5 Major Aviation Events To Look Forward To In 2023

After the chaotic years of COVID, it looks like 2023 will be an almost normal year for aviation (bar the current restrictions on Chinese travelers and the absence of Russian airlines). With a return to normality comes a return to events, and there are some major ones planned to take place across the industry this year.

https://simpleflying.com/5-major-aviation-events-2023/ 

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Complexity of eVTOL designs leads EASA to study modelling for certification support

Europe's safety regulator is to explore the expanded use of modelling and simulation to support certification of future eVTOL aircraft, given that the broad variation in designs makes assessment by flight-testing alone impractical.

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/complexity-of-evtol-designs-leads-easa-to-study-modelling-for-certification-support/151533.article 

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Patent filings may offer clue to Leonardo’s eVTOL plans

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/patent-filings-may-offer-clue-to-leonardos-evtol-plans/151534.article 

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FAA-formed panel set to begin evaluating Boeing’s safety processes

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/faa-formed-panel-set-to-begin-evaluating-boeings-safety-processes/151537.article 

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Third KF-21 prototype takes flight

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/third-kf-21-prototype-takes-flight/151541.article 

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Airbus readies high-flying Zephyr for 2024 service launch

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/airbus-readies-high-flying-zephyr-for-2024-service-launch/151546.article 

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Southwest estimates loss of at least $725m from holiday meltdown

https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/southwest-estimates-loss-of-at-least-725m-from-holiday-meltdown/151550.article 

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Virgin Orbit set for historic satellite launch from Britain on Monday

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/01/virgin-orbit-set-for-historic-satellite-launch-from-britain-on-monday/ 

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New strike of Belgian-based Ryanair cabin crew this weekend: 100 flights cancelled, 20,000 travellers affected

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/new-strike-of-belgian-based-ryanair-cabin-crew-this-weekend-100-flights-cancelled-20000-travellers-affected/ 

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Lack of Fuel Supply Halts Air Traffic In Papua New Guinea

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-01-05/lack-fuel-supply-halts-air-traffic-papua-new-guinea 

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Russian MRO Set to Make Parts for Western Aircraft

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-01-05/russian-mro-set-make-parts-western-aircraft 

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