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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

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South Korea fines Asiana Airlines and Korean Air $4.5 million

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

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South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

2025-12-30T09:25:36.453425-08:00

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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DoD OIG: Pentagon paid Lockheed $1.7B through July despite low F‑35 readiness; finds systemic sustainment oversight failures An Office of Inspector General audit found the Department of Defense paid Lockheed Martin $1.7 billion through July despite persistently low F‑35 readiness rates, and identified systemic oversight failures in sustainment that raise both readiness and program cost concerns. The report flags gaps in contract oversight and performance accountability.

2025-12-30T10:42:54.343713-08:00

DoD OIG: Pentagon paid Lockheed $1.7B through July despite low F‑35 readiness; finds systemic sustainment oversight failures

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SIU opens formal corruption probe into South African Airways South Africa's independent corruption watchdog, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), said it has formally added South African Airways (SAA) to an ongoing corruption probe. The SIU's formal inclusion places the airline under its investigative remit and signals intensified scrutiny of SAA-related transactions.

2025-12-30T09:36:46.573542-08:00

SIU opens formal corruption probe into South African Airways

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South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical South African Airways said a proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and published in December had not launched a new investigation, as reports indicate a government corruption probe has been expanded to include SAA Technical. The airline reiterated the proclamation did not change its status.

2025-12-30T09:25:36.453425-08:00

South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

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

South Korea fines Asiana Airlines and Korean Air $4.5 million

South African corruption probe expands to SAA Technical

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

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