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As you may already know, when a technician jumps up onto the wheel and leans toward the shock strut, there is a high probability that he has finally decided to deal with the brake valve. However, what could he possibly be doing if, in the very same pose, he is looking upward into the corner and pretending to be deeply interested? The fact is that, as was discovered some time ago, on aircraft of the Airbus A320 family the rear bracket of the main landing gear hinge occasionally develops cracks. As a result, an Airworthiness Directive was issued quite some time ago. This directive is further detailed in a Service Bulletin concerning inspection of the forward lug of the rear hinge of the main landing gear. So, at specified intervals, you dear technician are kindly requested to flutter up onto the wheel, clean the dirt off the bracket, and inspect it. On both main landing gear legs, of course. And if you happen to find a crack well, then you contact Airbus. And the aircraft will remain parked by the fence for a while. It should be understood that a great number of directives for checks and inspections are issued across various aircraft types and manufacturers. Complying with them is simply part of our job. So in this case, Airbus is by no means unique.

Nearly 12 years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared with 239 people on board, a new search mission has begun (https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251230-drones-dive-into-aviation-s-deepest-enigma-as-mh370-hunt-restarts) in the southern Indian Ocean. This time, investigators are using advanced underwater drones and deep-sea robotics to explore targeted areas believed to hold the highest likelihood of debris. The mission is expected to run intermittently over several weeks, supported by newly refined satellite analysis and ocean-drift modelling. Only a few fragments have ever washed ashore since the disappearance, and families of victims continue to hope this renewed effort will finally bring answers to aviation’s greatest mystery.

Air traffic across parts of Greece faced (https://www.dw.com/en/greek-aviation-disrupted-by-radio-communication-issues/a-75383839) significant disruption after aviation authorities reported widespread radio communication failures. Pilots and controllers experienced intermittent contact issues, forcing delays and altered procedures to maintain safety. Officials say the problems affected both domestic and international flights, though no accidents were linked to the outage. Engineers are now working to restore full system reliability, and the incident has sparked calls for investment in more resilient communication infrastructure.

Aviation consultancy IBA expects (https://ukaviation.news/iba-forecasts-1800-aircraft-deliveries-in-2026-as-airline-outlook-stabilises/) global aircraft deliveries to rise in 2026 as the airline industry settles into a more stable rhythm after several turbulent years. Improving economic conditions and gradually smoother production lines are giving airlines more confidence to plan ahead. Both major manufacturers are expected to play a key role, with a renewed focus on clearing backlogs and keeping output steady. While challenges remain, the outlook suggests a slow but reliable return to growth, with airlines prioritizing efficiency and long-term fleet planning.