Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 3 November 2023

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

> Turkey Bans Business Aviation Flights En Route to Armenia An overflight ban imposed on an Armenian airline has been retained for all private aircraft, according to the Ops Group. Read more

Saudia Welcomes Global Aviation Leaders to the 56th The?56th Annual General Meeting (AGM)?of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) has commenced, focusing on several pivotal agendas to advance the aviation sector within the region. Read more

> US airlines back ethanol industry position on aviation fuel credit Major U.S. airlines and aviation companies joined ethanol companies to send a letter to the Biden administration on Wednesday backing a regulatory change that would make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for federal subsidies. Read more

> Passengers sue Alaska Airlines after off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines on Thursday, saying they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot is?accused of trying to shut down the engines?of a plane while catching a ride in the cockpit from Washington state to San Francisco. Read more

> Woman arrested at Canberra Airport after walking out to Qantaslink aircraft A woman has been arrested and charged after making her way past security and onto the tarmac area at Canberra Airport (CBR) on Wednesday. Read more

> Lightning Damages Helicopter Tail Rotor The Canadian crew of a scheduled helicopter passenger flight is being hailed for a successful emergency landing after lightning almost blew off the tail rotor of the aircraft they were flying. Read more

> Menzies Aviation appoints new global head of cargo Menzies Aviation has announced it has appointed a new global head of cargo as it seeks to continue its rapid growth the air freight sector. Read more

> Two EASA Part 145 SMS & Human Factors courses were successfully completed by delegates from Myanmar National Airlines Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is pleased to share that two courses related to EASA Part 145 SMS & Human Factors were successfully completed by 21+ delegates from Myanmar National Airlines. Read more

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