Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Chaos as airlines around the world hit by IT outage
Passengers around the world have faced flight delays, cancellations and problems checking in as airports and airlines are caught up in a significant IT outage that also has affected industries ranging from banks to media companies. Read more
> Eritrea set to ban Ethiopian Airlines’ flights to Asmara
Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) has been notified by the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority that all of its flights to that country will be suspended effective September 30, 2024. Read more
> Airbus and Avolon partner to investigate commercialising Hydrogen aircraft
Dublin, Ireland-based aircraft leasing specialist Avolon has announced it is partnering with Airbus through its ZEROe project to explore the financing and commercialisation of Hydrogen-powered aircraft. Read more
> Big changes at Southwest Airlines include assigned seats, premium legroom, and red-eye flights
The airline said in a major announcement Thursday that it’s moving away from its signature open-seating model after extensive consumer research. Read more
> Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, says airfares will be ‘materially lower’ this summer
LondonCNN — Ryanair said Monday that it expects airfares during the busy summer travel season to be “materially lower” than last year as the low-cost carrier reported a plunge in profits. Read more
> Vertical Starts Ground Tests With Second VX4 eVTOL Prototype
The UK company announced on Tuesday that completed tests already include propeller balancing and spinning, with testing of the electric powertrain and batteries set to start in the next few days. Read more
> Plane crash at Nepal’s Kathmandu airport kills 18; pilot only survivor
Saurya Airlines plane carrying two crew members and 17 passengers crashes shortly after takeoff and catches fire. Read more
> A new Aircraft Leaseholder & Maintenance Reserve Insurance Considerations course is now available – Book your place
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that a new course has been added to our training portfolio: Aircraft Leaseholder & Maintenance Reserve Insurance Considerations – Essentials. Read more
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