Just read the full BEA report (in French only at the moment) . It is a bit more complicated that 2 pilots botching an APP. (but it always is )
The second similar incident that occurred 5 days later is also briefly analysed,
The report also mention that AF had received 5 previous ASR on the RNAV Visual APP in TLV prior the 2 incidents.
main points :
The RNAV Visual procedure is unique to TLV and not similar to what is routinely done elesewhere ,especially in USA
This is the only such APP in the AF A320 network.
This perticular visual APP was not included in the SIMs at time incidents .
ATC instruct crews to follow that procedure whereas the actual procedure is "to be on request by pilots"
How ATC is giving those RNAV APP and how they are designed are being investigated.
but also :
The non clear understanding on how A/THR automation works , especially in OPEN DESCENT mode,led the crew to believe that the ATHR would maintain speed .
(De plus, la compréhension insuffisante du fonctionnement de l’A/THR et de
l’importance du suivi des FD en mode OPEN DESCENT a laissé penser à l’équipage que l’A/THR assurerait le maintien de la vitesse.)
In both incidents the BEA indicates that PNF and PF were not monitoring speed .
No not only a 777 training issue ..
Yes the PF had 500h TT and 200 on type. I suspect one of the MPLs , probably not a CPL ( my remark )