Flight Safety Information - November 6, 2024 No. 221 In This Issue : Accident: Trigana B735 at Jayapura on Nov 5th 2024, engine fire, evacuation : Incident: American A319 at Washington on Oct 31st 2024, engine failure : Incident: Avianca B788 over Atlantic on Oct 31st 2024, loss of cabin pressure : Boeing 737 Max Fails To Pressurize After Bird Strike Shatters Window : 5 are killed when small jet crashes into vehicle after taking off in suburban Phoenix : Delta Boeing 767 Collided with JetBridge at Boston Airport : Hybrid “Anti-Frost” Surface Prevents Accumulation on Airplane Wings and Power Lines for Days : Colombia to buy Saab fighter aircraft, Swedish public radio reports : Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF pilots : Amazon approved to fly delivery drones beyond line of sight of pilots, CNBC says : Global Aerospace's SM4 Aviation Safety Program on How to Ensure Your Aviation Team is Trained for Real-World Scenarios : Foreign airlines seek legal changes before returning to Israel : United Arab Emirates (UAE) Accident Investigative Authority: Request : Calendar of Events Accident: Trigana B735 at Jayapura on Nov 5th 2024, engine fire, evacuation A Trigana Air Boeing 737-500, registration PK-YSC performing flight IL-273 from Jayapura to Wamena (Indonesia) with 121 passengers and 8 crew, had been pushed back and was starting its engines (CFM56) at 11:21L (02:21Z), when fire became visible out of the left hand engine. The aircraft was evacuated via left hand and right hand forward and wing exits, 4 passengers received minor injuries as result. Indonesia's Ministry of Transport reported the Boeing 737-500 registration PK-YSC suffered an incident in which thick smoke came out of the right hand engine and the engine erupted in flames after push back and engine start, the passengers panicked and opened the left hand forward and wing emergency exits and exited the aircraft. The occurrence is being investigated by the KNKT. A replacement Boeing 737-300 registration PK-YRA took the passengers to Wamena. The airport reported 4 passengers received minor injuries as result of the evacuation. A replacement Boeing 737-300 registration PK-YRA reached Wamena as flight IL-275 with a delay of about 2.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Jayapura about 32 hours after the occurrence. https://avherald.com/h?article=51fd8177&opt=0 Incident: American A319 at Washington on Oct 31st 2024, engine failure An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N814AW performing flight AA-1539 from Boston,MA to Washington National,DC (USA) with 94 people on board, was on short final to National's runway 19 when the crew initiated a go around from about 300 feet AGL advising ATC they had an engine failure. During a slow climb the crew declared Mayday reporting their right hand engine had failed. The crew requested to divert to Washington's International Dulles Airport, the crew advised they believed it had been a bird strike. The aircraft landed safely on Dulles' runway 19L about 20 minutes after the go around. The FAA stated: "American Airlines Flight 1539 landed safely at Dulles International Airport in Virginia around 8:40 a.m. local time on Thursday, Oct. 31, after the crew reported a bird strike. The Airbus 319 departed from Boston Logan International Airport and was heading to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The FAA will investigate." The aircraft is still on the ground in Washington standing Nov 5th 2024. https://avherald.com/h?article=51fda937&opt=0 Incident: Avianca B788 over Atlantic on Oct 31st 2024, loss of cabin pressure An Avianca Boeing 787-8, registration N785AV performing flight AV-46 from Bogota (Colombia) to Madrid,SP (Spain) with 250 passengers and 9 crew, was enroute at FL420 over the Atlantic Ocean about 520nm south of Ponta Delgada (Portugal) when the crew initiated an emergency descent to FL100 and diverted to Ponta Delgada. The aircraft landed safely on Ponta Delgada's runway 12 about 90 minutes later. The airline reported the aircraft had to divert due to the loss of cabin pressure. The crew followed procedures, all passengers and crew arrived in "perfect" condition in Ponta Delgada. A special flight by Wamos Air will take the passengers to Madrid. A replacement Avianca Boeing 787-8 registration N796AV is currently enroute from Ponta Delgada to Madrid estimated to arrive in Madrid with a delay of about 19.5 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=51fb0a84&opt=0 Boeing 737 Max Fails To Pressurize After Bird Strike Shatters Window Another issue has befallen a Boeing 737 Max aircraft shortly after takeoff, but this time it might not be the cursed plane maker’s fault. A 737 Max from Toronto was forced to return to the airport after a bird strike smashed its front windshield and left the aircraft unable to pressurize. A Flair Airlines 737 Max took off from Toronto Pearson Airport on October 24, reports Business Insider. Shortly after departing, the plane flew through a flock of geese, with at least one animal making contact with the plane. The contact with the goose left the front windshield of the plane in tatters and forced the crew of the aircraft to issue an emergency broadcast and return to solid ground, as BI reports: Shortly after takeoff, the pilots issued the urgency signal PAN-PAN, according to an air traffic control recording from LiveATC.net. