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As of now, the current status of the investigation into the Japan Airlines A350 crash is as follows: 1. Japan Airlines and airplane manufacturer Airbus are both part of the investigation into the collision. 2. Preliminary reports indicate that the pilots of the Japan Airlines flight did not spot any aircraft on the runway before the collision. 3. The specific details surrounding the incident remain uncertain 4. Airbus will provide technical assistance to the Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses (BEA) of France and will dispatch a team of specialists to assist the authorities 5. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and further details are not yet available 6. The crash of the JL A350 is significant for investigators and aviation safety for two reasons: it is the first A350 hull to be destroyed by an accident, and it highlights the importance of proper separation between aircraft during landing. #a350 #japanairlinea350 #aircrash #aircraftcrash #aviationnews #aviationindustry #aviationdaily #airbusa350 #airbus

The incident shows that this is not an isolated case but to handle maximum trafic Aircraft are being allowed to land while other aircraft is rolling for takeoff, and PICs are happily doing it to save fuel & achieve OTP. Seems it has been done considering landing distance is available to cater for a situation when the rolling aircraft has to reject take off, yet it is against safety norms and also callous attitude of PICs. Though ATCO cannot be absolved of accountability but lastly its PIC who is fully responsible for safety of Aircraft, to the extent that at anytime despite clearance by ATCO, PIC is authorised to act disregarding ATCO guidance for safety of Aircraft. Following are suggested : 1. Airline flight safety department must include such landings as DONTs and must be monitored through FOQA. 2. All Airports through QAP must monitor such incidents. 3. DGCA must include scrutiny of such incidents during surveillance schedules. 4. SIM training curriculum must include more practices to go around so that Pilot don’t hasitate in attempting it. This particular incident must be thoroughly investigated and strictest action must be taken against ATCO and PIC of Landing Aircraft. Jyotiraditya M Scindia Tarun Chugh Sunil Deodhar (Modi Ka Parivar) Dr. Sandesh Yadav Nilesh Deore IAS Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) #dgca

Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER experienced an uncommanded altitude increment of more than 362 feet while flying at FL370. This was attributed to an updraft causing a +1.57G load factor for 19 seconds. The occurrence is fallowed by a negative load factor of -1.5G in less than 4 seconds. https://lnkd.in/dCMC-ptX

Excellent read! I’m still wondering why no mention of the need for active monitoring of not just the safety systems but also outside! That’s why there’s windows in the tower! Over the years, a lot of money has been put into safety that grew at a pace with the growth of aviation. We have seen so many accidents large and small since the pandemic at a rate that feels much higher than pre pandemic. I think a serious look needs to be taken at diverting much more energy (money) to the safety component so that we now outpace aviation’s growth. The past couple of years has seen massive growth with shortages everywhere and standards possibly being dropped to accommodate this growth, this is from the ramp handler to the cockpit to the radar screen. Investing in safety is never sexy but it’s the foundation of our industry.

5 Markers that Increase Risk of a Departure from Controlled Flight; the middle-3 involve a CHOICE by Management or pilots - this is what can get the industry... Manually-flown departures are lower-risk in day-VMC, less busy airspace or night with a rested crew. Those who say using the autopilot for departure is 'weak' - some might ask; why are you using the Flight Director & turning the other pilot into a "human autopilot," listening to your commands (+ radio) & making required MCP/FCU changes, all while you follow a computer-driven bar, commanding you? (Takeoff without both Flight Directors ON is against Airbus & Boeing factory FCOM SOP). The aircraft was fully-serviceable, in all these below events; Qatar 787, Doha - loss of control on manually-flown departure; https://lnkd.in/gWfAnTHh United 777, Hawaii - manually-flown departure loss of control; https://lnkd.in/gniK5-pF FlyDubai 737, Rostov - manually-flown go-around, loss of control & crash; https://lnkd.in/gJbRc7Nu Armavia A320, Sochi manually-flown arrival, loss of control & crash; https://lnkd.in/gvYzTdhu Indian Airlines A320, manually-flown approach, loss of control & crash at Bangalore, 92 killed; https://lnkd.in/gQ9hRBg2 Asiana 777, manually flown approach, below 3 degree glidepath & crash, San Francisco; https://lnkd.in/gf6rx25C Air Canada 759, lined-up on taxiway rather than runway, manually-flown approach San Francisco; https://lnkd.in/gE_Sqr69

