Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Airport runway close calls spur hopes for wider adoption of cockpit alert technology
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept 25 (Reuters) – As a Boeing 757 aircraft prepared to land, an audio alert started blaring in the cockpit: “Traffic on runway! Traffic on runway!”. Seconds later, the same warning popped up on the navigation display. Read more
> Oman and Egypt sign MoU to cooperate in civil aviation
LONDON: Egypt and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to enhance cooperation in civil aviation and the operation of their national airlines. Read more
> Bad News For COMAC
It’s bad news for COMAC, with filings showing that the planemaker is falling behind in key metrics. Read more
> Cyber attack sparks delays at Heathrow and many other European airports
A cyber attack on systems supplied by Collins Aerospace is causing significant delays on flights from European airports, including London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL). Read more
> Airlines told to reevaluate emergency evacuation procedures after carry-on concerns
Alert follows multiple incidents, including a Hawaiian Airlines bomb threat and a Delta engine fire. Read more
> ICAO to Consider Raising Pilot Retirement Age
U.N.’s aviation body will debate moving it from 65 to 67 at the triennial assembly. Read more
> Delta is replacing engines on Airbus aircraft to address toxic fumes issue
Delta Air Lines said it is replacing auxiliary power units (APUs), a type of engine, on its Airbus aircraft to address toxic fume incidents that can harm airline crew and passengers. Read more
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