Flight Safety Information - April 15, 2024 No. 076 In This Issue : Incident: El Al B738 at Zurich on Apr 12th 2024, loss of communication on approach : Incident: THY A321 at Elazig on Apr 12th 2024, bird strike : Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference - 17 & 18 September - London : Incident: Cyprus BCS3 at Zurich on Apr 13th 2024, engine vibrations after possible tail strike : Incident: Arabia A320 at Tehran on Apr 12th 2024, landed on wrong runway : Incident: Egypt B738 at Alexandria on Apr 12th 2024, engine failure : Pilot Departs Aircraft, Damages Tail In Fatal Crash : British Airways Upgrading Weather Data Available to Pilots and Flight Planning Teams : EU's Air Safety Agency recommends caution in Israeli and Iranian air space : ICAO adopts new standards for remotely piloted aircraft systems : Plane gets stuck in mud after leaving pavement at Bangor airport : FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions : Dissecting Boeing CEO’s statement next new airplane will cost $50bn : British Airways Expands Speedbird Pilot Academy Initiative Amidst Overwhelming Response : Hong Kong Air Cargo partners with HKIAA for Cadet Pilot Programme : PhD GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEYS Survey # 1 Survey # 2 : CALENDAR OF EVENTS Incident: El Al B738 at Zurich on Apr 12th 2024, loss of communication on approach An El Al Boeing 737-800, registration 4X-EKF performing flight LY-347 from Tel Aviv (Israel) to Zurich (Switzerland), was on approach to Zurich about to intercept the localizer for runway 14 when the crew suddenly was unable to communicate with ATC on all three radios, set the transponder to loss of communication and continued for a safe landing on runway 14 about 10 minutes later. The aircraft vacated the runway and subsequently taxied to the apron behind a "Follow Me" car. The aircraft was able to depart for the return flight after about 100 minutes on the ground and reached Tel Aviv without further incident. The aircraft subsequently remained on the ground in Tel Aviv for about 45 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=51769375&opt=0 Incident: THY A321 at Elazig on Apr 12th 2024, bird strike A THY Turkish Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration TC-JSF performing flight TK-2642 from Istanbul to Elazig (Turkey), was on approach to Elazig when a bird impacted the nose of the aircraft. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Elazig. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained a bent radome. The aircraft remained on the ground in Elazig for about 29 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=51766184&opt=0 Incident: Cyprus BCS3 at Zurich on Apr 13th 2024, engine vibrations after possible tail strike A Cyprus Airways Bombardier C-Series CS-300, registration 5B-DEB performing flight CY-351 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Larnaca (Cyprus), was climbing out of Zurich's runway 28 when the crew reported a possible tailstrike, shortly afterwards the crew reported they had right hand engine (PW1524G) vibrations and needed to return. The aircraft positioned for an approach to runway 14 and landed without further incident about 12 minutes after departure, vacated the runway and stopped for an inspection by emergency services. Emergency services reported the right hand engine looked fine, no leakages. The aircraft returned to the apron. A runway inspection revealed lots of debris on runway 28. https://avherald.com/h?article=5175e516&opt=0 Incident: Arabia A320 at Tehran on Apr 12th 2024, landed on wrong runway An Air Arabia Airbus A320-200, registration A6-AOK performing flight G9-201 from Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) to Tehran Imam Khomeini (Iran) with 147 passengers and 6 crew, was cleared to land on Tehran's runway 29R however touched down on runway 29L at 13:46L (10:16Z). The aircraft rolled out without further incident and taxied to the apron. The aircraft remained on the ground in Tehran for about 4 hours, then departed for the return flight and reached Sharjah with a delay of about 3:15 hours. Iran's CAA opened an investigation into the occurrence. https://avherald.com/h?article=5175a6e0&opt=0 Incident: Egypt B738 at Alexandria on Apr 12th 2024, engine failure An Egypt Air Boeing 737-800, registration SU-GCM performing positioning flight MS-4413 from Alexandria (Egypt) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), was climbing through FL170 out of Alexandria when the crew stopped the climb, initiated a descent and entered a hold due to an engine (CFM56) failure. The aircraft subsequently returned to Alexandria for a safe landing about 50 minutes after departure. A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration SU-GED positioned from Cairo (Egypt) to Jeddah to pick up the 140 Umrah pilgrim waiting for their flight back home. The airline reported the occurrence aircraft suffered a technical malfunction. A replacement aircraft was dispatched from Cairo to pick up the 140 pilgrim waiting for