How Boeing Is Tackling Its Quality Control Issues By Louis Hardiman Almost two years ago, Boeing’s 737 MAX program was almost struck with another disaster when an Alaska Airlines flight had to divert after a sudden blowout of an emergency exit door plug. Since then, Boeing has announced a “war on defects”, greatly improving its quality control regime to ensure that faulty Boeing 737 MAX...Read More

Engineer fighting for his life after plummeting 20ft from British Airways jet onto concrete at Heathrow Airport By Stephen Moyes, The Sun An engineer is fighting for his life after plummeting 20ft from a British Airways jet. The worker is in hospital with his condition described as “serious” after plunging onto concrete. He was examining the auxiliary power unit on the tail...Read More

GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published the third quarter 2025 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first nine months of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024, show increased shipments in...Read More

Embraer KC-390 Millennium visits AMMROC facility in UAE By ADN Demonstration aligns with strategic MRO agreement as Embraer seeks first Middle East order for military transport The Embraer KC-390 Millennium completed its first visit to the AMMROC facility in Al Ain, advancing the company’s collaboration efforts in the United Arab Emirates. This visit follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Dubai Airshow, where...Read More

GE Aerospace to invest £19 million to modernise Wales site GE Aerospace has announced a £19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a world-class centre for commercial engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations. This major project will enhance critical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability initiatives, ensuring the site remains a leader...Read More

Boeing’s recovery momentum strengthens as 2026 delivery ramp-up sets stage for MRO surge By MRO Today Contributor Boeing is sending strong signals of confidence as it moves toward the end of 2025, positioning 2026 as a year of renewed momentum for its commercial aircraft programmes, and, critically, for the global MRO ecosystem that depends on stable OEM output. Speaking at a...Read More

IFA/Cranfield announce 2025 John Saull Scholarship winner Abenazer Tasissa is the third person to receive the IFA/Cranfield John Saull scholarship. Abenazer is from Ethiopia and has been working at Ethiopian Airlines for 9 years, He holds a Master’s degree in Project Leadership and Management from Ethiopian Civil Service University and BSc Degree in Electrical and Electronics Technology from Ethiopian Technical...Read More

IFA Whittle Safety Award 2025 – Dr Tony Kern Our winner of the 2025 IFA Whittle Award – Dr Tony Kern,  This prestigious award is nominated by the IFA members and honours the work of Sir Frank Whittle, father of the jet engine.  It recognises an outstanding contribution to airworthiness. In recognition of visionary leadership transforming aviation safety culture worldwide,...Read More

Meeting Report: 2025 UK Aerospace Charity Symposium This report provides a summary of the UK Aerospace Charity Symposium. https://www.aerosociety.com/events-calendar/raes-uk-aerospace-charity-symposium/ Read IFA’s CEO John Vincent’s report of the trip below: Meeting-Report-20251202 This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More

Solar radiation and aircraft electronics: is this a big issue? By David Learmount Much of the world’s fleet of about 11,000 Airbus A320 series aircraft – the most popular airliner in the world according to sales – are affected by a current emergency airworthiness directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration requiring that...Read More