South Korea, Malaysia Sign Military Aircraft Airworthiness Deal South Korea and Malaysia have signed an agreement to mutually recognize the airworthiness certification of their military aircraft. The deal allows both countries to approve domestically developed aircraft as meeting flight safety standards. As part of the agreement, South Korea will certify 18 FA‑50 light attack aircraft destined for Malaysia, marking Seoul’s first such...Read More
EASA publishes new revision of Easy Access Rules for Additional Airworthiness Specifications (Regulation (EU) 2015/640) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published Revision from October 2025 of the Easy Access Rules for Additional Airworthiness Specifications (Regulation (EU) 2015/640). This Revision incorporates new requirements adopted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2954 and EASA ED Decision 2024/010/R amending CS-26 .The following topics are addressed: Installation...Read More
CASA Consultation on proposed Part 21 amendments We are seeking feedback on our proposal to allow foreign non-civil aircraft to be type certified in the restricted category for special purpose operations (such as aerial firefighting). We are also seeking feedback on other miscellaneous amendments. Proposed amendments – foreign non-civil aircraft type certification The proposed changes provide improved options for aircraft...Read More
Boeing hit with $5bn in penalties as new jet delayed By Faarea Masud Aircraft giant Boeing has suffered another setback as it announced production of its much anticipated 777X planes would now be pushed to 2027, costing it $5bn (£3.7bn) in late delivery penalties. The US firm said its 777X had been delayed due to mounting regulatory hurdles which it...Read More
Pratt Cautiously Optimistic On GTF MRO Outlook By Sean Broderick Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) inspection program continues to track as forecasted, with signs that MRO throughput is slowly improving on the strength of increased material flow and repair options. PW1000G “MRO output” is up 20% year-to-date, Chris Calio, president of Pratt parent RTX, said on an Oct....Read More
Sustainability in Aircraft MRO: Building a Greener Future With the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector’s critical importance growing every day due to fleet expansion and modernization—especially with the 2050 goal of achieving net-zero emissions—sustainability has become a mission statement. MRO operators are setting up their sustainable future, and many have been quick to adopt methods that reduce their environmental...Read More
Acron Aviation and Airbus join forces to offer an upgrade solution for 25-hour CVR Acron Aviation, a global leader in aerospace safety systems, and Airbus, have announced a collaboration to deliver an upgrade solution for Airbus’ operators worldwide. Certified, compliant, and configurable Acron Aviation’s 25-hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), marketed as SRVIVR25, is Airbus’ chosen solution for 25-hour CVR recording capability....Read More
Talking to the European Commission’s Filip Cornelis In this episode of Raising the Aviation Bar, Filip Cornelis, Director for Aviation at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE), shares his insights as a key member of the Team Europe delegation to the 42nd ICAO General Assembly, a seminal event for world aviation every three years. Filip walks us...Read More
Britten-Norman reaches Major Milestone in UK-Built Islander Production Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the iconic Islander aircraft, has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK. Supported by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, the company has completed more than 50% of the first new UK-built Islander’s...Read More
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