their flight home. The occurrence aircraft was able to position to Cairo about 14 hours after landing back in Alexandria. https://avherald.com/h?article=517545f2&opt=0 Pilot Departs Aircraft, Damages Tail In Fatal Crash A pilot who may have been trying to do an in-flight visual inspection of his Bearhawk Patrol’s control surfaces was killed in the process and also doomed the safety pilot he had with him. The NTSB’s final report into the crash of the homebuilt on Oct. 29, 2022, in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, attributes the accident to “the pilot’s decision to unlatch his seatbelt during flight, which allowed him to exit the airplane and impact the tail, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.” The report says when the pilot hit the tail, the aircraft became uncontrollable and the pilot-rated passenger didn’t have a chance. The pilot was seen securing his seatbelt before the flight and he’d told a friend that he thought he had a rigging issue that caused the plane to yaw during turns. The NTSB said it’s possible the pilot was “attempting to observe the problem with the tail” and either fell out of the plane or bumped the controls, causing the plane to abruptly pitch up and eject him from the plane. “Although the reason for the pilot’s exit from the airplane during flight could not be determined, his impact with the tail section of the airplane during flight resulted in substantial damage to the tail section and a subsequent loss of control during flight from which the pilot-rated passenger would not have been able to recover.” https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/pilot-departs-aircraft-damages-tail-in-fatal-crash/ British Airways Upgrading Weather Data Available to Pilots and Flight Planning Teams British Airways is upgrading the weather reports that it provides pilots and flight planning teams with two apps that deliver access to real-time weather data. Currently, teams rely on manually produced weather reports that are generated earlier that day. With access to the new apps, pilots and flight planning teams will be able to assess the impact of weather changes in real-time to better plan and adapt flight paths, making more operationally efficient decisions. The Guidor app by SkyConseil will give the airline’s pilots streamlined access to weather data from The Weather Company, offering comprehensive insights into weather conditions along flight paths both before departure and while in the air. Additional updates will utilise onboard Wi-Fi connectivity to support real-time in-flight weather updates, further improving its functionality. British Airways is upgrading the weather data available to pilots and flight planning teams. Click to enlarge.British Airways is upgrading the weather data available to pilots and flight planning teams Wi-Fi is already available on all of the airline’s Gatwick fleet and more than 80 per cent of British Airways’ Heathrow fleet, rolling out to 100 per cent by the end of 2025. The airline’s Integrated Operations Control centre will have access to the Fusion by The Weather Company app that will work in conjunction with the new technology available to pilots, giving them precise information on weather changes. “It’s exciting that we’ll be the first UK airline to combine the technology of both apps, which will allow us to make even better operational decisions in the moment using real-time data,” said René de Groot, Chief Operating Officer at British Airways. “These applications represent a step-change in the quality of weather information we receive, and, in the future, will enable pilots to collaborate in real-time during a flight with operational colleagues on the ground, allowing faster decision-making for a variety of issues like diversion planning and recovery.” This substantial investment is part of British Airways’ £7bn transformation programme, as it continues to focus on increasing the use of new technology across its operations. Earlier this year, the airline introduced a new Electronic Aircraft Maintenance (eLog) system for engineering teams, replacing a paper-based system, which allows the immediate transfer of data from the aircraft to engineers within seconds, meaning any required parts can be pre-ordered to help to resolve issues more quickly. https://www.travelnewsasia.com/news24/154-AirlinePilotsWeather.shtml#google_vignette EU's Air Safety Agency recommends caution in Israeli and Iranian air space EASA said all affected airspaces - Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran - were closed by the relevant authorities during the relevant period. Europe's aviation regulator reaffirmed advice to airlines to use caution in Israeli and Iranian airspace though it said no civil overflights had been placed at risk during weekend tensions surrounding Iranian drone and missile strikes on Israel. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said it and the European Commission would "continue to closely monitor the situation to assess any potential safety risks for EU aircraft operators and be ready to act as appropriate." EASA guidance that is already in place for airlines on Israel and Iran continues to apply, it said in an emailed note. That included exercising caution and following all available aeronautical publications for Israel and neighboring airspace up to 100 nautical miles surrounding the country. Potential for misidentification in Iranian airspace For Iran, it recommended caution and said "there continues to be an increased potential for miscalculation and/or misidentification" in airspace over the Iranian capital Tehran. Global airlines face some disruption after Iran's attack on Israel with more than 300 missiles and drones, which were mostly shot down by Israel's US-backed missile defense system or its allies before they reached Israeli airspace. The attack was in response to a suspected Israeli airstrike on Iran's Syria consulate on April 1 in which seven Iranian Revolutionary Guards commanders and officers were killed. EASA said all affected airspaces - Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran - were closed by the relevant authorities during the relevant period. "There was no overflight risk for civil aviation at any time," it said. An overflight involves an aircraft transiting through airspace, typically at high cruising altitude. All the temporary airspace closures imposed at the weekend expired on Sunday, EASA said. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797120 ICAO adopts new standards for remotely piloted aircraft systems New aviation standards adopted at ICAO will enhance safety and accelerate the transformation of the global air navigation system. ICAO will enhance safety via new regulation. New aviation standards and recommended practices (SARPs) adopted at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will enhance safety and accelerate the transformation of the global air navigation system, including the integration of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). “The sustainable development of aviation worldwide requires a performance-driven and service-oriented advanced global air navigation system. Today we have taken significant steps towards achieving this,” stated the President of the ICAO Council, Salvatore Sciacchitano. The council of ICAO approved amendments to 15 of the 19 annexes to the convention on international civil aviation, and approved a new “procedure for air navigation services (PANS) on information management” during its recently concluded 231st Session. Integrating RPAS With the council’s adoption of the new part IV international operations — remotely piloted aircraft systems to annex 6 – operation of aircraft, the basic building blocks for a regulatory framework to enable the international operation of RPAS are now in place. RPAS operators will be required to hold a specific operator certificate (ROC), akin to the traditional air operator certificate (AOC). This is a considerable step towards integration of RPAS into the aviation system. The council previously agreed to the regulatory structure for the issuance of remote pilot licences, RPAS-specific airworthiness requirements, and provisions for C2 Links frequency bands, procedures and systems. Together, these provisions satisfy three key requirements for international air navigation: a remote pilot licence, a certificate of airworthiness, and an RPAS operator certificate. Transforming air navigation “A sustainable future for air navigation depends on further enhancements to the accuracy and consistency of flight information,” remarked ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar. “These new ICAO Standards are pivotal to progress towards this goal, as they provide for system-wide information services that prioritise quality and secure data exchanges.” The new standards decrease the risk of the provision of inaccurate or incomplete information to air traffic management (ATM) service providers and operators. The enhanced information sharing enabled by these standards will also facilitate the optimisation of air routes and networks, contributing to a reduction in aviation CO2 emissions. One of the key advancements is towards the implementation of the “flight and flow — information for a collaborative environment” (FF-ICE) concept. The goal is to establish a fully collaborative environment that enables the sharing and optimisation of flight trajectories at every stage of flight. Designed for flexibility, the FF-ICE concept allows for phased and incremental implementation, covering a range of operational needs and timelines across different nations and regions. ICAO also tackled the safety issue created by multiple aircraft being assigned identical 24-bit aircraft addresses, which has led in the past to inaccurate aircraft information in air-ground and air-air surveillance systems. Moreover, the council has updated standards for helicopter chart development for performance-based navigation, enhancing the safety of helicopter operations. Aviation accident and incident data