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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

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
BizAv   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Textron • News Release

Textron Delivers First Cessna Citation Ascend as Midsize Jet Enters Service

By Textron: The Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as the first retail customer took delivery of the midsize business jet on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircrafts entry into service.

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2025-12-31T06:13:39.552379-08:00
Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Delta Air Lines Flight Attendant Sues, Alleges Retaliation After Termination Following Missile Attack in Tel Aviv

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A Delta flight attendant sues the airline for retaliation after being terminated following a traumatic missile attack incident in Tel Aviv.

Also: One Mile at a Time
2025-12-31T06:09:32.585133-08:00
China   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air China orders 60 A320neo‑family jets with deliveries starting in 2028

By FlightGlobal: Air China has become the latest Chinese operator to disclose a purchase agreement for additional Airbus aircraft, with a deal for 60 A320neo-family jets.

2025-12-30T09:42:40.815868-08:00
Europe   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
Airline Economics • Patrick Tibke

Air Nostrum makes early repayment of €20m to SEPI

By Airline Economics: Spanish leisure carrier Air Nostrum has made an early repayment of €20 million to SEPI, Spain’s state-owned industrial holdings corporation, for funds accessed during the pandemic.

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2025-12-30T11:56:42.979603-08:00