Flight Safety Information - December 6, 2024 No. 243 In This Issue : Incident: TAB MD10 at Santa Cruz on Dec 5th 2024, burst tyres on landing : Incident: TAAG B737 near Windhoek on Dec 2nd 2024, loss of cabin pressure : Incident: Logan E145 at Manchester on Dec 5th 2024, lightning strike : Incident: Max B733 at Maiduguri on Dec 4th 2024, bird strike : Incident: CAMEX B763 at Budapest on Dec 4th 2024, flaps up landing : A new wrinkle in Boeing's 737 Max crash drama : FAA administrator says Boeing still not producing MAX planes after strike : Korean Air A380 Jet Blast Shatters JetBlue A321 Windshield at New York : Avion Express Welcomed 50 New First Officers Through Partnerships with Pilot Training Academies : ICAO reinforces commitment to African aviation development at landmark Brazzaville meetings : Deep source reporting and exclusive interviews breaks news on the Osprey aircraft’s safety record : The 10 Best and Worst Airlines in the World in 2024 : National Business Aviation Association Celebrates the Monumental Legacy of Nicholas Sabatini FAA Safety Leader : Calendar of Events Incident: TAB MD10 at Santa Cruz on Dec 5th 2024, burst tyres on landing A TAB Cargo McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30 freighter, registration CP-2791 performing flight 2L-755 from La Paz to Santa Cruz (Bolivia), landed on Santa Cruz's runway 34 but burst a number of tyres. The aircraft rolled out without further incident and became disabled on the runway. The aircraft is still on the ground at Santa Cruz's Viru Viru Airport about 17 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=5213031f&opt=0 Incident: TAAG B737 near Windhoek on Dec 2nd 2024, loss of cabin pressure A TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 737-700, registration D2-TBG performing flight DT-579 from Luanda (Angola) to Cape Town (South Africa), was enroute at FL370 abut 350nm north of Windhoek (Namibia) when the crew initiated an emergency descent to FL100 due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft diverted to Windhoek for a safe landing about 75 minutes later. The aircraft is still on the ground in Windhoek about 82 hours after landing (3 days 10 hours). https://avherald.com/h?article=52130113&opt=0 Incident: Logan E145 at Manchester on Dec 5th 2024, lightning strike A Loganair Embraer ERJ-145, registration G-SAJH performing flight LM-26 from Manchester,EN to Aberdeen,SC (UK), was climbing out of Manchester when the crew stopped the climb at FL170 and decided to return to Manchester after the aircraft received a lightning strike. The aircraft returned to Manchester for a safe landing about 40 minutes after departure. The airline confirmed the aircraft received a lightning strike and returned to Manchester for a normal landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=5212ffcf&opt=0 Incident: Max B733 at Maiduguri on Dec 4th 2024, bird strike A Max Air Boeing 737-300, registration 5N-BBM performing flight VM-1623 from Maiduguri to Lagos (Nigeria), was in the initial climb out of Maiduguri when one of the engines (CFM56) ingested a bird and suffered compressor stalls. The crew stopped the climb, shut the engine down and returned to Maiduguri for a safe landing. The airline reported the crew shut the engine down after anomalies occurred with the engine following a bird strike. https://avherald.com/h?article=5212fb52&opt=0 Incident: CAMEX B763 at Budapest on Dec 4th 2024, flaps up landing A CAMEX Airlines Boeing 767-300 freighter, registration 4L-CME performing flight Z7-872 from Almaty (Kazakhstan) to Budapest (Hungary), was on approach to Budapest's runway 31R when the crew declared PAN PAN reporting they would need to perform a flaps up landing and requested to hold while working the necessary checklists. The aircraft requested a long final approach and performed a safe landing on runway 31R at a higher than normal speed about 25 minutes later. The aircraft is still on the ground in Budapest about 24 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=5212da2f&opt=0 A new wrinkle in Boeing's 737 Max crash drama • A judge rejected Boeing's plea deal with US prosecutors over 737 Max crashes. • The deal involved Boeing pleading guilty to fraud and paying a $243.6 million fine. • Boeing previously agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the Department of Justice in 2021. A federal judge on Thursday rejected a July plea deal between Boeing and US prosecutors, citing concerns with the role diversity, equity, and inclusion would play in selecting an independent monitor. In his decision, Judge Reed O'Connor expressed doubts about Boeing's and the government's ability to select the monitor solely based on capability without consideration of race. The judge noted both groups' strong focus on DEI in their operating policies. "In a case of this magnitude, it is in the utmost interest of justice that the public is confident this monitor selection is done based solely on competency," the judge said in his decision. "The parties' DEI efforts only serve to undermine this confidence in the Government and Boeing's ethics and anti-fraud