Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Japanese Train Operator Seeks to Integrate eVTOL Air Taxi Service SkyDrive is conducting a feasibility study to integrate air taxi flights using its three-seat SD-05 eVOTL aircraft with local railway services in Japan. On July 4, the company signed a cooperation agreement with the Kyushu Railway Company, which operates services on Japan’s third-largest island. Read more
> Norse Atlantic to launch London to Cape Town flights Long-haul low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways UK (20/UBT) has confirmed October is the planned start date for its new London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Cape Town service. Read more
> Daher Operating New Airbus Helicopters Warehouse Daher equipped and is operating a new logistics hub for Airbus Helicopters that opened this week in Albacete, Spain. Airbus Helicopters inaugurated the facility Tuesday with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joining in the celebration. Read more
> American Airlines commits to 100 hydrogen aero engines American Airlines has made a conditional commitment for 100 zero-emissions hydrogen aero engines from ZeroAvia. The engine deal will power a future regional aircraft that will have zero carbon emissions but is yet to be designed. Read more
> Aircare International To Open Las Vegas Training Site Aircare International will open its latest flight crew emergency training facility on July 15 in Las Vegas. Similar to the training provider’s other five locations throughout the country, this center—located just off the southeast corner of Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) in the recently-opened CAE flight training complex—will offer full-motion cabin simulators, live firefighting exercises, hypoxia simulation, and water survival skills. Read more
> Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing Due To Spoiled In-Flight Meals A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in New York City after several passengers became ill from spoiled in-flight meals. According to reports, Flight 136 departed from Detroit, Michigan, before landing at John F. Kennedy Airport around 4 a.m. on Wednesday after being advised by medical experts to divert. There were 277 passengers on board. Read more
> Uzbek carrier My Freighter leases additional 767 cargo jets Uzbek carrier My Freighter has entered a lease agreement for another pair of Boeing 767-300 converted cargo jets. It has reached a deal with US-based Air Transport Services Group subsidiary Airborne Global Leasing. Read more
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