higher pay for pilots and other staff. At the same time, rival carriers were increasing their fare discounting on a variety of routes. Those issues, coupled with a federal judge’s decision to block Spirit’s proposed $3.8 billion takeover by JetBlue Airways, triggered speculation by some Wall Street analysts that Spirit might need to file for bankruptcy protection to cope with debts coming due in 2025. But management led by CEO Ted Christie sharply denied that Spirit was headed for court protection, saying the airline would restructure its debt through other means. During a February financial call, Christie called the bankruptcy speculation a “misguided narrative” that was “advanced by an assortment of pundits.” Later, after the two airlines mutually agreed to terminate their deal following the federal court ruling on antitrust grounds, the two airlines announced Spirit would be paid a $69 million fee by JetBlue. Spirit ended 2023 with 205 planes in operation and $1.3 billion in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investment securities. For the fourth quarter, it posted a net loss of $183.7 million. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/03/spirit-to-receive-compensation-for-engine-problems-that-could-lift-finances-by-150m-to-200m/ Airbus delivered 142 airplanes in the first quarter -sources PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus delivered 142 aircraft in the first quarter, up 12% from the same period last year, industry sources said. Airbus declined to comment. The tally restored deliveries to the same level seen in the first quarter of 2022, following a slow start to 2023, but fell about half a dozen planes short of the European planemaker's initial expectations for the quarter, the sources said. Airbus does not publish quarterly delivery targets but has said it is targeting 800 deliveries for 2024. Some deliveries of wide-body jets are being delayed by a shortage of seats, while Airbus has also notified customers of delays in deliveries to the narrow-body A321. Airbus nonetheless remains the dominant supplier of workhorse narrow-body jets after regulators capped output of the competing Boeing 737 following a door-plug blowout. Airbus is due to give a delivery update on April 9. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/airbus-delivered-142-airplanes-first-103019275.html Global Crossing Airlines, America’s Fastest Growing Charter Airline, Receives Increased Authorization for up to 20 Aircraft by US DOT MIAMI, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe: JET, OTCQB: JETMF) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), the Nation's fastest growing charter airline, has been approved by the US Department of Transportation for an increase to 20 aircraft from its current authorization of 16 aircraft. The increased fleet authorization allows GlobalX to add two (2) Airbus A320 and two (2) Airbus A321 passenger aircraft to its fleet by Summer 2024, subject to FAA approvals. The additional aircraft will strengthen GlobalX's refocused strategy to expand its ACMI passenger charter business. “This increased authorization is a key step in our path to sustained profitability and achieving our goal to become America’s largest charter airline, setting the industry high mark for on-time performance and reliability,” said Chris Jamroz, Executive Chairman of GlobalX. About Global Crossing Airlines GlobalX is a US 121 domestic flag and supplemental Airline flying the Airbus A320 family aircraft. GlobalX flies as a passenger ACMI and charter airline serving the US, Caribbean, European and Latin American markets. GlobalX is also now operating ACMI cargo service flying the A321 freighter. For more information, please visit www.globalxair.com. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/04/03/2856817/0/en/Global-Crossing-Airlines-America-s-Fastest-Growing-Charter-Airline-Receives-Increased-Authorization-for-up-to-20-Aircraft-by-US-DOT.html Taiwan's China Airlines to induct eight aircraft by YE24 The chief executive of China Airlines (CI, Taipei Taoyuan) has said the carrier plans to induct five A321neo aircraft and three B777-200Fs this year as part of its ongoing fleet renewal process. Speaking to Taipei news outlets during a March 27 press conference, Kao Shing-Hwang also confirmed that the incoming Airbus jets would replace its aging B737-800 stock and that the airline expects to take delivery of twenty-four B787s by the close of 2028. According to ch-aviation fleets data, China Airlines currently operates eleven A321-200NX, eighteen A330-300s, fifteen A350-900s, ten B737-800s, ten B747-400FSCDs, seven B777-300Fs, and ten B777-300ERs. Last November, Kao said during an earnings call that the carrier also intended to lease one more A350 this year "to improve its operating efficiency on long-haul routes." The airline also plans to accelerate the retirement of its ten B747 freighters. Separately, Kao said at the news conference that China Airlines would resume flights to Seattle Tacoma International in July after a 16 year hiatus, explaining that the carrier was turning its attention to North America after recently expanding its European operations. https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/138666-taiwans-china-airlines-to-induct-eight-aircraft-by-ye24 Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron Capt. Joshua Corbett is one of the two final Marines to receive the 7509 military occupational specialty, AV-8B Harrier