efforts." The Texas judge O'Connor also criticized regulators' work overseeing Boeing's progress under the deferred prosecution agreement it signed in 2021, writing in the decision: "It is fair to say the Government's attempt to ensure compliance has failed." The case stems from two Boeing 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people, the first with Indonesia's Lion Air in October 2018 and the second with Ethiopian Airlines in March 2019. Faulty software was found to be the culprit in both crashes. Victims' families opposed the plea agreement, voicing displeasure with the process for selecting an independent anti-fraud monitor and the fact that Boeing's compliance with the monitor's recommendations is not a required condition of its probation, court documents noted. "This is an excellent decision by Judge O'Connor and an important victory for the victims' families," Erin Applebaum, a lawyer representing 34 families of victims lost on the Ethiopian Airlines flight, told Business Insider. "We anticipate a significant renegotiation of the plea deal that incorporates terms truly commensurate with the gravity of Boeing's crimes," she added. "It's time for the DOJ to end its lenient treatment of Boeing and demand real accountability." Boeing did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to fraud, pay a $243.6 million fine, and allow an independent monitor to oversee safety and quality control at its factories. However, regulators said Boeing violated that settlement after the January Alaska Airlines door plug blowout. The deal was set to expire two days after the Alaska incident. In May, the Justice Department said Boeing had failed to "design, implement, and enforce a compliance and ethics program." In 2021, Boeing reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Department of Justice and families of the victims in January 2021 to settle charges of fraud conspiracy related to the fatal crashes. Boeing's former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, was fired in December 2019 and was replaced by Dave Calhoun. Calhoun later stepped down in March 2024 after the Alaska blowout. New Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, who started in August, has been tasked with overhauling the company culture and getting Boeing back on track with safety and its production targets. https://www.yahoo.com/news/boeings-plea-deal-737-max-182745031.html FAA administrator says Boeing still not producing MAX planes after strike CHICAGO (Reuters) -The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday that Boeing has not yet resumed producing 737 MAX airplanes following a machinists strike, but plans to begin later this month. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker this week met with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and toured Boeing's 737 plant in Renton, Washington, as it boosts oversight following the strike, which ended Nov. 4. Whitaker said Boeing's plan is to slowly restart production later this month and he plans another meeting in January as the company ramps up. "The thing that I was most struck by was we're four weeks post-strike and they're still not producing airplanes, because they're focused on their workforce, the training, making sure they have the supply chain sorted out," Whitaker told Reuters in a wide-ranging interview. Boeing, whose shares closed down 1%, did not respond to a request for comment. The 737 is Boeing's top-selling airliner, making the production restart vital to the aircraft maker's financial future. Whitaker capped production at 38 737 MAX planes per month in January after a door panel missing four key bolts flew off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 during a flight that month, exposing serious safety issues at Boeing. He declined to say when he thought the FAA would restore Boeing's ability to produce more than 38 planes per month, but said he would be surprised if it was less than multiple months before they get close to the 38 maximum. "We really get great visibility on that journey up from 0 to 38 to see how they're doing," Whitaker said. Whitaker said he expected to receive a proposed 737 MAX engine de-icing fix as soon as later this month that has been holding up certification of the MAX 7. "We have done everything we can on our side awaiting that solution on the de-icing" Whitaker said. "That solution has to go into the current production line and then has to be part of the certification (application)." Whitaker, who announced another audit of Boeing in October, has said it could take five years for Boeing to reform its safety culture, but noted the planemaker has deployed a new parts management system and improved training, adding, "What I saw this week was really what I expected to see." He wants Boeing to adopt an effective Safety Management System, which are a set of policies and procedures to proactively identify and address potential operational hazards. "We haven't seen evidence of it working the way it's supposed to work, where your risk assessment is driving your behavior," Whitaker said. The National Transportation