City of Paris takes legal action against ‘flying taxis’ France’s government has given the go-ahead for a floating landing pad for flying taxis to be built on the River Seine. It’s set to be shown off during the Paris Olympics, but Paris City Hall says it plans to challenge the landing pad permit in court. An official decree published Tuesday...Read More

New draft guidance for Future Flight Future Flight Guidance PAS is now available for public consultation.  In aviation, understanding regulatory management and assurance systems is crucial to safeguard every passenger and crew, including for future flight innovations like uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).  With that in mind, we’ve collaborated with Future Flight Standards Hub members and industry stakeholders to develop a new...Read More

Magnetic Targets Larger Engine Volumes, Greater Leap Capability By James Pozzi, MRO Editor As strong demand for engine quick-turn services and hospital shop visits continues, Estonia-based Magnetic Group is actively looking to build a larger engine shop at its Tallinn home base, with the tender for the expanded facility currently ongoing. Since setting up its designated engine MRO business in...Read More

ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2024 IFA Comments: IFA agrees that there needs to be alignment between the major aviation authorities across the globe. Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK Aerospace Sector is at the cutting edge of transport innovation. It is a hub for advanced manufacturing, generating well-paid...Read More

EASA updated Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from July 2024 of the Easy Access Rules (EAR) for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection to introduce: Part 21 Light requirements; information security risks requirements; the definition of complex motor-powered aircraft; and the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM)....Read More

RAeS AeroTube 2024 About AeroTube 2024 Get creative and enter our video competition, we are challenging you to show off your creative skills and share your knowledge… The RAeS is inviting you to produce an informative video on something aerospace or aviation related. It could be anything; a topic you are particularly passionate about, a project from university or work, trying...Read More

Ethiopian Airlines MRO Launches CFM Leap-1B Engine Test Cell Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility, Africa’s largest. This enhances their maintenance capabilities significantly. Moreover, This advancement equips the Airlines with full testing capabilities for the Leap-1B engine, utilized exclusively in Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft. Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief...Read More

Airbus sees 3.8% growth in new aircraft deliveries through 2043 vs last year’s forecast By Scott Hamilton, Leeham News Airbus boosted its 20 year forecast for new aircraft deliveries by 3.8% compared with last year’s Global Market Forecast (GMF). Single aisle mainline aircraft (ie, no regional jets) deliveries edge up by 880 aircraft in the new forecast. Widebody passenger and...Read More

New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time Gulfstream Aerospace today officially opened its expanded service center at the company’s Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) headquarters in Georgia. Dubbed Savannah Service Center East, the 137,000-sq-ft facility adds more than 200 new jobs and significantly expands Gulfstream’s MRO capabilities in the region. The ribbon cutting...Read More

Check out the latest STEM opportunities in aviation & aerospace The CAA want to inspire and engage with young people to explore careers in STEM, aviation and aerospace to support and encourage their future career choices. STEM at the CAA ‘We want to inspire and engage with young people to explore careers in STEM, aviation and aerospace to support and...Read More