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An introduction to the challenges of certification for Multi-Core Processors in safety critical aircraft systems
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
To counter threats of cyber-attack on military air systems, new regulation has been introduced to assess and mitigate potential impacts on air safety.
A new evaluation tool to help with Self-Assessment of Air Safety Management.
RA 4809 has changed a lot recently; this article explains why it has changed, where it’s going and addresses some common misconceptions.
How the air safety regulators assure and regulate flying displays in the UK to ensure they comply with safety standards and minimse risk to life.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Following the MAA’s recommendation not to implement EMAR 66 and 147, this article provides the background analysis that justifies this decision.
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First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
To counter threats of cyber-attack on military systems, the MAA is equipping the Regulated Community with cybersecurity regulation to protect critical systems.
To mark the 10th anniversary of The Nimrod Review, the MAA hosted a conference to assess advancements in air safety and the future challenges that lie ahead.
Aviation has a long history of learning from accidents. This article discusses the different approaches used to predict and prevent accidents.
How much can a regulator understand the autonomous safety systems that transcend traditional levels of automation and what level of assurance can be provided?
As the early pioneers of powered flight discovered, often to their peril, several fundamental aircraft design rules were key to a safe flight.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The information provided in this article is aimed at improving education and clarification on the civil use of government aerodromes.
This article supplements NPA 19/01, 25 January 2019. The article does not replace NPA 19/01 or regulation contained within the MAA Regulatory Publications.
This article is about how the MAA is addressing the importance of international engagement and recognition activity by standing up a dedicated pillar.
This article explains the certification process of Ship-Air System Integration and how it has applied to the UK's newest Aircraft Carrier.
BowTie has found utility in many high-risk sectors from Oil and Gas, Chemical safety and mining through to the rail industry and Aviation sector (both civilian and military).
This article focuses on air safety occurrence reporting, and the provision of an improved Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS).
Military Aviation Authority in collaboration with Civilian Aviation Authority and British Air Display Association delivered post-season air display symposium.
This article focuses on the MAA certification of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, prior to it entering front line service.
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