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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pilots' grouping flags concerns over AAIB initial report on AI plane crash
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Thursday asked the government to reassess possible technical misinterpretation or mechanical faults in Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that crashed last month and sought inclusion of subject matter experts in the probe. Flagging concerns about Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary report into the crash that killed 260 people on June 12, the federation said the report failed to sufficiently consider or acknowledge two plausible and previously documented technical scenarios, either of which could have triggered an automated shutdown of both engines. FIP has written a letter to the civil aviation ministry raising various concerns related to the crash probe and the preliminary report, according to a source. While appreciating the timely release of the preliminary findings, the federation also said the initial report appears to infer or suggest the possibility of pilot error, without presenting any conclusive evidence or exploring well-documented technical failure modes previously observed in a similar aircraft. In the letter, the association alleged that it is not the first time that systemic failures within Boeing aircraft have initially been attributed to pilot error or suicidal intent, only to be disproven by subsequent investigations. To prematurely and indirectly suggest pilot error in preliminary report of Al-171, without thorough validation or elimination of these known technical pathways, risks not only misplaced blame but repeating past investigative failures, the source said, quoting the letter. FIP has called for reassessment of the role of TCMA/EEC/FADEC misinterpretation and mechanical faults, based on available FDR/CVR data and prior Boeing bulletins. TCMA is Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation, EEC is Electronic Engine Controller, FADEC is Full Authority Digital Engine Control, FDR is Flight Data Recorder and CVR is Cockpit Voice Recorder. The AAIB's preliminary report, released on Saturday, said the aircraft's fuel switches were cut off within a gap of one second immediately after takeoff and caused confusion in the cockpit before the aircraft crashed into a building. The aircraft was operating the flight AI 171 fro Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. While the report does not provide any conclusions, there are speculations in certain quarters that a possible pilot error could have also led to the crash.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Air India plane crash: Pilots' grouping FIP flags concerns over AAIB initial report, wants subject experts in probe
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Thursday asked the government to reassess possible technical misinterpretation or mechanical faults in Air India 's Boeing 787-8 plane that crashed last month and sought inclusion of subject matter experts in the probe. Flagging concerns about Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary report into the crash that killed 260 people on June 12, the federation said the report failed to sufficiently consider or acknowledge two plausible and previously documented technical scenarios, either of which could have triggered an automated shutdown of both engines. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Public Policy Technology Leadership Data Analytics Others Digital Marketing Data Science Operations Management Degree MCA Product Management others Artificial Intelligence healthcare MBA Healthcare CXO Design Thinking Finance PGDM Data Science Project Management Management Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details FIP has written a letter to the civil aviation ministry raising various concerns related to the crash probe and the preliminary report, according to a source. Also Read: Air India crash probe focuses on actions of plane's captain, Wall Street Journal reports While appreciating the timely release of the preliminary findings, the federation also said the initial report appears to infer or suggest the possibility of pilot error, without presenting any conclusive evidence or exploring well-documented technical failure modes previously observed in a similar aircraft. Live Events In the letter, the association alleged that it is not the first time that systemic failures within Boeing aircraft have initially been attributed to pilot error or suicidal intent, only to be disproven by subsequent investigations. To prematurely and indirectly suggest pilot error in preliminary report of Al-171, without thorough validation or elimination of these known technical pathways, risks not only misplaced blame but repeating past investigative failures, the source said, quoting the letter. Also Read: Inside the cockpit: How Air India's Boeing Dreamliner flight ended in disaster FIP has called for reassessment of the role of TCMA/EEC/FADEC misinterpretation and mechanical faults, based on available FDR/CVR data and prior Boeing bulletins. TCMA is Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation, EEC is Electronic Engine Controller, FADEC is Full Authority Digital Engine Control, FDR is Flight Data Recorder and CVR is Cockpit Voice Recorder. The AAIB's preliminary report, released on Saturday, said the aircraft's fuel switches were cut off within a gap of one second immediately after takeoff and caused confusion in the cockpit before the aircraft crashed into a building. The aircraft was operating the flight AI 171 fro Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. While the report does not provide any conclusions, there are speculations in certain quarters that a possible pilot error could have also led to the crash. PTI Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Mint
3 days ago
- General
- Mint
AI plane crash: Pilots grouping FIP flags concerns over AAIB initial report, wants subject experts in probe
