By Florin Necula, PhD | CAMO NP & Licensed Aircraft EngineerJan 6th, 2026 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) is a foundational element within the European continuing airworthiness regulatory framework. Established under Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2014, the ARC represents an independent attestation that an aircraft continues to conform to its approved type

Completing the Safety Model in Aircraft Maintenance By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerDec 14th, 2025 Introduction The evolution of aviation safety has been characterized by successive conceptual shifts in how risk, error and responsibility are understood. Each shift has been driven by improved scientific insight and operational experience and each

By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerNov 16th, 2025 Abstract Despite aviation’s good safety record, maintenance organisations still operate under intense production pressure and persistent misconceptions. This article examines seven recurring myths about human error, compliance, documentation, staffing and competence, the shortage of certifying staff, the misuse of accident reports and

By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Licensed Aircraft EngineerNov 11th, 2025 Abstract Human error remains one of the most debated and misunderstood phenomena in high-risk industries such as aviation, nuclear power and healthcare. Despite decades of investigation, incident rates suggest that we are still far from mastering the prevention or prediction of human