Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > American Airlines Fined for Mishandling Wheelchairs The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined American Airlines $50 million for mishandling wheelchairs and failing to provide adequate assistance for passengers with disabilities, following an investigation…

Comment by Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com (Ref EASA – See Here) related to Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) Recurrent Defects Best Practices. Introduction Both accidents and high-risk occurrences have been linked to recurrent defects and technical faults in aircraft components and systems. These events were the result of repetitive defects that had not been properly resolved. Unresolved…