Following Rolls Royce discovery of cracks in blades on higher-time engines read Aviation Week overview of topic and link to relevant websites.Read More
Interview with Leonardo Engineers who are aiming to introduce the concept of predictive maintenance to in-service civil and military helicopter operators.Read More
FAA has issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic aircraft, warning of possible corrosion on parked planes that could lead to a dual-engine failure.Read More
In the near future, the FAA plans to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for an Airworthiness Directive (AD) affecting the Boeing 737 MAX.Read More
EASA released a proposed special condition for certifying unmanned aircraft intended for use in medium- and high-risk applications, such as drone delivery flights over populated areas.Read More
Information for drone users in Europe The European Commission has delayed the applicability date of the European Union Unmanned Aircraft Systems Implementing Regulation 2019/947 until 31 December. Link to EUR-Lex  Acces to European Union Law website to view all detailsRead More
Boeing Co hasn’t told employees, but the company is pulling the plug on its hulking 747 jumbo jet, ending a half-century run for the twin-aisle pioneer.Read More
Slovenian company Pipistrel and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced on 10th June that the Velis Electro can now be used for flight training and other commercial and private uses throughout Europe.Read More
Boeing 777 – 25th Anniversary of first delivery Boeing delivered the first 777 to United Airlines on 17 May 1995. Sunday was the 25th Anniversary of the first Boeing 777 delivery — the 777 family has flown more than 3.3 billion people on more than 13 million flights. An Extract from the news of 1995 SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 15, 1995– United...Read More