Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
>Flight chaos looms over shortage of aviation fuel
PARIS: Passenger flights could be grounded in the next two months because of a global shortage of aviation fuel caused by the Middle East war, industry experts warned on Thursday. Read More
>US House set to pass ALERT Act requiring aircraft to have ADS-B In
US lawmakers are getting closer to requiring that aircraft flying in US airspace be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In (ADS-B In) systems. Read More
>The Viral Pilot ‘Meowing’ and ‘Barking’ Audio Is Real – and the FAA Is Now Investigating
If you’ve seen a clip floating around the internet of what sounds like airline pilots meowing and barking at each other over air traffic control radio, you probably had the same first reaction as
everyone else: that can’t be real. Read More
>Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike
A special clause allows companies to adjust ticket prices based on oil prices before departure. Read more
> Dubai Caps Foreign Flights Till May 31, Indian Airlines Feel The Pinch
Dubai’s position as one of the world’s busiest aviation crossroads has long depended on fluid connectivity. But for the next several weeks, that rhythm is set to change. Read more
>Icelandair Pilot Took A Mid-Air Trip Over His Childhood Home. He Is Now In Trouble
The airline said it is reviewing the alleged deviation from standard procedures during the pilot’s final scheduled flight. Read more
>Jet2 enters executive charter sector with reconfigured 76-seat aircraft
The Boeing 737-800NG, normally configured in a 189-seat layout, will offer 76 business-class seats with a minimum of 43 inches of legroom. Read more
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