Safety Board has also said Boeing's SMS failed to catch problems years earlier. One key initiative for Boeing was to stop taking delivery of fuselages from Spirit AeroSystems with uncompleted work. Whitaker said the FAA has been focused on "verifying that we have the right inspection points." In a separate Reuters interview, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Boeing "has taken the requirements and pressure seriously and I am hopeful that keeps things on track." Whitaker was unanimously confirmed to a five-year term in October 2023, but President-elect Donald Trump has signaled plans to oust many officials with terms extending beyond Jan. 20, when he takes office. Whitaker said he has had some preliminary conversations with the Trump transition team and plans more, adding it was too early in the conversation to say if he expects to remain in the job. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/faa-administrator-says-boeing-still-210204258.html Korean Air A380 Jet Blast Shatters JetBlue A321 Windshield at New York Korean A380 jet blast was so severe that it lifted off some Foreign objects which broke the JetBlue A321's left-side windshield. NEW YORK- On December 5, 2024 (yesterday), A Korean Air (KE) Airbus A380 jet engine blast damaged the JetBlue Airways (B6) A321 aircraft windshield at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York. The incident occurred when a JetBlue plane was taxing somewhere in front of Terminal 5 after completing its flight. Korean Air JetBlue Incident US aviation watchdog, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been informed about the incident. FAA has taken note of this encounter and is likely to investigate it. FAA in its Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) shared the details and wrote: AIRCRAFT TAXIING TO RAMP, WAS STRUCK BY JET BLAST FROM KOREAN AIR 85 AND SHATTERED THE LEFT WINDSHIELD, NEW YORK, NY. FAA Statement According to FlightRadar24 data, the incident occurred at around 12:20 AM UTC or 7:20 PM local time. Korean Air was operating flight KE85 from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul to New York JFK. The flight landed safely at JFK and was taxing to its terminal. Shortly, the JetBlue flight landed after the completion of the flight from Bridgetown (BGI), Barbados on the same runway 4L/22R which is also taxing. However, the Korean A380 jet blast was so severe that it lifted off some Foreign objects which broke the JetBlue A321’s left-side windshield. Luckily no injuries were reported inside the cockpit and on the ground. The Korean Air A380 aircraft involved in the incident is registered as HL7621. Further, it is an 11.9-year-old aircraft at the time of publication and is powered by four Engine Alliance GP7200. While JetBlue Airbus A321 aircraft is registered as N948JB. Further, it is a 9.7-year-old aircraft powered by IAE V2500 engines. A Boeing 787 operated by American Airlines (AA) sustained significant damage after a cargo container was ingested into its engine following a transatlantic flight from London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Passenger accounts reveal that a vehicle traversing between two taxiing aircraft triggered a critical incident. The jet blast from the leading aircraft propelled cargo containers toward Flight 47, causing substantial damage to the aircraft. The damaged container identified as an AKE Unit Load Device (ULD) is a standardized cargo container widely used in aviation for transporting luggage and cargo. Preliminary investigations suggest the container may have been dislodged from a service vehicle on an intersecting road. In a similar development, a Tata-owned Air India (AI) Boeing 777, registered as VT-ALH, experienced a near-miss with cargo containers at the same airport on October 29, 2024. The aircraft sustained minimal damage, with no significant impact on its operational capabilities. A local driver known as Windy City Wheelman documented the incident and shared details on social media platform X. He noted this as the third such occurrence in less than two weeks, highlighting potential safety concerns at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The most recent incident involved cargo containers nearly striking the Air India 777-200 while parked at the gate. Furthermore, the witnesses reported the containers were pushed by the jet blast from a passing ANA 777-300 https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/12/06/korean-air-a380-jet-blast-shatters-jetblue-a321-windshield/ Avion Express Welcomed 50 New First Officers Through Partnerships with Pilot Training Academies The global pilot shortage remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the aviation industry today. Companies across the sector are actively seeking ways to secure a steady pipeline of skilled pilots. In this context, Avion Express, a global leading ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) operator, proudly announces a significant milestone: in partnership with Pilot Training Academies, the company celebrates that 50 cadets were released as First Officers with