August 04, 2023

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

> Revolutionizing the Skies: How Big Data and Analytics are Transforming the Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the power of big data and analytics. This revolution is not just about making flights more efficient or improving customer service, but it’s about fundamentally changing the way airlines operate, making air travel safer, more reliable, and more personalized than ever before. Read more

> British Airways to launch Belgrade service
British Airways will restore operations between London Heathrow and Belgrade after thirteen years this coming winter season. The British flag carrier will launch flights between the two capital cities on October 31 with a three weekly service, each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, maintained by its Airbus A320 aircraft. Read more

> Air Astana Signs Codeshare Agreement With Azerbaijan Airlines
Air Astana and Azerbaijan Airlines have signed its latest codeshare agreement, enabling the two airlines to partner on their five-times weekly route between Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Kazakstan and Baku’s Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Azerbaijan. Read more

> Airline secrets: When to book and why you shouldn’t check your bag
Well there it goes, the hottest July on record. Extreme weather conditions in southern Europe and elsewhere are a wake-up call, experts say, and the vacation as we know it might well be over. Read tips on how you can make your next trip greener and then check out the rest of the news from the world of travel this week. Read more

> Saudi Arabia eyes aviation expansion to get in on crucial tourism market
Saudi Arabia has concluded a successful Hajj season, an annual event that, along with year-round Umrah pilgrimages, makes the kingdom an estimated $12bn. Read more

> Uzbekistan Helicopters begins Let 410 operations
Uzbekistan’s State Asset Management Agency (SAMA) has announced a tender to select “a professional consulting company to develop a privatisation strategy” for Uzbekistan Airways (HY, Tashkent International), according to a notification on the agency’s website. Read more

> Embraer delivers 47 jets during the second quarter
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 47 jets during the second quarter, 47% more than it did in the same period last year. Read more

> Summit Aviation Launches Apprenticeship Program
MRO provider Summit Aviation says it has registered its apprenticeship standards and completed an apprentice agreement with Delaware’s Department of Labor. According to Summit, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, it is the first employer to take these steps with the state of Delaware to establish a registered apprenticeship program for aviation maintenance technicians. Read more

> Understand the EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 – Enroll today for the new SOL training
We are delighted to share that Sofema Online has launched a new course: EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 Airports Foundation. Read more

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