Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Spain fines budget airlines €179m for “abusive practices”
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined multiple low-cost airlines a total of €179m for
“abusive practices.” Read more
> British Airways unveils new first-class seat for the A380
British Airways has unveiled its new first-class seat, which it says will form part of the Airbus A380
cabin refit that is due to start rolling out in 2026. Read more
> DHL plane crash in Lithuania likely due to technical issue, not sabotage, minister says
VILNIUS, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Lithuania has found no sign that the crash on Monday of a DHL (DHLn.DE),
opens new tab cargo plane was caused by sabotage, and believes technical issues were a more likely
explanation, officials said on Wednesday. Read more
> Belgium’s biggest airline just got bigger!
Brussels Airlines expands its fleet with six new aircraft for 2025. Read more
> Airlines Are Padding Flight Times. It’s Not Your Imagination.
Flying in America has become slower, even as official statistics have shown improvement. Read more
> ACI EUROPE urges overhaul of airport slot rules to tackle capacity crunch
At the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 conference in Rome, ACI EUROPE emphasised the urgent need to
revamp European airport slot rules amid growing capacity constraints and projected 44% air traffic
growth by 2050. Read more
> Sofema Online announces a remarkable achievement: surpassing 900 enrolments in comprehensive Diploma Programs! This milestone highlights the growing trust and confidence aviation professionals worldwide have in Sofema Online! Read more
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