Radia is building the world’s largest aircraft, the WindRunner Radia and U.S. Department of Defense Collaborate to Assess Utility of WindRunner™ for Dual Use Civil-Military Oversized/ Outsized Cargo Operations Radia and U.S. Department of Defense Collaborate to Assess Utility of WindRunner™, the World’s Largest Aircraft, for Dual Use Civil-Military Oversized/ Outsized Cargo Operations Boulder, CO – May 8, 2025 – Radia, the developer...Read More

UK CAA SN-2025/006: Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Frequency Interference Leading to Navigation/Surveillance Degradation Civil Aviation Authority SAFETY NOTICE Number: SN–2025/006 Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Frequency Interference Leading to Navigation/Surveillance Degradation safetynotice2025006Read More

KLM cancels long-haul flights after Boeing 787 maintenance issues ground 7 jets By Goda Labanauskaite KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has canceled five international flights during the first weekend of May 2025 due to improper maintenance of seven Boeing 787 aircraft. On May 3, 2025, over 650 passengers were stuck at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) after KLM took the aircraft out...Read More

Comac’s C919 will not be certified in Europe for 3 to 6 years, according to EASA director By Olivier James The Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac will have to wait between 3 and 6 years before obtaining European certification for its single-aisle aircraft, the C919. A schedule unveiled by the director of EASA, Florian Guillermet, in an exclusive interview with L’Usine...Read More

CV-22 Osprey production for U.S. Air Force nearing completion by Bell Boeing By Dan Taylor AMARILLO, Texas. Bell Textron and Boeing announced the upcoming completion of the CV-22 Osprey Program of Record for the U.S. Air Force, the companies announced in a statement. The final CV-22 aircraft is expected to complete production in the coming months at Bell’s Amarillo Assembly Center,...Read More

Heart Aerospace closes operations in Sweden and relocates its corporate HQ to Los Angeles, California By Chris Stonor Hybrid-electric airplane manufacturer Heart Aerospace is to relocate its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg, Sweden to Los Angeles, California. In a press release issued earlier this week, the company confirmed it will close its operations in Sweden to enable a bigger scale-up of...Read More

Fatal Engine Power Loss Fatal Engine Power Loss: Powerline Helicopter Not Modified IAW OEM Recommendations We look at a fatal accident that demonstrates the criticality of assessing recommended service bulletins. On 4 May 2016 MD Helicopters MD369E / MD500E helicopter N629JK operated by Rotor Blade suffered an engine failure while approaching a 125ft high electricity pylon near Reedsville, WI to collect two linesmen using a 50ft long line.  It impacted...Read More

Register for FREE to ICAO eLibrary Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of international civil aviation when you register for an ICAO eLibrary account. The official online source for Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), guidance, and manuals offers FREE access to an extensive variety of essential ICAO documents. If you need information from any of the 19 Annexes to the...Read More

5-day EASA Aviation Compliance & Senior Lead Auditor Training Course Sofema Aviation Services is proud to deliver a 5-day EASA Aviation Compliance & Senior Lead Auditor Training Course  -Taking Place in London at the headquarters of the RAeS – We would be very grateful if you would share this with your membership – an excellent value opportunity to prepare for the Role...Read More

An Unforgettable Closing to the 2025 ACSF Safety Symposium with Tim and Sheri Lilley As the 2025 ACSF Safety Symposium came to a close, attendees were deeply moved by a profoundly emotional and impactful presentation from Captain Tim Lilley and Sheri Lilley, parents of First Officer Sam Lilley. Sam was serving as First Officer on American Airlines Flight 5342, which...Read More