Event Report: SAFE 360° — Safety in Aviation forum for Europe 2024 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Safety in Aviation forum for Europe (SAFE 360˚) conference examines key aviation safety issues in Europe from a cross-domain perspective. It is an annual in-person event held in Cologne. The EASA conference includes a spectrum of […] This content is only...Read More

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – Global Strategic Business Report The global market for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) is estimated at US$49.1 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$66.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts,...Read More

EASA launches public consultation for proposals on drone airworthiness and certification The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2024-06 to consult aviation stakeholders and citizens on draft proposals for the initial and continuing airworthiness of certified unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). EASA proposes amendments to the existing acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC &...Read More

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust The FAA’s recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems. By Gordon Gilbert Recently published FAA Advisory Circular AC 25.933-1 provides guidelines for large aircraft manufacturers to comply with updated safety regulations aimed at preventing dangerous thrust reversals during flight. The document stems from recent amendments to FAA Part...Read More

CAVU Café: Royboy’s Prose & Cons By Roy Resto It’s time once again to dive into the murky world of undefined terms with my professor’s hat properly donned. By undefined I mean the that the term is not clearly ensconced in regulations or standards. AS REMOVED: With the rise in popularity of aircraft and engines being disassembled to harvest parts...Read More

Meeting Report: ICAO Airworthiness Panel – Working Group 4, Rome, Italy Each year, a meeting of the ICAO Airworthiness Panel (AIRP) is held in Montréal, Canada in November. This technical expert Panel has 3 active working groups. The work of the Panel is presented to ICAO’s Air Navigation Commission (ANC) for its consideration and approval. […] This content is only...Read More

IFA Clinic: Ask the Lawyer with Domenico Marino, Thursday 12th September 2024 Thursday 12th September 2024, We hosted our second IFA Clinic, online, with guest host Dom Marino. Dom Marino is a Risk Management, Legal, and Compliance Expert with 20 years of experience in the aviation industry. Domenico’s experience focuses on legal and regulatory support, […] This content is only...Read More

As commercial aviation evolves, it is essential to ensure aviation safety as transformative technologies and new industry entrants emerge. Read for free online here: FrontMatter | Emerging Hazards in Commercial Aviation—Report 2: Ensuring Safety During Transformative Changes | The National Academies Press As commercial aviation evolves, it is essential to ensure aviation safety as transformative technologies and new industry entrants...Read More

Brazilian Aviation Woes: VoePass Deadly Crash & ATC Comms Issues – Episode 23 Brazilian Aviation Woes: VoePass Deadly Crash & ATC Comms Issues -Episode 235 – YouTube What led to the deadly crash of a Voepass Linhas Aereas in August? Video of the flight’s final moments shows the aircraft rapidly descending in a flat spin. Early reports on the accident...Read More

Regulator mandates carbon monoxide detectors in piston engine aircraft At a glance Active carbon monoxide detectors will be mandatory in certain aircraft from 1 January 2025. The changes are to improve safety after studies linked carbon monoxide to two fatal accidents. The new rules allow for the installation of industry-standard and commercially available carbon monoxide detectors. The UK Civil Aviation...Read More