Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Bulgaria Poised to Become Strategic Hub for Unmanned Aviation, BAIA Head Says
Todor Ivandjikov, Chair of the Bulgarian Aviation Industry Association (BAIA), said on Wednesday that Bulgaria has the potential to become a strategic hub for unmanned aviation, both civilian and military. He spoke at the opening of the EXPERT FORUM – Unmanned Aviation Dialogues: Civil, Defense and Future Perspectives, organized by BAIA as part of Inter Drone Expo 2025 in Sofia. Read more
> PLAY Airlines collapses, leaving passengers stranded
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY has collapsed, halting all flights and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at destination airports. Read more
> Emirates Bans Power Bank Use Onboard
Starting 1st October 2025, Emirates will introduce new restrictions on the use of power banks aboard all its flights. While travellers are still allowed to bring a single power bank under certain conditions, the in-flight use and charging of these portable devices will no longer be permitted. Read more
> After flying schools, India may rank aircraft maintenance engineering institutes too
After flying schools, India could soon now start ranking organisations conducting aircraft maintenance engineering (AME) courses. Read more
> American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after cargo jet crosses the runway in front of it
Washington — An American Airlines pilot taking off at Los Angeles International Airport had to slam on the brakes Sunday after a cargo plane crossed the runway in front of it. Read more
> Lufthansa to lay off 4000 employees by 2030, but aims to add over 230 aircraft
Lufthansa will reduce about 20% of its non-operational staff, mainly in Germany, and the cuts will be carried out in consultation with social partners. Read more
> Lufthansa Technik and Cathay Sign Most Extensive MRO Contract in Partnership
In October of 2025, Lufthansa Technik will begin services for 20 Boeing 747 freighters and 52 Boeing 777 passenger aircraft in Cathay’s fleet. Read more
> Sofeama Aviation Services and RAS Technic will hold a Free EASA Part-IS Workshop in Bucharest
This workshop is designed for Operators, Maintenance Organisations (Part-145), CAMOs, Airports, and Regulatory Authorities seeking practical guidance to strengthen readiness for EASA Part-IS (Information Security). Seats are limited – please register early. Read more
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