IFA - International Federation of Airworthiness

On February 22, 1987, the first Airbus A320-100, MSN 001, registered F-WWAI, completed its maiden flight from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. Powered by CFM56-5 engines, it flew nearly 3.5 hours, becoming the first airliner with fully digital fly-by-wire controls and sidesticks. #Airways #Aviation

On 22 February 1993, the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 made its first flight. A stretched, modernized MD-80 derivative, it featured efficient IAE V2500 engines, seated up to 153 passengers, and competed with the A320 and 737NG before production ended in 2000 after 116 deliveries.

Ethical guidance for engineers updated to meet a new era of challenges The Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of Engineering have updated their joint Statement on Ethical Principles for the engineering profession.

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore for flying plane without valid certificate; orders removal of some post holders - The Times of India India Business News: NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India Rs 1 crore for operating flights on an aircraft without a valid airwor.

2026-02-13: Air India was fined by regulator DGCA for operating the A320N VT-TQN without an airworthiness review certificate (ARC) after engine change.
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International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families Friday 20 February 2026 is the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families

International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families www.gov.uk/government/n...

TOMORROW: Future-Proofing Aviation’s Workforce: Scaling Talent Without Compromising Safety flightsafety.swoogo.com/02_19_2026_W...

YouTube video by BEA - Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile BEA from A to Z, Episode 1: Flight recorders

📺 Discover the main stages of the BEA's investigation process in this new video series entitled "The BEA from A to Z".
▶️Episode 1: Flight recorders youtu.be/c-F3AaYQVuM

🔴 Turkish Airlines unveiled its 500th aircraft, “TK Family,” at Istanbul Airport, marking a milestone from its 1933 origins. The special-liveried jet honors 100,000 employees; Chairman Ahmet Bolat reaffirmed plans to reach a fleet of 1,000 aircraft by 2036, launching the “Second 500” era.

H130 Sucks Out Hangar Window; Main Rotor Blade Damaged by FOD - Aerossurance When lifting into a hover right next to a hangar, a window flew into the main rotor. The H130 landed hard.

#OTD 2025 When lifting into a hover right next to a hangar, a hangar window flew into the main rotor. The H130 landed hard. aerossurance.com/helicopters/... #helicopter #downwash #fod #flightsafety #aviationsafety

Boeing retires final 787 test aircraft after 16 years Boeing has decommissioned its last 787-8 test aircraft, a workhorse for the plane maker for over a decade and a half and a symbol of the company’s massive investment in development of the advanced jet...

Boeing retires final 787 test aircraft after 16 years theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent

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COMAC revs up C929 design and testing phase COMAC (Shanghai Pudong) is accelerating the design and testing phase of its widebody aircraft, the C929, according to the South China Morning Post. The...

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The daily reported that the Chinese manufacturer is marshalling its resources and mobilising stakeholders to roll out the C929 on schedule or even earlier, if possible.
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NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft "These two aircraft will enable successful data collection and chase plane capabilities for the X-59."

NASA gets new F-15 fighter jet to chase its X-59 'quiet' supersonic aircraft www.space.com/technology/a...

Lufthansa Shows Off New “Super Star” A321 Retro Livery Lufthansa unveils its “Super Star” A321 retro livery, marking the airline’s centennial with a celebratory throwback design.

Lufthansa unveils its “Super Star” A321 retro livery, marking the airline’s centennial with a celebratory throwback design. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/luf...

US planemaker Boeing plans to open fourth 737 production line in midsummer Boeing plans to open a fourth 737 MAX production line in Everett, Washington, in midsummer, a Boeing executive said on Tuesday at an aerospace suppliers conference.

US planemaker Boeing plans to open fourth 737 production line in midsummer
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Airbus Moves Toward Launch of Stretched A220 Regional Jet Aviation News – Airbus is preparing to offer airlines and lessors a larger version of its popular A220 regional jet, aiming to secure enough early commitments to launch development of the roughly …

Airbus Moves Toward Launch of Stretched A220 Regional Jet

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Last Active Airbus BelugaST Makes Final Flight BelugaST #5 flew from Bordeaux to Broughton on January 29, ending the original fleet’s era and becoming a STEM research facility.

BelugaST #5 flew from Bordeaux to Broughton on January 29, ending the original fleet’s era and becoming a STEM research facility. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/las...

Budget 2026 gives India’s MRO sector a structural boost with zero-duty regime and capacity expansion - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News Budget 2026 gives India’s MRO sector a major boost with zero customs duty, driving cost efficiency, capacity expansion, and global.

India’s Union Budget 2026 has given a major boost to the aviation MRO sector by eliminating basic customs duty on aircraft components, engines, and raw materials used in MRO and aircraft manufacturing.
#IndianAviation #aviation #mro #UnionBudget2026

Air India grounds a Boeing 787 after engine fuel switches failed to remain locked in the RUN position Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner following a serious technical anomaly involving a component currently under global scrutiny following a fatal crash last year.

Air India grounds a Boeing 787 after engine fuel switches failed to remain locked in the RUN position
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An Air India A350-900 has suffered substantial damage after its right-hand engine ingested a stray cargo container during taxi in Delhi on 15 January.

Photo Credits: DGCA

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#AirIndia #Delhi #avgeek #aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews

Right engine of an Air India A350 badly damaged after it ingested a cargo container while taxiing From airspace closure to ground mishaps: the bad sequence of events that grounded Air India flight AI101.

Right engine of an Air India A350 badly damaged after it ingested a cargo container while taxiing airlive.net/incident/202...

2026-02-01: Air India Boeing 787-8 (VT-ANX, 2016) engine fuel levers moved twice from "RUN" to "CUTOFF" uncommanded during start-up at London-LHR Intl AP(EGLL), UK. 3rd time, they stayed in position. #AI132 to Bangalore proceeded normally thereafter. A probe is underway.
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There's certainly a workforce issue. Young trainees and skilled engineers may look towards opportunities other than aviation

Now that is a use not imagined by the design authority

A review of aviation accidents in 2025: Causes and safety takeaways This summary of significant aircraft accidents in 2025 examines causes, investigations, and aviation safety lessons.

Not such a good year www.airlineratings.com/articles/a-r...

European Tourism Day advances work on the EU’s upcoming tourism strategy Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will host the European Tourism Day in Brussels on 26 January.

Happy European Tourism Day transport.ec.europa.eu/news-events/...

MEDIA ADVISORY: NTSB Board Meeting on Midair Collision at DCA Scheduled for Jan. 27
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Montgomery Group advances its growth ambitions through the acquisition of Halldale Group and expands into the aviation and safety training sector Montgomery Group has announced an investment in Halldale Group, a leading global media and events business serving the aviation training, simulation and safety community.

Montgomery Group advances its growth ambitions through the acquisition of Halldale Group and expands into the aviation and safety training sector
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HAECO appoints Haijun Jian as general manager of composite services HAECO has appointed Haijun Jiang as General Manager of HAECO Composite Services, effective immediately, strengthening leadership at its specialized composites repair arm.

HAECO announces Haijun Jiang as General Manager of HAECO Composite Services.
#HAECO #aviationleadership #compositeservices #aircraftmaintenance

🔴 Lufthansa will debut two 100th-anniversary liveries as an A320neo and A350-900 exit paint shops in Norwich and Châteauroux. The A320neo, registered D-AING, will arrive in Frankfurt on January 19, 2026, before entering service on a debut flight to Larnaca. #Airways #News