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The Relocation Math Has Broken for Senior Engineers — Here's How Programs Are Staying Staffed
Sub-3% mortgages and 7%+ rates are killing engineer relocation. Aries Aero Systems explains how aerospace programs are staying staffed without the move.
November 3, 2026Company NewsAries Aero Systems Launches New Website
Aries Aero Systems, LLC has launched a new website highlighting our certification consulting and aerospace staffing practices.
August 2, 2026Certification InsightsSupporting Certification for Next-Generation Aircraft Programs
From eVTOL to supersonic aircraft, emerging programs face certification questions that don't always have precedent. Here's how we approach them.
July 19, 2026Company NewsAries Aero Systems Recognized as a Minority Business Enterprise
Aries Aero Systems, LLC has achieved Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, strengthening our fit for clients' supplier diversity programs.
July 3, 2026What We’re Watching This Week
A short, curated read on the certification, regulatory, and program developments shaping our clients’ work. Updated every Monday.
FAA PolicyNovember 9, 2026FAA would let launch operators credit vehicle breakup instead of Ec
Notice 26-20 adds a third way to meet 450.101(c)(2): show an uncontrolled atmospheric return breaks up enough to rule out a multi-casualty event, bypassing the 1x10^-3 threshold. Comments close December 9.
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Avionics & SoftwareNovember 9, 2026787 radio altimeter fix is a cable gauge change, not software
AD 2026-22-09 swaps the LRRA transmit and receive coax from BMS13-65 Type 0G to larger-gauge Type 0J - non-computed data at low altitude traced to the installation, not the sensor. Five-year compliance window.
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EnginesNovember 9, 2026Lycoming piston pin AD widens applicability and bans affected parts
AD 2026-22-13 supersedes 2026-17-10, redefines the affected piston pin for P/N LW-13445 built 2021-2025, and prohibits installation outright - a parts-eligibility problem per MSB 667A, not a repeat inspection. Effective November 24.
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SafetyNovember 5, 2026A320 overhead bin attachment damage traced to migrated bushings and pins
Docket FAA-2026-13800 adopts EASA AD 2025-0248: one-time GVI of the left and right housing-side YZ attachments, findings-driven detailed inspection for bushing ovalization, mandatory reporting, parts ban. Emergency landing loads are the concern.
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Transport AircraftNovember 3, 2026757 PTU directive reissued because its requirements bulletin had errors
Docket FAA-2026-11821 would supersede AD 2024-25-09 after errors in RB 757-29A0071 blocked Group 3 compliance and in places risked degrading PTU availability - Revision 1 and an operational test replace it.
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