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said in a report that the plane encountered a flock of geese and at least one of them hit the windshield, “causing it to shatter.” According to the ATC recording, one pilot said: “The windshields are shattered and we cannot see outside.” The plane quickly returned to the runway at Toronto, but once on the ground the plane ran into another issue. The crew couldn’t see where they were going as a result of the smashed window, so they were forced to request a tow back to the gate. Despite the damage to the plane, no injuries were reported as a result of the bird strike, as Flair Airlines explained in a statement shared with Simple Flying: The pilot was not injured and, in fact, was back flying the next day. The bird struck the top of the Captain’s side windshield, causing damage and resulting in some glass pieces in the flight deck, but there were no injuries. The pilots professionally managed the situation and returned to land in Toronto. The Flight Operations team ensured that the crew was safe and, as always, provided the option for some time off and support. The pilots were back at work the very next day operating flights. While the collision in Toronto was purely the fault of nature, the 737 Max has been hit with a whole barrage of issues since it was launched by Boeing. Just this year alone, a door plug has blown out the side of a 737 Max plane, tires have blown on the planes and Boeing itself has been found criminally responsible for crashes involving the 737 Max. https://www.yahoo.com/autos/boeing-737-max-fails-pressurize-143000570.html 5 are killed when small jet crashes into vehicle after taking off in suburban Phoenix MESA, Ariz. (AP) — A small jet crashed into a vehicle Tuesday after taking off from a suburban Phoenix airport, killing five people, police said. The plane crashed while taking off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, police there said in a statement. The Honda HA-420 light business jet struck the vehicle outside airport property at 4:40 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Television news video showed what appeared to be a large fire on a road near the airport. Five people were confirmed dead at the scene, police said. Authorities said five people were aboard the plane but didn't specify whether they all died or whether anyone in the vehicle may have been among the victims. The FAA, the National Transportation Safety Board and Mesa authorities will investigate. No further information was released. https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-killed-small-jet-crashes-043153244.html Delta Boeing 767 Collided with JetBridge at Boston Airport BOSTON- Delta Air Lines (DL) flight from Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Lisbon to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) operated by Boeing 767 collided with JetBridge at Boston on November 3, 2024. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported this incident on its Aviation Accidents and Incidents page. The FAA reported the incident and stated, “AIRCRAFT LEFT WING STRUCK JET BRIDGE WHILE PARKING AT THE GATE, BOSTON, MA.” According to FlightRadar24 data, Delta flight took off from Lisbon at 11:25 AM UTC and after being airborne for around six hours and 38 minutes, the flight landed safely at Boston at 6:03 PM UTC. It taxied to Terminal E and Gate 5 and while parking, the aircraft collided with the passenger jetbridge. Luckily no injuries were reported and all passengers disembarked from the flight safely. We reached out to Delta for more details and they said, “Upon arrival at the gate on Nov. 3, Delta flight 125 from Lisbon (LIS) to Boston (BOS) encountered the jetway resulting in minor damage to the engine exterior. We apologize to our customers for their delay in deplaning.” There were 211 passengers along with 11 crew members onboard the Boeing 767. The aircraft involved in the incident is a 25.5-year-old Boeing 767-300, registered as N1605. Following the incident, the aircraft was taken out of service for maintenance. The aircraft is still on the ground at Boston Airport three days after the incident. The airline arranged another aircraft as a replacement and it departed with 40-minute delays from its scheduled time. The other 767, registered as N175DZ operated an outbound flight that day. Similar Incident In July 2023, An AirBridge near Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport (DUB) collapsed, causing damage to an American Airlines (AA) Boeing 787 Dreamliner. According to airport sources, the incident occurred as the American Airlines flight from Chicago (ORD) was arriving at DUB. The Boeing 787-8, registered as N812AA, was preparing to disembark passengers when the AirBridge suddenly failed and collapsed, ripping off a door on the aircraft. The AirBridge failure appears to have been due to a technical malfunction in the structure supporting the connector. