Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup
> Search resumes to solve mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
A new search effort will begin on December 30 for the Boeing 777 that disappeared in 2014 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members onboard.
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> Vilnius Airport closed again due to contraband balloons
Vilnius International Airport halted all air traffic for the fourth time in one week following suspected smuggling attempts using illegal balloons.
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> EasyJet to acquire Adria Tehnika maintenance facility
EasyJet has announced plans to acquire the Adria Tehnika maintenance base in Slovenia, marking a strategic expansion of its in-house engineering and MRO capabilities.
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> Airbus cuts delivery target after jet issues
Airbus has reduced its full-year commercial aircraft delivery goal by 4% to around 790 jets, though the manufacturer maintained its financial outlook despite ongoing production challenges.
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> TAP Air Portugal adds unusual premium economy cabin on long-haul flights
Starting summer 2026, TAP Air Portugal will introduce a premium economy cabin across its long-haul fleet, including both Airbus A330 and Airbus A321LR aircraft.
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> Planes grounded after Airbus discovers solar radiation could impact systems
Thousands of Airbus aircraft were temporarily grounded following the discovery that high-intensity solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight-control computers, prompting a global software update.
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> More than 300 flights cancelled as Indian airline faces ‘staff shortage’
India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, is facing operational disruption after a severe staffing shortage resulted in the cancellation of more than 300 flights since Tuesday.
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Sofema Online has removed the administrative requirement to sign a Privileged Training Partner Agreement, enabling aviation organisations to access Prepay Bonus Plan savings instantly. Companies can now secure up to 25% bonus training credit without delays, with flexible use across 400+ online courses throughout 2026.
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Airbus A330, Airbus, IndiGo, easyJet, Boeing 777, Malaysia Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Sofema Online (SOL), Sofema Aviation Serices (SAS), December 2025, flight MH370, Vilnius Airport, Adria Tehnika, Airbus A321LR
