Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our
Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> 60 Turbulent Years: What Happened To Indonesia’s Merpati Nusantara Airlines?
Former Indonesian carrier Merpati Nusantara Airlines came into existence some six decades ago, and, over the years, cultivated an extensive network of domestic and international destinations. However, despite its long history, the airline was plagued by a poor safety record and, in its later years, terminal financial difficulties. Read more
>> Airlines look to attract more diverse pilots amid shortage
For decades, the aviation industry has carried the reputation of being overtly male and white. At least 95% of the roughly 158,000 pilots employed in the United States are men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more
> EBAA Clarifies Delay in New Pax Entry Requirements
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has provided more details concerning delays in the activation of two new third-country EU traveler entry/exit programs by the European Commission. These programs were set to start this fall but now won’t begin until next year. Read more
>> United Airlines Places $10 Million Downpayment On Flying Taxis
Archer Aviation’s Maker is currently undergoing flight tests and could be ferrying United passengers to the airport in a couple of years’ time. Read more
> Airports seek inter-EX-YU connectivity
Airports across the former Yugoslavia are looking to improve connectivity among each other, with talks being held by various stakeholders in several markets. This week, the General Manager of Sarajevo Airport, Alan Bajić, and the head of the Airports of Montenegro Supervisory Board, who is effectively running the operator, Eldin Dobardžić, held talks over the introduction of flights between Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital and Podgorica. Read more
>> Boeing 787-8 Deliveries Resume
On Aug. 10, American received its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft this year and its first since April 2021. The aircraft, with U.S. Registration No. N880BJ, was delivered from Charleston, South Carolina, and is expected to enter commercial service in the coming weeks. Including this delivery, American currently has 47 active 787 family aircraft in its fleet with an additional 42 on order. We appreciate the work done by the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing during the review process. Read more
> How will the removal of caps on airfare affect ticket prices?
The government announced to lift the cap on airfares after over two years. Does it mean that we will have to shell out more for flight tickets? Will it lead to a price war? Let’s find out – Read more
>> Sofema CEO Steve Bentley will present at the Safety Management Seminar in London on 1 – 2 September 2022
On day one, Steve Bentley will address the following subjects: CAMO Safety Reporting Considerations, Hazards, Risks & Mitigations. Read more
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