How Will Artificial Intelligence Aviation Safety Standards Transform Global Travel by 2035? The integration of advanced machine learning systems into commercial aviation represents a fundamental shift in how global transportation networks operate. By the year 2035, regulatory frameworks established by bodies such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration will enforce strict compliance mandates for...Read More

Emerging Trends in Aviation Safety In Section 132 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress requested the National Academies launch a 10-year study to provide ongoing, independent assessments of emerging risks in commercial air transportation. This project will identify, categorize, and analyze emerging safety trends in air transportation by examining FAA data and reports, safety culture assessments, accident and...Read More

Atlas Will Build Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-electric Prototypes Wichita-based aerospace manufacturing group has partnered with the U.S. start-up By Charles Alcock Electra has reached an agreement for Atlas to manufacture and assemble airframes for early examples of its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. Under a partnership announced on Tuesday, the companies said work will begin this month at Atlas’ facilities in...Read More

Giancarlo Buono MSc FRAes receives the Distinguished STEM Alumni Award 2026 In a wide-ranging interview with City St George’s News, Giancarlo shares his insights into the aviation industry from his eclectic experience in the sector. On Wednesday 28 October, 2026, the School of Science & Technology at City St George’s, University of London will honour four of its most outstanding...Read More

AeroSHARK Enters Final A330 Certification, With the Lufthansa Group’s Own 777 Rollout Unfinished By Hellwing Villamizar Lufthansa Technik has entered the last stage of certifying AeroSHARK, its drag-reducing surface film, for the Airbus A330. The company said it began the final phase of supplemental type certification for the A330-200 and -300 at the end of August, and that an A330-300 belonging...Read More

NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to help strengthen and streamline state-based pathways for students into skilled technical jobs in the aerospace industry. The awards were made through the new NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs initiative, or NASA State Hubs. This investment in state ecosystems is designed...Read More

Bombardier to acquire Mitsubishi aerostructures operation in Canada Mississauga facility employs about 750 people and manufactures structures for Global and Challenger business jets By Ricardo Meier Bombardier has agreed to acquire the assets of MHI Canada Aerospace (MHICA) in Mississauga, Ontario, from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries , taking over a longtime supplier of aerostructures for its business jets. The transaction includes...Read More

Qantas’ A380s set for an early retirement — again By Sebastian Polito While presenting its financial results for August 2026, Qantas announced plans to accelerate the retirement of its iconic Airbus A380-800s, part of its fleet since September 2008. The original withdrawal plan for the A380s was set to be completed in 2032, but it will be brought forward by...Read More

Boeing Quietly Paid $3.1M Fine Related to 2024 Door Plug Incident By Jack Daleo Manufacturer faced penalty for safety violations from September 2023 through February 2024. Boeing paid the FAA about $3.1 million in civil penalties for safety violations, including issues related to the door plug blowout of a 737-9 Max aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines, Reuters was first to report this week. The...Read More

Join us for our next online IFA event! Presentation and Q&A session with Dr. Bill Johnson on Johnson’s Four-Letter Word to Consider Human Factors in an SMS Tuesday 20th October 2026, Online (Zoom) 12:00 BST Johnson’s Four-Letter Word to Consider Human Factors in an SMS Dr. Bill Johnson, a former FAA Chief Human Factors Scientist, will introduce and review the...Read More