IFA Online Session: Thesis Paper Presentation and Q&A with Raj De Monday 18th May IFA’s Online Clinic brought together aviation professionals and industry leaders for an insightful presentation and Q&A session with aviation engineering specialist Raj De, who shared findings from his MSc research into aircraft maintenance safety and risk control effectiveness. Hosted by the […] This content is only...Read More

Meeting Report: Airworthiness Panel Working Group 4 (AIRP/WG4) mid-year meeting 2026 This technical airworthiness activity is supported by the Air Navigation Bureau (ANB) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Airworthiness Panel (AIRP) contributes to ICAO’s global framework for airworthiness and aircraft certification. The technical Panel’s purpose, operations, and ongoing work programme fit within […] This content is only...Read More

IFA Clinic: “The Challenges & Opportunities related to Safety & Airworthiness” with Mike Ainsworth, Monday 20th April 2026 Monday 20th April 2026, The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) hosted an engaging online event featuring industry veteran Mike Ainsworth, who shared valuable insights on the evolving challenges and opportunities in aviation safety and airworthiness. With over […] This content is only...Read More

Event Report: Sustainable Skies World Summit The Sustainable Skies World Summit (SSWS26) has been an annual event. As civil aviation continues to move to a decarbonised future, SSWS has established as a gathering for interested parties – from airlines, OEMs, SMEs, and airports, to regulators, researchers, investors, academics, and innovators. https://sustainableskies.co.uk/ Read John Vincent, IFA’s […] This content is only...Read More

AIRP/12 Meeting Report The material in this report has not been considered by the Air Navigation Commission. The views expressed therein should be taken as advice of a panel of experts to the Air Navigation Commission (ANC) but not as representing the views of the Organization. After the ANC has reviewed this report, a supplement […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: Space-Comm Expo Europe Held on 4–5 March 2026 this event brought together space industry exhibitors and speakers. Space-Comm Expo was being held for the first time at ExCeL London. https://space-comm.com/ Technology took up most floor space but there was an investors forum, law symposium, and the insurance industry representation. Keynote speakers European Space […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: From Concorde to Boom Supersonic: The history and future of supersonic air transport Across the country, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s branch network runs a series of lectures through the year. The city of Bristol has an active aerospace community with a deep history. This event was free to attend. This evening event took […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics event, 3-5 February 2026. Now, in its 28th year, this is South of England’s largest annual showcase for innovation in manufacturing and electronics. Located at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. This was a well-attended 3-day event focusing on research, consultancy, training, engineering, design, or […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: Safety LEADERSHIP The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF). Founded in 1945, the FSF has over 1,000 member organisations and individuals from 150 countries. The Foundation is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, US, with regional offices in Brussels, Belgium and Melbourne, Australia. FSF is an independent, international, and impartial non-profit organisation that exists to champion the […] This content is only...Read More

Mission Report: The 2025 aviation year in numbers and what to expect for 2026. EUROCONTROL provides a series of engage online webinars, where senior aviation stakeholders share their perspectives. These events also provide insights into EUROCONTROL’s wide range of products. A pan-European, civil-military organisation dedicated to supporting European aviation, actively involved in managing the European […] This content is only...Read More