Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Hacker Gets Access To The FBI’s No Fly List
A Swiss hacker reportedly discovered access to an unsecured server containing thousands of individuals’ identities from the United States Terrorist Screening Database and No Fly List. CommutAir, the regional carrier flying under United Airlines’ United Express brand, left the server exposed on the internet. Read more
>> European regulator sees progress in talks on Boeing 777X
Jan 24 (Reuters) – Europe’s chief aviation regulator pointed on Tuesday to a narrowing gap in talks with Boeing (BA.N) over cockpit design requirements for the future 777X airliner. Read more
> Runway lights fail at Bristol Airport prompting diversions
The runway lights at Bristol Airport (BRS/EGDD) have failed this evening causing flights to be diverted to other airports including Cardiff. Read more
>> Black box from Yeti Airlines plane that crashed in Nepal to be sent to Singapore
The black box recovered from the January 15 plane crash in Nepal is being sent to Singapore for analysis to identify the cause of the crash that killed all 72 people on board. Read more
> Royal Air Force grounds its entire fleet of fast jet training aircraft due to engine problem
A source claimed on Wednesday the issue involved engine blades wearing out, with the pause set to be another blow for a training programme to deliver fast jet fighter pilots that have already dealt with a series of issues and delays. Read more
>> Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Looks To Build on 2022 Growth
Legacy parts manufacturer and MRO Ontic closed out 2022 on a high note with acquisitions, new licensing agreements, and investments in capacity. Last year, the company fully integrated the Staverton site in Gloucestershire, UK, which Ontic acquired in 2021 through an agreement with Triumph. Now Ontic is supporting platforms that include the Saab Gripen, Airbus A330, and BAE Hawk. The Staverton site serves as one of the company’s main production facilities. Read more
> EUROCONTROL and EASA released a report on environmental transparency for air navigation service providers and a step-by-step guide to improve
In close cooperation with European air navigation service providers, EUROCONTROL and EASA have released two reports on measuring air navigation service providers’ environmental impact and guidance on how these organisations can reduce their carbon footprint as the aviation sector seeks to reduce its emissions by 55% by 2030 and reach climate-neutrality by 2050. Read more
>> Webinar Session regarding the MEDA Process & the MEMS Program is coming
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to share that a webinar session covering the MEDA Process & the MEMS Program will be delivered in March 2023. Read more
> Two new members have joined the Sofema Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to welcome the following companies who have joined the Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program: Legend Airlines & Joen Service Oy. They joined 90+ companies to enjoy the following: Special price of the Freedom Pass, SAS & SOL discounts, Enrollment Freedom, and much more benefits that are available for Sofema’s PTPs. Read more
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