Flight Safety Information - November 27, 2024 No. 236 In This Issue : Incident: Tway B738 at Osaka on Nov 25th 2024, runway incursion, departing aircraft climbs over : Accident: SAS A333 at Stockholm on Nov 21st 2024, tail strike on departure : Incident: Cathay Pacific A35K enroute on Nov 26th 2024, hydraulic problems : FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes : AOPA Warns Pilots To Be Aware Of Varying Fuel Types : Fuselage striking runway at Calgary airport tied to pilot training issue, TSB report shows : Singapore Airlines pilots forget to apply parking brake, plane rolls back at Delhi Airport : Black boxes from DHL aircraft crash in Vilnius to be sent abroad for analysis : Aircraft ferrying White House staff in New York grounded due to safety issue, witness reports flames : United Passenger Banned After Fellow Travelers Had to Restrain Him with Zip Ties for Violent Outburst : United says FAA staffing shortages causing significant disruption at Newark hub : EASA Part 145 maintenance approval for Alliance Aerospace : VETERAN FAA LEGAL EXPERT JOINS TEXAS AVIATION LAW FIRM : Calendar of Events Incident: Tway B738 at Osaka on Nov 25th 2024, runway incursion, departing aircraft climbs over A Tway Air Boeing 737-800, registration HL8069 performing flight TW-221 from Osaka Kansai (Japan) to Jeju (South Korea), was taxiing for departure from runway 06R along taxiway J1 meant to turn onto taxiway P parallel to runway 24L/06R, however, missed the turn, entered taxiway A2, crossed the hold short line and entered runway 24L/06R without being cleared to do so. At that time a Jin Air Boeing 737-800, registration HL7786 performing flight LJ-234 from Osaka (Japan) to Seoul (South Korea), was accelerating for takeoff from runway 06R and was about to rotate for takeoff when TW-221 crossed the hold short line, and was already airborne climbing through 300 feet AGL when TW-221 reached the runway edge about 0.3nm further down the runway and overflew TW-221 at about 600 feet MSL. LJ-234 continued to Seoul for a landing without further incident. TW-221 vacated the runway via the next taxiway A3, continued to the holding point runway 06R via taxiway P and departed completing their flight to Jeju without further incident. Japan's Ministry of Transport as well as South Korea's Ministry of Transport are investigating the occurrence. https://avherald.com/h?article=520d119a&opt=0 Accident: SAS A333 at Stockholm on Nov 21st 2024, tail strike on departure A SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration LN-RKM performing flight SK-903 from Stockholm (Sweden) to Newark,NJ (USA), departed Stockholm's runway 01L but struck its tail onto the runway surface. The aircraft continued the climb to FL360 and was enroute about 450nm north of Copenhagen (Denmark) when the crew decided to divert to Copenhagen. The aircraft maintained FL360 on the way to Copenhagen and landed without further incident on Copenhagen's runway 22L about 75 minutes after beginning the diversion. A replacement A330-300 registration LN-RKO reached Newark with a delay of about 6 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Copenhagen 5 days later. https://avherald.com/h?article=520d0638&opt=0 Incident: Cathay Pacific A35K enroute on Nov 26th 2024, hydraulic problems A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000, registration B-LXA performing flight CX-501 (dep Nov 25th) from Tokyo Narita (Japan) to Hong Kong (China), was descending towards Hong Kong when the crew reported hydraulic problems and requested emergency services on stand by. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Hong Kong's runway 07L about 4.5 hours after departure. The airline reported the aircraft experienced an issue with its hydraulic systems, the crew followed procedures and notified Authorities so that they could be on a standby in case assistance was needed. The aircraft landed safely. https://avherald.com/h?article=520d035d&opt=0 FAA will not require immediate 737 MAX engine action after bird strikes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it will not require any immediate action after convening a review board to consider concerns about Boeing 737 MAX engines after two bird strike incidents on Southwest Airlines planes in 2023. The FAA Corrective Action Review Board reviewed the CFM LEAP-1B engine bird strikes which led to smoke entering two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The board determined the issue does not warrant immediate action and the FAA will follow its standard regulatory process to address it, the agency said. "The FAA continues to assess how these events could affect other engines with similar structural designs," the agency said, adding it will issue a notice to foreign aviation regulators "about new information Boeing provided to operators of aircraft with LEAP-1B engines." The FAA had been considering recommendations for new takeoff procedures to close the airflow to one or both engines to address the potential impact of a bird strike and prevent smoke from entering the cockpit. The development of a permanent fix could extend delays to certification of Boeing's MAX 7 and MAX 10 models. Reuters reported last week the FAA was considering whether a change in procedures made sense to address the extremely rare incident when pilots have an established procedure to address the issue. Boeing said Tuesday it continues "to follow regulatory processes to properly address potential issues and ensure the continued safety of the global fleet." Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it previously notified flight crews about the effects of certain bird strikes following the two events and "reiterated the importance of following established safety procedures that are part of the company's recurrent pilot training." Southwest said it continues to work with "manufacturers and safety regulators to identify a permanent solution." The Seattle Times reported a design change could involve a software update to alter what happens to airflow valves when an engine fan blade breaks because of a bird strike or other reason. CFM, the world's largest engine maker by units sold, is co-owned by GE Aerospace and Safran. GE Aerospace said it is "supportive of FAA's decision and will continue to work closely with Boeing and regulators." Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board said it opened an investigation into the Southwest left engine bird strike and subsequent smoke in cockpit event that occurred near New Orleans in December 2023. The other incident occurred in a Southwest March 2023 flight that had departed Havana and in which a bird strike led to smoke filling the passenger cabin. Boeing in February published a bulletin to inform flight crews of potential flight deck and cabin effects associated with severe engine damage. Boeing's 737 MAX 7 and 10 are delayed as the planemaker works to address an engine anti-ice system that could lead to it overheating and potentially causing an engine failure before the planes can be certified. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/faa-not-require-immediate-737-041325543.html AOPA Warns Pilots To Be Aware Of Varying Fuel Types With new unleaded fuels coming to market, pilots are cautioned to avoid misfueling. Mark Phelps The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in association with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, posted a warning today (posted below in italics) for pilots regarding concern over misfuelling as new unleaded fuels of varying types and octane levels are starting to make their way to market. It cautions pilots to ensure their aircraft—particularly those requiring high-octane fuels—are not misfueled with “the wrong type, grade, or mix of fuel.” The notice includes links to resources for more information on details regarding the dangers of misfuelling with inappropriate fuels. “The growing availability of unleaded aviation fuel represents a crucial step toward eliminating lead emissions from aircraft. However, it also introduces new misfueling risks that occur when the wrong type, grade, or mix of fuel is delivered to an aircraft. With multiple fuel options now available, pilots, aircraft owners and line service personnel must be more vigilant than ever to ensure fueling safety. “Misfueling can lead to catastrophic engine failure, which is why clear communication between pilots and line service personnel is essential. Pilots should confirm the limitations of their STC for the engine and airframe. And, when placing full-service fuel orders, confirm every detail of the order—including type, grade, and volume—with line service personnel, or be aware of these factors when conducting self-service fueling. Aircraft must also have proper logbook documentation and placards that support conformance with the applicable STC and accurate fueling. “It is important to note that while the new unleaded fuels are designed to mix with 100LL, it remains uncertain whether they can be safely mixed with each other. Until more information is available, unleaded fuels must not be combined. Again, each engine and/or aircraft may have specific limitations that aircraft owners need to be aware of when fueling their aircraft. “Resources such as the Energy Institute’s Misfuelling Resources, AOPA’s Safety Brief, the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Misfueling Prevention Program, and the EAGLE’s Guidance on Transitioning a Flight School to Unleaded Avgas offer valuable guidance during this transition. As unleaded fuels become more widely available, diligence and adherence to proper protocols will be essential to maintaining safety and protecting your aircraft.” https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/misfueling-fears-leads-aopa-to-caution-pilots/ Flight Recorders Found After Lithuania Cargo Jet Crash Investigators probing the deadly cargo plane crash in Lithuania found the aircraft's flight recorders on Tuesday, the justice ministry said, as they sought to establish what caused the disaster. The DHL plane coming from the German city of Leipzig crashed early Monday near the Vilnius airport, killing one crew member and raising questions over whether the tragedy could be connected to a recent series of sabotage cases. The Baltic country's officials have been looking into alleged acts of incendiary devices being planted on cargo planes, but refrained from linking the crash to the ongoing probes. Lithuania's justice ministry said in a statement that the flight recorders were "retrieved from the debris of the plane" at approximately 11:30 am (0930 GMT) on Tuesday. Analysis of flight recorder data could supply critical