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Gulfstream G500 and G600 receive EASA steep‑approach certification for London City and Lugano

EASA has certified Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 for steep‑approach operations after demonstrations of low‑speed handling and short‑field landings at London City and Lugano. The European approval supplements FAA clearances from 2023–24 and broadens airport access for the twinjet large‑cabin business jets.

2026-01-12T08:35:27.360740-08:00

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NTSB to determine probable cause of Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 at Jan. 27 public meeting

2026-01-12T08:35:32.822651-08:00

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Aerothrive named EASA 'Qualified Entity' — multinational team receives formal accreditation

2026-01-12T10:15:20.854447-08:00

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Air Charter Association launches 'Fly Legal Day' on seventh anniversary of Sala crash

2026-01-12T09:39:07.136861-08:00

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Brian Wynne named president and CEO of National Association of Flight Instructors Brian Wynne, known for his work on FAA rulemaking committees and as president and CEO of the Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, has been named president and CEO of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI). His appointment brings regulatory and UAS-sector experience to the flight-instructor community.

2026-01-12T11:37:50.678065-08:00

Brian Wynne named president and CEO of National Association of Flight Instructors

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Aerothrive named EASA 'Qualified Entity' — multinational team receives formal accreditation EASA has designated Aerothrive, a multinational team of aviation experts, as a 'Qualified Entity', granting the group formal accreditation from the European regulator. The recognition confirms Aerothrive’s standing to engage with EASA on technical and advisory matters related to European aviation oversight.

2026-01-12T10:15:20.854447-08:00

Aerothrive named EASA 'Qualified Entity' — multinational team receives formal accreditation

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Air Charter Association launches 'Fly Legal Day' on seventh anniversary of Sala crash The Air Charter Association has launched 'Fly Legal Day' on the seventh anniversary of the Sala crash, a campaign to raise awareness of illegal charter operations and the risks they pose. The day aims to spotlight compliance and promote safety in the charter sector.

2026-01-12T09:39:07.136861-08:00

Air Charter Association launches 'Fly Legal Day' on seventh anniversary of Sala crash

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NTSB to determine probable cause of Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 at Jan. 27 public meeting The NTSB will hold a public board meeting on Jan. 27 to determine the probable cause of the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision over the Potomac between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 regional jet operating for American and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH‑60L Black Hawk, which killed 67 people.

2026-01-12T08:35:32.822651-08:00

NTSB to determine probable cause of Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 at Jan. 27 public meeting

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Gulfstream G500 and G600 receive EASA steep‑approach certification for London City and Lugano EASA has certified Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 for steep‑approach operations after demonstrations of low‑speed handling and short‑field landings at London City and Lugano. The European approval supplements FAA clearances from 2023–24 and broadens airport access for the twinjet large‑cabin business jets.

2026-01-12T08:35:27.360740-08:00

Gulfstream G500 and G600 receive EASA steep‑approach certification for London City and Lugano

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US grants TSA approval for non‑stop commercial flights to Asunción, Paraguay The US Transportation Security Administration has approved non‑stop commercial flights to Asunción, Paraguay, clearing the way for direct services between the United States and Paraguay’s capital under TSA rules. The clearance allows carriers to move forward with planning and scheduling nonstop operations to Asunción.

2026-01-12T07:32:51.464220-08:00

US grants TSA approval for non‑stop commercial flights to Asunción, Paraguay

FlightGlobal

Eastern Airways administrators pursue Air Kilroe sale to enable partial restart Administrators handling Eastern Airways' collapse are pursuing a sale of sister company Air Kilroe, which holds the carrier's fleet and UK AOC, to preserve parts of the business. A sale could enable a partial restart and shape recoveries for creditors, with bidder interest still emerging.

2026-01-12T04:52:50.052411-08:00

Eastern Airways administrators pursue Air Kilroe sale to enable partial restart

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Ariana Afghan A310 lands on wrong Delhi runway; probe finds crew confused in poor visibility An Airbus A310-300 operated by Ariana Afghan Airlines landed on the wrong runway at Delhi during poor visibility. An ongoing probe found the flight crew were "unable to differentiate" between arrival and departure runways, with low-visibility conditions cited as the primary factor.

2026-01-11T19:17:46.854046-08:00

Ariana Afghan A310 lands on wrong Delhi runway; probe finds crew confused in poor visibility

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Gulfstream G500 and G600 receive EASA steep‑approach certification for London City and Lugano

NTSB to determine probable cause of Jan. 29, 2025 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 at Jan. 27 public meeting

Aerothrive named EASA 'Qualified Entity' — multinational team receives formal accreditation

Air Charter Association launches 'Fly Legal Day' on seventh anniversary of Sala crash

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