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Monthly Business Aircraft Accident Reports — January 2026: Preliminary and Final Findings

The January 2026 monthly business‑aircraft accident report compiles preliminary and final investigative findings for incidents during the month, summarizing accident types, probable causes and any safety recommendations issued. The consolidated update supports trend monitoring, risk assessments and near‑term regulatory or operational responses.

2026-01-02T04:17:50.846274-08:00

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Gogo completes flight testing and validation of 5G air-to-ground network across North America

2026-01-02T02:20:02.236159-08:00

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FAA to phase out Challenger 601‑3R in U.S.; operators and MROs face airworthiness and maintenance impacts

2026-01-02T00:46:04.372295-08:00

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Textron delivers first Cessna Citation Ascend to retail customer; midsize jet enters service 2½ years after launch

2025-12-31T06:13:39.552379-08:00

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Monthly Business Aircraft Accident Reports — January 2026: Preliminary and Final Findings The January 2026 monthly business‑aircraft accident report compiles preliminary and final investigative findings for incidents during the month, summarizing accident types, probable causes and any safety recommendations issued. The consolidated update supports trend monitoring, risk assessments and near‑term regulatory or operational responses.

2026-01-02T04:17:50.846274-08:00

Monthly Business Aircraft Accident Reports — January 2026: Preliminary and Final Findings

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Gogo completes flight testing and validation of 5G air-to-ground network across North America Gogo completed flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) network after trials on almost 20 routes. The company says the system is ready to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to operators across contiguous North America and Southern Canada in January 2026.

2026-01-02T02:20:02.236159-08:00

Gogo completes flight testing and validation of 5G air-to-ground network across North America

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FAA to phase out Challenger 601‑3R in U.S.; operators and MROs face airworthiness and maintenance impacts The FAA has moved to phase out the Bombardier Challenger 601‑3R variant from the U.S. civil registry. The action directly affects operators and MROs supporting the type, with consequences for continued airworthiness, maintenance planning and fleet‑management decisions as the variant exits approved service.

2026-01-02T00:46:04.372295-08:00

FAA to phase out Challenger 601‑3R in U.S.; operators and MROs face airworthiness and maintenance impacts

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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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Textron delivers first Cessna Citation Ascend to retail customer; midsize jet enters service 2½ years after launch Textron Aviation on 30 December handed over the first Cessna Citation Ascend to a retail customer in Wichita, marking the midsize jet's entry into service roughly two-and-a-half years after the programme launch. The delivery begins fleet introductions for the Ascend class.

2025-12-31T06:13:39.552379-08:00

Textron delivers first Cessna Citation Ascend to retail customer; midsize jet enters service 2½ years after launch

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Korean Air takes delivery of government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 BBJ after completion Korean Air has received a government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) following completion work, the carrier said. The handover completes VIP‑standard outfitting on the 737‑8 BBJ, with the aircraft handed over after finishing modification and completion processes and formal acceptance by the operator.

2025-12-30T14:24:55.479674-08:00

Korean Air takes delivery of government‑configured Boeing 737‑8 BBJ after completion

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Argentina eases GA rules: lifts night VFR ban and permits single‑pilot Part 135 with autopilot Argentina's regulator has removed its ban on VFR night flying and will allow single‑pilot Part 135 commercial operations when the aircraft is fitted with an autopilot. The move opens legal nighttime operations for general and business aviation and broadens charter operating options.

2025-12-30T11:02:05.860130-08:00

Argentina eases GA rules: lifts night VFR ban and permits single‑pilot Part 135 with autopilot

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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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Monthly Business Aircraft Accident Reports — January 2026: Preliminary and Final Findings

Gogo completes flight testing and validation of 5G air-to-ground network across North America

FAA to phase out Challenger 601‑3R in U.S.; operators and MROs face airworthiness and maintenance impacts

Textron delivers first Cessna Citation Ascend to retail customer; midsize jet enters service 2½ years after launch

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