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/11/06/delta-767-collided-with-jetbridge-at-boston/ Hybrid “Anti-Frost” Surface Prevents Accumulation on Airplane Wings and Power Lines for Days Northwestern University researchers have created a potentially revolutionary hybrid anti-frost surface that prevents frost from accumulating on airplane wings and other surfaces like power lines for days at a time. According to the researchers, their specially designed “macrotexture” surface eliminates frost before it accumulates due primarily to changes in its geometry. Combined with the seemingly magical properties of the two-dimensional material graphene, in this instance graphene oxide, the researchers say their novel approach prevents 100% of accumulated frost for a week or longer, making it 1000 times more effective than even the most advanced anti-frost coatings. “When we combined graphene oxide with the macrotexture surface, it resisted frost for long times at high supersaturation,” said Northwestern’s Kyoo-Chul Kenneth Park, who led the study. “The hybrid surface becomes a stable, long-lasting, frost-free zone.” Unlike conventional treatments, the new anti-frost surface maintains its performance when scratched or cracked. It is also cheap and can be produced using a traditional 3D printer. Anti-Frost Technology Inspired by Leaves In their study, the Northwestern researchers say we’ve known for millennia that frost accumulating on leaves only seems to do so on a leaf’s convex (flat) regions. Conversely, frost has a much harder time forming on the leaf’s concave regions (veins). anti-frost Researchers were inspired by leaves, which do not form frost on their concave veins (Credit: Stephen Herb). This observation led Park to develop a predecessor to their new surface in 2020. That work entailed creating millimeter-scale structures on a material’s surface to mimic the geometry of leaves, resulting in an 80% reduction in frost. “There is more frost formation on the convex regions of a leaf,” Park explained at the time of that study. “On the concave regions (the veins), we see much less frost. People have noticed this for several thousands of years. Remarkably, there was no explanation for how these patterns form. We found that it’s the geometry — not the material — that controls this.” Still, the team believed that manipulating the material composition along with the geometry could achieve even more anti-frost benefits. This resulted in the inclusion of graphene due to its myriad applications and unique properties. Specifically, the team coveted the 3D material’s ability to attract water vapor. “Graphene oxide attracts water vapor and then confines water molecules within its structure,” said Park. “So, the graphene oxide layer acts like a container to prevent water vapor from freezing.” As expected, the combination of the macrotexture surface and the graphene oxide significantly increased frost prevention. According to the researchers, their hybrid surface displayed the ability to prevent 100% of accumulated frost for a week or longer. The new coating also proved to be particularly robust. According to the researchers, it has an unprecedented ability to resist cracks and scratches and maintain its optimal anti-frost performance. “Most other anti-frosting surfaces are susceptible to damage from scratches or contamination, which degrades surface performance over time,” Park explained. “But our anti-frosting mechanism demonstrates robustness to scratches, cracks, and contaminants, extending the life of the surface.” Surface Could Benefit Airplane Wings and Power Lines Although preventing frost accumulation on airplane wings is a critical safety concern, the research team notes that numerous industries could benefit from the anti-frost properties of their hybrid surfaces. In one example, Park highlights the 2021 power crisis in Texas, estimated to have cost $195 billion in damages “resulting directly from frost, ice, and extreme cold conditions for more than 160 hours.” “Unwanted frost accumulation is a major concern across industrial, residential, and government sectors,” Park explained. “Thus, it is critical to develop anti-frosting techniques, which are robust for long time periods in extreme environmental conditions.” According to the study authors, developing a surface that combats frost was only half the battle. If their anti-frost coating was going to have wide-ranging benefits, it would also need to be easy to fabricate and implement. Fortunately, Park says their team designed their hybrid anti-frost technique “with all of these needs in mind.” Climate Change on Coral Reefs may be less damaging than previously thought as new research suggests. See Also There’s Good News When it Comes to Climate Change on Coral Reefs “It can prevent frosting for potentially weeks at a time and is scalable, durable, and easily fabricated through 3D printing,” Park