Cyber security is now a core aviation safety issue. In this episode of the Aviation Design & Certification Podcast, Alex is joined by Jordan, an aviation certification expert, to break down cyber security risks in modern aircraft.

They cover connected avionics, maintenance access, SATCOM, mission systems, EASA certification expectations, AMC 20-42, and how cyber threats feed directly into system safety assessments.

A must-listen for aviation engineers, certification specialists, and operators working with modern, connected aircraft.

Dive into the essentials of Certification Code 1309, the foundation of system safety in aviation under EASA, FAA, plus UK CAA regulations. Explore CS-23.1309, CS-25.1309, CS-27.1309, plus CS-29.1309, covering failure probabilities, Functional Hazard Assessments, plus interdisciplinary integration across avionics, mechanical, plus electrical panels. Learn from real-world successes like the Airbus A350's rigorous ARP4761 application, validated by EASA certification memos plus FAA type certification data sheets. Examine failures such as the Boeing 737 MAX MCAS incidents in Lion Air Flight 610 plus Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, detailed in NTSB accident reports plus Joint Authorities Technical Review findings. Gain insights on human factors, production under Part 145 plus 21G, plus expert tips for heads of design plus airworthiness managers. Ideal for compliance verification engineers plus aviation professionals seeking credible certification strategies.

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Mastering Aviation Project Timelines

Why do aviation projects miss timelines, even with experienced teams and clear regulations? And what actually works when you’re trying to get from concept to certification without delays piling up?

In this episode of the **Aviation Design & Certification Podcast**, host Alex sits down with Jordan, an EASA expert with hands-on experience across avionics, mechanical, electrical, and compliance panels. Together, they break down the real reasons aviation programmes slip and what separates projects that struggle from those that deliver.

We dig into how EASA regulations shape timelines in practice, including Part 21J design approvals, Part 21G production control, Part 145 maintenance, CAMO responsibilities, and how Certification Specifications like CS-23, CS-25, CS-27, and CS-29 impact design and delivery. No theory for theory’s sake. This is about what happens on real projects.

You’ll hear hard lessons from major programmes like the Airbus A380, Boeing 737 MAX, and 787 Dreamliner, alongside success stories such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350. We also share practical strategies for better planning, early regulatory engagement, integrated teams, risk management, and leadership decisions that protect schedules without compromising safety or compliance.

Whether you work in aircraft design, avionics, engineering management, certification, or continuing airworthiness, this episode gives you practical insight you can apply directly to your own projects.

**Topics covered**

* Aviation project management and timeline control

* EASA Part 21J and Part 21G explained

* Certification challenges in real-world programmes

* Design, production, maintenance, and CAMO responsibilities

* Lessons from past aviation successes and failures

Subscribe for straight-talking conversations on aircraft design, certification, and airworthiness. If aviation timelines have ever slipped on your project, this episode is for you.