clues over the crash of the aircraft, which skidded several hundred metres before hitting a residential building about one kilometre (0.6 miles) from the airport. The ministry also said German officials have arrived in Lithuania to assist with the aviation security investigation, and authorities are also awaiting the arrival of experts from the United States and Spain. Police Chief Arunas Paulauskas said it could take two to three days to examine the scene. Lithuania has also opened a criminal investigation into the crash, with Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte urging people to refrain from "jumping to conclusions" while it is ongoing. But German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Monday "we must now seriously ask ourselves whether this was an accident or whether it was another hybrid incident". German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius later said there were "no findings" as yet that indicated there had been an explosive charge on the aircraft that could have caused the crash. https://www.barrons.com/news/flight-recorders-found-after-lithuania-cargo-jet-crash-d98d3706 Fuselage striking runway at Calgary airport tied to pilot training issue, TSB report shows In its report, the TSB linked the fuselage strike to a wider issue with pilot training on the DHC-8 aircraft The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) says pilots were assigned additional training following an incident in which the tail of a commercial plane came in contact with the Calgary airport runway in April. The WestJet Encore Ltd. operated flight from Fort McMurray was landing in Calgary when the incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on April 13, the TSB said. The incident resulted in significant damage to the underside of the Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-402 aircraft, according to a TSB report on the incident released Tuesday. “The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the lower aft fuselage structure that consisted of deformed frames and stringers and perforated belly skins,” the report said. The aircraft’s tail strike switch also broke off at impact, the report said. In its report, the TSB linked the fuselage strike to a wider issue with pilot training on the DHC-8 aircraft. According to the report, there have been 13 other reported aft fuselage strikes involving the DHC-8 aircraft since 2002. All of these occurrences involved pitch exceeding limits stated in the aircraft operating manual, the report said. Following the incident on April 13, the captain and first officer on the flight completed additional simulator training related to pitch awareness before they were assigned any further flying duties, the TSB said. WestJet Encore Ltd. took similar actions, including making amendments to its pilot training curriculum and guidance material to include more emphasis on pitch awareness. The plane was carrying four crew members and 78 passengers at the time. No injuries were reported, the TSB said. The DHC-8-402 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner capable of seating 78 passengers. The involved aircraft was manufactured in 2013. The TSB’s report came after the conclusion of its investigation into the incident. The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline and rail transportation occurrences with the sole aim of advancing transportation safety. The TSB is not tasked with assigning fault in such occurrences. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/plane-fuselage-striking-runway-calgary-airport-pilot-training-issue Singapore Airlines pilots forget to apply parking brake, plane rolls back at Delhi Airport A Singapore Airlines A380 experienced a rollback incident at Delhi Airport after landing from Singapore. The pilots reportedly forgot to apply the parking brake. The aircraft rolled back slightly on the sloped parking bay. The pilots quickly corrected the error. One cabin crew member sustained a minor injury. All passengers disembarked safely. The airline apologized for the incident. A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380 on Monday night rolled back at Delhi Airport at the parking bay as the pilots allegedly forgot to put on the parking brake. Fortunately, it did not hit any other plane or ground crew vehicles. The pilots quickly applied the brakes once they realised the mistake, reported TOI. The world's largest double decker commercial airline had landed at the Indira Gandhi Airport from Singapore at around 8 pm. “The parking bay has a slight slope to ensure water flows out towards the apron during rains. After docking at the parking bay, the aircraft rolled back at 8.14 pm. Then the pilots applied the parking brake,” said airport sources. In a statement, SIA said: “A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Airbus A380, operating flight SQ406 from Singapore to New Delhi experienced a rollback after parking at IGIA on Nov 25, 2024. The pilot immediately applied the brakes to halt the aircraft. Once the aircraft was stationary, the pilots informed air traffic control, and ground staff safely towed the aircraft back to its designated parking bay. All passengers disembarked the aircraft normally with no injuries reported. One cabin crew member suffered a minor bruise on her thigh, received medical