explained. The new coating is also incredibly versatile. According to Park, it could be adapted to different uses, ranging from airplane wings and power lines down to car windshields and freezers, all with unique challenges and requirements. “There currently is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach because every application has specific needs,” Park said. “Although airplanes only require seconds of frost resistance, powerlines operating in cold environments might require days or weeks of frost resistance, for example. With our new insights, we could design powerlines and airplane wings with reduced ice adhesion.” Ultimately, the team says their anti-frost hybrid surface could increase safety, reduce energy usage, and extend the life of materials that experience repeated frost accumulation. These benefits could also reduce the time and energy spent maintaining power lines and other surfaces, resulting in significant cost savings and increasing sustainability. “Developing new anti-frosting techniques is crucial to preventing costly mechanical failures, energy inefficiencies, and safety hazards for critical operations,” Park said. “These types of alterations would greatly reduce yearly maintenance costs.” The study, “Robust hybrid diffusion control for long-term scalable frost prevention,” was partially funded by the National Science Foundation and published in Science Advances. https://thedebrief.org/hybrid-anti-frost-surface-prevents-accumulation-on-airplane-wings-and-power-lines-for-days/ Colombia to buy Saab fighter aircraft, Swedish public radio reports OSLO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Colombia will buy a fleet of JAS Gripen fighter aircraft made by Sweden's Saab, Swedish public radio SR's Ekot news broadcast reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources, but Colombia's government declined to immediately confirm the purchase. Shares of Saab (SAABb.ST), opens new tab were up 3.4% in Stockholm by 1506 GMT. "We have taken note of the information in the media but cannot comment further at this time. We have previously had a dialogue with Colombia regarding the sale of Gripen, but there is currently no contract," a Saab spokesperson said. It was not immediately clear how many aircraft Colombia may order from the Swedish defence contractor. Later on Tuesday, Colombia's Defence Minister Ivan Velasquez told reporters at a press conference in the capital Bogota, "there's still nothing definitive, there are many rumors, there's no statement from the government." "Once a decision has been made by the president, it will be communicated," added Velasquez. Saab AB has sought to boost sales of the Gripen fighter in Latin America, including to Colombia and Peru from a production base in Brazil that was developed in partnership with Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA), opens new tab. Colombia has long planned to replace its ageing fleet of Israeli-made Kfir warplanes, but talks held in 2022 with Saab as well as French rival Dassault Aviation eventually collapsed, the country's defence minister said early last year. https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombia-buy-saab-fighter-aircraft-swedish-public-radio-reports-2024-11-05/ Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF pilots Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, to deliver 19 H135 helicopters for training Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots. This is the first instance of Airbus helicopters entering service with the Canadian Armed Forces. The H135 aircraft, renowned for its advanced twin-engine capabilities and reliability, will be customised at Airbus's Fort Erie facility in Ontario with Canadian-made modifications. As part of Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, this acquisition supports both Canadian defence and local job creation, providing cutting-edge training technology for new RCAF aviators. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2026, and the helicopters will be equipped for advanced training roles, with features that allow pilots to seamlessly transition to more complex military aircraft. This agreement includes the acquisition of the H135 fleet, engineering support and a comprehensive training package, ensuring high-quality flight education for Canada's defence forces. The H135 will join Airbus models already used by the Canadian Armed Forces, such as the CC150 Polaris and the CC295 Kingfisher, further strengthening Airbus's role in Canada's defence aviation sector. With more than 400,000 flight hours in a dedicated military training role, the H135 is utilised for basic ab-initio, advanced IFR and tactical training, with operators including several of Canada's close military allies such as Australia and the UK. A full spectrum training aircraft, the H135 facilitates the development of core skills while providing twin-engines and advanced avionics, allowing easy and safe pilot transition to more complex helicopters in the RCAF's fleet. Since 1984, Airbus Helicopters has delivered nearly 600 helicopters