Join us for our next online IFA event! “Industry resource challenges and how competency measurement can be an enabler” with John Scale, ELMS Aviation Monday 13th July – Online (Zoom) 12:00 GMT+1 How organisations approach personnel competency management and measurement can have a significant impact on how they manage and develop their resources, along with the effectiveness of their respective...Read More

IFA Online Session: Thesis Paper Presentation and Q&A with Raj De Monday 18th May IFA’s Online Clinic brought together aviation professionals and industry leaders for an insightful presentation and Q&A session with aviation engineering specialist Raj De, who shared findings from his MSc research into aircraft maintenance safety and risk control effectiveness. Hosted by the […] This content is only...Read More

Join us for the next online IFA event. An Online Presentation followed by Q&A with Raj De, Safety & Engineering Leader, on his paper “Enhancement of Risk Control Measures to Mitigate Aircraft Maintenance Errors in Critical Tasks” Monday 18th May 2026, Online (Zoom) 12:00 GMT Enchancement of Risk Control Measures to Mitigate Aircraft Maintenance Errors in Critical Tasks by Raj...Read More

IFA Clinic: “The Challenges & Opportunities related to Safety & Airworthiness” with Mike Ainsworth, Monday 20th April 2026 Monday 20th April 2026, The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) hosted an engaging online event featuring industry veteran Mike Ainsworth, who shared valuable insights on the evolving challenges and opportunities in aviation safety and airworthiness. With over […] This content is only...Read More

Join us for our next online IFA event! “The Challenges & Opportunities related to Safety & Airworthiness” with Mike Ainsworth Monday 20th April, Online (Zoom) 12:30 GMT For this webinar, Mike will be using the following analogy: It’s 02:30 on a cold, wet February morning on the apron at London Gatwick. A Part 66 B1 Licenced Engineer is the Certifier...Read More

IFA Online Session Recording: “Delivering Effective CAMO in a Challenging Industry Landscape” with David Malins. Wednesday 10th September 2025 Wednesday 10th September we hosted an online session with David Malins. David has enjoyed a varied and illustrious career in aviation, culminating in a senior leadership role with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as the […] This content is only...Read More

New Partnership Supports Future Aviation Engineers The IFA and BSA have launched a joint initiative aimed at supporting industry and the next generation of aerospace engineers. The announcement was made during the IFA UK Industry Leaders Panel Event. The IFA will provide free of charge memberships and BSA will provide free of charge General Familiarisation Courses to all apprentices in...Read More

Join us for our next online IFA event! “Delivering Effective CAMO in a Challenging Industry Landscape” with David Malins Wednesday 10th September, Online (Zoom) 12:00 GMT As global aviation operations continue to recover and grow, consumer demand has returned to pre-pandemic levels. However, the industry faces significant challenges: aircraft deliveries remain backlogged, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capacity is constrained,...Read More

VIDEO: IFA Interview: Where Next for Vertical Lift? An Interview with Simon Stacey Catch up on IFA’s CEO John Vincent’s discussion with Simon Stacey, Winner of the Award for extraordinary work in vertical flight. In a one-hour conversation, Simon Stacey (Leonardo UK) and John Vincent (IFA) explored the importance of advancing vertical flight. Discussion ranged […] This content is only...Read More

Join us for our next online IFA event! “Where Next for Vertical Lift?” An Interview with Simon Stacey Join us for the next online IFA event. An interview with Simon Stacey, 2025 winner of the Award for extraordinary work in vertical flight Thursday 22nd May, Online (Zoom) 13:00 GMT “Where Next for Vertical Lift?” an interview with Simon Stacey, 2025...Read More