A new FAA draft rule would codify Pratt & Whitney’s recommended next steps for PW1100G engines affected by contaminated material.

The process will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737NG fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation.

The new year will bring new certification protocols and at least one draft rule that will affect how the FAA approves new designs.

This is a long-called-for step by Congress that the agency has tried and failed to take due to numerous complications.

New products are being developed to protect aircraft and hangars from a variety of safety threats.

Industry stakeholders are raising concerns about a lack of qualification standards for painters in the aviation industry.

The new D090 opspec was introduced in FAA inspector policy N8900.679 issued in October.

The AOG Technics unapproved parts scandal shows the aviation industry should rely more on technician experience than paperwork in identifying issues.