Mission Report: From Concorde to Boom Supersonic: The history and future of supersonic air transport Across the country, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s branch network runs a series of lectures through the year. The city of Bristol has an active aerospace community with a deep history. This event was free to attend. This evening event took […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event, 3-5 February 2026. Now, in its 28th year, this is South of England’s largest annual showcase for innovation in manufacturing and electronics. Located at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. This was a well-attended 3-day event focusing on research, consultancy, training, engineering, design, or […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: Safety LEADERSHIP The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF). Founded in 1945, the FSF has over 1,000 member organisations and individuals from 150 countries. The Foundation is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, US, with regional offices in Brussels, Belgium and Melbourne, Australia. FSF is an independent, international, and impartial non-profit organisation that exists to champion the […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: The 2025 aviation year in numbers and what to expect for 2026. EUROCONTROL provides a series of engage online webinars, where senior aviation stakeholders share their perspectives. These events also provide insights into EUROCONTROL’s wide range of products. A pan-European, civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation, actively involved in managing the European […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: DroneX Trade Show & Conference The DroneX Tradeshow & Conference in London is an event that brought together system and equipment suppliers, operators (commercial and emergency services), service providers and administrators. Read our CEO, John Vincent’s account of the day below. Mission Report 20250930 This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More

Event Report: ICAO Airworthiness Panel Working Group 4 meeting The ICAO AIRP undertakes specific studies and develop technical and operational ICAO provisions for Airworthiness. The AIRP coordinates its work with the various groups of experts responsible for other ICAO Annexes and disciplines, as appropriate. The panel is responsible for the Airworthiness Manual (Doc 9760) guidance […] This content is only...Read More

Event Report: Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 As the aviation industry navigates its journey to Net-Zero emissions, the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 takes place as a gathering point for leaders, innovators, and stakeholders. Event site here: https://sustainableskies.world/ The 2-day event programme, and workshops were driven by the industry’s input. The daily event agenda is […] This content is only...Read More

Event Report: FLY AI Forum 2025, From Machine Learning to Generative AI The 3rd edition of the FLY AI Forum held on 22-23 April 2025 at EUROCONTROL Brussels Headquarters, gathering key stakeholders to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the aviation sector. This annual technical forum described AI applications being worked on […] This content is only...Read More

RAeS National Aerospace Library Have you been to The National Aerospace Library? Read IFA CEO, John Vincent’s details of his recent visit below: Event Report 20250326   The National Aerospace Library is one of the world’s most extensive libraries devoted to the development of aeronautics, aviation and aerospace technology. The National Aerospace Library, located in Farnborough, […] This content is only...Read More

Event Report: Farnborough International Space Show 2025 IFA’s CEO John Vincent’s report from the Farnborough International Space Show 2025. Read IFA’s CEO, John Vincent’s account of the event here: Event Report 20250319 This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More