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
New direction at GKN Aerospace focuses on opportunities in the eVTOL market By Gerrard Cowan GKN Aerospace sees strong growth potential in the advanced air mobility (AAM) and eVTOL markets, the company told Vertical, with the sector providing a rare opportunity to work on new aircraft programs and develop advanced manufacturing techniques. The U.K.-based manufacturer is a global supplier of advanced...Read More
NTSB Issues Urgent Aviation Safety Recommendation The National Transportation Safety Board today issued an urgent safety recommendation to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada, acting upon the NTSB’s findings into the ongoing investigation of the Sept. 4, 2022, crash of a De Havilland Canada DHC-3 in Mutiny Bay, Washington. The NTSB urgently recommends the FAA and Transport Canada require all...Read More