Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Report: 747’s engine advanced to full throttle in fatal Hong Kong runway excursion
The Hong Kong Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has released its preliminary report on the airACT 747 freighter that veered off the runway on 20 October, striking a security vehicle and pushing it into the sea, killing both occupants.
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> New photos show engine falling off UPS cargo plane before Louisville crash
The National Transportation Safety Board released dramatic frame-by-frame photos showing anThe engine of a UPS cargo plane detaching shortly before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month.
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> Dubai Airshow Opens with Massive UAE Flypast
The opening of the flying display at the 2025 Dubai Airshow featured a massive flypast of the United Arab Emirates civil and defense aircraft.
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> Mental Health in Aviation Act Introduced in Senate
Bipartisan bill seeks to reduce stigma and improve access to mental health care for pilots and controllers.
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> European Aviation Agency Partners with IATA to Standardize Flight Emissions Data
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed an agreement to integrate their environmental data systems, aiming to provide passengers with standardized flight emissions information when booking travel.
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> France introduces €20,000 fines and flight bans for unruly airline passengers
Latest IATA figures show that there has been an increase in the rate of reported unruly passenger incidents.
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> EASA Publishes Final Report As EU Eyes High Altitude Regs
European analysis outlines market trends, traffic estimates and standardization needs for next- generation high altitude vehicles.
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> Boeing Completes 737 MAX Inlet Anti-Ice Redesign
Boeing is negotiating with the FAA to define a certification test plan for the redesigned engine anti-ice (EAI) system on the 737 MAX, marking a key step toward starting first deliveries of the long-delayed 737-7 and 737-10 programs.
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> Sofema Online Launches a New Course: GACAR Part 145 & Part 43 Training Now Available
Sofema Online introduces a comprehensive initial training program covering GACAR Parts 145 and 43, supporting repair stations in meeting Saudi Arabia’s regulatory, safety, and maintenance requirements.
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