Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete first-ever hydrogen aviation fuel ground test program
Rolls-Royce and easyJet report they have successfully completed industry-first ground testing of hydrogen as an aviation fuel at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Read More
> FAA Completes First Phase Of NOTAM System Overhaul
The agency is transitioning to a new cloud-based system designed to improve reliability, reduce outages, and modernize delivery to pilots and dispatchers. Read More
> Lufthansa exercises option for majority stake in ITA Airways
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) has confirmed that it will exercise its option to increase its shareholding in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June this year. Read More
> ‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh
Impact of disruption from Iran war may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body boss. Read more
> Global aviation grows in Q1, despite Middle East conflict
Global airline passenger capacity increased by 2.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis from aviation consultancy IBA, despite disruption in parts of the Middle East. Read more
> Turkish Airlines jet safely evacuated after landing gear smoke at Nepal airport
Passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from a Turkish Airlines jet that landed at a Nepal airport Monday with smoke coming out of the landing gear, announced the airline. Read more
> Leading the Conversation: NAV CANADA convenes industry at 2026 Aviation Safety Forum
Largest aviation safety conference in Canada draws record participation from regulators, airlines, labour, and technology partners. Read more
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