attention, and was cleared to return to duties. SIA apologises for any inconvenience caused by this incident. The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority.” An aircraft parking brake is also known as a hand brake or emergency brake. It is a critical safety feature that prevents an aircraft from moving when it’s parked. It’s a lever in the cockpit that's usually located near the main control panel or pedals. The normal standard operating procedure states when an aircraft stops at a bay, the parking brake is set and then the engines are shut down. Post that, the engineering staff puts aircraft choks (triangular blocks put in front and behind aircraft wheels) on. The parking brakes are released only after this. However, in this case, the parking brake was not not set in the on position; the engines were shut down and the aircraft rolled back, said senior pilots. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/singapore-airlines-pilots-forget-to-apply-parking-brake-plane-rolls-back-at-delhi-airport/articleshow/115720157.cms?from=mdr Black boxes from DHL aircraft crash in Vilnius to be sent abroad for analysis The black boxes found inside a cargo aircraft operated by global courier DHL that crashed in Vilnius will be sent to another EU country for further analysis, the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) of Lithuania confirmed. On the morning of November 27, 2024, Vilmantas Vitkauskas, Vice-Chancellor and the Head of National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC), said that Lithuania lacks the facilities to analyze data from aircraft black boxes, meaning that they will be transferred to a laboratory in another EU country. “The first job is to retrieve them from the scene of the accident, then to protect them from any external damage so that they can be safely transported to the laboratories,” Vitkauskas told Lithuanian National Broadcaster LRT radio. On November 26, 2024, the Justice Ministry of Lithuania confirmed that the black boxes were located inside the aircraft around 11:30 local time and were extracted from the wreckage. Based on information from the Justice Ministry of Lithuania, LRT reported that the safety investigation team has begun the process of decrypting data from the black boxes. Flight recorders, colloquially known as “black boxes” despite their bright orange shell, comprise two individual devices: the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). It helps investigators piece together the events leading up to an accident. During flights, the FDR captures data about the aircraft, including its speed and direction, and the CVR records conversations among the crew, radio communications, and other ambient sounds such as engine noises, and warning alerts. On November 26, 2024, Laurynas Naujokaitis, the Head of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation at Lithuania’s Ministry of Justice, announced that German representatives have joined the investigation team. Additionally, investigators from Spain and the United States are also expected to participate. While the exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, possibilities such as technical issues, pilot error, or sabotage are all being considered. However, as of November 27, 2024, Lithuanian investigators have not found any evidence to support the theory of tampering, according to Naujokaitis. US investigators travel to DHL plane crash site to assist Lithuanian authorities On the morning of November 25, 2024, a DHL Boeing 737-400 freighter crashed near Vilnius Airport (VNO), close to a residential area. The Fire and Rescue Department reported that the aircraft was completely destroyed. The crash ignited nearby storage rooms and a vehicle. Lithuanian authorities confirmed that the pilot, a Spanish citizen, was killed in the crash. Three other people on the aircraft, who were Lithuanian, German and Spanish, were injured. Valdas Benkunskas, the Mayor of Vilnius, stated that 13 people were evacuated from nearby buildings following the accident. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/black-boxes-from-dhl-aircraft-crash-to-be-sent-abroad Aircraft ferrying White House staff in New York grounded due to safety issue, witness reports flames New York — An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York on Monday was grounded due to a safety concern, with one witness reporting flames under the right engine. The staff and officials were removed from the aircraft, part of the Marine Corps HMX-1 presidential helicopter fleet, and transferred to a second Osprey to continue their trip accompanying President Joe Biden at a “Friendsgiving” event with members of the U.S. Coast Guard in Staten Island. The issue caused only a minor delay for Biden’s return to Washington on Monday evening. The incident occurred the same day lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asking him to re-ground the military’s entire fleet of V-22 Ospreys until solutions can be put in place to address safety and design issues identified by The Associated Press in its recent in-depth investigation of the aircraft’s accident record. The Marine Corps did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the New York incident. A journalist traveling with the president reported seeing a fire under the right engine shortly before staff were