Study: Flying keeps getting safer Reflecting a “Moore’s Law of aviation,” commercial flight has become roughly twice as safe each decade since the 1960s; Covid-19 added a wrinkle, however. By Peter Dizikes, MIT News IFA Comments: IFA agrees that it’s really hard to keep improving aviation safety at the same rate as past decades. As global air traffic continues to...Read More

UK aviation industry sees highest number of licences issued to women but mountain still to climb Between 2019 and 2023, there has been a 26 per cent increase in pilot licences issued to women. There’s been a 43 per cent increase in the number of licences issued to women for commercial flying, and a 11 per cent increase for general...Read More

What Skills Do You Need to Become an Aviation Maintenance Technician? By Andrew Chen Being an AMT is a challenging job and requires certain abilities and expertise. Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) play a critical role in the aviation industry. Working tirelessly behind the scenes, AMTs keep aircraft in safe working condition. Becoming an AMT can lead to a lucrative and rewarding career. However,...Read More

Reverse engineering to determine airworthiness IFA comments: Part replacement using reverse engineering can be safe but the maker needs to fully understand past design assumptions and applicable rules. By Shivakumar Raman When parts from aging aircraft begin to fail, they often require an assessment of repair versus replacement using reverse engineering. Our research is focusing on the sustainment of aging...Read More

IFA Welcomes Technical Director, Mick Adams IFA is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Technical Director, Mick Adams. Mick is a well known and highly respected figure in the aviation industry and has been known for championing Airworthiness for many years. He replaces Cengiz Turkoglu who moved on from the role this year.  Mick brings to the role...Read More

IFA CLINIC : Ask the Lawyer Join us for the second of a series of “clinics” to bring together practitioners with reputable experts in their field, so that the aviation community can learn from each other. This online event is an opportunity to ask a live expert YOUR questions. What are the details? The event is being held online, Thursday...Read More

CFM International announced that progress is accelerating for the RISE program CFM International have announced that progress is accelerating for the Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE*) technology demonstration program, with more than 250 tests completed and new research partnerships formed as technologies continue to mature on the way to full-scale Open Fan tests. The latest program updates were shared...Read More

‘World’s most advanced’ hypersonic engine for suborbital flights tested Startup New Frontier Aerospace has started tests of the engine that will power high-speed, point-to-point travel aircraft. By Mrigakshi Dixit Startup New Frontier Aerospace has started tests of the engine that will power high-speed, point-to-point travel aircraft. Alex Tai, chairman of the space transportation startup, gave the update during a panel discussion held...Read More

Deutsche Aircraft starts construction of the first D328eco™ test aircraft (TAC 1) German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Deutsche Aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone for the D328eco™ programme. The OEM successfully commenced the construction of the first test aircraft, TAC 1, by starting work on the extension of the D328® fuselage, that will seat 40 passengers. This achievement not only...Read More

HAECO Group has expanded its partnership with GE Aerospace By James Pozzi, Aviation Weekly FARNBOROUGH—Hong Kong-based MRO provider HAECO Group has expanded its partnership with GE Aerospace by adding GE90 maintenance services to its offering as well as securing its China-based engine business a place in the future GE9X repair network. Announced at Farnborough Airshow, HAECO’s broader GE agreement was also...Read More