Europe’s aviation regulator, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has said it may take between three and six years to certify COMAC’s C919 narrow-body jet for use in European airspace, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an interview with EASA executive director Florian Guillermet published in L’Usine Nouvelle. The C919, which aims to rival Airbus […]
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ATR has introduced SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet connectivity for its aircraft, following successful test flights on an ATR 72-600 test model. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has now certified the solution, with Air New Zealand set to become the launch customer. From 2025, the airline will equip its domestic flights with this cutting-edge
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) concerning the airspace of the Russian Federation. This bulletin, effective immediately, aims to enhance flight safety as Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine continues to pose significant risks. The updated bulletin replaces CZIB 2022-01R10, expanding the scope of safety recommendations.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a declaration of intent to deepen their collaboration in advancing safe and secure civil aviation activities. The renewed partnership the FAA and EASA was discussed during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention. “Aviation safety
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. This new kit, designed to extend time on wing in demanding conditions, includes improved HPT Stage 1 blades, Stage 1
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The EASA has mandated inspections for the Airbus A350-1000 fleet, which is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This precautionary measure follows a serious incident involving a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong earlier this week. EASA’s Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0174-E requires a phased, one-off inspection of the flexible fuel hose connections inside the
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The Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for the entry into service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy,
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Florian Guillermet has been named the prospective Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), following a decision by the Agency’s Management Board. Piotr Samson, Chair of the EASA Management Board and President of Civil Aviation at the Polish Civil Aviation Authority, expressed his satisfaction with the selection, stating, “I am pleased to
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, including air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. The Opinion introduces a comprehensive set of operational requirements for piloted electric air taxis, spanning the domains of
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Luc Tytgat has been appointed Acting Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with effect from September 1, 2023. Tytgat replaces Patrick Ky, who is leaving the Agency at the expiry of his second five-year mandate. Tytgat joined EASA as Director of Strategy and Safety Management in January 2015 after having been responsible
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