Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Deutsche Aircraft flies first large aircraft with 100% synthetic fuel
German OEM Deutsche Aircraft became the first company to fly a large aircraft using 100% fully synthetic zero aromatics fuel to both engines when it operated its D328 Uplift flying testbed. Read more
> Singapore scrambles fighters as bomb threat targets Air India jet
The city-state’s air force dispatched two F-15SG military aircraft to escort Air India flight AXB684 away from populated areas, Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen said in a Facebook post. The Indian airline had received an email claiming a bomb was on board its plane. Read more
> Eurocontrol Forecasts Stronger Flight Growth in Europe
Annual flight volumes in the ECAC states will pass 11 million in 2025, according to Eurocontrol’s latest projections. Read more
> Onboard wifi is the latest frontline in airline competition
The once expensive and unreliable onboard wifi service now delivers quality comparable to being at home, becoming a key differentiator among airlines. Read more
> Emirates’ Inclusive Travel Innovations for Passengers with Disabilities
As part of its ongoing commitment to ‘Fly Better,’ Emirates unveiled new cutting-edge services and innovations for People of Determination at the AccessAbilities Expo 2024 held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Read more
> ‘Like replacing water’: California bans lead aviation fuel by 2031 without replacement fuel option
California’s SB 1193 aims to eliminate lead emissions from aviation fuel due to health concerns and environmental hazards, banning leaded fuel by 2031.Read more
> Airlines Fighting back Chinese carrier threat
Air France-KLM is lobbying the French government to cap the number of flights that mainland Chinese carriers can make to Europe in a bid to protect European airlines from unfair competition. Read more
> Confirmed: Aviation Reliability Training in Bangkok this November
Sofema Aviation Services confirms its expert Aircraft Reliability training in Bangkok, designed to enhance CAMO efficiency and operational success .Read more
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