Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup:
> EASA Unveils First Regulatory Proposal on Artificial Intelligence in Aviation
EASA has released NPA 2025-07, marking its first proposed regulatory framework for aviation-grade AI. The document introduces criteria for assessing “AI trustworthiness,” aligned with the EU AI Act. With a three-month consultation window now open, this marks a shift from conceptual discussions to the creation of enforceable AI certification standards.
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> UK Civil Aviation Authority Opens Consultation on 2026/27 Regulatory Charges
The UK CAA has initiated consultations on proposed fees for the 2026/27 period, citing expanded oversight duties, investment in digital transformation, and strengthened consumer-protection functions as drivers behind the updates.
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> Saudi Arabia’s GACA and Joby Aviation Sign MoU for eVTOL Deployment
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Joby Aviation have signed an MoU to align future eVTOL air-taxi operations with U.S. FAA certification standards. The agreement accelerates the Kingdom’s regulatory readiness for Advanced Air Mobility.
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> Los Angeles, Australia and New Zealand Experience Widespread Air-Travel Disruptions After Safety-Related Groundings
Air New Zealand grounded multiple aircraft due to internal safety and operational reviews, causing cascading delays and cancellations across airports, including Los Angeles, Melbourne, Wellington, and Auckland.
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> India Expands Aircraft Investigation Regulations to Cover Drones and RPAS
India’s DGCA has introduced the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025, expanding accident-investigation duties to include drones, UAS, and RPAS. The new rules tighten mandatory reporting requirements and modernise evidence preservation requirements.
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> IATA Reports Improved Global Airline Reliability in October
Fresh data show a rise in global airline reliability, led by improvements in the Asia-Pacific region. North America remains under pressure from ongoing operational challenges.
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> Dubai Airports Launches First Sustainability Showcase at Dubai Airshow 2025
Dubai Airports will debut an aviation industry Sustainability Showcase at the 2025 Airshow (17–21 November), highlighting innovations aimed at faster, safer, and more environmentally sustainable aircraft operations.
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> Sofema Online Launches a New Course: GACAR Part 145 & Part 43 Training Now Available
Sofema Online introduces a comprehensive initial training program covering GACAR Parts 145 and 43, supporting repair stations in meeting Saudi Arabia’s regulatory, safety, and maintenance requirements.
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Air Mobility, Dubai Airshow 2025, Air New Zealand, eVTOL air-taxi, AI trustworthiness, NPA 2025-07, Artificial Intelligence, November 2025, MoU, Airport, UK Civil Aviation Authority, Joby Aviation, Aviation Weekly News Roundup, UK CAA, RPAS, GACA, DGCA, IATA
