Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Aviation expert weighs in on how aircraft crash happened near Reagan National Airport
An aviation expert is weighing in on the aircraft collision near Reagan National Airport (DCA) and how it most likely happened. Read more
> How Will Supersonic Travel Transform Aviation? Boom Supersonic’s Groundbreaking Flight Set to Redefine Journeys from New York to London and Beyond
Boom Supersonic has made a groundbreaking achievement in the field of aviation with the successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Read more
> Pilots had reported near-misses with helicopters at Reagan National Airport in the years before the deadly crash
In the three years before the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Reagan National Airport, at least two other pilots reported near-misses with helicopters while landing at the airport, a CNN review of federal incident reports found. Read more
> When the Mustang served up a dive bomber
The U.S. Army Air Forces paid attention as Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers contributed to early German blitzkrieg victories in Europe. Read more
> ‘No disruption anticipated’ during aviation strike
Workers at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are to strike in a dispute over pay – but bosses said there would be no disruption to airlines. Read more
> Over 1000 flights cancelled so far due to Storm Eowyn
Storm Eowyn has hit the UK and Ireland this morning bringing winds over 90mph and resulting in 1070 flights being cancelled as of 10:00hrs GMT. Read more
> FAA Issues Part 145 Repair Station Approval to Jets MRO
Two months after moving into its new heavy aircraft maintenance facility at Texas’ Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD), Jets MRO has received approval from the FAA as a Part 145 repair station. Read more
> Sofema is excited to share their latest training: Differences from EASA to UK CAA Part 66 Module 10 Aviation Legislation for Foreign Part 145 Approval
This specialized training is designed for aviation professionals who are already certified in EASA Part 66 Module 10 and wish to expand their knowledge of the differences between UK CAA and EASA regulations. Read more
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Aircraft, Part 145, Part 145 Approval, UK CAA, Aviation Weekly News Roundup, Reagan National Airport, Supersonic Travel, New York, London, Mustang, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Storm Eowyn, Jets MRO, CAA Part 66
