Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> US orders airlines to cancel 10% of flights at 40 “High Impact” airports
Amid the ongoing federal government shut down, now the longest in history, the US is ordering
airlines to slash their schedules by up to 10% at 40 “high impact” airports around the country. Read more
> Joby Begins Power-On Testing of First Conforming Aircraft, Enters Final Stage of Type
Certification Process
SANTA CRUZ, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing
electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced that it has begun power-
on testing of the first of several FAA-conforming aircraft to be built for Type Inspection
Authorization (TIA). Read more
> Aviation : the African Union launches a $30 billion plan to revitalize the sector
With a $30 billion investment, the African Union aims to modernize the continent’s air
transport network and accelerate regional integration through the Single African Air Transport
Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative of Agenda 2063. Read more
> Korean Air is the latest customer to order the Airbus A350F
South Korean flag carrier, Korean Air, has become the latest airline to order the still in
development freighter variant of the Airbus A350. Read more
> How Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused it
Aviation experts who spoke to BBC Verify believe the plane crashed after one engine failed and
another appeared to be damaged during take-off. Read more
> Fiji Airways Confronts Rising Bird Strikes at Nadi International Airport; Aviation Costs Surge,
Tourism and Hospitality Sectors Alert
The growing risk of flight delays and cancellations has significant implications for Fiji’s tourism
industry, a vital sector that relies heavily on air travel. Read more
> French Business Aviation Group Demands Flight Tax Reform
EBAA France says “solidarity tax” poses a threat to the French charter sector. Read more
> Bombardier Global 8000 Wins Transport Canada Approval
Nod follows confirmation of lowered cabin altitude and speedier Mmo. Read more
> Sofema Launches Complete Information Security Management System (ISMS) Compliance Solutions for European Operators
Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) and Sofema Online (SOL) announce the release of a comprehensive implementation package to help EASA Part-145, Part-CAMO, and Operators meet the mandatory Information Security Management System (ISMS) requirements under Regulation (EU) 2023/203 (Part-IS). Many organisations must achieve compliance by 22 February 2026. Read more
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