Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> India aviation audit finds 263 lapses at airlines
India’s aviation regulator announced on Wednesday that it had identified 263 safety-related lapses across the country’s airlines, including 23 at the largest carrier, IndiGo, and 51 at the second-largest, Air India, during its routine annual audit. Read more
> Never again: legislation targets preventing another midair collision like the one that killed 67 people in January
A bill introduced Tuesday, exactly six months after the fatal midair collision over the Potomac River, aims to fix aviation safety weaknesses exposed by the tragedy. Read more
> UK flights disrupted after air traffic control ‘technical issue’
Air traffic control authority says departures at all airports have resumed after a glitch affected flights across the United Kingdom. Read more
> Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 with 260 Onboard Evacuated via Slides at Antalya After Smoke Detected in Landing Gear
A Turkish Airlines flight TK2430, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER flying from Istanbul to Antalya, was forced to evacuate after smoke was detected in the aircraft’s landing gear during taxiing at Antalya Airport in southern Turkey. Read more
> 25 sent to hospital after Delta flight hits “significant turbulence”
Delta Air Lines flight 56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam diverted to Minneapolis on 30 July after encountering what the airline calls “significant turbulence.” 25 people on board were taken to local hospitals after the aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis. Read more
> EU Phases Out Airport Liquid Ban with Inconsistent Rollout After 19 Years
CT scanners from other manufacturers, such as Nuctech and Rapiscan, currently do not meet EU technical requirements for the relaxed rules. Read more
> Airbus and Boeing report first-half 2025 results: A tale of two strategies
Airbus and Boeing, the world’s two largest commercial airliner OEMs, have released their financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, offering a snapshot of the commercial aviation sector’s ongoing recovery and the differing fortunes of each manufacturer. Read more
> Sofema Online’s 2025 Leadership Scholarship Program continues
Sofema Online has launched its 2025 Leadership Scholarship for future aviation leaders, offering 100 fully funded scholarships worth €50,000 in total. Recipients will gain access to eight comprehensive courses valued at over €500, covering aviation leadership, team development, negotiation, public speaking, and more, to be completed within six months. Read more
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