notified the Osprey would be grounded. It’s not the first time White House staff or reporters have had to be removed from an Osprey during a trip due to safety concerns. In November 2023 an Osprey ferrying White House reporters and staff returned to the ground shortly after takeoff after four loud “pops” were heard and smoke was seen. In the letter sent Monday to Austin, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, and Rep. Richard Neal, all Democrats from Massachusetts, said that “given the current concerns about the safety of the V-22, the aircraft should be grounded, and should not be deployed again until the platform’s significant deficiencies are fully addressed.” The Osprey, which flies like both a helicopter and an airplane, has been in more than 21 major accidents, many of which can be tied back to choices made in its design, the AP found. The whole fleet was grounded for three months this year following a deadly crash in Japan in November 2023 that killed eight service members, including one from Massachusetts. Ospreys, which are operated by the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps and used in the presidential fleet, have now returned to flight operations, with some restrictions. Osprey pilots have told the AP they do not want to see the aircraft grounded, despite safety concerns, because of its unique capabilities. Program officials have said they are working on fixes to improve the V-22’s safety and reliability. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the letter. The lawmakers also cited the AP’s reporting that pilots are having to push the V-22’s “interim power” feature to be able to land safely — but are advised against it because it can wear down parts. Interim power was a factor in the most recent accident in October when a Japanese self-defense forces Osprey violently tilted and struck the ground on takeoff. An investigation determined the pilots were to blame for not turning on the interim power during takeoff. “The reality for pilots is that they have to push the aircraft to its limits to stay safe,” the lawmakers wrote. https://www.syracuse.com/state/2024/11/aircraft-ferrying-white-house-staff-in-new-york-grounded-due-to-safety-issue-witness-reports-flames.html United Passenger Banned After Fellow Travelers Had to Restrain Him with Zip Ties for Violent Outburst “We’ve banned this customer from future United flights,” the airline confirmed in a statement A United Airlines passenger was reportedly restrained by multiple fellow travelers after he started repeatedly stomping on his own seat mid-flight. United Flight 502 was heading to Los Angeles from Austin on Saturday, Nov. 16 when the shocking incident occurred. Video footage taken by another person on the flight, Gino Galofaro, shows the disruptive passenger standing on what appears to be his own seat as he kicks it down into the row behind him. There does not appear to be anyone seated in his row or the row behind him. United confirmed that there were 76 passengers on board, as well as five crew members. Plane Passengers Restrain Traveler with Duct Tape After He Allegedly Tried to Open Door Mid-Flight Airline Kicking Incident Galofaro claims he woke up to the disturbance and was shocked when a flight attendant walked by multiple times and allegedly didn’t do anything to address the situation, per SWNS. The San Diego-based addiction counsellor says he and two other travelers on the flight helped restrain the passenger’s hands and feet with zip ties when no one else intervened. He adds that they were approximately 40 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport when they restrained him and belted him back into a seat. Though police met the aircraft once it landed, Galofaro noted that he wants to communicate with the passenger’s family and see if he can be of any help. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, United Airlines said, “On Nov. 16, local law enforcement met United flight 502 upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport after a customer became disruptive.” Though they didn’t describe what exactly the disruptive behavior was, they did confirm, “We’ve banned this customer from future United flights.” The statement adds, “We thank our crew for helping address the situation and working to ensure the safety of everyone on board.” PEOPLE has reached out to LAX Airport Police for comment but did not receive an immediate reply. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Last week, passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 1915 found themselves in a similar situation when they had to restrain a passenger with duct tape after he allegedly tried to open the cabin door mid-flight. That flight was heading to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport from Milwaukee on Tuesday, Nov. 19 when the disruptive passenger approached a flight attendant on board and said he needed to exit the aircraft immediately. Multiple passengers used duct tape to restrain the wrists and ankles of the passenger after he allegedly hit the flight attendant while trying to get the door open, according to a report filed by the DFW Department of Public Safety and obtained by PEOPLE. https://people.com/united-passenger-restrained-kicking-his-own-seat-mid-flight-watch-8752215 United says FAA staffing shortages