Airworthiness directives, type certification standards, continued airworthiness requirements, and maintenance obligations from FAA, EASA, and UK CAA.
Airworthiness Directive | FAA | Boeing 737 Classic Series Published: June 4, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: Federal Register, FAA Docket FAA-2026-1324 Quick Summary The FAA issued a new airworthiness directive effective June 17, 2026. It covers Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series aircraft. Operators must inspect the fuselage … Read more
Airworthiness Directive | FAA / EASA Bilateral | Airbus A330 Published: June 7, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: Federal Register, Docket FAA-2025-2552; EASA AD 2026-0073 Quick Summary The FAA issued an airworthiness directive for the Airbus A330 family effective June 8, 2026. It supersedes an earlier directive — AD 2025-03-07 — and … Read more
Regulatory Publication | EASA | Continuing Airworthiness Published: June 4, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Sources: EASA, EU Agenda, EASA eRules Platform Quick Summary EASA published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (EAR for CAW) on June 2, 2026. This formally incorporates Regulation (EU) 2025/111 — the EU’s … Read more
Airworthiness Directive | FAA | Airbus Helicopters H160-B Published: June 7, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: Federal Register, FAA Docket FAA-2026-11178 Quick Summary The FAA adopted a new airworthiness directive for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters, effective June 2026. This followed reports of a fully discharged personal locator beacon (PLB) battery … Read more
Stay informed about the latest FAA Airworthiness Directive ATR42-500 ATR72 effective November 6, 2025. Learn about required modifications, compliance timelines, and safety implications for operators.
FAA Final AD ATR mandates hydraulic pump upgrades & MEL compliance by Sep 11, 2025. Ensures turboprop safety, but challenges operators with costs & downtime. Executive Summary Introduction Behind the headlines of major aviation reforms, Airworthiness Directives (ADs) quietly safeguard the global fleet. The newly issued FAA Final AD ATR, effective September 11, 2025, targets … Read more
Airworthiness Directive Airbus A350: FAA’s Aug 14, 2025 Airworthiness Directive covers A350 HPV clip mandates, Global Express, BAE 4101, and Dassault Falcon safety updates Executive Summary On August 14, 2025, the FAA issued final Airworthiness Directives (ADs) for the following aircraft: Airbus A350 series, Bombardier BD-700-1A10, BAE 4101, and Dassault Falcon 7X. Introduction On August … Read more
EASA August 2025 Airworthiness Directives mandate safety inspections and part replacements. EASA August 2025 Airworthiness Directives: Executive Summary On August 8, 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 2025-0175, 2025-0177, and 2025-0178. These directives are aimed at addressing specific safety concerns related to particular aircraft and parts, necessitating mandatory actions … Read more
Overview The Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) are legally binding regulations in India, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DGCA is responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of airlines, airports, and all aspects of aviation in the country. The CARs encompass various areas, including operations, licensing, airworthiness, training, and personnel. Essentially, … Read more