Aviation Weekly News Roundup – 5 September 2024

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

> U-turn on proposal to ban DHL 777F night flights at Brussels Belgian authorities have cancelled plans to scrap the exemption permitting night operations of B777 aircraft at Brussels Airport. Read more

> IATA welcomes abolition of Swedish Aviation Tax GENEVA – The?International Air Transport Association?(IATA) welcomed the announcement from the government of Sweden that it will abolish the country’s aviation tax as of 1st of July 2025. Read more

> Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem Hong Kong’s flagship airline Cathay Pacific has cancelled dozens of flights after a plane heading from the city to Zurich was forced to turn around due to an “engine component failure”. Read more

> FAA Mandates SMS for Charter Operators—Now What? While the SMS rule has strong support, safety advisors caution on implementation. Read more

> Aviation minister commits to tackling ‘long overdue’ airspace modernisation Mike Kane described airspace management as ‘an analogue system in a digital age’. Read more

> Europe’s travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in September Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions. Read more

> European airports reinstate 100ml liquid limit in cabin luggage Passengers travelling through European airports are advised to prepare for the renewed restrictions and plan accordingly for any liquids, gels, or aerosols in their hand luggage. Read more

> The EASA Part 145 HF & Safety Management Systems TTT course was delivered to delegates from Collins Aerospace Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) is delighted to share that delegates from Collins Aerospace successfully completed the EASA Part 145 HF & Safety Management Systems TTT Bridging Course for Instructors. Read more

> Take advantage of the Best Prices on SOL Packages and Freedom Pass – Act before the end of September 2024 We’re excited to announce that throughout September 2024, we will be keeping the current prices for all our training Packages and the Freedom Pass! Read more