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Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

ALPA, NATCA and FAA ATO urge Congress for $20B to finish ATC modernization

Officials from ALPA, NATCA and the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization met at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to press for an additional $20 billion. Their stated goal is to complete the Trump administration’s ongoing air traffic control modernization effort and keep the program on track.

2026-07-21T13:41:50.894378-07:00
Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
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Reuters

Airlines decry 'double whammy' from proposed EU carbon charge on some international flights

By Reuters: A European proposal that would impose new carbon costs on some international flights would leave carriers being hit twice, the president of ​Emirates said on Tuesday, as more airlines lined up behind ‌a single global deal to curb pollution.

2026-07-21T14:12:34.813324-07:00
PaxEx   Airlines   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Terminating Flight Attendants For Selling Coveted International Trips to Junior Crew Members

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines is once again targeting flight attendants who it thinks are using their seniority to bid for trips to coveted international destinations without any intention of working the flights, and selling them to junior coworkers who would otherwise be stuck on reserve or working domestic trips.

Also: View from the Wing and The Independent
2026-07-21T12:21:48.505598-07:00
Europe   Africa   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Bouncing Czechs: Skyfox helps restore Aero Vodochody’s fortunes

By FlightGlobal: As L-39NG orders and deliveries pick up the manufacturer is homing in on prospects in Europe, Africa, Asia and USA. Aero Vodochody has experienced more twists and turns than a pilot of one of its aerobatic trainers in the 36 years since the collapse of the Soviet bloc.

2026-07-21T13:24:59.071780-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus commercial aircraft chief presses for higher A350 production rates

By FlightGlobal: Lars Wagner says high demand, and potential stretch, are driving need to offer earlier slots for twinjet. Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner is pressing for a decision this year on a higher A350 production rate than the current target.

2026-07-21T12:08:38.387694-07:00