Sofema Aviation shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> TCAS intervenes in Tokyo: Civil Aviation Bureau CitationJet crosses in front of ANA 767
On the morning of 4 August, a departing Japan Civil Aviation Bureau CitationJet CJ4 crossed in front of an ANA 767 on approach to Haneda Airport in Tokyo, resulting in a Traffic Collision Avoidance System-Resolution Advisory on the 767. The ANA 767 climbed for a go-around and completed two total go-arounds before safely landing. Read More
> Explosive-laden drone found at German airport poses ‘new quality of danger’
An airport employee spotted the drone carrying what authorities described as ‘an unknown explosive device’. Read More
> July 2026: a record setting month for flight tracking
July 2026 landed two remarkable Flightradar24 milestones. First came the busiest day of commercial traffic we have ever tracked, with more than 153,000 flights in just 24 hours. Read More
> FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks
The new airworthiness directive applies to an estimated 471 US-registered Boeing 737 Max 8s, Max 9s and Max 8-200 airplanes. Read more
> Why Aircraft Lease Rates Refuse to Come Down
Aircraft leasing used to be fairly predictable. Rising interest rates pushed up borrowing costs, lease rates climbed, and airlines paid more to add capacity. When borrowing costs eventually fell, lease rates usually followed. Read more
> EASA: European Safety Recs Focus on Aircraft, Operations
EASA received 39 safety recommendations in 2025. Read more
> Why Only Boeing Jets Wear Those Distinctive Serrated Engine Nozzles
Most people have probably noticed the distinctive sawtooth edges on the back of the engines fitted to aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner or Boeing 737 MAX, yet few know what they actually do. Known as chevrons, these serrated trailing edges were developed to tackle one of commercial aviation’s biggest environmental challenges: aircraft noise. Read more
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Designed specifically to meet the rigorous theoretical requirements of EASA Part-ORO (ORO.FC.115 and ORO.FC.215), this course delivers high-quality, accessible CRM education to flight crews worldwide. Technically reviewed and approved by Captain Valery Venkov, Airbus A320 Captain and Instructor with over 18,000 flight hours, the course provides a solid theoretical foundation before practical simulator and classroom training. Read more
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EASA, FAA, Aviation Weekly News Roundup, TCAS, Tokyo, Civil Aviation Bureau CitationJet, ANA 767, Flightradar24, 737 Max jets, Boeing 787 Dreamliner or Boeing 737 MAX, Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training for Flight Crew - Initial with Voice Over, EASA Part-ORO
