Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> U.S. Runway Incursions Drive New Safety Push
Recent runway incursions and near-collisions have reignited urgent discussions about surface safety at U.S. airports, with regulators, industry groups, and manufacturers calling for new technologies and procedures to address what the NTSB has called a critical risk. Read more
> EASA Directive Targets A350 Hydraulic Leak Risk
Hydraulic fluid exposure can contaminate a key flight control data interface on Airbus A350s and in extreme cases lead to uncommanded flight control surface movements, prompting the manufacturer and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to develop an inspection program Read more
> How Flying Around Pakistan Is Affecting Indian Airlines
On 24 April, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian aircraft, cutting off a key pathway for Indian airlines to reach destinations north and west of India. The inability to fly through Pakistan has impacted Air India’s long-haul flights to North America the most, requiring new routing and fuel stops for most flights. Read more
> Saudi’s GACA Lifts Air Charter Cabotage Restrictions
International air charter operators with a permit can now fly point-to-point domestic flights in Saudi Arabia. Read more
> Air Canada Fined $7.2mn Over Misleading Ticket Practices The Court of Appeal of Quebec has ordered Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) to pay CAD10 million Canadian dollars (USD7.2 million) in punitive damages after it was found to have violated the province’s Consumer Protection Act by advertising prices that did not include all mandatory fees and charges, thereby misleading consumers. Read more
> Airbus Tells U.S. Airlines They’ll Need to Pay for Own Tariffs
American Airlines has more than 140 jets from the European manufacturer on order. Read more
> Sofema Online Acknowledges Team Behind 150,000+ Enrolment Milestone
Following the achievement of more than 150,000 enrolments, Sofema Online has formally acknowledged the efforts of its core team. The recognition highlights the dedication and teamwork driving the platform’s continuous growth and reputation in the aviation training sector. Read more
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