Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup: > Airlines cancel hundreds of flights before summer travel season because of pilot shortage “Most airlines are simply not going to be able to realize their capacity plans,” United Airlines’ CEO said in April. Faced with…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers applicable regulations related to the Fireworthiness of Aircraft “carry on” of various comfort and pax service items including Galley Equipment & Blankets / Pillows. Introduction – European Regulatory Requirements Currently (May 2022) EASA does not proscribe any regulations related to Galley Inserts, Catering Products, and Blankets & Pillows –…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com takes a background look at the certification of Aircraft Seat Belt Systems. Introduction Aircraft manufactured prior to 2009 were required to have seats and belts that could withstand a 9g static load. Post 2009 seats and seat belts are certified to withstand loads up to 16g. o Updated testing methodology. Head…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the requirements related to various Emergency Exit Configurations. Introduction Exit Requirements per Passenger Configuration For a passenger seating configuration of 1 to 9 seats, there must be at least one Type IV or larger over wing exit on each side of the fuselage or, if over wing exits are not…