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A400M turns tanker: France deploys a military A400M firefighting “water bomber” in Gironde, dropping 20 tonnes of retardant

For the first time, a French Air Force A400M has been deployed to fight a wildland fire in Gironde, equipped with a special payload kit. The aircraft carried out retardant drops—20 tonnes per sortie—and trials of a tank-installed configuration were previously tested to adapt the cargo bay for firefighting operations.

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2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow

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2026-07-24T23:02:47.092198-07:00

Reuters

FAA says major U.S. airlines must retrofit aircraft by end-2030 for wireless interference risks after spectrum auction

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2026-07-24T19:49:29.032580-07:00

FlightGlobal

Voepass ATR 72 icing crash inquiry finds maintenance-discipline failures and degraded-operation pressures

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2026-07-24T14:19:24.029155-07:00

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A400M turns tanker: France deploys a military A400M firefighting “water bomber” in Gironde, dropping 20 tonnes of retardant For the first time, a French Air Force A400M has been deployed to fight a wildland fire in Gironde, equipped with a special payload kit. The aircraft carried out retardant drops—20 tonnes per sortie—and trials of a tank-installed configuration were previously tested to adapt the cargo bay for firefighting operations.

2026-07-25T03:49:28.740659-07:00

A400M turns tanker: France deploys a military A400M firefighting “water bomber” in Gironde, dropping 20 tonnes of retardant

New York Times

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NYT investigation: Trump’s accelerated Air Force One delivery effort drove higher costs and safety feature trade-offs A New York Times investigation says President Trump’s push to speed delivery of a new Air Force One increased total program costs and forced trade-offs in safety-related features. The reporting frames schedule compression as a cost driver and a driver of reduced safety scope.

2026-07-25T03:05:09.137235-07:00

NYT investigation: Trump’s accelerated Air Force One delivery effort drove higher costs and safety feature trade-offs

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow British Airways is relocating crew from a layover hotel in Hyderabad after all three pilots on a London Heathrow-bound return flight suffered violent food poisoning at cruising altitude. One pilot was reported incapacitated and required oxygen, prompting immediate medical handling and operational adjustments for the crew’s next duties.

2026-07-24T23:02:47.092198-07:00

British Airways removes pilots from Hyderabad hotel after in-flight food poisoning on return to London Heathrow

Reuters

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FAA says major U.S. airlines must retrofit aircraft by end-2030 for wireless interference risks after spectrum auction The FAA says a new wireless spectrum auction could create aircraft wireless interference, requiring major U.S. airlines to retrofit by the end of 2030. Carriers would be eligible for up to $2.2 billion in government rebates to offset retrofit costs, per FAA guidance released Friday.

2026-07-24T19:49:29.032580-07:00

FAA says major U.S. airlines must retrofit aircraft by end-2030 for wireless interference risks after spectrum auction

Bloomberg

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US rebates up to $5.7B to help airlines and operators upgrade altimeters for 5G interference resilience The US government will provide airlines and other aircraft operators with rebates of up to $5.7 billion to offset the cost of installing altimeters designed to withstand 5G interference. The program follows a spectrum auction planned for next year tied to wireless service expansion.

2026-07-24T15:05:22.035910-07:00

US rebates up to $5.7B to help airlines and operators upgrade altimeters for 5G interference resilience

FlightGlobal

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Voepass ATR 72 icing crash inquiry finds maintenance-discipline failures and degraded-operation pressures Brazil’s investigation into the Voepass ATR 72 icing accident says investigators found “strained resources” and schedule pressure that contributed to aircraft being flown knowingly in degraded condition. The report points to systemic maintenance-discipline shortcomings rather than a single technical lapse.

2026-07-24T14:19:24.029155-07:00

Voepass ATR 72 icing crash inquiry finds maintenance-discipline failures and degraded-operation pressures

AINonline

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FAA: unleaded avgas mandate deadline to potentially slip past Dec. 31, 2030 if supply can’t keep up FAA Deputy Administrator Rocheleau says the Dec. 31, 2030 deadline for unleaded avgas may need to be moved if a suitable fuel isn’t available by then. The acknowledgement signals timeline risk tied to fuel production and availability rather than regulatory design.

2026-07-24T11:06:44.677255-07:00

FAA: unleaded avgas mandate deadline to potentially slip past Dec. 31, 2030 if supply can’t keep up

AeroTime

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FAA trial: Mobile Clearance delivers IFR clearances to pilots via ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot at five airports The FAA is testing “Mobile Clearance” across five airports, enabling pilots to receive IFR clearances through mobile applications including ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot. The trial evaluates how remote clearance delivery can integrate with current IFR clearance processes during day-to-day operations.

2026-07-24T08:04:36.882840-07:00

FAA trial: Mobile Clearance delivers IFR clearances to pilots via ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot at five airports

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