April 21, 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:

> Austrian Airlines Set To Increase Dreamliner Fleet Size
European Carrier Austrian Airlines has announced it will increase its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet size to ten aircraft, as the carrier looks towards the future more and focuses on modernisation. Read more

>> FUTURE OF AVIATION SHOWCASED AT AERO FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
In many senses, Aero Friedrichshafen represents the depth of the Europe-wide commitment to future aviation technology, pilot training, and the preservation of an ecologically friendly environment. If you want a glimpse of how general aviation could look in a few years, then Aero is the place to go. Read more

> French Court acquits Air France, Airbus over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
The ruling is a huge blow to families of victims who have waged a 14-year campaign for justice. Read more

>> 20 Aircraft Destroyed At Khartoum Airport
The New York Times says it has counted about 20 aircraft destroyed by fire at Khartoum Airport in embattled Sudan as a war between rival generals rages. Read more

> Airlines Earn $29 Billion Carrying Bags In 2022
Low-cost carriers have always seen baggage as a money spinner and now legacy carriers want a slice of the $29 billion pie. Read more

>> EU Commission to Investigate Romanian support of Blue Air
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain Romanian support measures in favour of the airline Blue Air Aviation (Blue Air) are in line with EU State aid rules. Read more

> Former Formula 1 Technical Director Unveils Cargo Drone
Former Formula 1 Technical Director Mike Gascoyne has unveiled a Cargo eVTOL drone which has been developed as part of his companies Cargo Development Program. Read more

>> The UAE GCAA CAR 145 Initial has been added to the SOL training portfolio
Sofema Online has launched a new course. The UAE GCAA CAR 145 Initial is now available. Read more

> Sofema Online shares the success stories of clients who completed a SOL Diploma
Gheorghe Valeriu Smarandoiu completed the following: CAMO Diploma and EASA Part 145 / Part 147 Instructor Diploma which is now EASA Continuing Airworthiness Instructor Diploma and shared his Story of Success with us. Read more

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