Sofema Aviation shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> Two flights, one call sign: ATC resolves dangerous situation in Phoenix
Two American Airlines flights were both using the same call sign. “American 2482” to and from Phoenix were both on the same frequency at the same time. ATC was able to resolve the situation without incident. Read More
> Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident
Aug 15 (Reuters) – A Vietnam Airlines (HVN.HM), opens new tab flight bound for Hanoi returned to Munich Airport on Saturday following technical problems after takeoff, the airline and airport said. Read More
> World’s Largest Electric Plane Flies for 27 Minutes on $5 of Power
The world’s largest battery-electric aircraft has completed its first flight using just $5 worth of electricity, with Heart Aerospace’s 25,000-pound X1 demonstrator flying for 27 minutes and putting a megawatt-scale electric propulsion system through its first airborne test. Read More
> American Airlines plane from LaGuardia blows tires landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport: FAA
NEW YORK (WABC) – An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York City blew two tires while landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Monday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Read more
> New premium airplane seats have a big problem – and it could be getting worse
Imagine booking a ticket on one of Europe’s premier airlines, stepping onto a brand-new, ultra- modern Airbus A350, and walking past 34 of the grandest business-class suites in the sky – only to be told no one is allowed to sit in them. Read more
> Pilot drug and alcohol testing rules explained
Aerospace Global News looks at what the testing requirements around the world are, and the rules pilots must follow. Read more
> Nepal Airlines wide-body jets face grounding risk amid overhaul delays
Procurement failures, administrative hurdles and mounting debts jeopardize the flag carrier’s operational fleet and revenue. Read more
> Sofema Aviation (SA) is excited to share the latest updated training: Updated course: EASA Third Country Part 145 For Component Workshops Commission Regulation (EC) No 1321/2014
Designed specifically for global maintenance organisations, foreign component workshops, air carriers, and leasing professionals, this program provides the technical, operational, and regulatory clarity required to maintain EASA approval and release certified components into international commercial aviation supply chains. Read more
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