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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United grounds newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner days after returning it to Boeing over repeated failures

United Airlines has grounded a newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with the carrier’s upgraded “Elevated” interiors, after the aircraft was sent back to Boeing for maintenance/repairs only days earlier. The plane had recently been returned to service following work by Boeing, but issues resurfaced, prompting the new grounding.

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2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

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

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2026-07-03T11:45:49.986919-07:00

Air Data News

Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights

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2026-07-03T10:14:02.030940-07:00

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FAA moves to limit pilots’ and flight attendants’ ability to invoke state-law mandatory meal breaks

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2026-07-03T09:13:55.841042-07:00

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United grounds newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner days after returning it to Boeing over repeated failures United Airlines has grounded a newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with the carrier’s upgraded “Elevated” interiors, after the aircraft was sent back to Boeing for maintenance/repairs only days earlier. The plane had recently been returned to service following work by Boeing, but issues resurfaced, prompting the new grounding.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United grounds newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner days after returning it to Boeing over repeated failures

FlightGlobal

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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

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

Air Data News

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Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights Boeing released footage from 737 MAX 10 certification campaign flights in Midland, Texas, showing autoland testing in strong crosswinds with gusty, near-operational-limit wind conditions. The work is aimed at validating the autoland system’s capability and robustness under extreme crosswind scenarios.

2026-07-03T10:14:02.030940-07:00

Boeing validates 737 MAX 10 autoland in extreme crosswinds during Midland, Texas certification flights

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FAA moves to limit pilots’ and flight attendants’ ability to invoke state-law mandatory meal breaks The FAA is taking steps to prevent pilots and flight attendants from claiming locally mandated meal breaks under state labor laws, such as California’s Labor Code requirement for a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break after more than five hours of work. The move targets how flight crews can seek compliance via state requirements.

2026-07-03T09:13:55.841042-07:00

FAA moves to limit pilots’ and flight attendants’ ability to invoke state-law mandatory meal breaks

Flying Magazine

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South Mountain Aviation earns FAA Part 145 certification for aircraft maintenance repair station South Mountain Aviation has received FAA Part 145 certification, establishing a new FAA-authorized repair and maintenance station for small jet operators in the mid-Atlantic region. The approval expands maintenance availability for owners seeking a closer, locally based service option.

2026-07-03T07:14:00.923389-07:00

South Mountain Aviation earns FAA Part 145 certification for aircraft maintenance repair station

Air Cargo News

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FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-8F series aircraft prompted by reports of cracking in stringers and splice fittings at stringer splices across multiple body stations. The directive covers 11 US-registered freighters and mandates structural inspections, with repairs required if damage is found.

2026-07-03T03:59:02.969949-07:00

FAA issues new safety-based AD for certain Boeing 747-8F freighters after reported stringer and splice-fitting cracking

AeroTime

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UK CAA signs cooperation agreements with Canada, Brazil and Australia to boost international regulatory coordination The UK Civil Aviation Authority has signed agreements with aviation regulators in Canada, Brazil and Australia aimed at strengthening international cooperation. The deals focus on improving how regulators coordinate across jurisdictions, supporting smoother oversight and alignment for cross-border aviation activities.

2026-07-03T03:44:32.624944-07:00

UK CAA signs cooperation agreements with Canada, Brazil and Australia to boost international regulatory coordination

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive completes 300 test flights of SD-05 eVTOL, milestone reached without incident SkyDrive says it has completed 300 demo/test flights of its SD-05 eVTOL model. The milestone was achieved over about 20 months, spanning November 2024 through June 2026, with the company reporting no incidents during the program’s demonstration flights.

2026-07-03T00:14:05.150743-07:00

SkyDrive completes 300 test flights of SD-05 eVTOL, milestone reached without incident

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