MRO & Maintenance

Part-145 approved maintenance organisation requirements, CAMO obligations, Part-M continued airworthiness, and maintenance standards from FAA, EASA, and UK CAA.

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

FAA and EASA Pledge Deeper Cooperation on SMS, Certification, Automated Flight Deck, and Cyber Threats

International aviation safety conference hall with delegates and national flag placards, representing the 2026 FAA–EASA International Aviation Safety Conference cooperation declaration`

Quick Answers What did FAA and EASA agree at their 2026 International Aviation Safety Conference? At the 2026 FAA–EASA International Aviation Safety Conference, both agencies made nine cooperation pledges covering: information exchange on safety oversight; SMS advancement; operational data sharing for rulemaking; certification harmonization; automated flight deck integration; cockpit PEDs; aircrew training modernization; coordination on … Read more

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FAA AD 2026-13-16: Boeing 757 and 767 Family — 5G Canadian Airspace Requires Two-Part AFM Revision

Large twin-engine widebody freighter aircraft on cargo ramp at night, representing FAA AD 2026-13-16 5G Canadian airspace AFM requirements for Boeing 757 and 767 operators

Quick Reading What does FAA AD 2026-13-16 require for Boeing 757 and 767 operators? FAA AD 2026-13-16, effective July 1, 2026, requires operators of Boeing 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, -300 and 767-200, -300, -300F, -400ER, and -2C aircraft to complete two AFM revisions before operating in Canadian airspace — both an AFM Limitations revision and an … Read more

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FAA AD 2026-10-14: Boeing 747 SATCOM Antenna Adapter Plate Corrosion — Repetitive Inspections Required

Boeing 747 four-engine widebody aircraft on airport apron, representing FAA AD 2026-10-14 SATCOM antenna adapter plate corrosion inspection requirement`

Quick Reading What does FAA AD 2026-10-14 require for Boeing 747 operators? FAA AD 2026-10-14, effective July 6, 2026, requires repetitive detailed inspections of the SATCOM high-gain antenna adapter plate on all Boeing 747-100 through 747-400 series aircraft for corrosion. If corrosion is found, corrective actions must be completed on condition. All 747 variants except … Read more

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FAA AD 2026-10-15: Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Forward Pressure Bulkhead Inspections — Effective July 6, 2026

Airbus single-aisle narrow-body aircraft in cruise flight, representing FAA AD 2026-10-15 on forward pressure bulkhead inspections for the A318/A319/A320/A321 family`

Quick Answer What does FAA AD 2026-10-15 require for Airbus A320 family aircraft? FAA AD 2026-10-15, effective July 6, 2026, requires repetitive special detailed inspections and rototest or HFEC inspections of fasteners and fastener holes at the forward pressure bulkhead of certain A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. The AD addresses a cold working process … Read more

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UK CAA Signs Three Bilateral Agreements — New Arrangements with Transport Canada, CASA, and ANAC

International aviation conference room with flag placards, representing UK CAA bilateral agreement signings with Transport Canada, CASA, and ANAC at the 2026 FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference`

What did the UK CAA agree with Transport Canada in 2026? The UK CAA and Transport Canada signed a Simulator Implementation Procedures agreement in June 2026, allowing mutual acceptance of recurrent simulator evaluations. This reduces duplication for training organizations holding approvals from both authorities, lowering administrative costs and scheduling burden for operators and regulators. What … Read more

IATA Calls for Realistic Mandate Timelines as Supply Chain Failures Cost Airlines $11 Billion — What This Means for GADSS, ROAAS, and ADS-B Deadlines

Aircraft maintenance hangar at dusk with multiple aircraft silhouettes, representing IATA's call for realistic equipment mandate timelines amid global supply chain pressure

Is IATA asking ICAO to delay GADSS, ROAAS, or ADS-B deadlines? IATA has called on ICAO for realistic, globally coordinated timelines for equipment mandates, specifically naming GADSS, ROAAS, and ADS-B. This is a formal industry representation, not a confirmed deadline change. ICAO has not announced any timeline adjustment for these mandates as of this article. … Read more

FAA Supersedes Two Prior ADs on Airbus Helicopters AS332 Cabin Door Jettison System — Effective August 3, 2026

Twin-engine offshore helicopter with cabin sliding door visible, representing FAA AD on Airbus Helicopters AS332 cabin door jettison system modification`

What does the new FAA AD on AS332 cabin doors require? The FAA AD supersedes two earlier directives and requires modifying either the release system or the jettison system design of each AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L, and AS332L1 cabin lateral sliding plug door, as a terminating action. Effective August 3, 2026, this ends the prior repetitive … Read more

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FAA AD 2026-09-18: Bombardier BD-700 Baggage Door Bolts Require Torque Check — Second BD-700 AD This Year

Close-up of aircraft baggage door stop fitting hardware, illustrating FAA AD 2026-09-18 torque check requirement for Bombardier BD-700 aircraft`

Is the BD-700 baggage door AD the same as the seat frame AD? No. FAA AD 2026-09-18 addresses baggage door stop fitting bolts on BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11 aircraft, effective June 26, 2026. The separate AD 2026-11-07 addresses seat frame fasteners on BD-700-1A10, -1A11, and -2A12 aircraft, effective July 20, 2026. Both are real, both are … Read more

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CASA Opens Tranche 2 of Legacy AD Review — Beechcraft Wing Bolt Directives Now Under Scrutiny

Single-engine Beechcraft-style general aviation aircraft on Australian airfield apron, representing CASA review of uniquely Australian wing bolt airworthiness directives

Quick Compliance Summary Regulatory body Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Australia What changed CASA opened consultation on the potential repeal of 7 uniquely Australian Beechcraft wing bolt ADs Status Consultation closed June 18, 2026. Outcome pending Who should act Owners and operators of Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron series aircraft. CAMOs managing these fleets Compliance deadline … Read more