Sofema Aviation shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> EASA Orders Emergency Airbus A380 Wing Inspections
EASA issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) requiring inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were identified in the wing spar structure during maintenance. The directive highlights the importance of structural integrity monitoring and continuing airworthiness for ageing aircraft fleets. Read More
> Lithium Battery Fire Highlights Continuing Cabin Safety Risks
A passenger’s smartphone caught fire aboard a British Airways aircraft while taxiing in Tokyo. Cabin crew quickly contained the incident, reinforcing the importance of lithium battery awareness, dangerous goods procedures and crew preparedness. Read More
> EASA Certification Platform Goes Live
EASA has launched its new digital Certification Platform, replacing the legacy SEPIAC system for Initial Airworthiness activities. The platform introduces improved collaboration, workflow management and transparency for certification projects, with additional functionality planned for future releases. Read More
> FAA Selects New SMART System for Air Traffic Flow Management
The FAA awarded a contract to Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to implement its Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) platform. The new system will use predictive analytics to optimise flight scheduling and improve traffic flow across the U.S. National Airspace System. Read more
> Boston Runway Near-Miss Under Investigation
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a runway incursion at Boston Logan Airport after two commercial aircraft came within close proximity during intersecting runway operations. The event highlights the continued industry focus on runway safety and operational risk management. Read more
> FAA Proposes Modernised Aircraft Certification Rules
The FAA has proposed revisions to aircraft certification regulations aimed at streamlining approval processes while maintaining high safety standards. The initiative seeks greater harmonisation with EASA and more efficient certification of future aircraft designs. Read more
> FAA and EASA Reinforce Global Aviation Safety Cooperation
During the FAA – EASA International Aviation Safety Conference, both authorities reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on certification, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, Safety Management Systems (SMS) and international regulatory harmonisation. Read more
> Sofema Aviation is pleased to announce that all Virtual Academy Part 21 training courses have been comprehensively updated to reflect the latest regulatory changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2026/100. Explore the EASA Part 21 Subpart G Regulatory Framework Course here.
These updates ensure that course content remains fully aligned with current EASA requirements, providing aviation professionals with the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge to support regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Read more
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