News

AINonline • AIN Online

EASA publishes implementing regulation covering air transport, defence and general aviation

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published an implementing regulation that affects air transport, defence and general aviation across EASA member states. The move signals regulatory change and prompts operators, manufacturers and military authorities to review compliance obligations and operational procedures.

2025-12-31T16:17:47.036744-08:00

AINonline

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

2025-12-31T16:17:46.834094-08:00

ch-aviation

FAA to phase out Challenger 601-3R variant in the U.S.; operators and MROs face regulatory and support challenges

2025-12-31T09:59:42.516537-08:00

AINonline

UK issues updated Air Navigation Directions, prompting immediate operational and compliance reviews

2025-12-30T16:31:33.531395-08:00

News Timeline

AINonline

EASA publishes implementing regulation covering air transport, defence and general aviation The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published an implementing regulation that affects air transport, defence and general aviation across EASA member states. The move signals regulatory change and prompts operators, manufacturers and military authorities to review compliance obligations and operational procedures.

2025-12-31T16:17:47.036744-08:00

EASA publishes implementing regulation covering air transport, defence and general aviation

AINonline

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know The FAA's U.S. Designee Management System centralizes administration of designees' qualifications, approvals and oversight into a single digital platform. Designees and organizations that rely on delegated authority should expect updated application and renewal workflows, documentation requirements and tighter oversight timelines to protect certification continuity.

2025-12-31T16:17:46.834094-08:00

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

ch-aviation

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

ch-aviation

Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service Russian authorities have committed to keeping the Antonov An-24 fleet in service, pledging to sustain operation and maintenance of the Soviet-era twin-turboprop. The announcement signals a decision to preserve a legacy transport type rather than accelerate retirement, and support continued airworthiness through targeted sustainment measures.

2025-12-30T20:49:36.067998-08:00

Russia committed to keeping Antonov An-24 fleet in service

AINonline

UK issues updated Air Navigation Directions, prompting immediate operational and compliance reviews The UK has published revised Air Navigation Directions that change responsibilities and set new expectations for airlines, air navigation service providers and general aviation operators. The guidance requires rapid reviews of procedures and compliance plans to maintain safe, lawful operations in UK airspace.

2025-12-30T16:31:33.531395-08:00

UK issues updated Air Navigation Directions, prompting immediate operational and compliance reviews

ch-aviation

South Korea fines Asiana Airlines and Korean Air $4.5 million South Korean regulators have imposed combined fines of $4.5 million on Asiana Airlines and Korean Air, ch-aviation reported. Announced this week, the penalties target the country's two largest carriers and represent a notable enforcement action that may affect compliance scrutiny and public confidence.

2025-12-30T15:47:41.027594-08:00

South Korea fines Asiana Airlines and Korean Air $4.5 million

FlightGlobal

Alaska ends nearly decade-long codeshare and loyalty tie with LATAM, files DOT notice Alaska Airlines has terminated its nearly decade-long codeshare and reciprocal loyalty partnership with LATAM, filing notice with the U.S. Department of Transportation on Dec. 29, 2025. The split — after a phased winding-down of reciprocal benefits since autumn — triggers the DOT notification requirement.

2025-12-30T12:28:57.429962-08:00

Alaska ends nearly decade-long codeshare and loyalty tie with LATAM, files DOT notice

AINonline

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

Menu

Policy & Regulation News

EASA publishes implementing regulation covering air transport, defence and general aviation

FAA's U.S. Designee Management System: what designees and industry need to know

FAA to phase out Challenger 601-3R variant in the U.S.; operators and MROs face regulatory and support challenges

UK issues updated Air Navigation Directions, prompting immediate operational and compliance reviews

News Timeline