Airbus steps in to rescue 3,000 UK jobs as Boeing strikes deal on Spirit AeroSystems carve-out By Jamie Young Airbus is set to secure the long-term future of almost 3,000 UK aerospace jobs after striking a long-awaited carve-out deal from Boeing’s takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, a move that ends months of uncertainty for workers in Belfast and Prestwick. Sources say...Read More

EASA ASC 2025 sees complacency as a safety threat, seeks rule simplification The biggest risk to aviation safety in Europe is complacency, arising as a consequence of the industry’s strong safety performance in the region in recent years, speakers at this year’s European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s Annual Safety Conference asserted. Meanwhile in an ever more complex operating landscape, existing...Read More

35th Richard G. McSpadden Report View the 35th Richard G. McSpadden Report here – https://www.aopa.org/training-and-saf… The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the 35th Richard Richard G. McSpadden Report—formerly the Joseph T. Nall Report—which analyzes general aviation accidents that occurred in 2023, the most recent year for which full data are available. The report provides...Read More

Tracking the helicopter certification slowdown: causes and consequences By Elan Head Certifying new rotorcraft technology has become increasingly challenging, particularly in the U.S. What’s the hold-up? If you joined the helicopter industry anytime this century, you have been waiting on certification of the first civil tiltrotor your entire career. Launched in the late 1990s, the Leonardo AW609, previously known as...Read More

How Boeing Is Tackling Its Quality Control Issues By Louis Hardiman Almost two years ago, Boeing’s 737 MAX program was almost struck with another disaster when an Alaska Airlines flight had to divert after a sudden blowout of an emergency exit door plug. Since then, Boeing has announced a “war on defects”, greatly improving its quality control regime to ensure that faulty Boeing 737 MAX...Read More

Engineer fighting for his life after plummeting 20ft from British Airways jet onto concrete at Heathrow Airport By Stephen Moyes, The Sun An engineer is fighting for his life after plummeting 20ft from a British Airways jet. The worker is in hospital with his condition described as “serious” after plunging onto concrete. He was examining the auxiliary power unit on the tail...Read More

GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has published the third quarter 2025 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first nine months of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024, show increased shipments in...Read More

Embraer KC-390 Millennium visits AMMROC facility in UAE By ADN Demonstration aligns with strategic MRO agreement as Embraer seeks first Middle East order for military transport The Embraer KC-390 Millennium completed its first visit to the AMMROC facility in Al Ain, advancing the company’s collaboration efforts in the United Arab Emirates. This visit follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Dubai Airshow, where...Read More

GE Aerospace to invest £19 million to modernise Wales site GE Aerospace has announced a £19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a world-class centre for commercial engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations. This major project will enhance critical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability initiatives, ensuring the site remains a leader...Read More

Boeing’s recovery momentum strengthens as 2026 delivery ramp-up sets stage for MRO surge By MRO Today Contributor Boeing is sending strong signals of confidence as it moves toward the end of 2025, positioning 2026 as a year of renewed momentum for its commercial aircraft programmes, and, critically, for the global MRO ecosystem that depends on stable OEM output. Speaking at a...Read More