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SFO Welcomes New Nonstop Flights to Chengdu, China

NTSB Holds its Final Hearing on the Asiana Flight 214 Accident

SFO Announces Plan to Install High-Speed Electric Vehicle Chargers

ACI-NA Awards SFO with Highest Honor in Marketing and Communications

Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO

A World of Characters: Advertising Icons from the Warren Dotz Collection

Introducing Mobile Car-Washing Service at all SFO Airport Parking Lots

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Introducting Nonstop Service to Chengdu, China 

SFO Welcomes New Nonstop Flights to Chengdu, China

SFO welcomed United Airlines’ new nonstop service to Chengdu, China on June 9, 2014 with a reception event attended by San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee.  United Airlines is the first to fly nonstop from the U.S. to mainland China beyond Beijing and Shanghai and the first U.S. carrier to serve Chengdu. 

“With their new nonstop service to Chengdu, United Airlines strengthens the economic and cultural ties between San Francisco, the Bay Area, and this unique area of China,” said San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee.  "This flight also reinforces SFO’s position as a leading gateway to China and all of Asia."

"I am proud to welcome this new United Airlines service from SFO,” said Airport Director John L. Martin.  “With world-class airport facilities and seamless connection opportunities, we are the right choice for the first nonstop service from the U.S. to the interior of China.”

United Airlines will operate this flight three days-a-week on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with 219 seats.  The flight is scheduled to depart SFO at 1:25 p.m. and return at 8:40 a.m.  For more information, visit www.united.com.

 

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NTSB Holds its Final Hearing on the Asiana Flight 214 Accident

On June 24, 2014 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held its final hearing on the investigation of Asiana Airlines’ accident at SFO on July 6, 2013. The NTSB established and agreed upon findings about the cause of the accident and made recommendations to improve the safety of air transportation, the effectiveness of federal oversight and the quality of accident response efforts.  The hearing also served as an important milestone in this chapter of the SFO’s history, bringing this event to closure as the one-year anniversary recently occurred.

The NTSB's investigation into the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 accident was rigorous, detailed and carefully considered.  Through its on-scene investigation in the days following the accident, the federal agency accumulated a vast amount of evidence and information, and spent the following months conducting a thorough analysis to determine the root causes of the event.

Within weeks of the accident, the airport initiated an independent self-evaluation of its own performance in the areas of first response, medical, family assistance and recovery efforts with the support of the consultants ICF SH&E.  While these aspects were not related to the root causes of the accident, they demonstrated the Airport’s culture of safety and commitment to continuous improvement.

This process validated the outstanding collaboration with the airport, airlines, federal agencies, and other organizations.  It also identified opportunities for enhanced communication, training and procedures, many of which have already been implemented or are underway. The airport shared the results of this self-assessment with the NTSB and has led numerous briefings to share lessons learned throughout airport, airline and first responder communities.

The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident to be “the flight crew’s mismanagement of the airplane’s descent during the visual approach” and made multiple recommendations regarding pilot training and aircraft systems.  It also noted the airport’s own self-assessment, echoed many of the recommendations contained therein.  The NTSB also recognized the efforts of the first responders whose robust resources contributed positively to the 304 individuals who survived the accident.

SFO remains proud of those who quickly assisted passengers on July 6, 2013, including airport staff, the San Francisco Fire and Police Departments and mutual aid responders. SFO appreciates the recommendations put forth by the NTSB about how the airport can improve emergency response efforts and remains committed to serving as a safety leader in the air transportation industry.

 

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SFO Announces Plan to Install High-Speed Electric Vehicle Chargers

 

 


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