European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Ascendance is gathering momentum as it sees success in system testing.

Europe’s aviation regulator has released proposed noise certification rules for electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

A French aviation safety agency investigation reveals shortcomings in Airbus’ upgraded radio and audio system as EASA requires retrofits and interim procedures.

Two geared turbofan upgrade packages and new takeoff ratings lead Pratt & Whitney’s road map for improved Airbus A320neo performance.

FAA’s review of a PW4000 failure scenario linked to a 2021 incident reaffirmed its earlier conclusion that the risks fall short of requiring a mandatory fix.

DRAIMS that began to equip new Airbus aircraft in 2022 has caused at least 10 incidents in two years, French accident investigation bureau (BEA) says.

The homegrown LUS-222 is intended to lift Portugal into the global aircraft market.

The first serial production-representative AW09 single-engine light rotorcraft, codenamed S6, took to the air on Aug. 8 from Leonardo’s Vergiate manufacturing facility near Milan.

Michigan’s air mobility testbed; simulating transonic wings; Europe prepares for eVTOLs; and first electric-aircraft propeller.

EASA has endorsed a report calling current technology insufficient, and its rulemaking program will focus on two-pilot operations.

EASA has released regulations aimed at enabling safe implementation of crewed vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft operations.

J&C Aero says airlines are requesting easily-installed cabin products that provide more catering capacity.

A recent EASA report on single-pilot operations and extended minimum crew operations, marked a change of heart for the safety agency.

AI Engineering Services Limited has received new European approvals for narrowbody and Leap-1B engine maintenance.

Air France and KLM are partnering with EASA on the new EU Flight Emissions Label, aimed at informing passengers about the environmental impact of their flights.

After EASA confirmed its more cautious take on single-pilot operations, the European Cockpit Association (ECA) pilot union is welcoming the move.

UK extends aerospace backing; Elfly advances electric seaplane; Dutch back hydrogen-electric power; Aura and Vaeridion join forces.

EASA and IATA announced a comprehensive plan to mitigate the rising risks from spikes in interference with global navigation satellite systems.

EASA has signed a pre-application contract with Norway’s Elfly Group to provide the startup with assistance in obtaining a permit to fly a conceptual prototype.

French startup Aura Aero has received $200 million in financing from the state of Florida to build out a 500,000-ft.2 assembly plant.

Swiss startup H55 has been touring the U.S. with the Bristell B23 Energic.

Ground handlers for private aviation need to comply with a recent regulation that raises the standard for ramp practices.

EASA and IATA have called for a more coordinated approach to mitigating the risks of global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference.

Industry experts say it's important to keep an open mind about the benefits AI, machine learning and other new technologies bring to the aviation sector.

Hydrogen-electric unveiling; hybrid-electric redesign; satcom antenna breakthrough; and immersion-cooled batteries.