Unither Bioélectronique Completes World’s First Piloted Hydrogen-Electric Helicopter Circuit Flight in Québec By David Dong Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) today recognized Unither Bioélectronique (UB), a CAAM National Board member, after UB completed the world’s first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter circuit flight. Conducted April 10, 2026, at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec, with UB test pilot Ric Webb at the controls, the flight marks the...Read More

GCAA joins elite group issuing aircraft modification STCs By Huda Ata GCAA becomes one of few authorities worldwide able to issue STC certifications The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Emirates Engineering, making it the first UAE-based entity to receive this certification, marking a major advancement in the nation’s aviation regulatory capabilities. With...Read More

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for GE CF34 Engines After Crash The AD would require the performance of restart tests and a borescope inspection of the HPC case, with potential for VG system functional checks and force gage tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a proposal for a new airworthiness directive (AD) for a variety of CF34 engines from General Electric Company...Read More

GE Aerospace and Delta TechOps Cut CF6 Engine Maintenance Time by 34 Percent By AirPro News Team Delta TechOps and GE Aerospace Target 34% Reduction in CF6 Engine Maintenance Time As the global aviation industry grapples with persistent supply chain constraints and a shortage of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity, airlines are under immense pressure to keep their widebody jets in...Read More

EU Sign Aviation Production Pact to Boost Safety India and the European Union have signed a working arrangement on industrial aviation production between the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The move aims to enhance collaboration in aviation safety, manufacturing standards, and industrial cooperation. The pact supports “Make in India” initiatives aligned with European norms and is expected to facilitate projects...Read More

Ryanair Expands Prestwick Maintenance Facility with £40M Investment Ryanair invests £40 million to expand its Prestwick maintenance facility, creating 450 skilled jobs and boosting Scotland’s aerospace sector. Ryanair has announced a £40 million expansion of its maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport, a move that will significantly boost the local economy and support the airline’s long-term growth strategy. According to a...Read More

NTSB Cites Flight Control Laws in Praetor 500 Accident Changes to software and operational procedures have been mandated By Matt Thurber The probable cause of the hard landing of a Flexjet-operated Embraer Praetor 500 on Sept. 21, 2023, that resulted in substantial damage was, according to the NTSB final report, “the [fly-by-wire] control laws of the angle of attack limiter protection...Read More

Rolls-Royce completes key B-52J engine altitude testing By Craig Langford Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130  engine as part of the programme to re-engine the U.S. Air Force’s B-52J Stratofortress bomber fleet, the company announced. The tests were carried out at the U.S. Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee, where Rolls-Royce engineers worked alongside Air Force...Read More

EASA Pilots Take Flight Testing COMAC C919 to New Heights in Shanghai By Aero News Journal The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken a significant step in the certification process for the COMAC C919 by conducting test flights in Shanghai. Pilots from EASA have performed verification and evaluation flights on the Chinese-manufactured narrowbody jet, assessing its performance, handling qualities, and...Read More

Next-Gen Workforce & Training Evolution By MRO Today Aerospace MRO is a sector where one cannot leave anything to chance. Every aspect is intrinsically connected with safety.  Technological advances are as good as those who are skilled to operate them. Given the advancements and smarter MRO practices, the need for a new generation of skilled professionals has never been greater...Read More