Rotor Technologies has unveiled the R550X autonomous helicopter otor Technologies has unveiled the R550X autonomous helicopter that it intends to bring to market in 2024. Built on the foundation of the Robinson R44 Raven II, the R550X is the world’s largest uncrewed civilian helicopter, designed for safety-critical cargo, utility, and maritime operations that require a greater payload capacity and range...Read More

Lufthansa Group and Lilium sign MoU for eVTOL requirements Lilium and the Lufthansa Group signed an MoU to review airspace, infrastructure, maintenance, flight operations, and additional eVTOL specifications. Lilium and the Lufthansa Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to explore a strategic partnership on the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Europe. The...Read More

MROs Deploy New Workforce Strategies As Labor Gap Worsens MRO industry stakeholders have long felt the pressure of the technician shortage, but as maintenance demand ramps up and companies struggle to meet their growing workforce needs, the changing labor landscape is presenting new challenges. U.S.-based maintenance provider AAR Corp. said in its recent 2023 Mid Skills Gap Report that the...Read More

On this day, 120 years ago the Wright brothers flew into history December 17, 1903, achieving the once-unheard-of feat of powered flight the Wright brothers flew into history. Although debated, the accomplishment is globally accepted as the first flight of its kind. While the Wrights earned a place in the spotlight as daring aviators, one key figure is often overlooked:...Read More

MRO special by ERA Regional International talks with Ross Sheehan, Business Development MRO at AerFin about their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. He discusses their strategic investments, milestones and unwavering commitment to sustainability in the ever-evolving landscape of regional aviation. Click the link to read more.Read More

SFO launches criminal investigation into global aviation supplier with dawn raid in London The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today raided an address and arrested one individual, as it announces the launch of a new criminal investigation into fraud at AOG Technics Ltd, an aircraft parts supplier that serviced several major airlines in the UK and abroad. SFO investigators, accompanied...Read More

FAA Proposes to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to require certificated repair stations located outside the United States whose employees perform safety-sensitive maintenance functions on certain air carrier aircraft to obtain and implement a drug and alcohol testing program. These programs would align with the FAA and Department of Transportation (DOT)’s drug and alcohol standards. This would...Read More

Advocacy for innovation on International Civil Aviation Day  Montréal, 6 December 2023 – International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD), celebrated on 7 December each year, commemorates States’ signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) in 1944. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano, and Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar, have issued statements which promote the ICAO Council’s  ICAD theme of:  “Advancing...Read More

FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot Mental Health IFA Comments: If the regulators are concerned about pilots’ reluctance to disclose mental health conditions then there’s every good reason to be concerned by engineers’ reluctance to disclose mental health conditions.  One of the key components of a Safety management system (SMS) is a just culture. That means treating those...Read More

European Parliament Highlights Electric Aviation Opportunities BRUSSELS, Belgium – Tuesday the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) assisted with the organisation and support of a round-table event on Electric Aviation in the European Parliament in Brussels hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Erik Bergkvist.  The event showcased the breadth of ongoing developments and opportunities for Electric Aviation in Europe...Read More