Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> S Korea’s Asiana Airlines bans emergency seats after door opens
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has stopped selling some emergency exit row seats following an accident in which a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair causing panic on board. Read more
>> Airbus teams-up with LanzaJet to boost sustainable aviation fuel production
Airbus and LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, today announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Read more
> United Airlines Boeing 777 Returns To Los Angeles With Smoke In Cockpit
The aircraft didn’t make it far before it returned safely to LAX. Read more
>> IATA Recognizes SAATM As The Key To Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Potential
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognizes the full implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) as the key to realizing the potential of aviation in Africa. Read more
> Paris Air Show: A330neo tops day 3 orders
Airbus A330neo topped the types for orders on day three of the Paris Air Show as Irish leasing specialist Avolon signed up for 20 of the type. Read more
>> Riyadh Air Fleet To Adopt ‘Dual-Livery’ Designs
Riyadh Air is showcasing its lavender-indigo livery on a Boeing-owned 787 at the Paris Airshow and plans to reveal a second livery later this year or early next year. “We are going dual-livery. We are a start-up, the largest start-up in commercial aviation in decades, and it needs a story,” remarked Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas at a Paris Airshow media event. He remained tight-lipped on whether or not the livery will retain the same color scheme, but disclosed the current livery would not exclusively appear on the 787s it has on order. Read more
> Europe’s Most Punctual Airlines Revealed
May marks the last month of calm before European airlines plunge into their busiest period ever, the summer holidays. According to data from global analytics firm Cirium, the continent generally did well and managed to crack the top 10 list globally, but barely. From Norwegian topping the list to no UK carrier even making the top 10, here’s what you need to know. Read more
>> Sofema Online’s Job Role Training Requirements Guide helps Clients Discover the Most Suitable Courses for Flight Crew Staff
Sofema Online offers a wide range of EASA-compliant regulatory and vocational courses designed to enhance competence across various aviation sectors. It is a pleasure to guide clients in selecting the most suitable training courses that fulfil organizational regulatory requirements and foster ongoing employee development. Read more
> A new SOL training is available to support the building of Part 21 Subpart G competence
Sofema Online has launched a new course: EASA Part 21 Subpart G Regulatory Framework Foundation. This course provides a regulatory understanding of obligations related to EASA, describing the requirements of Part 21, Subpart G (Production Organisation Approval). Read more
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