AvTalk Episode 284: When protection doesn’t protect you

What this episode covers

On this week’s AvTalk, a fuel hose failure on a Cathay Pacific A350 prompts fleet-wide inspections of the Trent XWB engine. Russian investigators release their preliminary report on the Gazpromavia SuperJet crash—and incorrectly installed angle of attack sensors feature prominently. Plus, a vulnerability in the US’ Known Crewmember system could have theoretically allowed anyone to bypass security. And the US seizes Venezuela’s presidential jet and flies it to Florida. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Cathay Pacific inspects its A350 fleet after engine failure * EASA orders inspections of the Trent XWB97 * Russian IAC preliminary report on Gazpromavia SuperJet crash (PDF, in Russian) * Technical description of SQL injection in Known Crewmember database * Seizure of Venezuelan presidential jet Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to AvTalk! Like the podcast? Have suggestions for future shows? Let us know by leaving a review on iTunes. Reviews on iTunes not only help us make a better show, they help more people find the podcast! Want to send us additional feedback, just email us. And tell that friend who asked you for a podcast recommendation that AvTalk is the one they want to listen to next. Please click here for a transcript of this week’s episode.