April 04, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:

> EASA releases 2024 reference prices for ReFuelEU aviation fuels ahead of major report
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released a list of 2024 reference prices for sustainable aviation fuel and other relevant air transport fuels under the ReFuelEU Aviation programme, ahead of a full report in September to assess the state of the region’s SAF market and compliance of obligated parties. Read More

> Airbus Unveils Bigger Hydrogen Airliner Concept
Airbus is working on a full-sized airliner powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Read More

> Airbus, Iberia Maintenance, and Telefónica among those recognised in Munich as ATR Awards 2025 winners are announced
The five winners of this year’s Aerospace Tech Review (ATR) Awards were announced onsite at Aerospace Tech Week Europe in Munich. Read More

> UK: Aviation Minister Pledges £20 Million for New Flight Technology
The UK’s Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, has confirmed funding investments of over 20 million GBP for the launch of new flight technologies within the country. Read More

> United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes
United Airlines (UAL.O) said on Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May. Read More

> Heathrow warned by airlines about power supply days before shutdown
Heathrow Airport was warned about the “resilience” of its power supply in the days before a fire which shut down the airport for more than a day last month. Read More

> Thousands attend Women in Aviation conference
More than 5,000 people attended the 36th annual Women in Aviation International Conference, held March 27-29, 2025, in Denver. Read More

> April is Sofema Online’s Technical Records and Aircraft Leasing Promotion Month
Sofema Online (SOL) is excited to launch a dedicated promotion this April, offering aviation professionals the opportunity to strengthen their expertise in Technical Records and Aircraft Leasing. Read More

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