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FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

The FAA's U.S. Designee Management System centralizes administration of designees' qualifications, approvals and oversight into a single digital platform. Designees and organizations that rely on delegated authority should expect updated application and renewal workflows, documentation requirements and tighter oversight timelines to protect certification continuity.

2025-12-31T16:17:46.834094-08:00

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

2025-12-31T09:59:42.516537-08:00

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South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

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

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Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

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

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FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know The FAA's U.S. Designee Management System centralizes administration of designees' qualifications, approvals and oversight into a single digital platform. Designees and organizations that rely on delegated authority should expect updated application and renewal workflows, documentation requirements and tighter oversight timelines to protect certification continuity.

2025-12-31T16:17:46.834094-08:00

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

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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

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

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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

Wall Street Journal

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's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

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

South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

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