European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

By Ella Nethersole
SolitAir secures UK TCO certification, expanding its cargo network to the UK and beyond with plans to grow its fleet to 20 aircraft by 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
FAA and EASA have certificated a new high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit for CFM International’s LEAP-1B engine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Embraer has received EASA certification for its house-developed runway overrun awareness and alerting system (ROAAS) on the E-Jet E2 family.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Noemi Aerospace secures funding for its electric amphibian prototype, aiming for first flight by 2027 and EASA certification by 2030.
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
EASA warns airlines to avoid Gulf airspace due to rising risks from U.S.-Iran hostilities, missile strikes and potential misidentification of aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
A passenger on a Ryanair flight being operated by Malta Air from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window after the transparency blew out in flight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
IAG has invested in Mako and plans to flight-test the Australian startup’s drag-reducing riblet film this year on an aircraft operated by one of its airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Swiss electric aircraft battery developer H55 cuts 54 jobs amid commercialization challenges while maintaining key defense and hybrid programs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The wing spars of 16 Airbus A380s require inspection and possible ensuing repairs, EASA said in an emergency airworthiness directive effective June 24.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
Ten years after the Brexit vote, British aerospace stakeholders continue to grapple with higher costs, additional bureaucracy and regulatory divergence.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
FAA’s updated, manufacturer-driven master minimum equipment list update process is in full swing, with plans to introduce new changes to further streamline the work.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Caitlin Locke has been named FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, rising from a key certification role to the agency’s top civilian safety position.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Vaeridion reports battery suppliers exceeding performance targets for electric aircraft, boosting Microliner development prospects.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
A new round of wireless services is coming, and this time, regulators and key industry players have a cohesive plan.mro
Interiors & Connectivity

By Sean Broderick
As the Middle East conflict drags on, jet fuel suppliers face supply dilemma.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Lufthansa Technik has received Certain STC Privilege from EASA, meaning the company can now independently approve cabin conversions for the A320ceo family.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Zuri progresses hybrid tiltrotor demonstrator testing for regional air mobility applications.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
European airlines are welcoming moves to help the sector, but they say more could be done.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission has issued guidance aimed at helping the EU transport and tourism sector face up to potential jet fuel shortages.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
EASA is preparing for the introduction of the Jet A standard in Europe in an effort to mitigate a potential fuel shortage in the coming weeks.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Embraer on April 30 announced the simultaneous certification by three aviation authorities of its new Praetor 600E super-midsize jet.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.
Interiors & Connectivity