Verified 2026 guide to the EASA Part-66 aircraft maintenance license: categories, the new B1.E, exam rules, experience, type ratings and the route for FAA A&P and Canadian AME holders.
By Javier Acuña — aviation maintenance consultant and instructor, 30+ years across airlines, MROs and regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA, ICAO, AS9110, SMS) Published: September 15, 2026 · Last verified: September 16, 2026 How this guide was built: every regulatory figure below was checked against Transport Canada, ESDC and IRCC primary sources on September 15, 2026,…
The “Simple” Engine Run-Up is Aviation’s Most Critical Legal Guardrail The aircraft sits at the edge of the runway, brakes locked, as the engine roar intensifies and the airframe shudders with latent energy. To a casual observer, this “engine run-up” looks like a simple mechanical warm-up. In reality, it is a high-stakes legal and technical…
The United States aviation industry is facing its most critical challenge in decades. While passengers see packed flights and bustling terminals, a silent crisis is unfolding in hangars across the nation. The workforce that keeps America flying is disappearing. With the average age of an Aviation Maintenance Technician hitting 52 years and nearly 30% of…
