ERA’s General Assembly underscores regional aviation’s value in Europe ERA has concluded its highly successful 2024 General Assembly in the vibrant city of Seville, bringing together leaders and key stakeholders from the regional aviation sector for insightful discussions, fruitful networking and engaging exhibitions. Read more about the assembly via the link above.Read More

General Aviation: The First Flight After Maintenance By Matt Johnson Flying has always had its dangers — and one of the biggest dangers is flying an aircraft the first time after maintenance has been done to it. So I should ask myself if, say, the engine sputters or the prop goes into an overspeed condition or I notice the oil...Read More

Researchers at Embry‑Riddle Explore the Impacts of Trust and Fear on Aviation Safety By Michaela Jarvis Maintenance errors can have catastrophic impacts on aviation safety, but with so many safeguards woven into aviation systems, why do errors like these still happen? That’s the question being investigated by researchers at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, who are exploring the effects of fear and...Read More

FAA Issues Special Airworthiness Cert for Skyryse One Single-flight-control user interface makes helicopter flying safer and easier By Matt Thurber The Skyryse One, a Robinson R66 helicopter modified with fly-by-wire flight controls and a single-control user interface, has received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA. The certificate is another step toward supplemental type certification of the Skyryse One and...Read More

FAA Flags Non-Conforming Leap-1A Seals For Replacement By Sam Broderick A 2022 CFM Leap-1A in-flight engine shutdown traced to non-conforming parts has prompted the FAA to plan mandatory replacements of the affected components based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. The agency’s proposed fix is replacing the affected parts, high pressure turbine (HPT) rotor interstage seals, at the next engine shop visit,...Read More

IATA Press Release: Aviation Safety Priorities Marrakech – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety as the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opened in Marrakech, Morocco today. The industry must focus on continuously strengthening global standards, safety culture and the use of data to improve performance in the face of growing operational challenges, numerous...Read More

Toyota to invest $500M in Joby Aviation Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that Toyota will invest an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi, with the aim of realizing the two companies’ shared vision of air mobility. Toyota...Read More

NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations on Boeing 737 Rudder System Rudder control system could jam or become restricted on some 737NG and 737MAX airplanes WASHINGTON (Sept. 26, 2024) — The National Transportation Safety Board Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations to The Boeing Company and the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the potential for a jammed or restricted rudder control...Read More

FAA soon to release final SFAR for powered-lift aircraft By Jen Nevans, Vertical The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to release a crucial regulation that will help pave the way for the commercialization of eVTOL aircraft in the U.S., according to Christopher Coes, acting under secretary of transportation for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Speaking at...Read More

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – Global Strategic Business Report The global market for Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) is estimated at US$49.1 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$66.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts,...Read More