Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> ZeroAvia Makes Aviation History, Flying World’s Largest Aircraft Powered with a Hydrogen-Electric Engine
Zero-emission flight took a giant step forward today with ZeroAvia flying the largest aircraft in the world to be powered by a hydrogen-electric engine. The leader in zero-emission aviation took to the skies for the maiden flight of its 19-seat Dornier 228 testbed aircraft, retrofitted with a full-size prototype hydrogen-electric powertrain on the left wing of the aircraft. Read more
>> New aircraft designs from NASA and Boeing could benefit passengers in the 2030s
Greener commercial flight technology may be on the horizon. NASA and Boeing will work together on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project to build, test and fly an emission-reducing single-aisle aircraft this decade, according to an announcement from the agency on Wednesday. Read more
> Indonesia, Australia discuss’ wildlife hazard management in aviation
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Directorate General of Civil Aviation at the Transportation Ministry of Indonesia held an aviation safety workshop, with a focus on Wildlife Hazard Management, in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia. Read more
>> Virgin Atlantic fined $1mn for transiting Iraqi airspace
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Virgin Atlantic (VS, London Heathrow) USD1.05 million for flying into restricted airspace over Iraq. Read more
> Airlines to invoke EU freedoms to challenge green restrictions on short-haul flights
The airline industry plans to invoke EU rights to freedom of movement to push back against environmental restrictions on short-haul flights, officials in the sector said, following a partial ban in France approved by Brussels in December. Read more
>> Soft Copy Training Material is available at a New Low Price
Sofema Oline (SOL) provides offline access to SOL Course Material for a nominal fee of €30 (€125) per training day. Read more
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