in Canada. In 2023, the Canadian fleet of 760 in-service helicopters accumulated over 275,000 flight hours. The Fort Erie facility is also the centre of excellence for light single gearboxes and the single source for critical composite components supporting platforms worldwide. Each year, Airbus Helicopters ships 34,000 parts from Fort Erie to customers around the globe. https://avitrader.com/2024/11/05/airbus-h135-helicopters-to-train-rcaf-pilots/ Amazon approved to fly delivery drones beyond line of sight of pilots, CNBC says Amazon (AMZN) has received FAA approval to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots, CNBC’s Annie Palmer reports. The company is planning to increase deliveries in Tolleson, a city west of Phoenix, Arizona. An FAA spokesperson said the agency granted Amazon permission to conduct beyond visual line of sight deliveries in Tolleson on October 31. Amazon is competing with Wing, owned by Google parent Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL), UPS (UPS), Walmart (WMT), and others in the delivery by drone space. https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/amazon-approved-to-fly-delivery-drones-beyond-line-of-sight-of-pilots-cnbc-says Global Aerospace's SM4 Aviation Safety Program on How to Ensure Your Aviation Team is Trained for Real-World Scenarios UPRT Flight training There is no doubt in my mind that flying is the way humankind is meant to travel. Yet, the continued success and growth of the industry require a refined approach to safety. As someone who flies commercially and has a new interest in an aviation career, I want the reassurance that the pilot in command (PIC) and crew are adequately prepared if an aircraft ends up in an upset. Invest in Improvement According to the FAA’s Advisory Circular 120-111, an upset is defined as an airplane in flight unintentionally exceeding the parameters normally experienced in line operations or training: Pitch attitude greater than 25 degrees nose up Pitch attitude greater than 10 degrees nose down Bank angle greater than 45 degrees Within the above parameters, but flying at airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions1 Having just completed a summer internship with an advanced flight training academy, I gained a new perspective on the importance of safety and how comprehensive training enhances each pilot’s capabilities. Upset prevention & recovery training (UPRT) is a small investment for any flight department, and it significantly improves each pilot’s level of proficiency at every attitude. It puts pilots through a comprehensive training syllabus that reduces risk, enhances the safety mindset and ultimately saves lives. Why Challenge Yourself? There is no question that there are obstacles in every industry. Aviation, however, is uniquely dynamic. Regardless of the aviation business sector that any given role touches, the industry is constantly working to mitigate risk. That includes risk in systems interoperability, platform aerodynamic design, weather and operational necessities. It is inherently a risky business. Consequently, individuals must challenge themselves to get better. That means taking a holistic approach to determine where risk lies in your daily operations and then challenging yourself, the organization and the operation to improve. That might be a tabletop exercise, a crew resource management (CRM) discussion applicable to loss of control inflight (LOC-I) or improving ground operations to prevent future incidents that damage equipment and significantly impact the bottom line. The leading cause of aviation accidents remains LOC-I. These LOC-I incidents are generally initiated by human error, environmental factors or systems failures. Stall events are a leading causal factor that has led to loss of life. This means that the status quo is not enough, and everyone needs to challenge themselves where the challenges are readily available. It may be as simple as the transition from a tabletop or simulator to a real-world environment. Fight or Flight? Psychosocial rehabilitation specialist Kendra Cherry noted, “The fight-or-flight response plays a critical role in how we deal with stress and danger in our environment. When we are under threat, the response prepares the body to either fight or flee. By priming your body for action, you are better prepared to perform under pressure.” However, when the unexpected happens at 20+ thousand feet, this response, or startle, manifests in freezing and a reduced ability to process information. Startle can impair judgement and slow down critical thinking skills. Exposure to emergency-like situations in a controlled environment helps mitigate this startle response and allows aviation professionals to stay clear-minded during any event. Needless to say, nose low and inverted is not the time to develop a strategy. Your passengers and crew will be more than “upset.” The video clip below captures a pilot working through an upset within the high safety margins of an Extra 300 prior to being faced with one in the aircraft that he flies daily. Final