Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> EASA Issues Innovative Air Mobility Rules Covering eVTOL Aircraft
New means of compliance intended to support operations of new aircraft in Europe.
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> UK aviation regulator backs Boeing, says no safety concerns found
India’s DGCA, however, issued a directive on 14 July requiring all domestic airlines to inspect the locking mechanism of fuel control switches on Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft by 21 July.
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> Bug Residue Measurably Increases Aircraft Drag, Fuel Burn
Insect contamination on aircraft surfaces during peak bug activity seasons can significantly degrade aerodynamic efficiency and increase fuel consumption, according to recent research.
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> EU must ‘reevaluate’ aviation green targets: IATA chief
The European Union must reconsider the green targets it has set for airlines due to the lack of production of renewable fuels, the head of global industry group IATA said Wednesday.
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> Air traffic strikes and staffing gaps: Can the EU fix Europe’s summer of travel chaos?
Airlines and passengers in Europe are facing the worst season for air-traffic disruption in 25 years. And summer is still young.
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> Etihad and Air Arabia fill Abu Dhabi capacity gap as Wizz Air bows out
Etihad is set to launch several new routes later this year, including destinations such as Medina and Baku, as part of its wider network growth strategy.
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>Britain Ends 5-Year Ban On Pakistani Airlines
Britain has lifted restrictions on Pakistani airlines, the UK embassy in Islamabad said on Wednesday, ending a five-year ban on the country’s beleaguered national carrier.
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