Enhancing data gathering and sharing is crucial for the aviation community, not only to prevent accidents and incidents, but also to respond effectively when such events occur. Key among the new standards adopted by the council are those that complete the global aeronautical distress and safety system (GADSS). Developed as part of the response to the loss of flights AF 447 in 2009 and MH 370 in 2014, GADSS requires enhancements to aircraft tracking and distress systems. Expansion of the flight data analysis programme (FDAP) now ensures that most large commercial air transport aeroplanes are included. The broader scope of safety data collection aims to identify precursor events and facilitate proactive safety management. New investigation standards will require accident investigation authorities to inform the public about progress earlier and more frequently, ultimately providing the final report in an electronic format to ICAO for improved access and data analysis. Crucially, the council also decided to enhance current search and rescue (SAR) SARPs to expedite response times, facilitate assistance from other states during operations, reduce risks to personnel at accident sites, and provide better information to rescue coordination centres. https://www.internationalairportreview.com/news/219463/icao-adopts-new-standards-for-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems/ Plane gets stuck in mud after leaving pavement at Bangor airport An American Airlines regional jet left the pavement and got stuck in the mud at Bangor International Airport Saturday night. It was still mired Sunday afternoon. A plane went off the pavement and got stuck in the mud at the Bangor airport late Saturday night. The American Airlines regional jet flying in from Philadelphia landed around 11:30 p.m. at Bangor International Airport and was taxiing to let passengers off, airport Director Jose Saavedra said. As the Embraer ERJ-145 was moving toward the terminal, the nose of the plane and front wheel left the pavement and got stuck in the mud, Saavedra said. Passengers were safely evacuated from the plane, along with their bags and taken to the terminal. No one was injured, he said. He did not know how many passengers were on the plane. American Airlines brought in a new plane to fly passengers out for a flight on Sunday morning, Saaverdra said. The plane was still stuck in the mud as of 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Saavedra said. Crews were working to get the plane out without damaging it. https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/04/14/bangor/bangor-business/plane-stuck-in-mud-after-leaving-pavement-at-bangor-airport/ FAA Proposes Directive For Boeing 747-400F To Address Risks Of Fuel Tank Explosions The requirements to ensure fuel tank safety stemmed from the TWA Flight 800 accident in 1996. SUMMARY • The FAA is addressing potential fuel tank explosions on Boeing 747-400F aircraft. • The regulator received reports about improperly applied cap seals to certain fasteners on specific 747-400Fs. • The FAA warned that improperly applied cap seals could fail to prevent arcing within the fuel tanks in case of a lightning strike or a short circuit. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to address potential Boeing 747-400F fuel tank explosions after receiving reports of improperly applied cap seals to certain fasteners on aircraft of the type. This reduced their electrical insulation and increased the risk of a fuel tank explosion. Changes following the TWA Flight 800 accident Providing more background on the issue, the FAA said that it has examined the underlying safety issues involved in fuel tank explosions on several large commercial aircraft and whether the then-existing regulations were adequate enough to alleviate safety risks. The regulator presented its findings in May 2001, issuing a final rule document titled ‘Transport Airplane Fuel Tank System Design Review, Flammability Reduction, and Maintenance and Inspection Requirements.’ The document was published several years after a Trans World Airlines (TWA) Boeing 747-100, operating flight TWA 800, exploded several minutes after it had taken off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Following the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) report, the FAA was prompted to address these issues, where the investigators concluded that the center wing fuel tank exploded due to an unknown ignition source. The NTSB also provided three safety recommendations, including calls to reduce fuel heating in the center wing fuel tanks, reduce or eliminate operations with flammable vapors in the fuel tanks, and reevaluate the fuel system design and maintenance practices. What Caused TWA Flight 800 To Explode In Mid-Air? Preliminary investigation indicated the presence of a bomb onboard. Following a June 2022 directive The report, prompted by the NTSB’s recommendations, resulted in new airworthiness standards for commercial aircraft and maintenance requirements for already-delivered