The Bridgemans Services Group, a Canadian company that provides accommodation vessels and related marine services, has taken delivery of a new search and rescue (SAR) boat that can also be used for pilot transfer, firefighting, and pollution response duties.
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Captured by Air Traffic Control Assistant, Al Rutter, during a recent runway inspection, this stunning picture gives us a glimpse into the vital work done to keep our airfield safe and efficient.
Here's why these inspections are so crucial:
✈️ Safety first: Runway inspections help identify and remove FOD (foreign object debris), which can cause damage to aircraft or lead to dangerous situations.
✈️ Smooth operations: Checking the runway surface ensures there are no cracks, potholes, or other hazards that could disrupt takeoffs and landings.
✈️ Wildlife management: Regular inspections help mitigate wildlife risks by keeping birds and animals away from the runway area.
✈️ Lighting inspections: Conducted at specific times throughout the day, these checks ensure that all airfield and runway edge lights are fully functional.
✈️ Regulatory compliance: Frequent inspections ensure that we consistently meet all safety regulations and standards.
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In summer time lots of enthusiasts explore and find their dream of freedom on the water. However, it’s essential to be aware that onboard fires can turn that dream into a nightmare. Fires on boats can be particularly dangerous due to their rapid spread and limited escape routes.
To address this safety concern, consider the Aero-X® Marine Solutions. These compact and easy-to-install fire protection systems, based on Stat-X aerosol extinguishing technology, offer optimal protection against onboard fires. Whether you’re a motorboat or sailboat owner, ensuring safety in the engine compartment and other critical areas is crucial.
Visit the Aero-X AG website www.aero-x.com or contact them at request@aero-x.com to learn more.
Remember, protecting your dream of freedom on the water starts with effective fire safety measures!
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Around 90% of bird strikes occur below 3,000 feet, primarily during takeoff and landing when aircraft are closer to the ground. This is where we see the highest risk, as both aircraft and birds are navigating the same airspace in and around airports. Interestingly, residential birds—those that reside around the airfield—are responsible for 75-80% of bird strikes due to their constant presence in these zones.
Let’s also consider the unique threat posed by migratory birds and the challenges they bring to aviation safety. Birds follow specific flight paths during migration season, often crossing altitudes that align with aircraft during crucial flight phases. While strikes above 5,000 feet remain uncommon, migratory birds can soar at mid-range altitudes during their long flights.
A Flair Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration C-FLKO performing flight F8-641 from Toronto,ON to Winnipeg,MB (Canada) unfortunately met one of these birds on October 24th. As per TSB, Canada "After departing runway 15L, and while climbing through approximately 4000 feet, the aircraft encountered a flock of geese, at least one of which hit the captain's L1 windscreen, causing it to shatter. Portions of the windshield glass entered the flight deck as a result. The flight crew declared PAN PAN and requested to return to CYYZ, where they landed without further incident. As the captain was unable to see forward through the windscreen, the crew requested to be towed to their gate. The captain received minor injuries due to the shattered glass entering the flight deck."
In addition to implementing various wildlife hazard management programs, pilots must maintain heightened vigilance, especially during the takeoff, climb and landing phases. Understanding the flying patterns and altitudinal ranges of both migratory and residential birds helps in minimizing risks and protecting both bird populations and passengers.
🌍🛩️ A reminder that shared skies require shared responsibility for the safety of all who navigate them! #AviationSafety#BirdStrikePrevention#MigratoryBirds
In summer time lots of enthusiasts explore and find their dream of freedom on the water. However, it’s essential to be aware that onboard fires can turn that dream into a nightmare. Fires on boats can be particularly dangerous due to their rapid spread and limited escape routes.
To address this safety concern, consider the Aero-X® Marine Solutions. These compact and easy-to-install fire protection systems, based on Stat-X aerosol extinguishing technology, offer optimal protection against onboard fires. Whether you’re a motorboat or sailboat owner, ensuring safety in the engine compartment and other critical areas is crucial.
Visit the Aero-X AG website www.aero-x.com or contact them at request@aero-x.com to learn more.
Remember, protecting your dream of freedom on the water starts with effective fire safety measures!
