Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Human Factors: A good airplane in a bad neighbourhood
The airplane perches like a ballerina on ambitious floats, the cockpit far off the ground. It’s an eye-catching little beast: Clean white, deep red, and black. Vortex generators line the leading edge of the wing and it has a three-bladed prop to gobble up the air. Read more
> Airport Security MISTAKES and How to Avoid Them
Read about the biggest airport security mistakes and all the airport security hacks to avoid making them! We talked to an airport security officer to find out the biggest airport security mistakes, and got all the tips, tricks and life hacks to help you avoid them. Read more
> The Search for a Somewhat Sustainable Aviation Fuel
There’s no quick fix for decarbonizing medium- and long-distance flights. Batteries are typically too heavy, and hydrogen fuel takes up too much space to offer a practical solution, leaving sustainable aviation fuels made from plants and other biomass, recycled carbon, or captured carbon as the primary options. Read more
> South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections as Jeju Air wreckage lifted
Inspections on 101 Boeing jets operated by the country’s airlines extended to January 10 following the deadly plane crash. Read more
> Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of minutes. Read more
> Jet Zero? Why Net Zero In Aviation Can’t Get Off The Ground
Passenger numbers continue to soar while alternatives to fossil fuels remain underdeveloped. Missing this target matters because aviation contributes significantly to climate change. Read more
> 2 bodies found in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale, airline says
Two people were found dead in the wheelwell of a JetBlue plane from New York City after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said Tuesday. It’s the latest in a string of incidents that have raised concerns over airline security. Read more
> Sofema has its own chosen Mascot: Meet Alpha Boy – The Fearless Leader!
After an exciting campaign, we are thrilled to announce that Alpha Boy has been selected as our official mascot! Alpha Boy, the fearless leader, is always the first to explore new heights and bring the world of aviation to life. Read more
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Human Factors, Airport Security, Airplane, sustainable aviation fuel, Aviation Weekly News Roundup, South Korea, Boeing 737-800, Jeju Air, Flying taxis, Jet Zero, Net Zero, JetBlue plane, Fort Lauderdale, New York City, Hollywood, airline security