the Company this year. Laura Macutkevic, Vice President People and Culture at Avion Express, emphasized the vital role airlines play in the career paths of new pilots, stating: "The journey to becoming a professional pilot is rigorous, and airlines have a responsibility to invest time and resources to make this pathway more efficient and accessible. At Avion Express, we recognize that our ambitions for growth rely heavily on our flight crew. That’s why we focus on developing effective training programs for all our pilots and fostering strong partnerships with training academies to smooth the transition for cadets into active flying roles." Macutkevic also highlighted the collaborative efforts behind this milestone, specifically the partnerships with BAA Training and Eagle Jet. "Partnerships with pilot training academies are as important as our internal efforts," Macutkevic explained. "As part of the ASG Group, which encompasses diverse aviation services, including pilot training, we leverage unique synergies to create even greater opportunities for cadets. Our collaboration with BAA Training, for instance, allows us to streamline the training process and deliver results that benefit both pilots and airlines. We are proud to see so many new pilots turning into First Officers and joining Avion Express this year." Avion Express also highlighted that those 50 cadets transitioning into First Officers before the end of the year is a significant achievement, but for 2025, the Company plans to keep going in the same direction. “When we set the goal of transitioning 50 cadets into First Officers last year, it seemed very ambitious. But from today’s perspective, and given our growth, we expect even more next year. Speaking about the pilot upgrade processes at the Company overall, it’s important to note that we’ve also seen 18 First Officers move on to become Senior First Officers, and 16 First Officers advance to the rank of Captain this year”,- shares L. Macutkevic. Avion Express became the first ACMI operator this year to have a simulator exclusively dedicated to its needs, in partnership with BAA Training and according to Laura this advanced training infrastructure ensures consistent quality and efficiency. Avion Express is a part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance), operating a fleet of 221 aircraft and a parent company to over 100 subsidiaries https://www.aviationpros.com/education-training/press-release/55247925/avion-express-welcomed-50-new-first-officers-through-partnerships-with-pilot-training-academies ICAO reinforces commitment to African aviation development at landmark Brazzaville meetings ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar joined African aviation Ministers and other senior leaders in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, last week to mark 25 years of aviation liberalization in Africa and to chart a course for the continent's aviation future. The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) convened its 35th ordinary plenary session, opened by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo, which was followed by the Yamoussoukro Decision Anniversary celebrations. Delivering remarks at both events, Salazar emphasized the critical role of international cooperation in unlocking Africa's vast aviation potential. The Secretary General highlighted how 2024's dual anniversaries - 25 years of the Yamoussoukro Decision and ICAO's 80th year - present a unique opportunity to reinvigorate Africa's aviation development. "These milestones remind us of the transformative power of international cooperation," Salazar noted. "The Yamoussoukro Decision laid the groundwork for aviation liberalization across Africa, while ICAO's eight decades of cooperation with States has established the framework for safe and sustainable air transport. Together, these achievements provide the foundation for Africa's next chapter of aviation growth." Unlocking Africa's Aviation Future During the Yamoussoukro Decision anniversary celebrations, Salazar addressed the current state of African aviation: "With over 1.4 billion people but representing just 3% of global air services, Africa's aviation sector holds enormous untapped potential. Through continued collaboration and targeted initiatives, we can unlock these opportunities and create a more connected continent." The Secretary General highlighted the outcomes of the comprehensive infrastructure gap analysis, conducted through ICAO's partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and AFCAC. This strategic study provides crucial guidance for future investments in airports, air navigation systems, and aircraft fleets across the continent. Strategic Initiatives and Support ICAO's engagement at the events highlighted several key priorities for African aviation development: Implementation support for the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) Advancement of the Assistance, Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (ACT-SAF) programme for sustainable aviation fuel adoption Technical assistance for achieving net-zero emissions