October 20, 2023

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Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:

> Window Seats Take On A New Desirability
There may soon be more advantages to choosing a window seat than just the view. United Airlines has instituted a new boarding process that allows window-seat holders to board before middle and aisle seaters. The so-called “WILMA” (window, middle, aisle) plan is designed to cut boarding time. Read more

> Magellan Jets Acquires Stellar Labs’ AI Platform
Acquisition is meant to streamline jet card, charter quoting process. Read more

> HIAL completes Stornoway Coastal Protection project
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has completed a multi-million-pound project to protect Stornoway Airport on the Isle of Lewis from coastal erosion that threatened to cause a flood risk at the airport. Read more

> Hangar Safe Aims To End Hangar Rash
The company’s installation slots for its new system are sold out through the end of the year. Read more

> Pakistan’s National Carrier Faces Fuel Shortage; Cancels Multiple Flights
The cancelled Pakistan Airlines flights included 2 from Islamabad to Gilgit, 1 from Islamabad to Quetta, 1 from Karachi to Sukkur, 1 from Islamabad to Multan, and another from Karachi to Faisalabad. Read more

> Ryanair, easyJet fall on analysts’ short-haul aviation concerns
Shares in Ryanair Holdings PLC and easyJet PLC fell on Wednesday after rival Wizz Air Holdings PLC (AIM: WIZZ) was dealt a downgrade by Citigroup. Read more

> The Imperative of Competence Training in Aviation Logistics and Inspection
The recent revelations about fraudulent parts and documentation underscore the critical importance of competence and rigorous training in Aviation Logistics and Inspection. Read more

> Delegates from Air Serbia completed the Continuous Airworthiness Management Course
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com is pleased to share that delegates from Air Serbia successfully completed the Continuous Airworthiness Management for Airworthiness Review Staff (Large A/C) training on 11-13 September 2023. Read more

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