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Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

NTSB investigators say instrument failures and possible engine anomalies were found in the Cessna 550 Citation II that crashed at Statesville, N.C., on 18 December after an attempted return to the airport. The preliminary probe also flags crew qualification lapses as a contributing factor.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00

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ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

2026-01-30T08:28:51.577367-08:00

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Ryanair retires its last Learjet 45s used for crew logistics

2026-01-30T04:36:48.623521-08:00

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Trump threatens to de‑certify Canadian-built Bombardier jets, warns 50% tariff over Gulfstream certification dispute

2026-01-29T17:26:59.447348-08:00

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Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C. NTSB investigators say instrument failures and possible engine anomalies were found in the Cessna 550 Citation II that crashed at Statesville, N.C., on 18 December after an attempted return to the airport. The preliminary probe also flags crew qualification lapses as a contributing factor.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

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ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia ExecuJet has expanded its Kuala Lumpur maintenance complex and added staff to increase business‑aircraft support across Malaysia. The enlarged MRO aims to boost in‑region capacity for third‑party and operator maintenance of business jets, shortening turnaround times and strengthening local service capability.

2026-01-30T08:28:51.577367-08:00

ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

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Ryanair retires its last Learjet 45s used for crew logistics Ryanair has retired and disposed of its final Learjet 45 business jets, ending the carrier’s use of the type for crew logistics and repositioning flights. The removals terminate Ryanair’s operational reliance on the Learjet 45, closing out a small element of its non-scheduled support fleet.

2026-01-30T04:36:48.623521-08:00

Ryanair retires its last Learjet 45s used for crew logistics

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Irish Air Corps to introduce Dassault Falcon 6X as new VIP transport The Irish Air Corps is poised to begin operations with its newly acquired Dassault Falcon 6X, which will be employed primarily for VIP transport. The jet will serve as the service's principal executive airlift asset and is due to enter operational service under the Air Corps' transport fleet.

2026-01-30T04:27:25.847433-08:00

Irish Air Corps to introduce Dassault Falcon 6X as new VIP transport

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Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns Norwegian MRO and charter firm Sundt Air has ceased its Dassault Aviation operations, a move that removes local authorized support for Dassault Falcon business jets and raises immediate questions about maintenance, parts and operator support continuity for Falcons in Norway.

2026-01-30T00:33:50.835427-08:00

Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns

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Trump threatens to de‑certify Canadian-built Bombardier jets, warns 50% tariff over Gulfstream certification dispute President Donald Trump said the U.S. will 'de‑certify' Bombardier Global Express and other Canadian-built aircraft and impose up to 50% tariffs unless Canada issues certification for U.S.-made Gulfstream jets. Cirium data show 5,425 Canadian-built aircraft operate in the U.S., including 2,678 Bombardier jets.

2026-01-29T17:26:59.447348-08:00

Trump threatens to de‑certify Canadian-built Bombardier jets, warns 50% tariff over Gulfstream certification dispute

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Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters join ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters have enrolled in the Air Charter Safety Foundation's (ACSF) Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), a voluntary, confidential safety-reporting initiative designed to surface safety risks, strengthen safety culture and drive continuous operational improvement across charter and rotorcraft operations.

2026-01-29T09:24:33.154380-08:00

Flightstar and Rainbow Helicopters join ACSF Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

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Chartright Air exits Hawker Beechcraft operations in Canada Chartright Air has exited its Hawker Beechcraft operations in Canada, ending the company's formal role with the marque. The public summary at ch-aviation provides no further details on timing, reasons, or transition plans; full coverage is behind a subscription paywall.

2026-01-29T07:11:54.150614-08:00

Chartright Air exits Hawker Beechcraft operations in Canada

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Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

Ryanair retires its last Learjet 45s used for crew logistics

Trump threatens to de‑certify Canadian-built Bombardier jets, warns 50% tariff over Gulfstream certification dispute

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