Safety, Ops & Regulation

Planned changes to EEASA instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) and parts-marking rules take into account industry feedback on a draft proposal but stop short of satisfying maintenance providers that believe their access to key repair data remains too limited.

Production resumption is not linked to getting MAX flying again.

The year 2020 will see important milestones for the aviation industry for several reasons.

Civil aviation MRO trends to monitor in 2020 as the market grows to $73 billion.

Japanese airlines and LCCs, as well as other Asian carriers, are generally cautious about PMAs.

FAI Technik, a full-service FBO and MRO firm based in Germany, has completed FANS installations on two Bombardier Challenger 604s.

ExpressJet Airlines is pursuing maintenance workforce and technology growth following its sale earlier this year to ManaAir, a joint venture between

Although the House has OK'd a bill to set up a Space Force, the military will not be able to implement it until a fiscal 2020 approps bill is passed, the DOD says.

British Airways is exploring the option of 3D printing a variety of parts.

Airline wants pension cuts to boost the wages of aircraft technicians.

The proposed airworthiness directive is based on an Airbus service bulletin issued last month.

Leasing companies warned to be vigilant of international sanctions following a 2013 incident which resulted in a fine for a lessor.

As cyber threats increase, is your aftermarket company prepared?

A more open-minded approach from the industry’s regulators is being seen towards the use of digital in maintenance operations.

Why the time is now for commercial aviation to take steps to reduce its carbon footprint.

MRO is under the microscope following the Boeing 737 MAX problems and controversy over foreign repair stations and drug and alcohol testing.

Congress directs government watchdog to assess FAA progress toward safety data systems improvements.

U.S. Congress steps in, introduces legislation directing FAA to modernize outdated maintenance training regulations.

The airline is already using iPads and has plans for other digital tools in its maintenance operation.

Approval for the Beijing site covers multiple Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

The Indian airline was ordered by the country's regulator to replace older, unmodified versions of the PW1100G.

Responsibility for installing redesigned fan cowls would fall mainly on operators and would affect thousands of 737NGs.

New digital tools are helping to improve MRO inspection processes and make difficult tasks easier for workers.

How Singapore’s ST Engineering is using software, robotics and drones to increase efficiency of its MRO operations.

The R&D programs underway to transition the aviation industry to a net-zero carbon producer.