II jet pilot. The final two AV-8B Harrier II pilots finished training on Friday, receiving the last 7509 military occupational specialty designation reserved for qualified pilots of the aircraft, according to a statement from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Capt. Joshua Corbett and Capt. Sven Jorgensen completed the training at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. The final flight assessment — conducted by the AV-8B Harrier II Fleet Replacement Detachment, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing — was a low-altitude, close-training sortie, according to the statement. “The significance of the last replacement pilot training flight in the Harrier community is that it is the beginning of the end for us as a community,” Corbett said in the statement. “The Harrier, more than many aircraft than I have come across, elicits an emotional response. ... All good things have to come to an end, and it’s our turn soon, but not yet.” Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.” The Harrier squadron will be the last of its kind in the Marine Corps and is slated to continue operations through September 2026, according to the statement. The Marine Corps will transition away from the vertical/short takeoff and landing tactical attack aircraft and the F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft as it moves to the F-35 Lightning II by the end of fiscal year 2030, Marine Corps Times previously reported. Some Harrier and Hornet squadrons have already been deactivated as part of these moves. The Harrier first arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, in 1984. Harrier pilots have supported numerous operations across the globe, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Allied Force in the former Yugoslavia, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, according to the statement. “It is exciting to see our last two students graduate from the FRD and hit the fleet,” said Lt. Col. Nathaniel Smith, the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223. “Our team of pilots, maintainers, and supporting staff have done outstanding work in supporting both the FRD and VMA missions here.” https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2024/04/02/final-marine-harrier-pilots-finish-training-set-to-join-last-squadron/ GPS jamming spreads in Lebanon, civil aviation caught in the electronic crossfire Analyst Jean Marc Rickli told Breaking Defense that especially when it comes to the proliferation of UAVs, "one of the best ways to counter them is to jam their communication systems by cutting the link between them and the operator or the GPS signal." BEIRUT — With ever-present fears that Israel could launch a ground invasion against Hezbollah in Lebanon, data suggests instances of GPS jamming in the nation have spread markedly in recent weeks, sparking at diplomatic protest by Beirut over the threat to civil aviation. The jamming, experts told Breaking Defense, is likely related to Israel’s effort to disrupt Hezbollah attacks on nothern Israel. “Many bombs, drones, and other weapons use GNSS [global navigation satellite systems] for guidance these days, which makes them much more accurate and easier to manufacture than trying to build accurate INS [inertial navigation systems],” said Brian Weeden, head of program planning at the Secure World Foundation. “So interfering with GNSS signals is seen as a prudent defensive move.” The head of global and emerging risks at the Geneva Center for Security Policy, Jean Marc Rickli, agreed that especially when it comes to the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles, “one of the best ways to counter them is to jam their communication systems by cutting the link between them and the operator or the GPS [Global Positioning System] signal.” GPS, the US-developed GNSS system, is the most prevelant worldwide; a handful of systems developed by other nations are also in use. While Israel has reportedly aggressively jammed its adversaries in the region since the outbreak of the most recent conflict in October, the website GPSJam.org, which maps purported GNSS interference based on publicly broadcasted aircraft data, appears to show an geographical increase in interference over Lebanon in recent weeks. As of publication there appears to be interference covering most of the southern half of the country. The interference was so bad that last week a Turkish airlines flight reportedly was unable to land in Beirut and was forced to return to its origin in Turkey. (It’s also apparently interfering with dating apps in Lebanon and Beirut.) That incident came days after the Lebanese government announced its intention to file a complaint at the United Nations accusing Israel of disrupting civil aviation navigation systems. “Lebanon plans to urgently present its complaint to the UN Security Council regarding Israel’s interference with navigation systems and civil aviation safety since the onset of the Gaza conflict,” the Lebanese foreign ministry said last month. Lebanon is hardly alone, however, as Weeden noted there’s been a marked rise in GNSS jamming related to other ongoing modern conflicts. “We are seeing it happen also in the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, and also increasingly out of conflict as well,” he said. “At one point in January 2024, there was significant GNSS jamming or spoofing affecting civil aviation in eight different countries or regions. And