Kenya Reviews Bill to Establish Independent Transportation Safety Board Kenya’s Budget and Appropriations Committee has considered a legislative proposal to establish an independent body responsible for investigating transport accidents and incidents across the country’s road, rail, aviation and maritime sectors. The Committee reviewed the proposed Kenya Transportation Safety Board Bill, 2026, on 6 August as part of its scrutiny of...Read More

Explaining DO-178C: The safety standard for software in aviation By Andrew Longhurst DO-178C, officially titled Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, serves as the foundational standard for aerospace safety. It is the primary standard used by certification authorities like the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which regulates civil aviation in the United States, and European Union Aviation Safety Agency...Read More

IATA – 5 Recurring Trends in Aviation Safety Culture A strong safety culture is fundamental to effective Safety Management Systems and the continued improvement of aviation safety. This IATA white paper explores the principles of positive safety culture, the role of leadership in driving organisational behaviours, and practical approaches to embedding a culture of trust, learning and continuous improvement. It...Read More

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