Top Teams Rise at 2026 AMC Competition On April 23, the 2026 Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition hosted on the exhibit floor of Aviation Week’s MRO Americas wrapped. Five-member teams from schools, industry, and the military competed in maintenance events intended to test skill and knowledge required of an aviation technician. Though the official reason for each team to gather in Orlando was technical...Read More

Unmanned HH-200 aircraft ‘not remote-control plane,’ may enter commercial operation in late 2027: chief engineer By Global Times The chief engineer of China’s domestically developed unmanned transport system HH-200 said on Sunday that the aircraft is not a remotely controlled plane, but features advanced, high-safety autonomous flight capabilities. It is expected to obtain its type certificate by 2027 and may...Read More

ICAO invites Air Navigation experts to join its Roster of Experts ICAO invites Air Navigation experts to join its Roster of Experts, a global pool of senior aviation professionals supporting capacity development and implementation activities worldwide. ICAO works with its 193 Member States to strengthen the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of international civil aviation. Through technical cooperation and advisory projects, ICAO engages...Read More

Bristow, Electra, Avinor, Norwegian CAA to trial regional electric-aircraft services By Phillip Butterworth-Hayes Bristow Group Inc., Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority today announced the launch and contract signing of a second international test project for zero‑ and low‑emission aviation. “The project builds on Norway’s established international test arena and aims to generate operational, regulatory and market knowledge...Read More

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA Certification Director Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the European Union. Jongen brings...Read More

Jabiru opens new European branch Australian light aircraft manufacturer Jabiru has established a stronger presence in Europe with the launch of a new dedicated dealer partnership. Jabiru Europe, run in partnership with JDM Aviation, will be based in Darois, France, and serve as a centralised dealership for Jabiru aircraft, engines, parts, and maintenance in the European market. “Partnering with JDM...Read More

GCAA joins elite group issuing aircraft modification STCs By Huda Ata GCAA becomes one of few authorities worldwide able to issue STC certifications The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Emirates Engineering, making it the first UAE-based entity to receive this certification, marking a major advancement in the nation’s aviation regulatory capabilities. With...Read More

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for GE CF34 Engines After Crash The AD would require the performance of restart tests and a borescope inspection of the HPC case, with potential for VG system functional checks and force gage tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a proposal for a new airworthiness directive (AD) for a variety of CF34 engines from General Electric Company...Read More

FAA Struggles to Keep Pace as Aerospace Industry Advances in AI Challenges in Modernizing Air Traffic Control and Certification The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has long grappled with antiquated air traffic control systems and chronic staffing shortages. These longstanding issues have been further compounded by recent challenges, notably the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the aerospace sector. The...Read More

The Safety Paradox: Fewer Accidents, Greater Responsibility By Mark Searle, IATA Director of Safety Commercial aircraft accidents are very rare. That’s a good thing. It is the most powerful evidence that aviation is the safest form of transport. And that is very good news for the five billion travelers who will fly this year. But success has created a paradox....Read More