airframes, which the FAA published and later amended twice in 2002. As such, the Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (SFAR 88) was included in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Essentially, the rule requires type certificate (TC) and supplemental TC (STC) holders, namely aircraft manufacturers, to ensure that their fuel tank systems can prevent ignition sources within the fuel tanks. Thus, the FAA established four principles that defined unsafe conditions associated with fuel tank systems, with one being the percentage of operating time during which fuel tanks are exposed to flammable conditions. “The other three criteria address the failure types under evaluation: Single failures, combination of failures, and unacceptable (failure) experience.” In June 2022, after the FAA had received reports about some cap seals not being applied to certain fasteners in the fuel tank during production, the regulator issued an airworthiness directive (AD). The directive required operators to apply cap seals to certain fasteners in the fuel tank on Boeing 747 aircraft from line number (LN) 645 to LN 1363 inclusive. The manufacturer intended to incorporate the change in future aircraft, namely airframes between LN 1365 and LN 1419 inclusive. “However, Boeing discovered that the design change omitted application of the cap seals on eight fasteners (four each on the left and right wings in the inboard main fuel tanks).” How An Aircraft's Fuel System Works The fuel system is one of the most important systems in an aircraft. Explosion or fire leading to loss of an aircraft The FAA warned that without these cap seals, the ends of the fasteners do not have sufficient electrical insulation to prevent arcing in case of a lightning strike or high-powered short circuit, which could create an ignition source within the inboard main fuel tanks. A failure to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank, combined with flammable fuel vapors, could result in an explosion or fire, resulting in a complete airframe loss, the regulator added. As such, the NPRM, which would be finalized with an AD, applies to certain Boeing 747-400F aircraft, with the FAA inviting stakeholders to comment on the proposed rule until May 28. The affected aircraft were identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin (RB) 747-57A2371 RB, published on September 29, 2023. The FAA estimated that only 15 Boeing 747-400F would be affected in the US, with the only compliance requirement being the application of cap seals on eight fasteners located on the left and right wings in the inboard main fuel tanks, four per side. https://simpleflying.com/faa-ad-boeing-747f-fuel-tank/ Dissecting Boeing CEO’s statement next new airplane will cost $50bn Boeing CEO David Calhoun said his successor will have to decide on whether, or how, Boeing will proceed with its next new airplane. The price tag, he said, will be $50bn. The Bombardier C Series was the last all-new, widely used single-aisle jetliner design completed and in service today as the Airbus A200. China's C919 has only a handful of aircraft in service and Russia's MC-21's EIS is uncertain. Credit: AP Canada. No airplane program at Boeing, except for the 787, ever came close to this cost. No program at Airbus did, either—and certainly none came close at Bombardier or Embraer. The 787’s cost was a financial and industrial nightmare. Design, production, and industrial snafus combined to create delivery delays of 3 ½ years. Deferred production and tooling costs reached a peak of about $32bn. Customer compensation and other factors are believed to have boosted the total cost to around $50bn, a figure Boeing never confirmed. On March 25, Boeing announced Calhoun will retire no later than Dec. 31. Chairman Larry Kellner won’t stand for reelection to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting (date TBA). Stan Deal, the CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), retired immediately. He was replaced by Stephanie Pope, the former CEO of Boeing Global Services and current EVP and COO of The Boeing Co. Pope’s new role at BCA is in addition to her corporate position. Shortly after the Monday Morning Massacre, Calhoun appeared on the financial network CNBC and, among other things, made his stunning price tag prediction. It’s a figure he referenced in passing before—but this time it caught the attention of broader media. Single-aisle airplane programs historically cost between $10bn and $12bn. Widebody programs cost between $15bn and $20bn, excluding cost overruns. Bombardier’s C-Series, the most recent all-new, widely used single-aisle airplane, cost an estimated $6bn before Airbus took over. Boeing hasn’t done an all-new new single-aisle airplane since 1982’s 757. Airbus hasn’t done an all-new single-aisle airplane since 1984’s A320. https://leehamnews.com/2024/04/15/dissecting-boeing-ceos-statement-next-new-airplane-will-cost-50bn/ British Airways Expands Speedbird Pilot Academy Initiative Amidst Overwhelming