Sofema Aviation shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> Sofema Aviation shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
Discover how unapproved brackets and improper maintenance led to a flight control jam on a Cessna R172E, forcing a critical highway emergency landing. Read More
>Malaysia Airlines keeps C919 in view for 2035
Malaysia Aviation Group airline business chief executive Bryan Foong told the South China Morning Post that the C919 was not ready in time for the airline’s current fleet renewal programme. Malaysia Airlines has already committed its narrowbody requirements until approximately 2035. Read More
> EASA Overhauls Flight Training Simulation Rules
New framework modernizes approach to qualification and use of flight-training simulator devices. Read More
> Blocked runway at Gatwick leads to nine simultaneous emergency squawks and 14 diversions
If you received nine, near-simultaneous squawk 7700 (general emergency) push notification alerts from the Flightradar24 app, you would be forgiven for assuming a possible problem with the app. But nine aircraft emergencies is exactly what happened late in the evening on 14 July near London. Read more
> US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window
U.S. aviation safety investigators announced Thursday they are taking over the probe into a Ryanair flight from Greece that left passengers scrambling minutes after takeoff, when a window dislodged and a man was partially sucked out of the plane before being pulled back
inside. Read more
> Emerging Competitors Reshaping Private Aircraft MRO: ExecuJet, West Star Aviation, Duncan Aviation, AMAC Aerospace, and Jet Aviation
Market opportunities in private aircraft MRO: Strategic service evolution, digital maintenance, and OEM-aftermarket shifts drive value. Focus on integrated ecosystems and resilient supply chains for growth. Read more
> Aviation regulator publishes consultation on shortlist of Heathrow regulatory models to support capacity expansion
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on a shortlist of regulatory models that could apply to capacity expansion at Heathrow Airport. Read more
> Sofema Aviation (SA) is excited to share the latest updated training: EASA Part ML Regulatory Obligations – Initial
With the introduction of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/100, EASA Part ML continues to provide a simplified, risk-based framework designed specifically for light aircraft. However, with greater flexibility comes increased responsibility – making a clear understanding of the regulation essential.Sofema Aviation’s EASA Part ML Regulatory Obligations – Initial training provides a practical guide to understanding the requirements, responsibilities, and opportunities within the Part ML environment. Read more
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EASA, Jet Aviation, Execujet, Ryanair, Malaysia Airlines, UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), SA (Sofema Aviation), Cessna R172E, Flightradar24 app, West Star Aviation, AMAC Aerospace
