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

Volocopter launches new product: VoloXPro Volocopter presents the newly developed VoloXPro aircraft — an electrically powered ultralight multicopter. Target groups in Europe include flight schools, flying clubs, air sports enthusiasts, and sightseeing flight operators. Internationally, the VoloXPro is intended for use as an air taxi in professional passenger transport. Certification as an ultralight aircraft is planned for Germany at the...Read More

GE Aerospace and Delta TechOps Cut CF6 Engine Maintenance Time by 34 Percent By AirPro News Team Delta TechOps and GE Aerospace Target 34% Reduction in CF6 Engine Maintenance Time As the global aviation industry grapples with persistent supply chain constraints and a shortage of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity, airlines are under immense pressure to keep their widebody jets in...Read More

CAP3237: UK Main National Aviation Safety Plan 2026-2029 The UK’s National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) contains the high-level strategic direction of the UK Main for the management of aviation safety for a period of 3 years. The NASP presents a series of Safety Enhancement Initiatives with the objective to enhance safety performance, reduce operational risks and organisational challenges. The NASP...Read More

Michael Holzbauer (Frequentis) Elected New President of EUROCAE Michael Holzbauer, Director European Affairs ATM at Frequentis, has been elected as the 20th President in EUROCAE’s history. His election was confirmed during the EUROCAE Symposium & General Assembly 2026, held last week in Dublin (Ireland). Holzbauer joined Frequentis in 2006 and currently leads several strategic ATM programmes, including initiatives within the Single...Read More

FAA and Brazil’s ANAC order ’emergency’ inspections of Legacy and Praetor trim actuators By Jon Hemmerdinger Brazilian and US aviation authorities have issued emergency airworthiness directives (ADs) to address a potential problem affecting pitch trim actuators on Embraer’s family of Legacy and Praetor midsize business jets. The regulators are requiring operators to quickly complete checks of the actuators on all...Read More