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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

The NTSB released its final investigation report on a 2024 fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on a Florida freeway, citing corrosion in both engines as the probable cause. A parallel company statement underscores a commitment to disseminate “lessons learned” to the business aviation community.

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

AINonline

AINsight: Circle-to-Land Approach Hazards—where VFR-style maneuvering can erode final-approach discipline

2026-04-24T13:34:14.713243-07:00

AeroTime

FAA drops drone no-fly restrictions near ICE vehicles after court challenge

2026-04-24T12:22:52.351006-07:00

FlightGlobal

Aura Aero targets first flight this year for Enbata MALE drone under France DGA timeline

2026-04-24T13:41:21.237147-07:00

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FlightGlobal

USAF graduates final class of new A-10 pilots as service winds toward Thunderbolt II retirement The US Air Force has graduated its last class of newly qualified A-10 pilots, marking a final step in the pipeline as the service proceeds—albeit gradually—toward retiring the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The move signals near-term sustainment pressures for manned ground-attack force generation.

2026-04-24T18:18:14.422780-07:00

USAF graduates final class of new A-10 pilots as service winds toward Thunderbolt II retirement

FlightGlobal

Aura Aero targets first flight this year for Enbata MALE drone under France DGA timeline French manufacturer Aura Aero says it remains on track to deliver a first flight later this year for its Enbata medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed aircraft. The milestone is aligned with the schedule set by France’s DGA, signaling progress toward the programme’s next flight-test phase.

2026-04-24T13:41:21.237147-07:00

Aura Aero targets first flight this year for Enbata MALE drone under France DGA timeline

AINonline

AINsight: Circle-to-Land Approach Hazards—where VFR-style maneuvering can erode final-approach discipline Stuart “Kipp” Lau highlights the specific hazards embedded in circle-to-land operations, focusing on how the maneuvering phase can drive breakdowns in scan, stabilization, and decision-making right before touchdown. The analysis ties the risk to technique and situational discipline rather than the presence of approach charts alone.

2026-04-24T13:34:14.713243-07:00

AINsight: Circle-to-Land Approach Hazards—where VFR-style maneuvering can erode final-approach discipline

The War Zone

Ukraine mounts P1-SUN interceptor drones on An-28 turboprops to counter Shahed-type attacks Ukraine is using an Antonov An-28 as an air-launch platform for interceptor drones, deploying SkyFall’s P1-SUN to hunt Shahed-type targets. Video shared by operators shows the An-28 crew associated with the method, signaling a shift toward mobile, airborne drone employment for layered counter-UAS defense.

2026-04-24T13:11:48.356135-07:00

Ukraine mounts P1-SUN interceptor drones on An-28 turboprops to counter Shahed-type attacks

AeroTime

FAA drops drone no-fly restrictions near ICE vehicles after court challenge The FAA withdrew drone restrictions around DHS/ICE mobile assets after a photojournalist challenged the rule in US federal court, according to reporting. The change follows lawyers’ arguments tied to newsroom access and enforcement scope around moving government assets.

2026-04-24T12:22:52.351006-07:00

FAA drops drone no-fly restrictions near ICE vehicles after court challenge

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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared The NTSB released its final investigation report on a 2024 fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on a Florida freeway, citing corrosion in both engines as the probable cause. A parallel company statement underscores a commitment to disseminate “lessons learned” to the business aviation community.

2026-04-24T11:20:50.615316-07:00

NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

Vertical Mag

FAA seeks AW139 operator reports on potential main rotor tension link cracks The FAA is asking U.S. Leonardo AW139 operators to contact the regulator if they have found cracks in the main rotor tension links. The request signals heightened scrutiny of a specific component that could affect rotor system integrity and ongoing airworthiness management.

2026-04-24T09:44:28.989407-07:00

FAA seeks AW139 operator reports on potential main rotor tension link cracks

Flying Magazine

IFR “current” vs “proficient”: why shortcutting IFR practice raises risk The cluster stresses that IFR currency is not the same as IFR proficiency: cutting corners on instrument flying practice can degrade scan, decision-making, and procedural discipline quickly—turning routine training gaps into a safety hazard. The takeaway is to treat recurrent IFR practice as a core proficiency requirement, not a box-check.

2026-04-24T07:49:44.320976-07:00

IFR “current” vs “proficient”: why shortcutting IFR practice raises risk

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NTSB final report pins fatal Bombardier Challenger 604 crash on engine corrosion; operator says bizav lessons will be shared

AINsight: Circle-to-Land Approach Hazards—where VFR-style maneuvering can erode final-approach discipline

FAA drops drone no-fly restrictions near ICE vehicles after court challenge

Aura Aero targets first flight this year for Enbata MALE drone under France DGA timeline

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