The company behind the PAL-V flying car has agreed the full certification basis with the European Aviation Safety Agency after more than ten years of … Read more
EASA
CAA and EASA to issue own AD for Piper wing spars
The UK CAA and EASA have decided NOT to adopt the FAA’s final wing spar Airworthiness Directive affecting wing spars on some Piper PA-28 models. … Read more
Bell delivers first 505 NXi in Europe
Since the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X went on sale shortly after certification in 2017, more than 300 have been delivered and are operating in … Read more
Flight Design receives EASA certification for CTLS models
German manufacturer Flight Design’s two CTLS light sport aircraft have been fully certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) meaning they can now be … Read more
UK aviation leaves EASA at end of Brexit transition
From 1 January 2021, aviation in the UK will be regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rather than the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). … Read more
Crank issue leads to AD grounding 192 aircraft
A batch of faulty crankshafts has prompted an Airworthiness Directive requiring aircraft fitted with engines containing the components to replace them within 25 flying hours … Read more
Got a Brexit question for the CAA? Ask FLYER
Wondering what’s going to happen to aviation in the UK after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December? You’re not alone so pose your … Read more
EU and USA expand bilateral aviation agreement
The European Union and the USA have expanded their bilateral aviation safety agreement to cover pilot licences and flight simulators. “A new Annex means that … Read more
EASA issues consolidated rules for aerodromes
EASA has published updated Easy Access Rules for Aerodromes. The document, available for free download, consolidates the latest rules and guidance material in a straightforward … Read more
BendixKing’s AeroCruze 230 receives EASA STC
BendixKing has received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its AeroCruze 230 Digital Autopilot from EASA. The approval means more than 35 aircraft types can … Read more
