2025 IFA Whittle Safety Award Nominations NOW OPEN! We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 IFA Whittle Safety Award nominations are now open! Any member of IFA can nominate any individual, group or organisation worldwide for the Safety Award. All members have an important and responsible part to play in identifying those deserving special […] This content is only...Read More
VIDEO: IFA Interview: Where Next for Vertical Lift? An Interview with Simon Stacey Catch up on IFA’s CEO John Vincent’s discussion with Simon Stacey, Winner of the Award for extraordinary work in vertical flight. In a one-hour conversation, Simon Stacey (Leonardo UK) and John Vincent (IFA) explored the importance of advancing vertical flight. Discussion ranged […] This content is only...Read More
Event Report: Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 As the aviation industry navigates its journey to Net-Zero emissions, the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 takes place as a gathering point for leaders, innovators, and stakeholders. Event site here: https://sustainableskies.world/ The 2-day event programme, and workshops were driven by the industry’s input. The daily event agenda is […] This content is only...Read More
Event Report: FLY AI Forum 2025, From Machine Learning to Generative AI The 3rd edition of the FLY AI Forum held on 22-23 April 2025 at EUROCONTROL Brussels Headquarters, gathering key stakeholders to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the aviation sector. This annual technical forum described AI applications being worked on […] This content is only...Read More
RAeS National Aerospace Library Have you been to The National Aerospace Library? Read IFA CEO, John Vincent’s details of his recent visit below: Event Report 20250326  The National Aerospace Library is one of the world’s most extensive libraries devoted to the development of aeronautics, aviation and aerospace technology. The National Aerospace Library, located in Farnborough, […] This content is only...Read More
Event Report: Farnborough International Space Show 2025 IFA’s CEO John Vincent’s report from the Farnborough International Space Show 2025. Read IFA’s CEO, John Vincent’s account of the event here: Event Report 20250319 This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More
Mission Report: ICAO Personnel Training and Licensing Panel (PTLP) briefing International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has several panels of experts that help the organisation maintain its international technical material. The expert panels work to ensure new or improved Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and procedures – for inclusion in the Annexes or Procedures for Air […] This content is only...Read More
Date:17th February 2025 Location: Nairobi Kenya Prepared for: Dr. Hazel Courteney, President, International Federation of Airworthiness Prepared by: Eng Jared Ajwang’a, IFA Vice President for African Region Introduction. This report outlines the details of my visit to the Director General (DG) of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and subsequently to the East Africa School […] This content is only...Read More
Event Report: Passenger aircraft cabin evacuation trials IFA’s CEO John Vincent’s report from the passenger aircraft cabin evacuation trials held at Cranfield University. Read IFA’s CEO, John Vincent’s account of the event here: Event Report 20250211 This content is only available to IFA members. Join now or log inRead More