Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> EU rolls out major Sustainable Aviation Fuel subsidies
The European Union announced subsidies of up to €6/L for e‐fuels and €0.5/L for biofuels, supporting the purchase of over 200 million litres of SAF—about 15% of global output. The plan is funded via carbon‐permit revenues and aims to meet binding SAF targets of 2% by 2025 and 6% by 2030 .
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> U.S. charts path for civil supersonic flights
A White House executive order directs the FAA to repeal prohibitions on overland supersonic flight within 180 days, issue noise‐based certification standards via NPRM within 18 months, and partner internationally through ICAO.
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> China Unveils Indigenous Avionics Breakthrough
China has developed and deployed its own flight management and fly-by-wire systems for commercial aircraft—marking a strategic leap in aviation self-reliance. The move eliminates dependence on Western avionics suppliers and sidesteps U.S. ITAR restrictions.
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> EU strengthens non‐CO2 emissions MRV (effective Jan 2025)
From January 1, 2025, the EU requires aircraft operators to monitor non‐CO2 climate effects per flight. By end‐2027, the Commission will report on non‐CO2 impacts and consider further legislation.
Why this matters: This framework adds depth to climate oversight by capturing aviation’s broader environmental footprint beyond CO2 emissions.
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> EU agrees to raise flight delay thresholds before compensation applies
EU transport ministers agreed to increase the minimum delay required before airlines must offer compensation to passengers:
Short-haul flights: compensation by 4 hours or more delay
Long-haul flights: only after 6 hours delay
Consumer groups criticized the move as a step back in passenger protection.
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> EASA–FAA International Safety Conference Convenes in Cologne
From June 10–12, EASA and FAA held a high-level safety conference in Cologne focused on immediate safety issues and emerging threats: “Aviate, Navigate, Communicate: The Path to Enhanced Safety”. The event featured keynote talks, technical panels, and workshops aimed at strengthening transatlantic safety cooperation in pilot training, air traffic management, and safety data sharing.
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