Sofema Aviation shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> New Surface Radar at Newark as Modernization Push Continues
The Federal Aviation Administration installed a new surface movement radar at Newark Liberty International Airport, as part of its effort to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control infrastructure. Read More
> World’s largest all-electric plane completes maiden flight
On August 12, 2026, Heart Aerospace’s 25,000-lb (11,340-kg) X1 demonstrator aircraft took to the skies over Plattsburgh, New York for a 27-minute FAA flight test. Read More
> Ryanair engine part shattered window that passenger’s head got sucked into, NTSB says
A fractured engine fan blade sent metal parts flying through a Ryanair aircraft shortly after takeoff from Greece last month, shattering a window and drawing a man’s head into the opening before fellow travelers pulled him back inside, U.S. investigators stated on Thursday. Read More
> eSAF could solve aviation’s fuel problem. So why is almost nobody making it?
American Airlines’ eSAF flight marks a milestone for sustainable aviation fuel, but global production remains tiny. Here’s why scaling the fuel is so difficult. Read more
> Malaysia’s passports with over 10-year validity on hold after citizens face issues travelling
The issuance of Malaysian international passports (PMA) with a validity period exceeding 10 years has been halted with immediate effect following difficulties faced by some citizens travelling overseas. Read more
> Embraer grows profit 38% to $218.6m in Q2
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, recorded a 38.4 per cent increase in adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher revenue and improved operating performance. Read more
> 352,715 Passengers Flown in a Single Sunday
Turkish Airlines just posted one that is hard to argue with: on Sunday, 2 August 2026, the group flew 352,715 passengers in a single day — the busiest day in its 93-year history. Read more
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CAMO, EASA, Federal Aviation Administration, Ryanair, American Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Aviation Weekly News Roundup, eSAF, SA (Sofema Aviation), Surface Radar, Heart Aerospace, Malaysian international passports (PMA), Part M For Large Aircraft with VO
