Implementation of EASA Part-26 Mandates

EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety improvements for aircraft the design of which has already been certified (i.e.,  aircraft in production or already in service). These focus on continued airworthiness and extending modern safety levels to older designs. There are a range of different requirements that apply to different […]

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA Certification Director

COLOGNE, April 30, 2026 – Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the […]

Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025): Reggae Pioneer and Global Cultural Icon Dies at 81

Jamaican singer, songwriter, actor, and cultural ambassador Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, leaving behind a six‑decade legacy that helped carry reggae, ska, and rocksteady from Kingston’s streets to the world stage. His family confirmed his passing on 24 November 2025, following complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Early Life and Breakthrough […]

Lainey Wilson Wins Big at 2025 CMA Awards, Secures Top Honors

Country star Lainey Wilson dominated the 2025 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, taking home some of the night’s most prestigious accolades while also serving as host of the ceremony at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Triple Victory for Wilson Wilson won Entertainer of the Year, the CMA’s highest honor, reaffirming her status as one of the genre’s […]

The Celebrity Traitors: how star status changes the game

The Traitors and a resplendent, though funereal, Claudia Winkleman are back on screens in the UK – and you could cut the tension with a poison-laced dagger. This time, both intermingled faithful and traitors are not civilians – they’re celebrities. The cast is diverse, featuring actors, comedians, singers, athletes and presenters. Each has their own […]

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