Flight Safety Information - March 10, 2025 No. 049 In This Issue : Incident: Cebu A21N at Cebu on Mar 8th 2025, gear problem after departure : Incident: Turpial B734 at Bogota on Mar 2nd 2025, cabin did not pressurize : Incident: Buddha AT72 at Janakpur on Mar 6th 2025, dropped nose wheel on departure : Incident: Avianca A320 at Valledupar on Mar 6th 2025, rejected takeoff due to engine problem : Incident: Virgin Atlantic A35K over Atlantic on Mar 6th 2025, hydraulic failure : Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza - Takeoff Accident (Penn) : DGCA orders probe after IndiGo plane scrapes runway : More Aircraft Maintenance Techs Needed Amid String of Safety Incidents : Airline Safety Report for 2024 : Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Washington Dulles Airport: What to Know : Calendar of Events Incident: Cebu A21N at Cebu on Mar 8th 2025, gear problem after departure A Cebu Pacific Airlines Airbus A321-200N, registration RP-C4127 performing flight 5J-588 from Cebu to Manila (Philippines), was climbing out of Cebu's runway 04 when the crew stopped the climb at about 10,000 feet due to a problem with the landing gear. The aircraft returned to Cebu, performed a low approach to runway 04, performed another approach and landed safely on runway 04 about 50 minutes after departure. A replacement A321-200N registration RP-C4124 reached Manila with a delay of about 2:15 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Cebu about 18.5 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=524fddf2&opt=0 Incident: Turpial B734 at Bogota on Mar 2nd 2025, cabin did not pressurize A Turpial Airlines Boeing 737-400, registration YV622T performing flight T9-881 from Bogota (Colombia) to Valencia (Venezuela), was climbing out of Bogota's runway 14L when the crew stopped the climb at about 15000 feet due to problems with the cabin pressure. The aircraft returned to Bogota for a safe landing on runway 14R about 35 minutes after departure. Colombia's DIACC opened an investigation into the occurrence, the NTSB joined the investigation. https://avherald.com/h?article=524f4607&opt=0 Incident: Buddha AT72 at Janakpur on Mar 6th 2025, dropped nose wheel on departure A Buddha Air Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration 9N-ANH performing flight U4-506 from Janakpur to Kathmandu (Nepal) with 62 people on board, completed a seemingly uneventful flight with a safe landing in Kathmandu and taxied to the apron. A post flight inspection revealed one of the nose wheels was missing. Nepal's CAAN reported the missing nosehweel was found near the runway in Janakpur where it had falled off during departure. The airline reported a technical issue. https://avherald.com/h?article=524f4429&opt= Incident: Avianca A320 at Valledupar on Mar 6th 2025, rejected takeoff due to engine problem An Avianca Airbus A320-200, registration N755AV performing flight AV-9317 from Valledupar to Bogota (Colombia), had backtracked runway 02, turned around and lined up for departure when during engine (CFM56) acceleration a loud bang was heard. The crew rejected takeoff at very low speed and taxied back to the apron. The airline reported the crew received an engine indication prompting the crew to return to the apron. The passengers were rebooked onto flights the next day. The aircraft is still on the ground in Valledupar about 21 hours later. https://avherald.com/h?article=524f4271&opt=0 Incident: Virgin Atlantic A35K over Atlantic on Mar 6th 2025, hydraulic failure A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000, registration G-VPOP performing flight VS-3 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was enroute at FL380 about 780nm southsouthwest of Keflavik (Iceland) and about 330nm from Newfoundland's coast when the crew decided to turn around and return due to a hydraulic failure. The aircraft initially descended to FL290, then climbed again to FL390 and diverted to Manchester,EN (UK), where the aircraft landed safely on runway 23L at a normal speed however with open gear doors about 4:50 hours after turning around. The airline reported the aircraft returned to England as a precaution due to a technical issue. Manchester Airport reported the aircraft had suffered a hydraulics issue. The aircraft is still on the ground in Manchester about 24 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=524f3fdd&opt=0 Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza - Takeoff Accident (Penn.) Date: Sunday 9 March 2025 Time: c. 15:17 LT Type: Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza Owner/operator: Jam Zoom Yayos LLC Registration: N347M MSN: EA-253 Year of manufacture: 1981 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Destroyed Category: Accident Location: near Lancaster Airport (LNS/KLNS), Lancaster, PA - United States of America Phase: Initial climb Nature: Private Departure airport: Lancaster Airport, PA (LNS/KLNS) Destination airport: Springfield Airport, OH (SGH/KSGH) Investigating agency: NTSB Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: A Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza (Soloy/Tradewind Turbines propjet conversion), N347M, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from runway 26 at Lancaster Airport (LNS/KLNS), Lancaster, Pennsylvania. There were five occupants onboard who sustained varying degrees of injuries. ADS-B data shows the aircraft on a climbing left turn before it descended into a parking lot. A post crash fire ensued. According to the air traffic control (ATC) recording, the pilot reported that "we have an open door and we need to return for a landing", the controller responded "Bonanza 347M, roger you want to make it 31 or 26?", the pilot answered "Tower I cannot... with the wind, so we are going to return to 26 we are going to need a downwind". The