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Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

Russian authorities have committed to keeping the Antonov An-24 fleet in service, pledging to sustain operation and maintenance of the Soviet-era twin-turboprop. The announcement signals a decision to preserve a legacy transport type rather than accelerate retirement, and support continued airworthiness through targeted sustainment measures.

2025-12-30T20:49:36.067998-08:00

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South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

2025-12-30T09:25:36.453425-08:00

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Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100

2025-12-30T11:01:56.739468-08:00

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Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

2025-12-29T15:10:44.545261-08:00

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Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service Russian authorities have committed to keeping the Antonov An-24 fleet in service, pledging to sustain operation and maintenance of the Soviet-era twin-turboprop. The announcement signals a decision to preserve a legacy transport type rather than accelerate retirement, and support continued airworthiness through targeted sustainment measures.

2025-12-30T20:49:36.067998-08:00

Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

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Historic WWII 'Lacey Lady' being restored for flight after 80 years The Lacey Lady, a World War II–era aircraft that became an iconic Oregon landmark, is being restored with the aim of returning it to flight after roughly 80 years. The project moves the airframe from static display toward airworthiness through concentrated restoration work.

2025-12-30T11:48:29.415771-08:00

Historic WWII 'Lacey Lady' being restored for flight after 80 years

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Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100 Malibu Consulting has retired the world's last active B727-100, removing the final airworthy example of Boeing's trijet from operational service. The decision ends the 727-100's streak of active service and closes a long chapter in jetliner history.

2025-12-30T11:01:56.739468-08:00

Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100

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South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical South African Airways said a proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and published in December had not launched a new investigation, as reports indicate a government corruption probe has been expanded to include SAA Technical. The airline reiterated the proclamation did not change its status.

2025-12-30T09:25:36.453425-08:00

South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

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Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026 Industry leaders identify five priority challenges for commercial aviation in 2026: persistent supply‑chain constraints, GTF engine AOGs, pressures around new‑model development, Boeing certification work, and the operational strain of meeting robust demand. These factors will determine production rates, aftermarket loads and delivery schedules next year.

2025-12-29T15:10:44.545261-08:00

Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

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Trump increases Air Force One use as second‑term foreign policy intensifies Presidents typically turn to foreign policy during a second term. President Trump has increased use of Air Force One as his second‑term foreign policy intensifies, expanding presidential overseas travel and operational demands on the presidential transport fleet and supporting defense platforms.

2025-12-29T10:31:31.062386-08:00

Trump increases Air Force One use as second‑term foreign policy intensifies

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FAA finalizes AD to address A350neo flight‑control hazard from hydraulic‑fluid contamination The FAA has finalized an airworthiness directive to address a flight‑control hazard on Airbus A350neo aircraft after hydraulic fluid contamination was found in flight‑control electronics modules. The AD mandates corrective actions for affected modules to eliminate the risk of control‑surface malfunctions.

2025-12-29T08:45:13.602307-08:00

FAA finalizes AD to address A350neo flight‑control hazard from hydraulic‑fluid contamination

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Lufthansa Technik launches VIP upgrade programme for ACJ318 Elite with refreshed cabins and connectivity Lufthansa Technik has launched a VIP interior and connectivity upgrade program for the ACJ318 Elite, offering refreshed cabins and modern broadband systems for operators of the corporate Airbus variant. The program targets existing ACJ318 Elite airframes to improve onboard comfort and communications.

2025-12-29T06:33:34.571101-08:00

Lufthansa Technik launches VIP upgrade programme for ACJ318 Elite with refreshed cabins and connectivity

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Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

Malibu Consulting retires world's last active Boeing 727-100

Supply‑chain constraints, GTF AOGs and Boeing certification rank among top five commercial aviation issues for 2026

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