Approach Safety and risk mitigation are the keys to success in aviation. UPRT is one definitive example, but there are countless others. Invest in yourself, prepare for the unexpected and mitigate risk to the greatest extent possible in daily operations. Stay vigilant with your safety focus, dedication and perseverance to keep the aviation industry safe and thriving. Resources: 1 FAA. (2017). AC 120-11 CH 1: Upset Prevention & Recovery Training. Retrieved September 25, 2024 from https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_120-111_CHG_1_Ed_Upd_3.pdf 2 33rd AOPA Air Safety Institute Accident Report. (nd). AOPA. Retrieved September 25, 2024 from https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/air-safety-institute/accident-analysis/richard-g-mcspadden-report#:~:text=Accident%20rates%20in%20both%20non-commercial%20fixed-wing%2C%20commercial%20fixed-wing%2C,causal%20factor%20and%20weather-related%20accidents%20remain%20highly%20lethal. 3 Cherry, Kendra.(2024). What is the Flight-or-Fight Response? VeryWellMind. Retrieved September 25, 2024 from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fight-or-flight-response-2795194. About Global Aerospace SM4 Aviation Safety Program The Global Aerospace SM4 Safety Program has revolutionized the way insurance specialists help their clients achieve higher levels of operational safety. SM4 was built on the concept of integrating four critical safety components: planning, prevention, response and recovery. Its mission is to help organizations manage risk, enrich training efforts, strengthen safety culture and improve safety management systems. https://sm4.global-aero.com/ Global Aerospace SM4 Aviation Safety Program Media Contact Suzanne Keneally Vice President, Group Head of Communications +1 973-490-8588 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-aerospaces-sm4-aviation-safety-203300477.html Foreign airlines seek legal changes before returning to Israel The current law requires airlines to compensate passengers for flight cancellations and changes, but airlines say this law makes their activity in Israel financially unprofitable. Representatives of foreign airlines in Israel have sent a letter to the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee legal advisor seeking an amendment to the Aviation Services Law. The amendment would make it easier for foreign airlines to be hit by disruptions caused by the war. The airlines include low-cost carriers and legacy airlines, including major companies like easyJet, Wizz Air, Delta, and British Airways. Compensating passengers The current law requires airlines to compensate passengers for flight cancellations and changes and, if necessary, find and pay for alternative flights. However, the law is enacted for peacetime and unsuitable for prolonged emergencies. The regulatory requirements mean that foreign airlines are forced to cancel many flights, suffer significant losses and cope with passenger claims. According to the letter, the requirements in the law make their activity in Israel financially unprofitable, and they want the compensation clause of the law suspended. The Economic Affairs Committee discussed the issue at the beginning of October when insurance was also on the agenda as a main reason for the airlines not returning to Israel. Before the Iranian attack in April, foreign companies even pledged that if the state would help with insurance support, as it does for Israeli airlines, there would be a swift resumption of Israeli flights. Since then, the security situation has only escalated, and consequently, the airlines are now stressing the importance of legal amendments. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-827811 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Accident Investigative Authority: Request TO: ISASI Members ON BEHALF OF: Mr. Khalid Al Raisi (kalraisi@gcaa.gov.ae) RE: Call for Aviation Safety Investigation Experts The Accident Investigation Authority of the United Arab Emirates is developing a comprehensive pool of aviation safety investigation experts to support future investigation needs in the UAE and enhance the overall investigation capabilities. As part of this initiative, we are seeking experienced professionals to contribute their expertise to our growing aviation sector. • Human Factors • Safety Management Systems (SMS) • Aircraft Systems • Aviation Operations If you have further questions please contact Mr. Khalid Al Raisi. If you are interested in registering your expertise with the UAE GCAA you may send your curriculum vitae (CV) to Mr. Khalid Al Raisi. CALENDAR OF EVENTS • INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SAFETY SUMMIT - November 5 - 7, 2024 (Rio De Janeiro) • NATA’s Aviation Business Conference (ABC) - November 12-13,2024, Nashville, TN • Elevate Your Organization's Safety Practices with ERAU’s SMS Course in Daytona Beach Nov. 19-21 • The Gulf Flight Safety Association (GFSA) - 26/27 of November 2024; Manama, Bahrain • Sponsor the 2025 Fuzion Safety Conference! 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