controller cleared the pilot to land on 26, then the pilot readback correctly, but this was the last transmission from him. The controller then said "Bonanza 347M pull up!". The aircraft crashed shortly after. https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/484045 DGCA orders probe after IndiGo plane scrapes runway Sixth tail strike involving IndiGo’s A321 Neo aircraft in 24 month; AAIB report into the last “serious incident” in September pending The DGCA is investigating the tail strike incident which occurred when IndiGo’s 6E- 5325 Mumbai-Chennai flight was making a landing on March 8, 2025. The DGCA is investigating the tail strike incident which occurred when IndiGo’s 6E- 5325 Mumbai-Chennai flight was making a landing on March 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The tail section of an IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft scraped against the runway at Chennai Airport on Saturday (March 8, 2025) during the time of landing in what is at least the sixth such incident in the past two years for the airline. The DGCA is investigating the tail strike incident which occurred when IndiGo’s 6E- 5325 Mumbai-Chennai flight was making a landing. The aircraft registered as VT-IBI made a landing at 1.55pm on Saturday at Chennai. IndiGo said in a statement that the aircraft has since been grounded and will be back in operations post repairs and clearance. A senior DGCA official explained that their enquiry will look into crew technique at the time of approach, wind conditions as well as the flap setting used for which IndiGo has also received a penalty from the regulator in the past. Co-incidentally, the same aircraft was also involved in a tail strike on September 9, 2024, following which it was grounded till February 6 because of the extent of damage, which extended from the wings of the aircraft till the tail. The event was categorised as a serious incident, as there was a high probability of an accident, and the investigation was handed over to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. The report into the September tail strike has not yet been released. AAIB sources said that they have collected inputs from Airbus on the September tail strike, but they are yet to determine whether the tail strike happened in Delhi or in Bengaluru. The Hindu reported on September 20, 2024, that though the aircraft was grounded in Bengaluru after a flight from Delhi where airline personnel saw the damage to the fuselage, according to multiple sources in the airline the aircraft had infact arrived at Delhi airport with the damaged belly where engineering personnel and pilots didn’t notice the scrape marks and the aircraft was released for its flight to Bengaluru. A mandatory walkaround or an inspection of the aircraft was not carried out at Delhi airport because it was raining, and the airline also suspended an aircraft maintenance engineer. Such a lapse is a hazard for passenger safety as there could be potential damage to the pressurisation system located in this part of the aircraft impacting oxygen levels in passenger cabin. Airbus pilots say that the A321 aircraft are more prone to tail strikes because of their extended length as compared to an Airbus A319 and A320. The A321 is 6.94 metres longer than the A320 and requires a more delicate angle of inclination at the time of landing and take-off. In July 2023, the DGCA also imposed a penalty of ₹30 lakh on IndiGo after recording atleast six tail strikes involving Airbus A321 Neos. It found “systemic deficiencies pertaining to operations, training procedures and engineering procedures”. Specifically there was a concern with the use of a “flap” configuration recommended by IndiGo to its pilots in order to reduce fuel consumption and save costs. Flaps are movable surfaces on the trailing edge of an aircraft’s wings that help control lift and drag (or friction). A senior DGCA official explained that “as a company policy, the crew were asked to carry out flap 3 landing every time, which is not in line with the Airbus Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM) procedures.” IndiGo was advised that the “flap 3 landing” recommended by it should be left to the pilot’s discretion. A flap 3 landing instead of a full flap or flap 4 landing impacts landing performance and helps achieve lower fuel burn of upto 20 to 30 kgs per landing, say some pilots. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigo-aircraft-scrapes-runway-at-chennai/article69310164.ece More Aircraft Maintenance Techs Needed Amid String of Safety Incidents With air travel disruptions now commonplace and a recent rash of aviation safety incidents making headlines, lawmakers and industry experts are sounding the alarm on a critical issue: the pressing need for more highly trained jet maintenance professionals. President Donald Trump has advocated for education reform and improving overall government efficiency—priorities that industry experts told Fox News also align with their own objectives. Additionally, many airport delays and gate changes are frequently linked to urgent aircraft maintenance needs. In the last legislative session of Congress, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act, which aimed to expand the federal “529” qualified tuition program to cover training for aviation maintenance and piloting careers. While the bill didn’t pass, Scott remains committed to reintroducing it. "Unfortunately, the extensive and expensive training they require has undermined Americans’ ability to tap into this vital industry," he said. Demand for Skilled Workers The head of one of the country’s largest aircraft maintenance training programs emphasized the growing challenge of filling critical positions in the industry, stressing the need for greater support to sustain a steady flow