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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accepting comments through Jun. 25 on this proposed airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment.

This European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness directive (AD), ATA 04–Time Limits/Maintenance Checks–Airworthiness Limitations Section–Amendment, takes effect Jun. 4, 2025. It supersedes EASA AD 2023-0146, issued Jul. 14, 2023.

Joby has announced the closing of the first $250 million in funding as part of a long-term partnership with the Japanese automaker.

In addition to highlighting achievements from last year, the Airbus Foundation announced the appointment of the Gates Foundation’s Valerie Nkamgang Bemo and Carmen-Maja Rex, chief human resources director of Airbus, to its board of directors.

The company has appointed Atlanta Taylor as account director and Harry Bickerton as account manager for a new branch in London, England. The office will support TracPlus operators in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

When we ask VAI members which of our services has the greatest impact, the top answer is advocacy. That’s why we have no fewer than eight staff members advocating on your behalf with legislators and regulators. These VAI employees also serve on over 35 regulatory and standards boards that shape the global vertical aviation industry. […]

A search for a better ladder evolves into a company dedicated to helping maintenance technicians access hard-to-reach areas without compromising safety. Read this story to learn how YOUR VAI member company can be in the Spotlight!