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✈️ Sofema Aviation Services shares the latest events in the Aviation business from around the world in our Aviation Weekly News Roundup

🔹 Data & AI focus ahead of the 2026 Safety Forum on operational safety and responsibility
🔹 United Airlines safety bulletin after Newark approach incident highlights stabilized approach concerns
🔹 Global airlines face fuel price shock and airspace disruption from regional conflict
🔹 South Korea and China expand air traffic rights after seven years
🔹 ICAO Climate Week 2026 reinforces net-zero aviation goals and SAF development
🔹 Lufthansa B787 nose gear collapse at Frankfurt under investigation
🔹 Airbus deliveries improve as China certification bottlenecks ease
🔹 CAMO Learning Path Diploma supports growing demand for CAMO, reliability and compliance expertise. Learn more here: https://sofemaaviation.com/bundle/camo-learning-path-diploma

Full news article: https://sassofia.com/news-press/aviation-weekly-news-roundup-05-june-2026/

We're pleased to welcome FLY VAAYU LLC to the growing Sofema Privileged Training Partner (PTP) community.

As aviation organisations continue to navigate evolving regulatory and operational requirements, access to flexible, cost-effective, and competency-focused training has never been more important.

We look forward to supporting the FLY VAAYU team with tailored training solutions and access to a comprehensive portfolio of aviation regulatory and vocational courses.

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We are pleased to welcome Alpine Wings SRL as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program.

Through the PTP program, Alpine Wings SRL will benefit from tailored aviation training solutions, flexible enrolment options, cost efficiencies, and access to over 700 classroom, webinar, and online courses designed to support regulatory compliance and operational competence.

We look forward to supporting Alpine Wings SRL in the development of its training and operational capabilities.

✈️ Aviation Weekly News Roundup

• easyJet reports a widened £552 million first-half loss driven by fuel costs, geopolitics, and inflation.

• Airlines face ongoing pressure as China’s major carriers struggle with fuel costs and shifting domestic demand.

• Air France, British Airways, and Lufthansa Group extend Middle East flight suspensions across multiple destinations.

• Philippine Airlines and PAL Express introduce paperless flight deck operations as part of digital transformation.

• ICAO stresses the need to balance automation with continuous pilot manual flying skill development.

• Maintenance capability is increasingly viewed as a strategic asset amid global engineer shortages.

• NTSB investigation highlights maintenance procedures in the early findings of the UPS crash hearing.

• Sofema Aviation Services launches new EASA MSAT Training to support audit readiness, SMS implementation, and safety culture development.

Read more here: https://sassofia.com/news-press/aviation-weekly-news-roundup-22-may-2026/

Sofema is pleased to welcome Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program.

Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD is a Bulgarian state-owned operator established in 2022 to provide helicopter emergency medical services.

Through the PTP program, Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD will benefit from tailored aviation training solutions, flexible enrolment options, cost efficiencies, and access to over 700 classroom, webinar, and online courses designed to support regulatory compliance and operational competence.

We look forward to supporting Bulgaria Heli Med Service EAD in the development of its operational and regulatory training capabilities.

✈️ Catch up with the latest developments from across the aviation industry in this week’s Aviation Weekly News Roundup by Sofema Aviation Services:

🔹 Rolls-Royce Holdings and easyJet successfully completed the world’s first hydrogen aviation fuel ground testing program at NASA’s Stennis Space Center.

🔹 The Federal Aviation Administration completed the first phase of its NOTAM system modernization with a new cloud-based platform.

🔹 Lufthansa confirmed plans to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% this June.

🔹 Willie Walsh warned that jet fuel shortages could continue impacting air fares through 2027.

🔹 Global airline passenger capacity increased by 2.4% in Q1 2026 despite ongoing Middle East disruptions.

🔹 Turkish Airlines safely evacuated passengers after smoke was reported from a landing gear at a Nepal airport.

🔹 NAV CANADA hosted its largest-ever Aviation Safety Forum with strong participation from across the industry.

🔹 Sofema Aviation Services will host an exclusive EASA Compliance Auditors Masterclass on May 20th led by CEO Steven Bentley, with only a few seats remaining. Sign up here: https://sassofia.com/free-webinar-easa-1/

📩 Read the full roundup and stay informed on the latest aviation industry developments worldwide.

Sofema is pleased to welcome Privilege Style as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program.

Privilege Style is a Spanish private airline operating worldwide, certified under IOSA and approved by FAA, FAOC and EASA. They operate global ad hoc private flight services, supporting flexible and on-demand passenger transport across international routes.

Through the PTP program, Privilege Style will benefit from tailored aviation training solutions, flexible enrolment options, cost efficiencies, and access to over 700 classroom, webinar, and online courses designed to support regulatory compliance and operational competence.

We look forward to supporting Privilege Style across its global operations.

Sofema Aviation Services is pleased to welcome LS TECHNICS as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program.

Part of the Polish Aviation Group, LS TECHNICS is an experienced MRO organisation providing aircraft maintenance, overhaul, inspection, testing, replacement, and modification services across eight airports in Poland, while also supporting worldwide line maintenance operations.

Through the PTP program, LS TECHNICS will gain access to tailored aviation training solutions, flexible enrolment options, cost-saving opportunities, and over 700 classroom, webinar, and online training courses designed to support operational and regulatory competence.

We look forward to supporting the continued professional development of the LS TECHNICS team and building a strong long-term partnership.

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Sofema is pleased to welcome Precision Air Services Plc as the newest member of our Privileged Training Partner (PTP) program!

Through the PTP program, they will benefit from tailored training support, preferential pricing across our extensive course portfolio, and enhanced flexibility to support ongoing operational and regulatory needs.

Read more about our partnership with Precision Air Services Plc by clicking the link in the comments.

✈️ Aviation Weekly News Roundup | 24 April 2026

Key global aviation updates this week:

• Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights due to jet fuel shortage linked to Iran war
• Airlines call for emergency government support as geopolitical tensions impact fares, traffic, and freight
• Heathrow approved to recover early expansion costs through future fee increases
• Holidaymakers face uncertainty as airlines reduce flights and ticket prices rise
• FAA investigates close call at JFK involving American Airlines and Air Canada aircraft
• UAE GCAA launches AI-powered open data platform to support aviation innovation
• EU introduces contingency measures to protect summer flight operations amid fuel supply concerns
• Sofema Aviation partners with Eastwing Youth Foundation to deliver 525+ EASA-compliant programs, supported by a €10,000 bursary to enhance aviation competence and accessibility

📌 Full article here: https://sassofia.com/news-press/aviation-weekly-news-roundup-24-april-2026/