07/08/2026
โ๏ธ Aviation Weekly News Roundup
Here are some of the key aviation stories making headlines this week:
๐น TCAS intervenes in Tokyo: A Japan Civil Aviation Bureau CitationJet crossed in front of an ANA 767 approaching Haneda Airport, triggering a TCAS Resolution Advisory and a go-around.
๐น Explosive-laden drone found at German airport: An airport employee discovered a drone carrying what authorities described as an unknown explosive device, raising new security concerns.
๐น July 2026 sets flight-tracking records: Flightradar24 recorded its busiest-ever day of commercial air traffic, with more than 153,000 flights tracked in 24 hours.
๐น FAA orders 737 MAX inspections: A new airworthiness directive requires inspections of an estimated 471 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for cracks.
๐น Aircraft lease rates remain high: Despite changes in borrowing costs, aircraft lease rates continue to stay elevated as airlines face ongoing capacity pressures.
๐น EASA receives 39 safety recommendations: EASA reported receiving 39 safety recommendations in 2025, focusing on aircraft and operational safety.
๐น Why Boeing jets have serrated engine nozzles: The distinctive chevrons on aircraft such as the 787 and 737 MAX help reduce engine noise.
๐น Sofema updates CRM training: Sofema Aviation has updated its Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training for Flight Crew โ Initial with Voice Over, aligned with the theoretical requirements of EASA Part-ORO.
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