causing significant disruption at Newark hub WASHINGTON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing "significant disruption" for travelers at its busy Newark, New Jersey, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 days of November, disrupting more than 343,000 United travelers by delays, cancellations, long taxi times and longer flight times related to air traffic control delays for Newark. United said that on Nov. 15 alone, air traffic control staffing issues resulted in canceled flights that disrupted 1,880 customers; gate and other delays disrupted an additional 24,558. The FAA said in "the Newark airspace, the FAA is addressing a decades-long issue of staffing and has been transparent with airlines and travelers about our plan." United's comments come as a record-setting Thanksgiving holiday air-travel period is beginning. "This is why it continues to be imperative for FAA to rebuild staffing levels so travelers can depend on safe, efficient air travel," United said. Over the last two years, a series of near-miss incidents has raised concerns about U.S. aviation safety and the strain on understaffed air traffic control operations. The FAA said last month it was opening an audit into runway incursion risks at the 45 busiest U.S. airports after a series of near-miss incidents. The FAA required 17 air traffic controllers to move from New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), known as N90, to Philadelphia in late July. New York TRACON is one of the busiest U.S. facilities. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker told reporters last week the move allowed the agency "to relieve the stress in New York and improve controller staffing levels by recruiting and training controllers in Philadelphia." Whitaker added that delays were down with the transfer of the airspace. In recent years, the FAA has been forced to routinely assign controllers six-day work weeks and slow air traffic in the New York area. The FAA is about 3,000 controllers behind staffing targets and the agency said last year it had 10,700 certified controllers, about the same as a year earlier. The FAA in June extended cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area airports through October 2025, saying the number of controllers handling traffic in New York was insufficient for normal traffic levels. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-says-faa-staffing-shortages-causing-significant-disruption-newark-hub-2024-11-26/ EASA Part 145 maintenance approval for Alliance Aerospace Alliance Aerospace, as part of the Alliance Aviation Group, has been awarded EASA Part 145 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority. The accreditation bolsters capabilities at the company’s 3,000m² FBO hangar facility located at Westlands Apron, Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland. The process of approval was completed within six months. With assistance from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Alliance Aerospace was able to establish the required procedures, equipment and personnel required to attain the approval. It can now provide MRO/AOG support services from its Dublin base to general aviation (GA) customers. Initially targeting the Gulfstream family of aircraft, this EASA Part 145 approval augments Alliance Aviation Group’s portfolio of services, which includes CAMO support, aircraft management, aircraft charter, hangarage, ground handling and trip support services, plus technical assistance. “We are delighted to achieve this Part 145 approval which usefully extends our range of capabilities to our base clients,” said Brendan McQuaid, CEO, Alliance Aviation Group. “It enables us to expand our offering to other GA customers also from our base here in Dublin. I am most grateful to our stellar team at Alliance Aerospace who worked so hard to achieve this approval.” “This latest approval will strengthen and enhance Alliance Aerospace’s services from our facility in Dublin,” said Mick Conlon, technical director at Alliance Aerospace. “In attaining this we have become the first engineering business here to offer line maintenance on Gulfstream type aircraft. Whilst we are currently Gulfstream G650 approved, we are planning to add additional Gulfstream, Bombardier and Dassault Falcon type ratings to our approvals in the near future. We look forward to offering first-class, quick and efficient scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance support to all our customers.” “This approval is another milestone achievement for our ever-expanding facility in Dublin,” said Liam Murphy, FBO regional manager, Alliance Aviation Group. “Having developed our FBO and ground handling capabilities over the last 18 months, achieving this Part 145 status permits us to expand further and position ourselves to deliver a full service FBO package to existing and potential new clients.” Alliance Aviation Group offers a range of specialist services in both domestic and international ground handling locations, maintenance, and aircraft management. https://www.businessjetinteriorsinternational.com/news/cabin-completion-refurbishment-maintenance/easa-part-145-maintenance-approval-for-alliance-aerospace.html CALENDAR OF EVENTS • Sponsor the 2025 Fuzion Safety Conference! 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