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Flair Airlines Captain Injured by Bird Strike During Takeoff in Toronto

A Flair Airlines Boeing 737 MAX (flight F8-641) departing from Toronto Pearson Airport to Winnipeg encountered a flock of geese during its climb, resulting in a bird penetrating the captain’s windshield and causing minor injuries to the captain from shattered glass. The aircraft, which had taken off from runway 33L, halted its climb at 5,000 feet before returning to Toronto’s runway 33R, landing safely about 30 minutes post-departure. Following the incident, Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) reported that the crew declared "PAN PAN," and due to visibility issues caused by the damage, the aircraft required towing to its gate for passenger disembarkation; the aircraft has since been moved to Marana Pinal Airpark in Arizona for further examination. Click image above for reading the related post!

New Access Rules for Small VTOL Aircraft Released by EASA

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its first edition of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for small category Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft in October 2024, consolidating key requirements and Means of Compliance (MOC) for streamlined use. This release, available on the EASA website, includes SC VTOL Issue 2, MOC Issue 2, MOC 2 Issue 3, and MOC 3 Issue 2, offering free access across various formats—PDF, online with interactive navigation, and XML for machine readability. The EAR will be regularly updated via the eRules platform to reflect ongoing developments and user feedback. Click image above for FREE DOWNLOAD!

FLIGHTMODE Launches November Sale with Major Discounts

FLIGHTMODE has launched its November sale, offering a 70% discount across its entire collection, plus a free beanie with every order. Customers can also take advantage of free shipping on all purchases. The sale, available on www.flightmode.shop with the voucher code "Nov70," provides a timely opportunity for aviation enthusiasts to access high-quality gear with added bonuses. Click image above for reading the related post!

Airplane Crash & Incident Reviews: Fatal Crash into Terrain Due to Pilot Error and Insufficient Navigation Aids

Read our today's review of just another tragic accident that moved the world back when it happened and far beyond. Click image above for reading the full article!

SARPcheck global aviation safety audit: A wet lease, codeshare, ACMI Booster

SARPcheck is a new global aviation safety audit that assesses airline compliance with select ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) across defined ICAO Annexes. The primary aim of this audit is to enhance global flight safety while providing an affordable and accessible tool to facilitate ACMI, wet lease, and codeshare operations. The ICAO Annexes and SARPs that SARPcheck focuses on are specifically those outlined by regulatory and industry standards, including FAA requirements for overseeing foreign air carriers and the TCO approval elements of EASA.

SARPcheck is governed by a London-based not-for-profit organization, the Safety Audit Review Partnership (SARP Ltd.), which accredits Safety Quality Organizations (SQOs) such as AEROTHRIVE to conduct these audits globally. Detailed information about the program, including the SARPcheck Program Manual (SCPM), informative brochures, and the latest updates, is available on our website at https://aerothrive.com/audits/sarpcheck-audits/. For further inquiries or personal assistance, please feel free to send me a message. I'm always happy to help! Lufthansa City Airlines is the global launch customer of SARPcheck.

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