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

Chile unveils progress on new T-40 trainer aircraft By Dylan Malyasov Chile has revealed new progress on its T-40 Newén trainer aircraft, a project the country describes as a major step in reviving national aerospace manufacturing after several decades. During an event held on Tuesday at El Bosque Air Base, Minister of Defense Adriana Delpiano and senior leaders of the...Read More

IFA is on Instagram For over five decades, IFA has worked to champion safety and excellence in airworthiness. Today, we’re bringing that mission to Instagram. Join our community of professionals, students, and aviation enthusiasts committed to keeping the world flying safely. #IFA #InternationalFederationOfAirworthiness #Airworthiness Follow us here: InstagramRead More

Honda To Fly First Full-scale eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026 Build of remotely piloted aircraft to be completed by the end of the year By Charlotte Bailey Following more than 400 flights of its third-scale demonstrator, Honda is planning to fly its first full-scale eVTOL prototype in March 2026, with the build of the inaugural aircraft expected to be completed...Read More

Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Partner on Autonomous Middle-Mile Cargo Drones By AirPro News Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous: A New Era for Middle-Mile Logistics The logistics landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as major industry players look toward Automation to solve age-old efficiency problems. In a move that signals a shift in how air freight handles regional distribution, Emirates SkyCargo has signed...Read More

Emirates Brings Manufacturing Expertise Closer To Home By Christine Boynton For Emirates Airline’s long-haul fleet, the challenge is twofold: maintaining aging widebodies while looking beyond their likely life spans to the next big thing—literally. The carrier has actively pushed both of the leading aircraft manufacturers for bigger twin-engine airliners, seeking a stretched Boeing 777X and a larger Airbus A350. Emirates’ order...Read More

Air China and Rolls-Royce complete $315 million engine MRO facility in Beijing Air China and Rolls-Royce have completed construction of their $315 million engine MRO facility in Beijing, marking a major expansion of Rolls-Royce’s global service network and a significant milestone for China’s fast-growing aftermarket sector. The joint venture, Beijing Aero Engine Services Ltd (BAESL), will induct its first Trent engine in December...Read More

Fat Albert set to return to UK for major wing-box overhaul By George Allison The US Navy’s well known C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, will return to Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge later this year for a centre wing box replacement that will add decades to the aircraft’s service life, the company stated. The aircraft supports the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration...Read More

British Airways Selects UK Tech Platform MRO-PRO to Revolutionise Global Line Maintenance British Airways has chosen a pioneering, cloud-based platform developed by UK aviation software specialist, MRO-PRO, to digitise and manage the line maintenance for its global network of third-party customers. The move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s operational digital transformation and the broader MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul)...Read More

Emirates plans to bring back more Airbus A380s and keep flying them until 2041 By Aaron Spray Why Emirates is reactivating around 15 A380s even as other airlines are eager to retirement them. In a move that defies industry trends, Emirates plans to bring even more of its Airbus A380s out of storage — aiming for a fleet of 110 active Superjumbos by the...Read More