aviation   MRO   BizAv   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

FAA to phase out Challenger 601-3R variant in the U.S.; operators and MROs face regulatory and support challenges

The FAA is moving to phase out the Challenger 601-3R variant in the United States, a regulatory decision that will force affected operators and maintenance organisations to confront immediate compliance, parts-availability and continued-airworthiness questions. Industry stakeholders are evaluating operational and aftermarket impacts.

2025-12-31T09:59:42.516537-08:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

US sanctions Venezuelan firm and chairman over assembly and maintenance of Iranian Mohajer drones

By FlightGlobal: Washington has imposed sanctions on a Venezuelan aerospace company and its chairman for allegedly facilitating the acquisition, assembly and operation of Iranian-designed Mohajer-series unmanned aerial vehicles with surveillance and strike capabilities.

2025-12-30T16:50:43.882598-08:00
aviation   BizAv   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Textron • News Release

Textron Delivers First Cessna Citation Ascend as Midsize Jet Enters Service

By Textron: The Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as the first retail customer took delivery of the midsize business jet on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircrafts entry into service.

Also: Business Wire
2025-12-31T06:13:39.552379-08:00
aviation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Sues, Alleges Retaliation After Termination Following Missile Attack in Tel Aviv

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Delta flight attendant sues the airline for retaliation after being terminated following a traumatic missile attack incident in Tel Aviv.

Also: One Mile at a Time
2025-12-31T06:09:32.585133-08:00