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✈️🦅Aircraft Bird Strikes! A critical safety issue.
A bird strike is a collision between an aircraft and a bird during flight. These incidents are quite common. Bird strikes are a significant threat to the aviation industry, especially at the takeoff and landing phases of flight. According to studies, bird strikes happen at 90% of these critical times when aircrafts fly at low altitudes. These accidents can cause important operational delays, expensive maintenance, and, in limited cases, even major safety concerns.
Addressing the issue, the aviation sector involves an integration of innovation techniques. Advanced detection technologies such as radar can identify birds in the surrounding airports almost in real time. Habitat management is equally significant that seeks to minimize the presence of environmental factors that would attract birds to an airfield. Moreover, incessant improvement in aircraft designs that include reinforced engines and windscreens are also a key towards alleviating the potential damage that birds may cause.
Collaboration between airports, airlines, and wildlife specialists is vital to minimize the risk of bird strikes. As aviation continues to evolve, prioritizing safety and sustainable solutions will ensure safer skies for both passengers and wildlife.
### Key Points about Bird Strikes:
1. **Causes**: Bird strikes are often attributed to birds flying in the flight path of an aircraft, particularly near airports or during migration seasons.
2. **Consequences**: While many bird strikes result in little to no damage, they can occasionally lead to significant damage, particularly if an engine is struck. In rare cases, bird strikes can cause accidents.
3. **Prevention**: Airports implement various measures to reduce the risk of bird strikes, such as habitat management (e.g. removing food sources), innovative technologies (e.g. Falconry, bird-detection radar), and pilot training to handle bird strike incidents.
4. **Reporting**: Many countries have systems for reporting bird strikes. By tracking these incidents, aviation authorities can develop strategies to minimize risks.
5. **Statistics**: Bird strikes are relatively common, with thousands recorded annually across the globe, but severe incidents are rare.
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How rubbish and debris can occupy multiple vessels and a helicopter?
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A few days ago, a commercial vessel I was on was involved in a SAR event.
We deviated from our planned tasks on a Mayday shout after a nearby vessel reported sighting wreckage. Majority of our crew on lookout duties.
A lifeboat was dispatched and was OSC, 3 nearby vessels were allocated search patterns with specific courses, distances and speeds to maintain.
Intention to find persons or identifying debris.
Radio traffic included sightings of:
-multiple balloons floating (from a distance could of been a person with only head visible),
-trying to identify markings on floating biscuit wrappers (possible duration on water, country of origin),
--leggings, cushions, 2metre section of hull...
During this time numerous bottles, fishing crates, general plastic were noted and reported in - why? Difficult to identify from a bridge, resembles a 'reflective floating object' which may or may not be important.
Another vessel in the vicinity had accidentally sent out a DSC distress call.
VTS whilst trying to piece together this incident had to waste several minutes contacting the vessel who was unaware they'd sent a DSC and confirm it was a false alarm.
On conclusion the debris was from an earlier wrecked vessel the search was stood down with thanks...
Please get involved in beach cleans to stop debris coming back out to sea.
Please follow MARPOL and not throw anything over the side.
Please know your Radio equipment and always listen VHF Channel 16.
Your rubbish could needlessly divert invaluable rescue resources and efforts that could be needed elsewhere.
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FAA Expands No-Fly Zone Over Los Angeles Wildfire Areas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its flight restrictions for non-firefighting aircraft over wildfire-affected areas near Los Angeles.
The expanded no-fly zones now include:
-Hollywood Hills
-Calabasas
-Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
-Century City
The FAA stated that the restriction, which applies up to an altitude of 7,000 feet, aims to "ensure a safe environment for firefighting operations." This extends earlier restrictions already in place over Pacific Palisades, Malibu Beach, and Getty Center.
The notice, issued upon the request of the Los Angeles Fire Department, emphasizes the critical need for clear skies to support aerial firefighting efforts.
However, in a press conference, fire officials revealed that high winds have temporarily grounded firefighting aircraft despite the cleared airspace.
Cal Fire, California’s forestry and fire protection agency, operates an air attack base out of Hemet-Ryan Airport, located east of Los Angeles. This base utilizes tankers and helicopters to combat wildfires in the region.