targets Enhanced safety oversight capabilities The Secretary General emphasized ICAO's commitment to providing tailored assistance to Member States, particularly developing nations, in achieving these objectives while aligning with both the African Union Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Strengthening Regional Partnerships On the sidelines of the events, Salazar held bilateral discussions with the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Congo, M. Honoré Sayi, and the Minister of Transport of South Africa, Ms. Barbara Creecy. These meetings focused on reinforcing ICAO's support for aviation safety, security, and environmental sustainability initiatives in both countries. Looking Ahead The Regional Directors of the ICAO Western and Central African and Eastern and Southern African Offices, Mr. Prosper Zo'o Minto'o and Ms. Lucy Mbugua, respectively, accompanied Mr. Salazar throughout his mission, underlining ICAO's comprehensive approach to supporting African aviation development. The convergence of these milestone events in Brazzaville has set the stage for enhanced cooperation between ICAO and African aviation stakeholders. Through continued partnership and targeted assistance, ICAO remains committed to supporting Africa's aviation sector as it works to achieve its full potential in the global air transport system. https://www.icao.int/Newsroom/Pages/ICAO-reinforces-commitment-to-African-aviation-development-at-landmark-Brazzaville-meetings.aspx Deep source reporting and exclusive interviews breaks news on the Osprey aircraft’s safety record Osprey Why It Crashes Tara Copp has spent years investigating the safety record of the Osprey, building trust with families of service members who have died in crashes, military leaders who offer her investigation reports before anyone else and pilots who still want to fly the aircraft. She filed Freedom of Information Acts to obtain thousands of pages of hard-to-get accident reports and flight data, interviewed more than 50 current and former program officials, crew members and experts. Notably, Copp secured an interview and helped organize for freelance photographer Jeff Dean to take portraits of the lead voice Brian Luce, who had survived two crashes and has never spoken to a journalist before about the experience. Copp also flew both simulator and real training flights to understand the Osprey’s safety issues, all of which she filmed herself. The project was a masterclass in AP collaboration. Data journalist Aaron Kessler analyzed the data, finding that the top three most serious types of incidents were up nearly 50% over the past five years and the Osprey was performing worse than other types of aircraft when considering how often it flies. Artist Kevin Vineys created a series of engaging and informative interactives that show the most problematic parts of the Osprey and the arc of the problems over time in an eye-popping way. Videojournalist Mike Pesoli worked on the video edit and a loop video to feature at the top of the online presentation. Photo editor Jon Elswick pulled key file or military images of the aircraft and crashes and combined those with new photos from Tara’s visit to a training base and Jeff’s portraits of her lead character. Josh Cornfield brought all of the pieces together in a deeply engaging online presentation that our digital audiences couldn’t stop scrolling through. The judges were impressed by the depth of the investigation and its achievement of breaking news and giving audiences new insights though others have reported previously on the Osprey’s problems. Days after the story was published, U.S. lawmakers cited the AP’s reporting in a letter they sent to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asking him to ground the military’s entire fleet of V-22 Ospreys again until solutions could be put in place to address safety and design issues. Several current or former service members also reached out to Tara to praise the balance of the story and thanking her for her comprehensive work. It was used by military publications like the Military Times and Stars and Stripes as well as more traditional digital members. https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/best-of-the-week/second-winner/2024/deep-source-reporting-and-exclusive-interviews-breaks-news-on-the-osprey-aircrafts-safety-record/ The 10 Best and Worst Airlines in the World in 2024 The best and worst performing airlines of the year have been revealed in a new study, showing the carriers that had the most delays, complaints, and overall customer opinions. AirHelp released the results of its study this week, which analyzed the performance of 109 airlines between January and October 2024. The company, which operates to assist passengers in processing claims for things like flight delays and lost luggage, looked at the number of claims processed worldwide, departure and arrival performance, and feedback from customers from 54 countries around the world who shared opinions on things like in-flight food, cabin crew service, and comfort. Coming out on top, and jumping to number 