Mississippi jury acquits engineer accused of lying about 2017 military plane crash

A jury has acquitted a former engineer overseeing military aircraft maintenance of charges of making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation of a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members aboard.

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Airbus records key orders and steady delivery flow in March 2026 Airbus has continued to build momentum in March 2026, securing significant new orders while maintaining a steady flow of aircraft deliveries to customers worldwide, including several airlines with strong UK links. While Airbus has yet to publish its full detailed breakdown for March within its monthly “Orders and Deliveries” dataset, activity during the month has been marked by a series of high-profile commercial wins and ongoing deliveries across its single-aisle and widebody programmes. 

Airbus records key orders and steady delivery flow in March 2026

Airbus has continued to build momentum in March 2026, securing significant new orders while maintaining a steady flow of aircraft deliveries to customers worldwide, including several airlines with strong UK links. While Airbus has…

The Thrust Flight 2026 Aircraft Mechanic Shortage Report - Thrust Institute of Maintenance 78% of U.S. adults say they’d feel uncomfortable flying with an airline they knew did not have enough maintenance workers.

A general and growing issue www.thrustinstitute.com/the-thrust-f...

EASA warns 625 stolen engine parts may re-enter market EASA is warning that non-airworthy engine parts stolen in Spain before destruction might be offered for sale on the open market.

EASA warns 625 stolen engine parts may re-enter market

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ATR Plans to Extend C-Check Maintenance Intervals to 3-4 Years ATR targets extending C-check maintenance intervals from 2 to 3-4 years for its turboprop fleet, aiming to reduce downtime and costs by 2027-28.

ATR plans to extend C-check intervals for its turboprops from 2 to 3-4 years, reducing downtime and maintenance costs for 1,300 ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. Implementation targets 2027-28 pending EASA approval. #ATR #Aviation #AircraftMaintenance
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EASA warns 625 stolen engine parts may re-enter market EASA is warning that non-airworthy engine parts stolen in Spain before destruction might be offered for sale on the open market.

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Understanding U.S. eVTOL developers’ long trudge through certification New tech meets old bureaucracy as Joby, Archer and Beta grind away on FAA approval

Understanding U.S. eVTOL developers’ long trudge through certification theaircurrent.com/aircraft-dev... (via @elanhead.com) #staycurrent

Loganair Performs All-Electric Glasgow–Dundee Demonstration Flight Loganair operates BETA’s all-electric ALIA CTOL from Glasgow to Dundee, beginning a two-week trial across Scotland.

Loganair operates BETA’s all-electric ALIA CTOL from Glasgow to Dundee, beginning a two-week trial across Scotland. www.airwaysmag.com/new-post/log...

Airbus Confirms Feasibility of Hydrogen-Powered ZEROe Concept for Sustainable Aviation Aviation News – Airbus has officially confirmed the technical feasibility of its ZEROe 100-seat aircraft concept and its accompanying hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. This milestone marks a signific…

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NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight - NASA NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026.

Quiet supersonic flight? NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight
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Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator round one UK registered organisations can apply for a share of a minimum of £8 million for developing zero emission capable flight in the UK, subject to a sufficient number of high quality applications being re...

UK aviation businesses may wish to know www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

Join us for our next online IFA event! "The Challenges & Opportunities related to Safety & Airworthiness" with Mike Ainsworth,
Monday 20th April, Online (Zoom) 12:00 GMT

I was standing under G-BOAF — Aerospace Bristol, Bristol, yesterday ;-)

The end of cheap flights? How decarbonisation could up up putting up the price of airline tickets #avgeek #RAeSCommercialAviationSummit #RAeSCivilAviationWeek ow.ly/RjEh50YmVpk

Italy: "Leonardo reveals tiltrotor ambition with new design concept"

Vertical Plus with the March 2, 2026 article:
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#rotorcraft #tiltrotor #VTOL #NGRC #nextgenerationrotorcraftcapalities

NTSB board member J. Todd Inman abruptly departs safety watchdog J. Todd Inman, one of the five members of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, has left the investigative body, according to multiple people familiar with the situation.

SCOOP: NTSB board member J. Todd Inman abruptly departs safety watchdog theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatc... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent

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.

Timely raeng.org.uk/ethical-guid...

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...

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

📺 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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