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The webinar is organised to present an update on EASA’s research project “Impact of Security Measures on Safety”. This project has been implemented to better understand the scope and nature of interdependencies between aviation safety and security. In the scope of Task 3, the project examined aircraft design requirements in relation to physical and information security threats, assessed the effectiveness of detection requirements for screening equipment in mitigating risks to aircraft structures, and analysed safety and security certification requirements with their interconnections and interdependencies. This analysis led to recommendations that promote a cooperative approach to strengthening both safety and security…

LATAM Airlines Group has announced a significant fleet renewal and expansion plan, confirming an order for up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The deal covers 24 firm orders with 50 options and is valued at around $2.1 billion at list prices. Deliveries of the first aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. The first jets will be operated by LATAM Airlines Brasil, with the possibility of later allocation to other affiliates across the region. According to LATAM, the new E195-E2s will allow the group to strengthen regional and domestic networks by serving underserved cities and thinner…

PARIS — France said it’s fully committed to reaching a “mutually acceptable solution” with Germany and Spain this year on the next phase of the Future Combat Air System, as prospects for the next-generation fighter project remain troubled amid infighting amongst the industrial partners.France, Germany, Spain and the companies involved are “fully mobilized” to prepare phase 2 of the program, which includes building a demonstrator of the combat aircraft at the heart of the system, the French Armed Forces Ministry said in an emailed statement on Saturday.France earlier this year asked Germany and Spain to redesign their FCAS cooperation to…

With a global aviation meeting taking place in Montreal this week, Russia is using the opportunity to make a plea to ease sanctions on the country’s aviation sector… Russia wants “unlawful coercive measures” reversed The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is the United Nations’ civil aviation agency, and it’s meeting this week in Montreal. This meeting typically takes place once every three years, and is used to discuss issues impacting the entire industry. For example, I’ve already covered how there will be discussions about the global pilot retirement age being raised to 67. However, here’s a plea that may be…

China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has completed its first electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing trials with three carrier-based aircraft types, according to state media.  The training involved the J-15T fighter (a Chinese version of the Russian Su-33), the J-35 fifth-generation fighter, and the KJ-600 airborne early warning aircraft. Each successfully launched and recovered from the Fujian’s flight deck, marking the first time that China has demonstrated catapult-and-arrest operations across multiple carrier aircraft.  Initial full-deck capability  According to the China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the event confirmed the compatibility of the Fujian’s domestically developed electromagnetic catapults and arresting systems…

Sept. 22, 2025, © Leeham News:  In Part 5 of this series, we described the efforts to improve Airbus’ present production, and what the learnings were from changes in the FAL setup.Airbus A220 production line in Montreal, when it was still Bombardier. Airbus is revamping the process to become more efficient and reduce costs. Credit: Leeham News.We also described how Airbus has learned to refocus on the production mechanic, as he/she is finally the enabler and problem solver in a complicated system.For the next generation aircraft that will replace today’s single aisle A320/A321 there are special challenges that are forcing…

Crosswinds are a concern when piloting an airplane. Very rarely do winds align perfectly with an airplane’s path of travel. Instead, winds typically move in a different direction, which can result in crosswinds. To learn more about crosswinds and how they affect airplanes, keep reading. An Introduction to Crosswinds A crosswind is a wind that moves perpendicular to an airplane’s path of travel. In other words, it strikes the airplane from the side. Whether a wind is a crosswind depends on its direction and the direction of the airplane. If an airplane is traveling north or south, crosswinds may come…

London-Gatwick Airport has seen its planning application for a second runway approved by the UK Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander. The announcement was made by the UK government on September 21, 2025.  The move comes as the UK government continues its policy of approving investment in new infrastructure to boost the UK economy in the future. The £2.2bn ($2.97) privately-financed project will see the relocation of the airport’s current northern runway 12 metres (36.6ft) to the north to bring it into regular use. The runway is currently only used as a parallel taxiway during the day or as…

For a few years now, there have been serious discussions about raising the retirement age for airline pilots. This was initially proposed in 2022, as air travel demand started to recover after the pandemic, leaving us with a major pilot shortage (given all the pilots who accepted early retirement packages). Ultimately nothing actually came of this, but we’re now seeing this issue raised once again. Given that there’s a new administration in the White House, I can’t help but feel like chances of this concept getting approved may have just increased considerably. Trump urged to back older retirement age for…

Vietnam Airlines has released plans to take on up to 30 Airbus A350-900 or Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in an official invitation to the aviation market.   On September 22, 2025, addressing those “who it may concern,” Vietnam Airlines declared that it was looking to add multiple widebody jets to its fleet, for delivery between 2028 and 2030.   The airline said that it was open to “all available options,” whether through “purchase, lease, sublease or any other arrangement”.  Prospective partners have been asked to contact Vietnam Airlines with their proposals by October 8, 2025.  In the document, Vietnam Airlines wrote: “Interested…