Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our
Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Zero Airline Crashes in 2023: It Was One of Aviation’s Safest Years Ever
No jet or turbofan-powered aircraft crashed anywhere on Earth last year, and only 4 aircraft of smaller sizes crashed anywhere on Earth. Read more
> Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn back
A domestic All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight in Japan has returned to its departure airport after a crack was reported on the cockpit window during the flight. Read more
> India’s newest airline orders 150 Boeing Max aircraft, in good news for plane maker
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — India’s newest airline will buy 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, in the first major announced sale for the manufacturer since a panel blew out of another Max model in midflight earlier this month, the airline announced Thursday. Read more
> Passengers on tarmac: Aviation security regulator BCAS slaps Rs 1.20 cr fine on IndiGo, Rs 60 lakh penalty on Mumbai airport operator
Aviation security regulator — Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) — has fined IndiGo and Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) Rs 1.80 crore on Wednesday for allowing passengers to eat on the airport tarmac. BCAS issued a penalty of Rs 1.20 crore on IndiGo and a fine of Rs 60 lakh on MIAL. Read more
> The FAA says 40 grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes have been inspected
Federal officials have briefed a congressional committee on their investigations into a jetliner that lost a panel of its fuselage in midflight this month and revealed that airlines have inspected 40 identical Boeing planes. Read more
> EASA proposes first EU-wide regulation on ground handling
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a groundbreaking proposal for the first EU-wide regulation on ground handling at airports. The aim is to enhance safety, cybersecurity, and consistency in ground operations before and after flights, benefiting passengers and airlines. Read more
> Saeed Abdallh is one of our Freedom Pass upgrade winners – Congratulations! Read about his training experience with SOL
Sofema Online (SOL) is pleased to share that Saeed Abdallh is one of the distinguished winners of our Freedom Pass upgrade contest. His remarkable journey in the aviation sector, characterized by his dedication and achievements, stands as a strong endorsement of the effectiveness and real-world relevance of our training programs. Read more
> German Airways, World Aero, and Aerro Direkt join as Privileged Training Partners in Sofema’s expanding Aviation Network
Welcome to our Aviation Network – Privileged Training Partner program: German Airways, World Aero, Aerro Direkt. Read more
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