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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Sun Country cites crew attrition and cargo demand downturn for force cuts

Sun Country says crew attrition and weaker cargo demand are driving changes to staffing levels, including “force cuts,” as the U.S. carrier adjusts capacity and operating costs. The move underscores how labor availability and freight demand are increasingly linked for airline network planning.

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2026-07-20T14:24:12.766635-07:00

NTSB Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

NTSB Eyes Geese as Factor in Fatal Bell 206L-4 Breakup Over Hudson River

By AINonline: Smithsonian analysis found goose remains on rotor blades.

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2026-07-20T14:53:05.147152-07:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Airbus and Air Canada Launch Initiative to Scale SAF Production in Canada

By Breitflyte: Air Canada has today announced the establishment of a jointly funded Co-Investment Platform with Airbus to support a commercial-scale SAF industry in Canada.On Monday (July 20, 2026), Air Canada announced the establishment of a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform with Airbus.

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2026-07-20T13:23:04.596496-07:00

China Policy & Regulation Export Controls & Trade Compliance

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US House bill seeks to reopen review of Chinese ownership of Cirrus Aircraft

By AeroTime: A US House bill seeks to require a fresh federal review of Chinese ownership of Cirrus Aircraft that could lead to a divestiture recommendation.

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2026-07-20T12:08:07.806026-07:00

F-16 ATC Military Aircraft Procurement Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The Hill • Ashleigh Fields

Fighter jets intercept planes over Bedminster, East Rutherford airspace

By The Hill: NORAD intercepted several planes entering restricted airspace over New Jersey during the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium.

The Independent

Fighter jets had to be scrambled three times for planes near Trump’s Bedminster over the weekend

CBS News

F-16s intercept planes, deploy flares in restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, New Jersey

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2026-07-20T10:54:11.824784-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

United Is Winning the Widebody Efficiency Race

By AirInsight: Delta has a reputation. United gets the results. Our Fleet Operational Efficiency Index ranks major US widebody operators — and the leader is surprising.

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2026-07-20T12:10:24.571436-07:00

IATA Europe Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives Airlines

AirInsight • Ernest Arvai

EU Expands Emissions Trading ETS for Airlines

By AirInsight: The EU's expanded ETS covers flights within 5,000km of the EEA — adding Middle East and North Africa. LCCs take the bigger hit. The Gulf carriers remain outside.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-07-20T10:15:47.243298-07:00

Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

JetBlue and Massachusetts to renew Boston Int’l terminal

By ch-aviation: JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK) and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) have received preliminary approval to redevelop Terminal C at Boston airport, a project valued at more than USD1 billion that will modernise the airline’s primary Boston facility over an expected four-to five-year construction period.

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2026-07-20T10:54:10.359183-07:00