Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India – report
India’s aviation safety regulator is grappling with a staffing crisis that is severely affecting its ability to fulfil its mandate, a parliamentary panel has warned in a new report. Read more
> Delta flight 1893 wing flap breaks during flight – plane lands safely, no injuries
On Tuesday, 19 August, passengers on Delta Airlines Flight 1893 from Orlando to Austin saw part of the plane’s wing broken during the flight. A passenger captured footage showing the trailing edge flap hanging from the left wing. Read more
> Flight makes emergency landing in Italy after pilot forced to cut engine
A flight from Greece to Germany made an emergency landing in Italy after a “reaction near the engine” of the aircraft, airline officials said. Read more
> Air France A350 Pilots Denied Clearance by Chicago O’Hare, Flight Returns to Paris
At approximately 16:30 CEST, while flying over the mid-Atlantic between Iceland and Greenland, the flight crew made the decision to return to France. Read more
> Istanbul Airport Releases Sustainability Report for 2024
Istanbul International Airport (IST) has recently released its sustainability report for 2024, highlighting a commitment to environmental responsibility by reducing carbon emissions as well as improving passenger satisfaction. The airport welcomed more than 80 million passengers last year. Read more
> Musk’s Starlink courts luxury airlines to grow in-flight Wi-Fi business
For the past three years, Elon Musk has steadily elbowed his way into the booming market for in-flight Wi-Fi, with his Starlink service signing up blue-chip carriers from Air France to Qatar Airways to United Airlines. Read more
> Air Canada CEO says ‘amazed’ striking workers are disregarding work order
Cabin crews are pushing for higher wages and compensation for time on the ground. Read more
> Sofema Online has launched a new Part-145 Cybersecurity Foundation course Sofema Online has introduced the Part-145 Cybersecurity Foundation course designed to help aviation maintenance professionals and Part-145 organizations prepare for upcoming regulatory demands. Read more
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