STARLUX Airlines and Airbus | Purchase Agreement of A350F Freighters and A330neo The highlight of the Singapore Airshow ✨ At the Airshow, STARLUX and Airbus jointly announced the acquisition of 🛫 5 A350F freighters and 🛫 3 A330neo aircraft while retaining options for five additional A350F freighters. The purchase aims to enhance operational flexibility in transporting large, specialized cargo and transitioning between passenger and cargo operations, strengthening STARLUX’s fleet as well as expanding network density. =Airbus A350F= A350F freighter is the only next-generation freighter aircraft on the market that meets the ICAO CO2 standard. The payload of Airbus A350F has been increased by 3 tons compared to competitor models. The A350F Freighter is equipped with the A350 commercial aircraft‘s Trent XWB engines. It is the most fuel-efficient engine on the market today, which reduces fuel consumption by 25%. #STARLUX #SingaporeAirshow #AIRBUS #A350F #A330neo #LuxuryBeyondHorizons

COMAC C919 Conducts Practice Flight In Singapore Amid 1st International Visit It's been a busy few days above the skies of Singapore this past weekend, with the Singapore Airshow welcoming many manufacturers to showcase their products in the Asia-Pacific. One of these was the Commerical Aircraft Corporate of China, colloquially known as COMAC, as it showed off its C919, which is set to rival the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. According to data from Flightradar24, the last two days have seen several test flights above the Singapore Strait, lasting just over 20 minutes each time. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dhDqeCaN #AviationTalk #aviationnews #comac #avgeek #aviation

A commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) C919 aircraft operated by China Eastern Airlines during the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SINGAPORE — China’s homegrown airliner may be the latest challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, but an executive from Airbus said he’s not worried. The Comac C919 is “not going to rock the boat in particular,” Christian Scherer, chief executive officer of Airbus’s aircraft commercial business, said at a media roundtable on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow. “It looks a bit like an Airbus narrow body,” Scherer said, tongue in cheek, noting that the C919 is “not very different” from what Airbus and Boeing already have in the market. Scherer acknowledged that the C919 was a “legitimate effort” by China — but “the market is large enough for competition, we welcome the competition.” “We don’t want to stick our head in the sand … it’s a normal thing to see more competition,” Scherer added.   Comac’s spokesperson did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment. Touted as a competitor to Boeing’s 737 and the Airbus 320, the Comac C919 is a narrow body jet developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or Comac. It was certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of China in September 2022 and entered commercial service with China Eastern Airlines in May last year. The Comac C919 uses the same engine as Airbus’s narrow body passenger jetliner the Airbus A320neo, powered by the CFM International LEAP engines. Comac announced on the sidelines of the air show on Tuesday that it had signed a deal with China’s Tibet Airlines and finalized an order for 40 C919 and 10 ARJ21 jets from the Chinese aircraft maker. The ARJ21 jet is a short to medium range turbofan plane which can fly shorter distances and is used for regional flights. Even though the C919 is certified only by Chinese authorities, industry experts have said it could be an early competitor to the commercial aviation duopoly between Boeing and Airbus. “The industry contacts we speak to believe the problems at Boeing, specifically the 737 Max, present an early opportunity for Comac,” Northcoast Research analyst Chris Olin previously told CNBC. — CNBC’s Nessa Anwar contributed to this story. Source link

how many more mishap or accidents will it takes before we use the available technology to have ground TCAS in passenger aircrafts ? its probably 15 yrs or more than the industry started to work on it. OEM and avionic suppliers expertise are ready to take the challenge ! its hard to hear but probably only an FAA or EASA mandate will provide the necessary momentum to embeded the available technology for an improved safety of’operation on ground

STARLUX Airlines and Airbus | Purchase Agreement of A350F Freighters and A330neo The highlight of the Singapore Airshow ✨ At the Airshow, STARLUX and Airbus jointly announced the acquisition of 🛫 5 A350F freighters and 🛫 3 A330neo aircraft while retaining options for five additional A350F freighters. The purchase aims to enhance operational flexibility in transporting large, specialized cargo and transitioning between passenger and cargo operations, strengthening STARLUX’s fleet as well as expanding network density. =Airbus A350F= A350F freighter is the only next-generation freighter aircraft on the market that meets the ICAO CO2 standard. The payload of Airbus A350F has been increased by 3 tons compared to competitor models. The A350F Freighter is equipped with the A350 commercial aircraft‘s Trent XWB engines. It is the most fuel-efficient engine on the market today, which reduces fuel consumption by 25%. #STARLUX #SingaporeAirshow #AIRBUS #A350F #A330neo #LuxuryBeyondHorizons