UK adopts SMS move ORS9 – CAA Decision No.38: CAA Decision to adopt AMC & GM for UK Reg (EU) No. 1321/2014 (UK Continuing Airworthiness) Regulation pursuant to Article 76 UK Reg (EU) 2018/1139 In support of Statutory Instrument (SI) 2023 No 588, The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023, laid before Parliament on 30 May 2023, this Decision amends Acceptable...Read More

Crisis in the making: Concern that the supply of qualified engineers will dry up The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) is not alone in identifying an increasing problem in aviation. Engineers, technicians, mechanics support the continuing airworthiness of civil aircraft throughout the world. Their efforts, along with their colleagues, keep the industry safe. Keep flying safe for you and me....Read More

Today is Aviation Maintenance Day! May 24th is Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. It falls on the birthday of Charles E. Taylor, known as the Father of Aircraft Maintenance. In 1902, he constructed the first airplane engine, a 180 pounds and 12 horsepower machine that enabled the first heavier than air machine to achieve controlled flight with a pilot aboard. Since...Read More

FAA Proposes Safety Requirements for Airbus A321XLR Amid External Fuel Fire Concerns The FAA is addressing concerns that passengers and crew members would not be able to safely evacuate an Airbus A321XLR. By Rytis Beresnevicius The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice of proposed special conditions addressing the integral rear center tank (RCT) of the A321XLR. According to the...Read More

Test flights can begin for new electric aircraft By Danny Fullbrook A company has been given approval to develop a new type of electric and sustainable aircraft that does not require a runway. ARC Aero Systems, based at Cranfield in Bedfordshire, has secured Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification for a “gyroplane” to support rural areas and emergency rescue services. The...Read More

Gulfstream G700 long-range business jet awarded EASA certification  By Luke Peters On May 15, 2024, just over a month after receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Gulfstream Aerospace announced that the latest addition to its product range, the ultra-long range G700 business jet, has also now been awarded the necessary approvals from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The...Read More

Air Tanzania Boeing 787 has remained grounded in Malaysia since November 2023 By Luke Peters An Air Tanzania Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that was sent to Malaysia for maintenance in November 2023 remains in the Asian country after corrosion issues were discovered with the aircraft’s two Rolls-Royce engines. According to reports in local media, the aircraft involved (registered 5H-TCJ) has been...Read More

MRO: Assessing African Airlines’ Maintenance Paradox Potential Africa has the greatest potential for growth in the aviation industry of all regions. While the country’s commitment to supporting safe, secure and sustainable air transport across Africa remains unchanged, accelerating the advancement of aviation across the continent is imperative. MRO Africa convened in Addis Ababa by the Chief Executive Officer of African...Read More

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Federal Aviation Bill By Hewling Villamizar IFA Comments: The move to 25-hour cockpit voice recorders is good for aviation safety  The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a significant federal aviation bill to tackle aviation safety, improve passenger safety and airlines staff alike. The bill also includes airport and air travel infrastructure investments. The bill,...Read More

How Generative AI Will Change the Commercial Aviation Industry By Ryan Schradin IFA Comments: The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies applied to “airworthiness of equipment across the industry”. It will certainly be interesting to see what companies, like Collins Aerospace develop. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies mature and make their way into the commercial aviation industry, they could deliver...Read More