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MIL-HDBK-516D, Airworthiness Certification Criteria, a Department of War document used in the assessment of Airworthiness, was published on 29 May 2026. This is the culmination of a 3-year effort with the US government and industry to update the “C” version of the document to provide for increased understanding, minimizing redundancies, and ensuring AW-related criterion. Some key organizational aspects to be aware of: The criterion includes a standard and method of complianc

When I first read Presidential Executive Order 14275, "Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement" (15 Apr 2025), I was not optimistic. So many reviews and studies intended to transform and streamline the federal acquisition process over the decades resulted in voluminous reports but very little substantive change. The most recent effort was the Section 800 Panel , which was chartered in law by Congress and staffed with some true acquisition experts. The full Section 800

On July 10, 2024, the Defense Innovation Board (DIB) issued a report, “Optimizing Innovation Cooperation with Allies and Partners”. The...

As we look toward the upcoming release of MIL-HDBK-516D, expected in late-2025 to early-2026, both government and industry stakeholders are preparing for what will be the most significant evolution in airworthiness (AW) standards in nearly a decade. Whether you're a systems engineer, program manager, or AW specialist, this update represents a shift—not just in formatting, but in philosophy. Here’s what you need to know to stay ahead.

In 2021, Congress enacted the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act to curb illicit finance.