Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our
Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Pilots failed to notice autothrottle had not engaged on TUI 737
According to a special bulletin from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) both pilots of a TUI Boeing 737-800 failed to notice that the autothrottle had disengaged during take-off from Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD). Read more
> Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
Boeing officials explained their plan to improve manufacturing quality and safety during a three-hour meeting Thursday with federal officials, who will continue restrictions they placed on the company after one of its jetliners suffered a blowout of a fuselage panel in January. Read more
> Dubai announces $35bn construction of world’s largest airport terminal
Al Maktoum International Airport is envisaged to have capacity for 260 million passengers upon completion. Read more
> Singapore Airlines plane jolted up and down for five seconds – report
Early investigations into severe turbulence that hit a Singapore Airlines flight last Tuesday reveal the plane accelerated rapidly up and down, and dropped around 178ft (54m) over 4.6 seconds. Read more
> KLM E190 in Fatal Accident at Amsterdam Schiphol
Early reports suggest a fatality has occurred at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, involving a KLM Cityhopper Embraer ERJ-190 which was preparing to depart on a regional flight. Read more
> Demand for jobs in aviation soaring as UAE airports, airlines chart next growth phase
Dubai-based Emirates Aviation University is expecting 15-20% jump in enrolments this year. Read more
> World’s best airline for 2024 named by AirlineRatings.com
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> RAS Technic provides CAMO services to ensure your aircraft is Airworthy
Are you an airline, operator, aircraft owner, financier, or part of a private entity looking to comply with aircraft legal and technical requirements? Look no further! RAS Technic, an EASA-approved Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO), offers comprehensive services tailored to your needs. Read more
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