US Military Grounds V-22 Ospreys Anew After Recent Near Crash By Joe Saballa The US military has suspended all operations of its V-22 Osprey aircraft again following a near-crash in New Mexico late last month. The decision, recommended by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), was made “out of an abundance of caution” after an Osprey was forced to make an...Read More

Happy Holidays from IFA As 2024 draws to a close, IFA wishes to thank all our members and supporters, across the global aviation community, for another terrific year. Your support and participation has helped us make a difference. Our joint success depends on communication, collaboration and cooperation. Let’s keep it going. 2025 is likely to be a fast moving year....Read More

Atlantic Aviation Group Receives Aviation Training Awards Shannon, Ireland-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has achieved a remarkable double victory at Ireland’s flagship 2024 Aviation Industry Awards, highlighting its leadership and innovation in developing professional skills in the aviation industry. AAG’s Training Academy scooped the Aviation Professional Training Award and the Aviation Academic Education Award, both awarded for AAG’s dedication to...Read More

Is It Safe to Fly Qantas? Watch Episode 249 here! Is Qantas Airlines safe? Two recent events have led the Australian media and others to raise that question. The first safety issue was in November 2024. A tool was left in the engine of a Qantas A380 for nearly a month before it was discovered. A few days later, a...Read More

SUBARU Bell 412EPX Earns EASA Certification Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union. “We’re pleased the SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received EASA certification and look forward to seeing its growing success in the European region,”...Read More

Nick Sabatini    1938 – 2024 Nicholas “Nick” Sabatini, a respected leader and champion of aviation safety, passed away 26th November 2024, at the age of 88, leaving a profound legacy within the aviation community. Serving as the associate administrator for aviation safety at the FAA until his retirement in 2009, Nick significantly advanced safety standards throughout the industry and...Read More

Aviation Technician Education Council: FAA’s Mechanic Career Info Guide: A Must-have Reference Looking for an overview of aviation maintenance careers and a comprehensive guide to U.S. regulatory requirements for becoming a certified airframe and powerplant (A&P) professional or a non-certified technician? The FAA has one–and it’s just been updated. Advisory Circular (AC) 65-30B with Change 1, “Overview of the Aviation Maintenance...Read More

IFA Whittle Safety Award 2024 – Cengiz Turkoglu Our winner of the 2024 IFA Whittle Award – Cengiz Turkoglu, Safety Manager, UK AOC 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 Cengiz’s contribution to education, sharing...Read More

IFA & John Saull Memorial Awards 2024 Thursday 28th November, IFA hosted the UK Industry Leaders Panel Event at DARTeC, Cranfield University. This event was supported by a panel of perhaps the largest assembly of UKs Aviation Business Leaders, specifically selected from several sectors and multiple disciplines. The panel helped those wishing to progress their careers, or enter aviation, and...Read More

IFA UK Industry Leaders Panel Event 2024 Last Thursday, IFA held its annual one-day networking event and celebration. This year the event was titled: UK Industry Leaders Panel Event 2024. It was supported by an assembly of UK aviation industry leaders and a large group of apprentices and students. This was a wonderful opportunity for them to engage and ask...Read More