Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
>EASA certifies Bombardier Global 8000 – fastest business jet
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has formally certified the Bombardier Global 8000 business jet, now the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde, with a top speed of
Mach 0.95 and exceptional range – a significant milestone for business aviation and high-end aircraft manufacturers in Europe and North America. Read more
>Brazil’s ANAC freezes new flight slots at São Paulo/Guarulhos
Brazil’s civil aviation regulator has halted the allocation of additional flight frequencies at the country’s busiest airport until critical taxi-lane safety upgrades are completed, underscoring infrastructure pressures amid strong demand. Read more
>India moves toward a fully integrated aviation ecosystem
India’s civil aviation minister reaffirmed the national strategy to evolve the market into a comprehensive ecosystem, spanning manufacturing, services, infrastructure, and regulatory reform. Read more
>Global pilot shortage forecast: ~300,000 new pilots needed by 2034
An industry forecast highlights a significant pilot supply gap ahead, driven by traffic growth and retirements, with implications for training capacity and airline recruitment strategies. Read more
>Industry forecast – wide-body jet shortages extending into the 2030s
Aircraft lessor Avolon warns that global-wide-body aircraft supply will remain constrained well into the next decade due to pandemic-related production shortfalls. This shortage is expected to affect capacity planning, long-haul growth strategies, and lease market pricing. Read more
>European regulators update key certification & amp; airspace rule guidance
EASA released updated regulatory materials in January 2026, including revised guidance for remote aerodrome air traffic services and changes to detailed technical
specifications – part of broader ongoing work to modernize Europe’s regulatory framework. Read more
>U.S. FAA warns air traffic control staffing shortages will constrain growth
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration acknowledged that persistent air traffic controller shortages will continue to limit capacity at major airports, despite recruitment and training
efforts. The FAA stated that workforce gaps are now a structural constraint on system growth, with implications for slot management, delays, and long-term infrastructure planning across the
U.S. aviation system. Read more
>Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to announce that we will be attending MRO Middle East, Dubai, on February 4 & 5 at booth #860.
Take the opportunity to connect with our leadership team and explore how Sofema can support your operational and compliance objectives. Read more
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