unfortunately, because the rest of society has become so reliant on GNSS, this jamming and spoofing is having widespread impacts.” Alternative Navigation Systems Weeden said that when planes encounter GNSS interference, there are still ways for pilots to navigate safely to their destination. “Several [systems] use radio signals in various ways to provide fixed navigational reference points, while others provide dedicated services at airports to aid in landings. Many aircraft also still have inertial navigation systems (INS), which are mechanical devices that are set before takeoff and can maintain a position somewhat during flight,” he explained. Inertial navigation systems keep track of position, speed, altitude and other data without the need to use radio signals or GPS. Deputy director of aerospace security project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies CSIS, Clayton Swope, said that there is another aircraft navigation backup: Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Range Station or VOR, a radio-based navigation system. “VOR is viewed as a backup to GPS for aircraft navigation. But VOR stations are being decommissioned, since they are expensive to operate,” Swope told Breaking Defense. “Overall, the idea is to build in a lot of redundancies, so that if one navigation system is disrupted, there are other backup ways to get the airplane safely to its destination.” But Weeden said modern aviation has come to increasingly default to using GNSS, making it more dangerous to rely on other systems. “Over the last 20 years or so is that the ubiquity of GNSS, and especially GPS, has led to increased reliance on it for navigation and a deprioritization of the other technologies. Many still exist, but they aren’t used or trained on as often,” Weeden said. “There’s also some evidence to suggest that a corrupt GNSS position can corrupt these other backups, which is a very bad situation.” And it’s a problem that’s unlikely to disappear any time soon, as Israel and Hezbollah trade aerial attacks daily. “While there are backup navigational technologies, efforts to undermine GPS … pose public safety risks,” Swope said. “Aircraft can still operate without GPS, but efforts to interfere with GPS could erode trust and confidence in the data, calling into question whether it can be viewed as a reliable navigation source in all places around the world.” https://breakingdefense.com/2024/04/gps-jamming-spreads-in-lebanon-civil-aviation-caught-in-the-electronic-crossfire-experts/ New Airman Certification Standards for CFIs Is Released By summer the long-awaited, 111-page update will apply for certifications. New Airman Certification Standards for CFIs Is Released The ACS contains the minimum standards that a pilot must meet for certification. [Credit: Shutterstock] It takes a special kind of aviation enthusiast to get excited about the release of a new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) from the FAA, but here we are. The long-awaited update to the Flight Instructor for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-25) has been released. The 111-page document has been in development since before the pandemic, the process was slowed when COVID-19 shut down the world. It replaces the FAA-S-8081-6D, Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Airplane, dated June 2012. The ACS contains the minimum standards that a pilot must meet for certification. According to David St. George, executive director of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), the update to the CFI ACS began in 2016 when the private pilot ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6) was released, and the FAA working group learned that the slow flight task had been rewritten to eliminate “minimum controllable airspeed.” That meant the stall warning horn couldn’t be activated during the demonstration of slow flight or else the applicant could potentially receive a notice of disapproval. This was exceptionally challenging as the aircraft, at the discretion of the examiner, could be configured with flaps down. So much as a slight increase in the angle of attack, reduction of power, or increase in load factor in a turn could result in the activation of the stall warning device, resulting in a notice of disapproval from the examiner. That has changed, said St. George, who is also a designated pilot examiner (DPE). As in the CFI ACS, the task now requires flight with the stall warning on at the discretion of the examiner, and “a full explanation and description of ‘flight characteristics in the region of reversed command and possible loss of control’ is also required.” This is important, according to St. George, as loss-of-control incidents, which usually are the result of a surprise stall from which the pilot does not recover, are still the primary cause of fatal accidents. There is hope that this change to the CFI ACS will eventually migrate to the Private Pilot ACS. In addition secondary stalls are also now part of the ACS. “Many examiners I have spoken with have noticed a decrease in flight training focus and also applicant skill and awareness in this area,” St. George said. “[It’s] a dark scary corner of the flight envelope, but critical to safety.” Said Karen Kalishek, a DPE and the chair of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFF): “Reintroducing minimum controllable airspeed to the testing standards is another welcome update that will enhance prospective CFIs’ training and abilities. The ACS provides a structure consistent with other testing standards. Importantly, the updated testing standards add emphasis to risk awareness and mitigation, key points to improving aviation safety. The ACS’ added focus on fundamentals of instructing is also a positive change which will encourage increased preparation by potential new instructors.” CFI ACS Adds Electronics One notable addition: The CFI ACS now allows the use of electronic flight alerts (ADS-B) and electronic flight bags, and preparation, presentation, and explanation of computer-generated flight plans are an acceptable option. This is good news to CFI applicants who throughout their training never fully learned how to fill out and use a paper navlog and, therefore, are unable to teach it. The number of appendices in the ACS has also been reduced. This nonregulatory material was relocated to the Airman Certification Standards Companion Guide for Pilots (FAA-G-ACS-2), which is considered a companion guide to the ACS. Applicants, instructors, and evaluators should consult this companion guide to familiarize with ACS procedures. The CFI ACS goes into effect May 31. https://www.flyingmag.com/new-airman-certification-standards-for-cfis-is-released/ Call for Nominations For 2024 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. The Award will be presented during the 77th Annual International Air Safety Summit, taking place November 5 – 7 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Presented annually since 1956, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award recognizes notable achievement in the field of civil or military aviation safety in method, design, invention, study, or other improvement. The Award's recipient is selected for a "significant individual or group effort contributing to improving aviation safety, with emphasis on original contributions," and a "significant individual or group effort performed above and beyond normal responsibilities." Mechanics, engineers, and others outside of top administrative or research positions should be especially considered. The contribution need not be recent, especially if the nominee has not received adequate recognition. Nominations that were not selected as past winners may be resubmitted for consideration in subsequent years. Please note that self-nominations will not be considered. The Award Committee, composed of leaders in the field of aviation, meets each year to conduct a final review of nominees and selection of the current year's recipient. Please help us identify and honor this year's most deserving recipient. Nominations, including a 1-to-2-page narrative, can be submitted via the Laura Taber Barbour Foundation website at http://ltbaward.org/the-award/nomination-form/. Nominations will be accepted through June 2, 2024. For more information, including a complete history of Award recipients, see www.ltbaward.org. About the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation and Award The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award's story dates back almost 80 years. On April 14, 1945, after visiting family in Pittsburgh, Laura Taber Barbour was aboard a Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-3 when it crashed into the rugged terrain of Cheat Mountain near Morgantown, West Virginia. All passengers and crew were killed. In 1956 her husband, Dr. Clifford E. Barbour and son, Clifford E. Barbour, Jr., in close association with The Flight Safety Foundation, established the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award in her honor. For the past 68 years, this distinguished award recognizing outstanding achievements in aviation safety worldwide has been presented at Flight Safety Foundation’s International Aviation Safety Summit. In 2013, The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation was formed as an independent non-profit charitable organization composed of members of the Award Board, the aviation community, and the Barbour family. In addition to the annual presentation of the award, in 2019 the Foundation initiated a scholarship program that supports worthy students pursuing professional aviation studies. As the Foundation broadens its scope, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award will continue to recognize those who significantly contributed to aviation safety. For more information on the Foundation, the award, and past winners, visit http://LTBAward.org CALENDAR OF EVENTS • Blazetech - Aircraft Fire Hazards, Protection, and Investigation Course June 4 - 7, 2024 • (APTSC) Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference - June 26 - 27, 2024 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Airborne Public Safety Association, Inc. (APSCON 2024) - July 29 - August 3; Houston TX • Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium - APATS 2024, 0-11 September, 2024, Singapore • Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference - 17 & 18 September - London • 2024 Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) - September 17-18, 2024 - Fort Worth, TX • 2024 ISASI - Lisbon, Portugal - September 30 to October 4, 2024 • International Congress of Aerospace Medicine ICAM 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, 3 - 5 October 2024 • Aviation Health Conference back on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October 2024 • 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition - Oct. 22-24 (Vegas) Curt Lewis