aviation   BizAv   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

EU court rules Commission reasoning was flawed in keeping executive jet manufacturing outside the EU ‘green’ taxonomy

A court ruling finds the European Commission’s justification for excluding executive aircraft manufacturing from the EU ‘green’ taxonomy relied on flawed reasoning. The decision forces a reassessment of how business-jet production is classified under the bloc’s sustainability framework, with knock-on implications for eligible investment and financing.

2026-07-03T11:45:49.986919-07:00
space   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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CNBC • Justin Papp, Luke Fountain

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

By CNBC: The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

Also: Seeking Alpha, CNET and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-07-03T11:28:58.587799-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Royal Navy advances hybrid operational concept work with Nyan one-way effector test launch

By FlightGlobal: UK-produced attack drone launched from surface vessel for the first time. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has conducted test launches of the Callen-Lenz Nyan one-way effector (OWE) from an experimental vessel for the first time, as the service develops its new hybrid operating concept.

Also: Janes and The Aviationist
2026-07-03T07:15:47.301600-07:00
aviation   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing   Boeing 737  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing tests 737 MAX 10 autoland system in strong crosswinds

By Air Data News: Certification campaign in Texas exposed the aircraft to wind conditions at and beyond operational limits required for Boeing has released footage from a recent certification campaign that shows the 737 MAX 10 in strong crosswinds during autoland certification flights in Midland, Texas.

Also: Simple Flying and aerospaceglobalnews.com
2026-07-03T10:14:02.030940-07:00
aviation   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

FAA Moves to Block Flight Attendants and Pilots From Claiming Mandatory Meal Breaks

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is moving to block flight attendants and pilots from claiming mandatory meal breaks under local State laws, such as California’s generous Labor Code, which grants employees who work for more than five hours an uninterrupted 30-minute meal break.

Also: View from the Wing
2026-07-03T09:13:55.841042-07:00
aviation   Europe   M&A   Policy & Regulation   TAP Air Portugal  
ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

TAP Air Portugal completes restructuring plan

By ch-aviation: TAP Air Portugal (TP, Lisbon) has fulfilled the final commitments under its restructuring plan agreed with the European Commission in 2021 following the sale of its stakes in catering provider Cateringpor and ground handling firm SPdH, the airline and the Portuguese government announced.

2026-07-03T10:16:07.435219-07:00