Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> ASL to explore remote-pilot freighter potential with US autonomy specialist
Irish-based operator ASL Aviation Holdings is about to explore concepts for autonomous aircraft operation, and their initial application to freighter aircraft, under collaboration with a US specialist. Read more
>> Air India closes in on blockbuster aircraft order – reports
Air India (AI, Mumbai Int’l) is nearing the end stages of negotiations with Airbus and Boeing regarding a record-breaking aircraft order, with Reuters reporting that the Tata Sons-owned airline is eyeing orders for up to 500 aircraft including 400 narrowbodies and 100 widebodies. Read more
> Air Serbia and Bulgaria Air expand cooperation
Air Serbia and Bulgaria Air are expanding their codeshare cooperation for a second time this year. Read more
>> Heathrow Christmas period strike action to go ahead
LONDON – A proposed strike action at London Heathrow Airport by Menzies ground handers set for Friday December 16 will go ahead after workers rejected the latest pay offer. Read more
> Boeing wins huge order from United which sets widebody order record
US airframer Boeing has been awarded a firm order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the option to purchase a further 100 in an order which sets the US record for the type. Read more
>> Lasers threaten safety of flights, Civil Aviation Authority warns
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) says the use of lasers around airport precincts remains a concern. Read more
> Airbus Set To Fly Morphing Wing Testbed
Airbus expects to start flight testing early next year of its Xwing future wing demonstrator, which will integrate and fly breakthrough wing technologies on a Cessna Citation VII platform in various flight conditions. Following these trials, the business jet will be fitted with a morphing wing that is planned to be flight tested in 2024, the company said last week. Read more
>> Dejan Dencic is SAS Instructor of the Year for 2022
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to announce that Dejan Dencic is our Instructor of the Year for 2022! Read more
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