FAA Updates AC on Engine Power-Loss Accidents By Niki Britton The FAA has released an updated advisory circular that focuses on the circumstances surrounding engine power-loss accidents and recommendations on how to prevent them. The document also provides charts and advice for engine trend monitoring. The AC highlights and discusses several operational causes of engine failure that include inadequate preflight inspections, fuel...Read More
Rolls-Royce Delivers on Sustainable Aviation Fuel commitments As the world continues to reconnect, and medium to long-haul flights increase in frequency, the aviation industry remains focused on delivering new levels of environmental performance. Sustainable Aviation Fuel offers solutions, and Rolls-Royce is playing its part by completing a series of 100% SAF-powered engine tests. In the post-COVID 19 world, we are...Read More
Alaska Airlines grounds 737 Max 9 planes By Thomas Mackintosh & Kathryn Armstrong, BBC News Alaska Airlines says it has returned some of its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets to service after one of its planes lost a section of fuselage mid-flight. The airline apologised to those affected, saying an inspection found “no concerning findings”. On Friday one of...Read More
First Accident of 2024 John Vincent, CEO, IFA On Tuesday 2 January 2024, whilst landing, Japan Airlines flight JAL516, an Airbus A350-900 aircraft collided with a Coast Guard operated DHC-8 aircraft on a runway at Tokyo-Haneda Airport. The accident is reported to have happened in the dark at 08:47:32 UTC (17:47:32 local time). My sympathy goes to the friends and...Read More
EASA publishes Amendment 28 to CS-25 Rodrigo Priego, Head of Initial Airworthiness Standards and Specifications at EASA EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published Amendment 28 to CS-25. The objective of this Decision is to reflect the state of the art of large aeroplane certification based on information gathered from in-service occurrences and certification projects. This Decision amends...Read More
EUROCAE WG-63 Sets New Benchmarks in Aviation Safety with Publication of ED-79B and ED-135 Guidelines EUROCAE, the European leader in the development of worldwide recognised industry standards for aviation, proudly announces the release of two groundbreaking documents, ED-79B “Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems” and ED-135 “Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne...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
AAIB Special Bulletin – A321 cabin windows damaged IFA comments: Detecting damage needs to be more than kicking the tyres and looking for leaks. This Special Bulletin is published to raise awareness of a recent occurrence in which several cabin windows on an Airbus A321 were damaged by high power lights used during a filming event. The damage was discovered...Read More
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