Mumbai, Jul 17 (PTI) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Thursday asked the government to reassess possible technical misinterpretation or mechanical faults in Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that crashed last month and sought inclusion of subject matter experts in the probe. Flagging concerns about Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary report into the crash that killed 260 people on June 12, the federation said the report failed to sufficiently consider or acknowledge two plausible and previously documented technical scenarios, either of which could have triggered an automated shutdown of both engines. FIP has written a letter to the civil aviation ministry raising various concerns related to the crash probe and the preliminary report, according to a source. While appreciating the timely release of the preliminary findings, the federation also said the initial report appears to infer or suggest the possibility of pilot error, without presenting any conclusive evidence or exploring well-documented technical failure modes previously observed in a similar aircraft. In the letter, the association alleged that it is not the first time that systemic failures within Boeing aircraft have initially been attributed to pilot error or suicidal intent, only to be disproven by subsequent investigations. To prematurely and indirectly suggest pilot error in preliminary report of Al-171, without thorough validation or elimination of these known technical pathways, risks not only misplaced blame but repeating past investigative failures, the source said, quoting the letter. FIP has called for reassessment of the role of TCMA/EEC/FADEC misinterpretation and mechanical faults, based on available FDR/CVR data and prior Boeing bulletins. TCMA is Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation, EEC is Electronic Engine Controller, FADEC is Full Authority Digital Engine Control, FDR is Flight Data Recorder and CVR is Cockpit Voice Recorder. The AAIB's preliminary report, released on Saturday, said the aircraft's fuel switches were cut off within a gap of one second immediately after takeoff and caused confusion in the cockpit before the aircraft crashed into a building. The aircraft was operating the flight AI 171 fro Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. While the report does not provide any conclusions, there are speculations in certain quarters that a possible pilot error could have also led to the crash.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Waldorf Astoria's new restaurant ‘Lex Yard' reimagines menu classics as hotel finally reopens
Famed chef Michael Anthony has grand plans to restore the Waldorf Astoria as the epicenter of the Big Apple's crowded dining scene – and he's starting by reimagining the famed hotel's iconic dishes, Side Dish has learned. Anthony, the longtime executive chef at Gramercy Tavern, helms Lex Yard, the 220-seat restaurant that hopes to satiate locals and well-heeled guests as the Waldorf finally reopened its doors Tuesday following an eight-year renovation. 'I feel like I've been waiting all my life for this moment,' Anthony told Side Dish. Advertisement 6 'I feel like I've been waiting all my life for this moment,' chef Michael Anthony told Side Dish. Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria New York 'The menu was created to draw people in — to make this a busy restaurant, a great addition to the New York dining scene.' That begins with a reinterpreted Waldorf salad, which was reportedly invented at the hotel's original location in 1893 — where the Empire State Building now stands. Advertisement His take on the classic apple, grapes, walnut and celery salad includes adding some crunchy romaine lettuce, New England cheddar and toasted sunflowers – and then swapping out the stodgy mayo with an edgy aioli made with honey, saffron, grapeseed oil and lemon juice. 'When you are working with the perimeters of history, there is some pressure,' Anthony admitted. 6 Anthony will helm Lex Yard, the 220-seat restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria that hopes to satiate locals and well-heeled guests. Waldorf Astoria New York 'But rather than build a salad that belonged in a museum, I wanted to create one that people would crave.' Advertisement Another menu item popularized at the Waldorf, a red velvet cake, has been remade as a red velvet soufflé tart. 6 The reinterpreted Waldorf salad, which was reportedly invented at the hotel's original location in 1893 — where the Empire State Building now stands. Paul Quitoriano 6 The restaurant, described by Anthony as an 'American brasserie.' Pan roasted black bass, above. Paul Quitoriano 6 Another menu item popularized at the Waldorf, a red velvet cake, has been remade as a red velvet soufflé tart. Paul Quitoriano Advertisement The restaurant, described by Anthony as an 'American brasserie,' will also offer classics like lobster rolls and herb roasted chicken, with ingredients sourced from the Union Square farmers' market. Lex Yard, named for the Lexington Avenue train line that once ran under the hotel to Grand Central Terminal, also boasts private dining rooms, including Track 61 and FDR. They are named for president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who would secretly enter the Waldorf via the undergrounds to hide the ravages of polio that left him in a wheelchair. 6 The iconic Waldorf reopened on Tuesday after years of renovations. Waldorf Astoria New York Urban legend also claimed President Kennedy used the tracks for secret visits to paramour Marilyn Monroe, while Andy Warhol was said to host wild parties below ground. Aside from Lex Yard, Anthony will also oversee the menu at the famed Peacock Alley – a name derived from the path that used to connect the Waldorf to the Astoria when the Gilded Age properties opened. 'It is an interesting opportunity to thread the needle … and to bring back such a beautiful and elegant part of New York City. Hopefully this will become everyone's favorite neighborhood spot,' Anthony said.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
How to influence the judiciary and lose your friends
COMMENT | This is the true story, kisah benar, of how the 32nd president of the USA, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, FDR, squandered his political capital in a failed attempt to 'pack' the Supreme Court with his nominees to ensure its decisions were slanted in his favour. But first, a sober reminder. We belong to the larger family of 'great apes', which also includes the gorilla, chimp, bonobo, and the orangutan. And like all members of this larger family, we humans also first communicated with each other in a heady mix of grunts, growls, groans, gestures, and grimaces. On this matter, we must hear out Cat Hobaiter, a primatologist who studies these great apes other than ourselves: 'From a young alpha male to a 60-year-old grandma, these animals are gesturing all day. There is a constant back and forth between them. It is how they run their lives.' To date, she has catalogued over 150 specific gestures in 'The Great Ape Dictionary'. In short, what we humans do with language, these apes do with gestures...