of skilled professionals. Jason Pfaff, president of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance—which operates 15 campuses nationwide and works to meet the demand for 13,000 aviation maintenance jobs each year—highlighted the urgency of investing in this essential workforce. "The aviation industry relies on highly trained experts to keep planes safe and operational, yet many people don’t realize the demand for these roles—or the impact they have on air travel," Pfaff said. Following last month’s fatal crash near Hain’s Point in Washington, D.C., a jet flipping upside down upon landing in Toronto, and several other recent disastrous aviation incidents, Pfaff emphasized the vital role maintenance workers play in keeping air travel safe. “Aviation maintenance isn’t just a job—it’s a high-paying, high-skill career that keeps the world moving,” he said. “As industry leaders and policymakers, we have a shared responsibility to spotlight the incredible opportunities in this field." Pfaff pointed out that some professionals in the field earn up to $150,000 a year by their late 20s, yet the industry continues to face a worker shortage. Renewed Focus on Technical Careers Jose-Marie Griffiths, president of Dakota State University in South Dakota, emphasized that higher education is not a "one-size-fits-all" system and that universities must take an active role in addressing the evolving demands of the U.S. job market. "Higher education institutions must adapt to meet the needs of students at different points in their lives and careers," she said. Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) introduced a similar initiative to Scott’s in the House during the last Congressional session, proposing a $1 million grant program to increase awareness of aviation maintenance careers and other technical education opportunities. In a statement, he said that his goal is to "empower students to explore exciting career options, discover their passions, and develop real-world skills that are in high demand." "A four-year degree is not right for everyone, and our young people should know that they can lead successful careers based on technical expertise. We cannot continue to diminish the role of career and technical education in this country," he said. Still, nationwide pressure continues to steer students toward traditional collegiate postsecondary education. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines-airports/more-aircraft-maintenance-techs-needed-amid-string-of-safety-incidents Airline Safety Report for 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The industry delivered another year of strong overall performance on safety including showing improvements on the five-year average for several key parameters, but it took a step back from an exceptional performance in 2023. The all-accident rate of 1.13 per million flights (one accident per 880,000 flights) was better than the five-year average of 1.25 but worse than the 1.09 recorded in 2023. There were seven fatal accidents in 2024, among 40.6 million flights. That is higher than the single fatal accident recorded in 2023 and the five-year average of five fatal accidents. There were 244 on-board fatalities in 2024, compared to the 72 fatalities reported in 2023 and the five-year average of 144. Fatality risk remained low at 0.06, below the five-year average (0.10), although double the 0.03 reported in 2023. “Even with recent high profile aviation accidents, it is important to remember that accidents are extremely rare. There were 40.6 million flights in 2024 and seven fatal accidents. Moreover, the long-term story of aviation safety is one of continuous improvement. A decade ago, the five-year average (2011-2015) was one accident for every 456,000 flights. Today, the five-year average (2020-2024) is one accident for every 810,000 flights. That improvement is because we know that every fatality is one too many. We honor the memory of every life lost in an aviation accident with our deepest sympathies and ever greater resolve to make flying even safer. And for that, the accumulation of safety data, including the 2024 safety report, is our most powerful tool,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. Key safety insights include: Rising Conflict Zone Risks: The downing of two aircraft in conflict zones (Kazakhstan with 38 fatalities and Sudan with five fatalities) has reinforced the importance of the Safer Skies initiative, established in the aftermath of the PS752 tragedy to facilitate safeguards in high-risk airspace. Most Common Accidents: Tail strikes and runway excursions were the most frequently reported accidents in 2024, underscoring the importance of take-off and landing safety measures. Notably, there were no controlled-flight-into-terrain (CFIT) accidents. Airlines on the registry of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) (including all IATA member airlines) had an accident rate of 0.92 per million flights, significantly lower than the 1.70 recorded by non-IOSA carriers. Conflict Zones: The Need for Action Accidents and incidents related to conflict zones are considered security-related events and are not included in this report. While they do not appear in this data of this safety report, they, along with growing incidents of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference, are a top concern for aviation safety requiring urgent global coordination. “No civil aircraft should ever be a target—deliberate or accidental—of military operations. Governments must step up, enhance intelligence-sharing, and establish clearer global protocols to prevent such tragedies and safeguard civilian aviation,” said Walsh. With 12 accidents, the all-accident rate improved from 1.53 per million sectors in 2023 to 1.20 in 2024 and was better than the region’s five-year average of 1.26. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2020. The most common accident types in 2024 were tail strikes, followed by runway damage and runway excursions. While no accidents have been linked to debris from space operations, the increasing number of rocket launches presents challenges for air traffic management. Asia-Pacific With seven accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate increased from 0.92 per million sectors in 2023 to 1.04 in 2024 but remained below the five-year regional average of 1.10. Fatality risk was unchanged from 2023 at 0.15. There was no dominant classification for accidents in the region which included tail strikes, runway damage and turbulence, among others. Africa With 10 accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate rose from 8.36 per million sectors in 2023 to 10.59 in 2024, exceeding the five-year average of 8.46. Africa (AFI) recorded the highest accident rate, though the fatality risk remained at zero for the second year in a row. The most common accident types in 2024 were runway excursions, followed by those related to landing gear. Forty percent of all accidents involving AFI-based operators, were on turboprop aircraft. Through the IATA Focus Africa initiative, the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) continues to mobilize resources to address key safety challenges. Middle East and North Africa With two accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate improved from 1.12 accidents per million sectors in 2023 to 1.08 in 2024 and was also better than its five-year average of 1.09. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2019. While no accidents were related to GNSS interference, it has emerged as a critical area of concern in the region. Commonwealth of Independent States With no accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate improved from 1.05 accidents per million sectors in 2023 to zero in 2024, an improvement over the region’s five-year average of 2.49. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2022. GNSS interference and security risks linked to regional conflicts remain key concerns for aviation safety in the area. Note that the December 2024 downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft in a conflict zone is excluded from accident classification in this safety report. It is also important to note that CIS has limited accident information available and may undergo larger revisions than normal once more data becomes available. This may affect accident rate as well as fatality risk calculation. Europe With nine accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate increased slightly from 0.95 per million sectors in 2023 to 1.02 accidents in 2024. This rate is on par with the region’s five-year average accident rate of 1.02. The fatality risk rate increased from zero in 2023 to 0.03 in 2024. The largest proportion of accidents were related to tail strikes followed by runway excursions. North Asia With a single accident, the all-accident rate increased slightly from zero accidents per million sectors in 2023 to 0.13 in 2024. This was better than the region’s five-year average of 0.16 accidents per million sectors. Fatality risk has remained zero since 2022. There was only one accident involving North Asian-based operators and was related to a tail strike. Latin America and the Caribbean With five accidents in 2024, the all-accident rate increased from 0.73 accidents per million sectors in 2023 to 1.77 accidents in 2024. This was better than the five-year average of 2.00. The fatality risk increased from 0.00 in 2023 to 0.35 in 2024. The largest proportion of accidents was related to tail strikes. Strengthening Safety Through Timely, Comprehensive and Public Accident Reports Delayed or incomplete accident reports deny critical stakeholders—operators, manufacturers, regulators, and infrastructure providers—vital insights that could further improve aviation safety. IATA’s analysis of 2018-2023 accident investigations reveals that only 57% were completed and published as obligated by the Chicago Convention. Completion rates vary significantly across regions, with North Asia leading at 75%, followed by North America (70%) and Europe (66%), CIS (65%), Middle East and North Africa (60%), Latin America and the Caribbean (57%), Asia-Pacific (53%), and Africa (20%). “Accident investigation is a vital tool for improving global aviation safety. To be effective, the reports of accident investigations must be complete, accessible, and timely. Annex 13 of the Chicago Convention is clear that this is a state’s obligation. Burying accident reports for political considerations is completely unacceptable. And if capacity is the blocker, then we need a coordinated global effort to provide technical support to countries with limited accident investigation expertise,” said Walsh. Sharp Rise in GNSS Interference Poses Growing Risk to Aviation Safety Data from the IATA Incident Data Exchange (IDX) highlights a sharp increase in GNSS-related interference, which can mislead aircraft navigation systems. While there are several back-up systems in place to support aviation safety even when these systems are affected, these incidents still pose deliberate and unacceptable risks to civil aviation. GNSS interference is most prevalent in Türkiye, Iraq, and Egypt. Reports of GNSS interference—including signal disruptions, jamming, and spoofing—surged between 2023 and 2024. Interference rates increased by 175%, while GPS spoofing incidents spiked by 500%. "The sharp rise in GNSS interference events is deeply concerning. Reliable navigation is fundamental to safe and efficient flight operations. Immediate steps by governments and air navigation service providers are needed to stop this