The FAA’s measures reflect the ongoing challenges of managing air safety during large-scale natural disasters.
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Bird strikes are a significant safety concern in aviation, with potentially catastrophic consequences for both aircraft and passengers. These incidents typically occur during critical phases of flight—takeoff, climb, descent, and landing—when planes are flying at lower altitudes where birds are most active.
Effects of Bird Strikes on Aircraft:
1. Engine Damage: Birds ingested into aircraft engines can cause serious damage, including engine failure.
2. Structural Damage: Collisions can damage the windshield, wings, or fuselage, risking the aircraft’s integrity.
3. Operational Delays: Bird strikes lead to unplanned maintenance and flight delays, affecting airline schedules and passenger satisfaction.
Mitigation Strategies in Airport Operations & Maintenance:
As airport professionals, we can play a pivotal role in reducing bird strike incidents through proactive measures:
1. Habitat Management:
• Remove or modify landscapes that attract birds, such as open water sources, grasslands, or food waste areas.
• Use specialized fencing to deter birds from airport zones.
2. Wildlife Monitoring:
• Implement wildlife hazard management programs to regularly monitor bird activity.
• Use radar systems to detect bird movements around the airfield.
3. Scare Tactics and Deterrents:
• Employ auditory and visual deterrents like sound cannons, lasers, or pyrotechnics.
• Utilize trained birds of prey or drones to discourage birds from settling near runways.
4. Technological Solutions:
• Install bird-detecting radar to provide real-time alerts to pilots and air traffic control.
• Use lighting systems that deter bird movement during low-visibility periods.
5. Collaborative Efforts:
• Work closely with local authorities, wildlife experts, and aviation stakeholders to implement comprehensive bird control strategies.
• Train airport staff and pilots to recognize and respond effectively to bird hazards.
By integrating these measures into our airport operations and maintenance plans, we can enhance safety, reduce costly disruptions, and ensure smoother operations.
What strategies have you implemented in your facilities to address bird strike risks? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
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Lifeboats Vs Liferaft👇
Lifeboats are rigid, fully equipped vessels designed for long-term survival at sea, often equipped with motors, navigation aids, water supplies, and protective covers. They are typically stored on ships with a quick-launch mechanism, ensuring readiness during emergencies. Lifeboats can carry more people and are ideal for extended rescues in rough sea conditions.
Liferafts, on the other hand, are inflatable and compact, stored in canisters and deployed by manual release or automatic inflation upon contact with water. They are more lightweight and portable, often used as secondary evacuation options. While liferafts lack motors and are less durable than lifeboats, they are cost-effective and efficient for short-term survival. They are equipped with basic supplies like paddles, water pouches, and emergency kits.
Both serve as critical components of maritime safety, each suited for different scenarios, ensuring no life is left adrift.
How is Conair Aerial Firefighting transforming wildfire response globally?
The company has now converted 20 Dash 8-400 aircraft into aerial firefighting airtankers, with 15 of these conversions completed in just the last four years—a pace unmatched worldwide. These aircraft, in their AT and multi-role MRE variants, are in high demand, with all units either purchased or under long-term contracts with government agencies.
Michael Benson, Director of Business Development at Conair, highlights the growing need for modernized firefighting fleets: "In the last four years, we have seen demand surge, driven by increasing numbers of wildfires and fires that are more extreme. Agencies are enhancing their response capabilities with tools like the Dash 8-400." Key operators include France, Australia, Alaska, Washington, and multiple Canadian provinces, with notable new orders from Saskatchewan for both the MRE and AT variants.
The Dash 8-400MRE, a pioneering multi-role large airtanker, has been instrumental in firefighting and disaster response for nearly two decades. Its versatility allows it to transport passengers, cargo, and critically ill patients in addition to combating wildfires. Bertrand Lamaison, Director of Engineering & Customer Support, notes the company’s streamlined processes: "In 2025, we plan to deliver three additional Dash 8 airtankers for the fire season."
Conair's comprehensive fleet also includes CL415 and Fire Boss water scoopers, RJ85 airtankers, and other models, reinforcing their leadership in aerial firefighting innovation.
How do you see such advancements shaping global firefighting strategies?
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