Response British Airways announces the launch of the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme, following an unprecedented response to its inaugural intake. With over 20,000 applications received for just 100 places in its first year, the initiative forms part of the airline’s £7 billion investment to democratize the path to a career as a commercial airline pilot. The airline is opening the application window for the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme on Tuesday April 16, 2024. This follows an unprecedented response to its first year intake which saw more than 20,000 applications for just 100 places. The Speedbird Pilot Academy initiative, part of the airline’s £7 billion investment across the business, is aimed at levelling the playing field and making a career as a commercial airline pilot a realistic option for all, by removing the previously prohibitive cost barrier of individuals having to pay for their training themselves. British Airways’ Director of Flight Operations Simon Cheadle, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be able to open the door to a flying career to more people through this programme. “We know from the overwhelming response and high standard of applications we had in the first year of Speedbird Pilot Academy, that there are a lot of talented people who just need a little bit of help to achieve their dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot – and we are pleased to give them that opportunity. “We want to continue to attract the very best flying talent and our investment in this programme will help to ensure our future generation of pilots for years to come.” Candidates will be able to apply for up to 100 places on the programme – that will see the approximate £100,000 cost of their training covered entirely by the airline – through the British Airways careers site from April 16, 2024. https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-expands-speedbird-pilot-academy-initiative-amidst-overwhelm/ Hong Kong Air Cargo partners with HKIAA for Cadet Pilot Programme Under the MoU, HKAC will offer preliminary job interviews to students of the programme towards the end of their course Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKAC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (HKIAA). This will provide HKIAA’s Cadet Pilot Programme graduates with interview opportunities and establish a robust talent pipeline for the industry. Under the MoU, HKAC will offer preliminary job interviews to students of the Cadet Pilot Programme towards the end of their six-month (780 hours) Theoretical Knowledge Instruction course, according to the press release from HKAC. The MoU was signed by Captain Clifford Hung, President cum Chief Operations Officer, HKAC, and Simon Li, President, HKIAA in the presence of Captain Adrian ARUL, Director of Flight Operations, HKAC, and Captain Jack IP, Director of Flight Training and Engineering, HKIAA. “This collaboration with HKIAA is a testament to Hong Kong Air Cargo’s commitment to investing in the future of the aviation industry. We are excited to provide a platform for aspiring pilots to launch their careers and contribute to Hong Kong’s status as a leading international cargo airport. We look forward to welcoming these talented individuals into our team and supporting their journey in the aviation industry.” says Hung. LI adds, “HKIAA is pleased to have HKAC become our first air cargo partner airline. Our first class of Cadet Pilot Programme students will have more options for their job preliminary interviews in May, in addition to our passenger airlines partners. We hope this additional opportunity will inspire talents to join the air cargo airlines, reinforcing the status of Hong Kong International Airport as the world’s business international cargo airport.” https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/hong-kong-air-cargo-partners-with-hkiaa-for-cadet-pilot-programme-1351834 PhD GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY My name is Michail Karyotakis. I am a Research student at Cranfield University in the UK. Currently, I am working on my Research project, which is focused on Developing a Dynamic Safety Management Framework for Advanced Air Mobility Operations. The following Questionnaires serve the main purpose of data collection since data on the Research field is limited. The surveys are not affiliated with any airline, training organisation, or any other. Participation in the surveys is voluntary and anonymous (if desired by the participant). Each survey will take about 10 minutes to be completed. Thank you in advance for your time and patience. Your participation is highly appreciated. Please click the link below to enter the survey: https://cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1M8LnQdhnjnu0Jg (1) https://cranfielduniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmoQJRGyrp9PUEK (2) Student email: michail.k.karyotakis@cranfield.ac.uk 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