practice, improve situational awareness, and ensure that airlines have the necessary tools to operate safely in all areas," said Walsh. https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/airline-safety-report-for-2024- Measles Exposure Warning Issued for Washington Dulles Airport: What to Know Doctor Stresses Importance Of Measles Vaccination Maryland health officials issued a warning on Sunday to anyone who passed through Washington Dulles International Airport or was in the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department after a case of measles was detected in a state resident who recently traveled internationally. Why It Matters Measles is an airborne, "extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness," according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed. The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine," the CDC said. However, U.S. coverage among children of kindergarten age has fallen below the 95 percent coverage target, which creates a higher risk for outbreaks of the virus. As a result, cases of measles are rising across the country. Before the creation of the MMR vaccine, between 400 and 500 people in the U.S. died from measles each year, and 48,000 people were hospitalized, the CDC said. Two people have died as a result of the measles outbreak in the U.S. this year. An unvaccinated child in Texas and an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico. What To Know The Maryland Department of Health on Sunday announced it had confirmed a positive case of measles in a Howard County resident who had recently traveled internationally. The press release stressed that this case has no relation to the outbreaks in Texas or New Mexico. As part of contact tracing efforts, officials advised that the person who has the measles traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport's arrivals terminal on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET, and then stopped at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department on March 7 between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET. Officials have suggested that any person who may have been exposed and are not immune should reach out to the Howard County Health Department's Infectious Disease Surveillance and Response Program at 410-313-6284 for additional guidance. What Are Measles Symptoms? The current guidance is for anyone who was in those areas at those times and believes they may have been exposed, especially those who are not vaccinated or otherwise immune to the disease, to monitor for symptoms. Symptoms can appear at any point up to 21 days following exposure but will usually appear between seven to 14 days after exposure, according to the CDC. The most common symptoms are a high fever that can spike to over 104 degrees, a cough, a runny nose, and red, watery eyes. After initial symptoms develop, tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth within two to three days. A rash will then appear three to five days after initial symptoms, usually beginning as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline before spreading down to the neck, torso, arms, legs and feet. Small, raised bumps may also appear on top of the spots. Common complications for measles include ear infections that can occur in one out of every 10 children with the disease, or diarrhea that can happen in a similar ratio. What People Are Saying Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote in an op-ed for Fox News last week: "Parents play a pivotal role in safeguarding their children's health. All parents should consult with their healthcare providers to understand their options to get the MMR vaccine." He added: "The decision to vaccinate is a personal one. Vaccines not only protect individual children from measles, but also contribute to community immunity, protecting those who are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons." The Texas Department of State Health Services on its website: "The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles, which is primarily administered as the combination measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are highly effective at preventing measles." What Happens Next? Maryland health officials will continue to monitor for additional cases and provide updates to keep residents as informed as possible. People who develop a fever or other symptoms of measles should not go to child care, school, work, or out in public, and should contact their health care provider, the Maryland DOH advised. https://www.newsweek.com/measles-exposure-warning-issued-washington-dulles-airport-2041910 CALENDAR OF EVENTS · "Automation in Transportation: Lessons for Safe Implementation," on March 11-12, 2025, in Washington, DC. · 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 . 70th annual Business Aviation Safey Summit (BASS), May 6-7, 2025, Charlotte, N.C., organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with NBAA and NATA. · Sixth Edition of International Accident Investigation Forum, 21 to 23 May 2025, Singapore · Flight Safety Foundation - Aviation Safety Forum June 5-6, 2025 - Brussels . 2025 EASA-FAA International Aviation Safety Conference, 10 Jun 2025 to 12 Jun 2025, Cologne, Germany · The 9th Shanghai International Aerospace Technology and Equipment Exposition 2025; June 11 to 13, 2025 . 3rd annual Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety (AP-SAS), July 15-17, 2025, Singapore, organized by Flight Safety Foundation and CAAS. · ISASI ANNUAL SEMINAR 2025'September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025, DENVER, COLORADO . 29th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown, November 11-13, 2025; Wichita, Kansas · CHC Safety & Quality Summit, 11th – 13th November 2025, Vancouver, BC Canada Curt Lewis