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FAA AD 2026-15-10: Airbus A330neo Wing Sloping Rib Cracking — Repetitive Inspections Required

Large twin-engine widebody aircraft wing leading edge and nacelle on airport apron, representing FAA AD 2026-15-10 on wing sloping rib cracking inspections for Airbus A330neo operators

Quick Answer Box What does FAA AD 2026-15-10 require for A330neo operators? FAA AD 2026-15-10, effective September 3, 2026, requires repetitive general visual inspection of each wing sloping rib external surface and each slat 1 inboard seal on all Airbus A330-841 and A330-941 aircraft. Cracking found on any sloping rib must be repaired before further … Read more

UK CAA Publishes Hydrogen Roadmap — Three-Phase Path to Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Flight by 2035

Commercial aircraft on airport apron with hydrogen fuel tanker nearby, representing the UK CAA Hydrogen Roadmap for hydrogen-powered aviation by 2035

Quick Answers When does the UK CAA expect hydrogen-powered commercial flight? The UK CAA’s hydrogen roadmap, published July 21, 2026, targets hydrogen operations for smaller aircraft by 2035. The three-phase plan runs: Demonstrate (2026–2030), Prove (2030–2035), Scale and Sustain (2035 onwards). No mandatory requirements are created — this is a regulatory planning framework for certification, … Read more