EASA has published Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2025-0268-E  following an event where an Airbus A320 experienced an uncommanded pitch-down while the autopilot remained engaged . Although the flight continued safely, the preliminary investigation indicates a potential malfunction of the ELAC B L104  flight-control computer. Technical Context The ELAC is responsible for: • elevator command • aileron control • pitch-law computation • autopilot command processing • system mo

In aviation, we all know it. There are mechanics working under irregular arrangements, without social security contributions, without taxes, without proper healthcare coverage, and without any legal structure behind them. And it is not out of bad intentions. It is because for years this has been the norm, what companies asked for, what seemed faster, what everyone else was doing. Until one day, it stops being that simple. Because a company audit arrives. Or an inspector asks

Working across borders has become the norm for aircraft mechanics. One month in Germany, the next in France or Denmark — mobility is part of the job.But with that freedom comes a simple question: how can you keep working legally across Europe without changing employer or social security system every time? The answer lies in one document: the A1 Certificate . What the A1 Certificate Really Is The A1 form confirms that a worker who temporarily carries out their activity in anot

Aircraft maintenance has always been a cornerstone of aviation safety and efficiency. Today, this indispensable industry is under...