One Millimetre in the Hold: The Safety Logic of Air Cargo Restraint
Gitu Aviation
Cargo in flight is anything but static. Under FAA airworthiness rules (14 CFR 25.561), everything carried in a…
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Global Air Cargo Hits Record High as Freighter Fleet Set to Grow Two-Thirds by 2043
Gitu Aviation
Global air cargo demand reached an all-time high in 2025, according to full-year data released by the Internat…
The 10-Million-Ton Milestone: Upgrades and Opportunities Across China's Air Cargo Chain
Gitu Aviation
China's air cargo sector crossed a historic threshold in 2025. According to the CAAC's 2025 Statistical Bullet…
China's C919 Enters Accelerated Commercial Operations in 2026
Gitu Aviation
In 2026, the COMAC C919 has moved firmly into scaled commercial service. The fleets operated by China Eastern,…
Global Air Cargo Volumes Keep Rising, Asia-Pacific Leads Demand
Gitu Aviation
Industry data shows global air cargo demand continued to grow in 2026, driven by cross-border e-commerce, high…
Updated Guidance for Organisations Using the EASA Organisation Approval Tool
EASA
Accessing guidance for the EASA Organisation Approval Tool is now easier for organisations. The training video…
SAF Mandates Tighten as Aviation Emissions Rules Take Effect
Gitu Aviation
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is moving from talking point to operational reality. The EU's ReFuelEU Aviatio…
Low-Altitude Economy Policies Accelerate Commercial Drone Logistics
Gitu Aviation
The low-altitude economy has become a priority in regional industrial planning across China. Since early 2026,…
EASA Publishes Updated Easy Access Rules for CS-MMEL (Issue 4)
Gitu Aviation
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published an updated edition of its Easy Access Rules, incorpora…
How to Choose Air Cargo Restraint: Key Selection Criteria for Pallet Nets and Straps
Gitu Aviation
Cargo restraint is a critical link in air freight safety. When selecting pallet nets and restraint straps, fir…
EASA publishes the updated Easy Access Rules for CS-MMEL (Issue 4)
EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Easy Access Rules for Master Minimum Equipm…
EASA and DGCA Indonesia agree new Working Arrangement on Airworthiness Certification
EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Indonesia (D…
EASA publishes Easy Access Rules for CS-ETSO Amendment 17
EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Easy Access Rules for European Technical St…
EU sustainable aviation fuel supply exceeds 2025 ReFuelEU Aviation target
EASA
COLOGNE, September 17, 2026 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published the 2026 ReFuel…
EASA modernises flight simulation training devices’ rules to support innovation and future pilot training
EASA
COLOGNE, July 15 2026 - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a new regulatory frame…
EASA releases tool to assess the noise levels of light propeller-driven aeroplanes
EASA
ENCODE, “EASA's Noise Compliance Demonstration Evaluator”, is an MS Excel tool that can be used to calculate t…