Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our
Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> Ethiopian Aviation in bid to expand reach in the Americas
Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA), a top aviation training academy in Africa, and UTD Aviation Solutions, a US-based aviator and ASA (Aviation Suppliers Association) accredited firm, have partnered to promote the Academy jointly in the Americas. Read more
>> Fewer pilots using Flight Service for preflight weather planning
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association‘s annual weather survey shows that fewer pilots are calling Flight Service for preflight weather briefings, instead relying on apps and even general weather sites, such as Windy. Read more
> Lightspeed introduces new pilot headset with built-in CO sensors
Lightspeed Aviation has introduced Delta Zulu, a new ANR aviation headset that includes a built-in carbon monoxide sensor, as well as a built-in audio equalization system that adjusts audio output to compensate for hearing loss. Read more
>> Revealed: Moment fighter jet escorts ‘ghost plane’ that flew for two hours before crashing into Baltic Sea
Footage of the moment a fighter jet escorted a ‘ghost plane’ that flew for two hours before crashing into the Baltic Sea on Sunday has emerged today, as body parts were discovered by a search team. Read more
> Stunning footage shows ‘pilot’s glory’ surrounding shadow of moving aircraft
Photographer Rich Cruise filmed the optical display, known as “pilot’s glory” or “pilot’s halo”, while flying over Portland in Oregon. Read more
>> Wizz Air targets A321neo(XLR) induction in 2024
Wizz Air Holdings has confirmed it is expecting the first of forty-seven A321-200NY(XLR) jets to start arriving from Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac) in 2024. The debut of the A321neo(XLR) at the airline will coincide with the rapid ascendancy of the A321-200N at the airline and the phasing out of the older Airbus models. Read more
> Celebrating 90 years of aviation in Eindhoven
Eindhoven Airport opened its doors for the first time on September 10, 1932. Coming Saturday Eindhoven will have an airport for exactly 90 years. After opening, the airport grew into the largest in the Netherlands after Schiphol, with over six million passengers per year and a military airbase. Read more
>> Forthcoming training course in Bangkok, Thailand on 17-21 October 2022: Certification Specification 25 (CS 25) Training Course – 5 Days
This course aims to provide the delegates with a basic understanding of Certification Specifications 25 (CS-25) together with an overview of the key fundamentals of Large Aeroplanes certification. They will learn details about the Certification Process related to Large Turbine-Powered Aeroplanes – Register at team@sassofia.com
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