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Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

A Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (registration VT‑AJV) crashed near Simaria, Jharkhand, late Monday, killing all seven aboard. AAIB and DGCA teams have recovered wreckage evidence; the C90 carried no FDR/CVR because its MTOW is below India’s 5,700 kg recorder mandate.

2026-02-25T00:01:27.522725-08:00

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Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

2026-02-26T16:06:37.769088-08:00

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DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator

2026-02-26T23:31:27.064362-08:00

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NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

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DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft operated by VSR Aviation (Delhi International) and imposed tighter regulatory oversight of the operator. The move adds to a recent string of DGCA enforcement actions focusing on operator compliance and safety management.

2026-02-26T23:31:27.064362-08:00

DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator

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Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation Canada’s updated regulatory-fee proposals for air transport and general aviation outline changes to how airlines and private operators are charged for oversight and services. The measures will alter operating costs and compliance obligations across carriers, charter operators and GA businesses, prompting industry review.

2026-02-26T16:06:37.769088-08:00

Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

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NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders The NTSB's Office of Aviation Safety has issued a safety alert advising pilots and first responders on hazards from undeployed ballistic‑recovery parachute systems (BRS). It identifies recognition cues, post‑incident risks to occupants and rescuers, and recommends actions to safely secure and manage parachute canopies.

2026-02-25T13:14:55.921704-08:00

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

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Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate A Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (registration VT‑AJV) crashed near Simaria, Jharkhand, late Monday, killing all seven aboard. AAIB and DGCA teams have recovered wreckage evidence; the C90 carried no FDR/CVR because its MTOW is below India’s 5,700 kg recorder mandate.

2026-02-25T00:01:27.522725-08:00

Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

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General aviation demand healthy, but workforce and supplier bottlenecks threaten delivery momentum A State of the Industry briefing portrayed a thriving general aviation market, but chronic workforce shortages and persistent supplier bottlenecks are limiting production and aftermarket support. The disconnect between strong demand and constrained capacity is raising delivery timelines and pushing repair and parts backlogs higher.

2026-02-24T07:11:36.897582-08:00

General aviation demand healthy, but workforce and supplier bottlenecks threaten delivery momentum

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UZGA's modified LMS-901 Baikal begins flight tests after landing‑gear and wing tweaks Russian airframer UZGA has started flight trials of the third LMS-901 Baikal prototype after updating the main landing gear and adjusting wing pitch to remove a premature lift‑off tendency in gusting winds. The changes will be validated in ongoing test flights ahead of further development.

2026-02-24T00:06:28.574853-08:00

UZGA's modified LMS-901 Baikal begins flight tests after landing‑gear and wing tweaks

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Daher markets Kodiak 100/900 as cost‑effective, long‑endurance surveillance platforms at VERTICON and Rotor Show Daher is marketing its Kodiak 100 and 900 turboprops as cost‑effective, long‑endurance surveillance and ISR platforms at rotorcraft industry events including VERTICON (March 10–12, Atlanta) and the Rotor Show. The company positions the single‑engine Kodiaks as fixed‑wing complements to helicopter fleets for patrol and aerial‑work missions.

2026-02-23T15:15:54.111266-08:00

Daher markets Kodiak 100/900 as cost‑effective, long‑endurance surveillance platforms at VERTICON and Rotor Show

Flying Magazine

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl' The NTSB found the fatal crash of aviation vlogger 'TNFlygirl' in a high-performance airplane resulted from the pilot's lack of experience and skill, with autopilot confusion and possible impairment contributing. Investigators say automation mismanagement during a critical flight phase produced loss of control.

2026-02-20T13:45:29.629558-08:00

NTSB: Autopilot Confusion and Possible Impairment Led to Fatal Crash of Aviation Vlogger 'TNFlygirl'

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Redbird Beechcraft C90 air‑ambulance (VT‑AJV) crashes in Jharkhand; seven killed, aircraft exempt from black‑box mandate

Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator

NTSB issues safety alert on ballistic parachute systems for pilots and first responders

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