NPA 2019-05 Embodiment of safety management system (SMS) requirements into Part-145 and Part 21 With reference to Rulemaking Task (RMT).0251 Phase II in EPAS 2019-2023, this Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) proposes amendments to Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and Annex II (Part-145) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, in order to: introduce safety management principles that...Read More

A detailed and informative report by Steve Swift, IFA VP Australasia on the July 2019 AA&S (Australia) conference. This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More

SM ICG SMS Evaluation Tool Guidance – Version 2 April 2019 This paper was prepared by the Safety Management International Collaboration Group (SM ICG). The purpose of the SM ICG is to promote a common understanding of Safety Management System (SMS)/State Safety Program (SSP) principles and requirements, facilitating their application across the international aviation community. In this document, the term...Read More

ICAO Journal – Vol. 73 No. 1   Issued May 2019 IFA Comment: Interesting article on P.33  The future of MRO – Emerging Technologies in Aircraft Maintenance  The Future of Aviation The challenges and opportunities of an unprecedented era in air transport innovation, articles in this issue highlight emerging technologies that include supersonic flight, flying cars, high-altitude flight, and pilotless...Read More

Following concerns regarding the center of gravity issues with the A321neo, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has uncovered a similar problem with the A320neo.Read More

2019 Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment Conference (AA&SC) Brisbane This week, Steve Swift, IFA’s VP for Australasia, is busy representing IFA at the Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment Conference (AA&SC) in Brisbane, Australia. It is the main annual gathering for airworthiness professionals in Steve’s region. The format is a good mix of presentations and panel discussions. Topics include using ISO 55000 to manage...Read More

Report by John Vincent on the joint EASA/FAA annual Aviation Safety Conference 2019.  This year’s theme “Regulators Innovating int he 21st Century” took a close look at ways the industry and regulators address innovation and emerging risks. This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More

The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) has announced the winner of its 2019 International Whittle Safety Award, which recognises and celebrates individuals that have made an outstanding contribution to aviation safety.  The award celebrates individuals from around the world that have demonstrated, to the satisfaction of IFA members, a significant achievement and commitment to airworthiness. John Vincent, Chief Executive of...Read More

For a third time the IFA supports Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School’s nominee to enable attendance at IATA Airline Safety Investigation Course in Montreal, Canada The 2019 Scholarship winner is Raphael Rogers, a student of Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School, Guyana Raphael is currently working as an aircraft maintenance technician with Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services...Read More

FAA – Aviation Mx Human Factors June Newsletter The Aviation MX Human Factors Newsletter is written by maintenance human factors professionals dedicated to identifying and optimizing the factors that affect human performance in maintenance and inspection. This quarters edition features: Factoring In: The Human Equation by Crystal Maquire Safety Culture Promotion in an Example Mx Organisation by Kylie N Key...Read More