Strengthening strategic collaboration to enhance aviation training EUROCONTROL’s Aviation Learning Centre (ALC) and the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) have teamed up to formalise a strategic collaboration to enhance aviation learning and better address industry needs by developing joint aviation training programmes. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations looks to build on the core strengths of both...Read More

Impacts of GPS Spoofing on Commercial Aviation By Helwing Villamizar Amid the fallout of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) Flight J2-8243, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned airlines to avoid western Russian airspace due to heightened safety concerns from Russia’s war with Ukraine. The European aviation safety agency notes that Russian authorities haven’t shown proficiency in addressing airspace risks by implementing an...Read More

IFA UK Industry Leaders Panel Event 2024 Last Thursday, IFA held its annual one-day networking event and celebration. This year the event was titled: UK Industry Leaders Panel Event 2024. It was supported by an assembly of UK aviation industry leaders and a large group of apprentices and students. This was a wonderful opportunity for them to engage and ask...Read More

Aviation Careers Symposium 2024 – Aviation Engineering Aerotechnics Ltd in partnership with the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) organized a virtual symposium on skills and competency gaps for Aircraft Engineers and Mechanics. The virtual symposium held on 2nd Sept 2024 by Jared Ajwanga, IFA’s Vice President for Africa and it was a great success. The Aviation Careers Symposium 2024 –...Read More

5 nations to work together to enhance regional aviation safety IFA Comments: IFA welcomes this cooperation between Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. By sharing data and analysis airworthiness can be best assured. By Bilqis Bahari KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and its Asean counterparts are set to launch a regional aviation safety data and information sharing initiative to strengthen aviation safety...Read More

General Aviation: The First Flight After Maintenance By Matt Johnson Flying has always had its dangers — and one of the biggest dangers is flying an aircraft the first time after maintenance has been done to it. So I should ask myself if, say, the engine sputters or the prop goes into an overspeed condition or I notice the oil...Read More

Researchers at Embry‑Riddle Explore the Impacts of Trust and Fear on Aviation Safety By Michaela Jarvis Maintenance errors can have catastrophic impacts on aviation safety, but with so many safeguards woven into aviation systems, why do errors like these still happen? That’s the question being investigated by researchers at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University, who are exploring the effects of fear and...Read More

FAA Flags Non-Conforming Leap-1A Seals For Replacement By Sam Broderick A 2022 CFM Leap-1A in-flight engine shutdown traced to non-conforming parts has prompted the FAA to plan mandatory replacements of the affected components based on the manufacturer’s recommendations. The agency’s proposed fix is replacing the affected parts, high pressure turbine (HPT) rotor interstage seals, at the next engine shop visit,...Read More

IATA Press Release: Aviation Safety Priorities Marrakech – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety as the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opened in Marrakech, Morocco today. The industry must focus on continuously strengthening global standards, safety culture and the use of data to improve performance in the face of growing operational challenges, numerous...Read More

FAA Advisory Circular Addresses Unwanted Reverse Thrust The FAA’s recent amendments to Part 25 airworthiness regulations require system safety assessments for key systems. By Gordon Gilbert Recently published FAA Advisory Circular AC 25.933-1 provides guidelines for large aircraft manufacturers to comply with updated safety regulations aimed at preventing dangerous thrust reversals during flight. The document stems from recent amendments to FAA Part...Read More