FAA – A Targeted Review of Safety Culture Interventions: Tools and Insights for Aviation Regulators New FAA Research Report: Safety Culture Interventions for Aviation Regulators The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a new technical report examining how safety culture interventions can be used to strengthen aviation oversight and improve organisational safety performance. The report provides a targeted review...Read More

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed By John Funk UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according to new documents posted Wednesday by crash...Read More

Kazakhstan, ICAO Sign Aviation Safety Deal to Strengthen Air Accident Investigations Kazakhstan has signed a new agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to strengthen the country’s air accident investigation capabilities and enhance aviation safety in line with global standards. The agreement was signed in Montreal during a meeting between the Kazakh delegation and ICAO leadership, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform....Read More

Boeing-owned Wisk Aero accused of firing manager who raised safety concerns By Sean O’Kane Wisk Aero, the electric air taxi company owned by Boeing, has been hit with a lawsuit from a former employee, who claims she was fired after raising safety concerns. Former software manager Briahna O’Neill sued Wisk in Santa Clara Superior Court earlier this week, alleging discrimination and...Read More

GE send AI 171 engine analysis, Final AAIB report likely in 2 months By Saurabh Sinha GE Aerospace has completed and submitted its analysis of the engines from Air India Flight AI-171, which crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has now received all the major technical inputs it was waiting for and is...Read More

Canada dismisses U.S. concern over fake Chinese military parts By Greg Weston The Canadian government is ignoring U.S. warnings that a flood of bogus military parts from China has been discovered in American-made fighter jets, transport planes, missiles and other weapons, potentially putting the lives of Armed Forces personnel at risk. A 14-month U.S. Congressional investigation uncovered 1,800 cases of...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

The Safety Paradox: Fewer Accidents, Greater Responsibility By Mark Searle, IATA Director of Safety Commercial aircraft accidents are very rare. That’s a good thing. It is the most powerful evidence that aviation is the safest form of transport. And that is very good news for the five billion travelers who will fly this year. But success has created a paradox....Read More

CAP3237: UK Main National Aviation Safety Plan 2026-2029 The UK’s National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) contains the high-level strategic direction of the UK Main for the management of aviation safety for a period of 3 years. The NASP presents a series of Safety Enhancement Initiatives with the objective to enhance safety performance, reduce operational risks and organisational challenges. The NASP...Read More

Flight safety statistics: understanding 2025 aviation accidents and safety trends With air traffic reaching an estimated 35.2 million flights in 2025, flying still remains the safest form of travel. However, evolving threats require unwavering continuous industry-wide vigilance. Explore the latest data and the collaborative actions driving a proactive safety culture across our industry. When asking how many aviation accidents per...Read More