Aircraft Maintenance: FAA puts disruptive determination on hold Moss interpretation stayed pending new guidance By Jeff Simon In my previous column, I discussed the serious impact that the FAA’s recent Moss interpretation would have on general aviation maintenance, and the evolving battle to overturn it. On October 15, the FAA issued a temporary legal stay of that interpretation, but the battle...Read More

Piper wing spars facing new airworthiness inspections The long-running saga of Piper aircraft wing spars is back with two new Airworthiness Directives proposed by the US regulator, the FAA. Up to 21,000 aircraft could be affected. The new directives are: AD 2024-00008-A, published on 19 September, followed by AD 2024-00033-A, published on 23 September. The FAA is accepting comments on...Read More

Aviation Careers Symposium 2024 – Aviation Engineering Aerotechnics Ltd in partnership with the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) organized a virtual symposium on skills and competency gaps for Aircraft Engineers and Mechanics. The virtual symposium held on 2nd Sept 2024 by Jared Ajwanga, IFA’s Vice President for Africa and it was a great success. The Aviation Careers Symposium 2024 –...Read More

Artificial Intelligence Could be the Key to Predictive Aviation Safety The goal for aviation is a proactive safety regime that will enable airlines, regulators, air navigation service providers, and other industry stakeholders to identify, understand, and mitigate emerging risks well before they result in an accident or incident. Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing are seen as keys to achieving...Read More

5 nations to work together to enhance regional aviation safety IFA Comments: IFA welcomes this cooperation between Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. By sharing data and analysis airworthiness can be best assured. By Bilqis Bahari KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and its Asean counterparts are set to launch a regional aviation safety data and information sharing initiative to strengthen aviation safety...Read More

Help shape the future of aviation safety by taking part in our 2025 aircraft evacuation trials Are you an aviation fan? Do you want to help shape the future of aviation safety? Would you like the chance to be one of the first people to experience the next generation of passenger aeroplane interiors? In conjunction with the University of Greenwich,...Read More

NTSB Blames Boeing 747 Engine Fire on Shoddy Maintenance Work Agency has published its final report on a January engine fire incident. By Ryan Ewing The National Transportation Safety Board said an improperly installed borescope plug led to a January engine fire on an Atlas Air Boeing 747. Maintenance on the aircraft had been performed just four days before the...Read More

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