1 from last year's 12th spot, is Brussels Airlines with a combined score of 8.12/10 when all factors were considered. Following the European airline in second place is Qatar Airways with a score of 8.11/10. The rest of the top five was United Airlines with a score of 8.04/10, American Airlines with a score of 8.04/10, and Play, which is an Icelandic low-cost airline, with a score of 7.89/10. Top 10 best-performing airlines globally, according to AirHelp: 1. Brussels Airlines 2. Qatar Airways 3. United Airlines 4. American Airlines 5. Play 6. Austrian Airlines 7. LOT Polish Airlines 8. Air Arabia 9. Widerøe 10. Air Serbia Meanwhile, the worst performing airline of the year, according to the study, is Tunisair, which received a score of 3.63/10 that places it as 109/109 on the list. Polish airline Buzz was the second-lowest on the list with a score of 4.45/10, while Tunisian airline Nouvelair was the third-lowest with a score of 4.48. Other U.S. airlines ranked relatively high on the list, such as Delta at number 17 with a score of 7.31/10. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines ranked in the bottom half of the list at 88 with a score of 5.18/10. As well as looking at the data of each airline's performance as well as customer opinions, AirHelp also examined how airlines acted when "flights don't go to plan," looking at how claims and compensation were dealt with. Ten worst-performing airlines globally in 2024 according to AirHelp, starting at lowest-scoring: 1. Tunisair 2. Buzz 3. Nouvelair 4. Bulgaria Air 5. El Al Israel Airlines 6. Pegasus Airlines 7. IndiGo 8. TAROM 9. Air Mauritius 10. SKY express https://www.newsweek.com/best-worst-airlines-world-1995929 National Business Aviation Association Celebrates the Monumental Legacy of Nicholas Sabatini FAA Safety Leader The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today mourns the loss of aviation safety advocate and former FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, Nicholas “Nick” Sabatini. A prominent figure in aviation, Sabatini’s leadership at the FAA had a lasting impact on aviation safety standards. His influence extended beyond his work at the Federal Aviation Administration, serving as a mentor to countless professionals both within the agency and across the broader aviation industry. Sabatini’s dedication to advancing safety protocols and his commitment to fostering the next generation of aviation leaders have left an indelible mark on the field. His legacy continues to inspire those who prioritize safety in aviation, ensuring that his contributions will be felt for years to come. “Nick Sabatini was passionate about aviation safety, with a tireless focus on understanding the root causes of accidents, so that meaningful steps can be taken to avoid similar future tragedies,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “He leaves a legacy of leadership on safety that will benefit the industry for years to come.” Bolen highlighted that Sabatini was a key figure in advancing the “just culture” approach to aviation safety. This innovative framework emphasized learning from incidents and accidents by fostering open and transparent communication, free from fear of retaliation, as a critical component in enhancing safety practices. Sabatini’s career began in the U.S. Army before transitioning to public service with the New York Police Department. In 1966, he joined the esteemed NYPD Aviation Unit, later serving with the U.S. Customs Drug Interdiction Air Unit. His 30-year tenure at the FAA started in 1978 as an operations inspector in Charleston, WV, where he steadily rose through leadership ranks, ultimately becoming the FAA’s associate administrator for aviation safety in 2001. In this role, he managed a team of 7,000 FAA employees. An accomplished aviator with both fixed-wing and rotorcraft ratings, Sabatini brought extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to his leadership, benefiting the FAA, his team, and the wider aviation industry. Upon retiring from the FAA in 2009, Sabatini was honored with NBAA’s prestigious Silk Scarf Award. This recognition celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the business aviation community throughout their careers. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/national-business-aviation-association-celebrates-the-monumental-legacy-of-nicholas-sabatini-faa-safety-leader/ CALENDAR OF EVENTS • Sponsor the 2025 Fuzion Safety Conference! March 4 & 5, 2025 (Orlando) • Annual Women in Aviation International Conference, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center | Denver Colorado, March 27-29, 2025 • 59th Annual SMU Air Law Symposium is scheduled March 31 - April 2, 2025 • Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Safety Symposium April 7-9, 2025 • AIA Conference: The Aviation Insurance Association's annual conference in Orlando, Florida from April 25–28, 2025 • Sixth Edition of International Accident Investigation Forum, 21 to 23 May 2025, Singapore • The 9th Shanghai International Aerospace Technology and Equipment Exposition 2025; June 11 to 13, 2025 Curt Lewis