aviation   Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Airlines   Boeing  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Saudia says it isn’t tied to a sanctions-busting sale of five Boeing 777s to Iran

Saudi Arabia and state carrier Saudia have publicly distanced themselves from reports of a sale of five aging Boeing 777 widebodies to Iran. The reported transaction would conflict with long-running U.S. sanctions designed to block the Iranian regime from obtaining Western aircraft and spare parts.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00
space   Satellite   Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

GAO flags satellite costs, launch risks in Space Force portfolio

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has earned a reputation inside the Pentagon for moving faster than traditional military acquisition programs. But a new government watchdog report suggests some space procurements continue to confront many of the same problems that have plagued defense acquisitions for decades.

2026-07-04T03:24:42.072203-07:00
defense   Event   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Policy   United Airlines  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

RAF flies P-8A Poseidon to the North Pole for the first time

By Air Data News: Maritime patrol aircraft completed the mission during a tactical training exercise in Norway that also involved NATO Royal Air Force (RAF) has completed its first P-8A Poseidon mission to the North Pole , taking the maritime patrol aircraft farther north than ever before during Exercise Midnight Warrior.

2026-07-04T03:15:57.880411-07:00
aviation   MRO   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United's Brand-New 787 Dreamliner That Was Sent Back to Boeing Because it Kept Breaking Has Been Grounded Just Days After Being 'Fixed'

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A brand-new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the Chicago-based carrier’s upgraded ‘Elevated’ interiors with new Polaris Business Class suites and Polaris Studios has been grounded yet again, just days after it was returned to United after undergoing maintenance work by Boeing.

Also: Live and Let's Fly, View from the Wing, Aviation A2Z and thebulkheadseat.com
2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines Pilots Unhappy That the Texas-Based Carrier Won't Let Them Claim For Uber Black

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Pilots at American Airlines have criticized the Texas-based carrier over a slew of new issues, including the fact that the airline refuses to reimburse them for trips between the airport and their layover hotels using Uber Black – described by the rideshare app as the “ultimate stylish ride,” which uses professional.

2026-07-03T12:59:10.742705-07:00
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