Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Teen Charged in Australia After Allegedly Boarding Plane with Shotgun
A seventeen-year-old boy has been charged with eight offences following an incident on a Jetstar Airways plane. Read More
> AOPA Supports FAA’s Delay on Med Certification Changes
A listening session will be held in April to gather feedback on medical certification changes. Read More
> Duffy Says Pilot Blunders Should Result in Loss of Certificate
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy states that pilots whose errors lead to incidents should have their certificates revoked. Read More
> EASA OKs Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle for King Air 200s
The systems have been approved as retrofit installations for select 200-series King Air turboprops. Read More
> Goodbye to Carry-On Luggage as You Know It?
There has been talk about airlines tightening carry-on rules in 2025, sparking questions about bag sizes, restrictions, and what this means for travelers. Read More
> Europe’s Airlines Pivot to Bite-Sized M&A Deals to Limit Cost, Regulatory Burden
Europe’s major airlines are targeting smaller deals and partnerships after facing regulatory push-back against full mergers, focusing on minority stakes to strengthen their position against rivals. Read More
> Benidorm Makes History: Europe’s First Air Taxi Flies in Real Urban Space
In a milestone for urban air mobility, the skies over Benidorm’s Poniente and Levante beaches hosted Europe’s first simultaneous flight of an air taxi and multiple drones in a real city environment. Read More
> Sofema Online Offers 20% Off Part 145 Cyber Security Implementation Training
This online training focuses on the implementation of cybersecurity measures, covering risk assessment, compliance strategies, structured risk mitigation, and cyber incident response. Read More
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