Electra Unveils Turbo Electric Aircraft Concept for Next Generation Airliner as Part of NASA AACES 2050 Program By Jason Pritchard Electra has unveiled a new conceptual aircraft design for next-generation airliners developed as part of NASA’s Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 program. The study explores how targeted electrification, advanced aerodynamics and integrated airframe-propulsion design can transform the efficiency and competitiveness of aircraft with 100+ passengers by...Read More
Thank You, Dr Bill Johnson Following many years of distinguished service to the International Federation of Airworthiness and the global aviation community, Dr Bill Johnson has stepped down from the IFA Board. At the 2026 AGM, members paid tribute to his outstanding contribution to maintenance human factors, aviation safety and professional education. At the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the...Read More
Iran war could test aerospace supply chains: Industry remains resilient, despite structural risks The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further exacerbate the already strained global supply chains and place additional pressure on the aerospace industry. While the immediate operational impact has so far remained limited, a prolonged period of geopolitical instability could affect both supply chains and aircraft...Read More
Join us for our next online IFA event! “Industry resource challenges and how competency measurement can be an enabler” with John Scale, ELMS Aviation Monday 13th July – Online (Zoom) 12:00 GMT+1 How organisations approach personnel competency management and measurement can have a significant impact on how they manage and develop their resources, along with the effectiveness of their respective...Read More
Seven years on: Boeing 777X Certification Delay Pushes Toward 2027 By Hellwing Villamizar Boeing’s long-delayed 777X program appears to be facing another schedule slip, with U.S. certification now likely moving into 2027 rather than arriving this year. The latest signal came from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, who suggested that the Boeing 777X would follow the 737 MAX 7 and MAX...Read More
World’s longest-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR takes to the skies The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three hours 43 minutes reaching an altitude of slightly above 41,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus...Read More
Lufthansa Boeing 787 nose landing gear collapses at Frankfurt Airport The incident occurred as the Dreamliner was being prepared for a flight to Los Angeles. By Joanna Bailey The front landing gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787 has collapsed while parked at Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Video footage from the airport shows the aircraft parked on a stand when the nose landing...Read More
Anniversary Statement: Air India AI171 Fatal accident in Ahmedabad, Western India on 12 June 2025 12 June marks the first anniversary of the Air India AI171 accident in Ahmedabad, Western India, that claimed the lives of 260 people on the aircraft and on the ground. Our thoughts are with those from all nationalities who have been affected by this accident....Read More
ED-300A | Guidance on conducting an AFHA and PASA for a VTOL using a generic example ED-300A supersedes ED-300 ‘Guidance on Conducting an Aircraft Functional Hazard Assessment and Preliminary Aircraft Safety Assessment for a VTOL Using a Generic Example’ issued in October 2022. A VTOL example is needed to show how aircraft-level Failure Conditions and their associated requirements can be...Read More
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