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Austria’s Supreme Court rules 14 Ryanair add-on fee clauses unlawful

Austria’s Supreme Court has declared 14 of Ryanair’s fee clauses unlawful. The ruling targets the carrier’s add-on pricing framework, raising compliance requirements for how low-cost carriers structure and present ancillary fees to customers in Austria.

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2026-07-06T22:51:50.269133-07:00

FlightGlobal

Re-engining question emerges for Yakovlev Superjet 100 as Russian PD-8 certification keeps SaM146-era aircraft optional

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2026-07-06T23:15:53.613159-07:00

AeroTime

FAA moves to prevent states from setting airline crew rest rules after flight-attendant lawsuits

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2026-07-06T19:44:11.883774-07:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB final report finds custom counterweight plug failure drove elevator jam and loss of control in Rob Holland accident

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2026-07-06T12:13:55.164733-07:00

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Re-engining question emerges for Yakovlev Superjet 100 as Russian PD-8 certification keeps SaM146-era aircraft optional Aviadvigatel’s recently certified PD-8 leaves open whether Yakovlev (formerly Sukhoi) Superjet 100 operators can retrofit the Russian-built powerplant to extend aircraft in service. The development effectively reopens the re-engining business case for the PD-8 versus the incumbent SaM146 configuration.

2026-07-06T23:15:53.613159-07:00

Re-engining question emerges for Yakovlev Superjet 100 as Russian PD-8 certification keeps SaM146-era aircraft optional

Aviation Source

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Austria’s Supreme Court rules 14 Ryanair add-on fee clauses unlawful Austria’s Supreme Court has declared 14 of Ryanair’s fee clauses unlawful. The ruling targets the carrier’s add-on pricing framework, raising compliance requirements for how low-cost carriers structure and present ancillary fees to customers in Austria.

2026-07-06T22:51:50.269133-07:00

Austria’s Supreme Court rules 14 Ryanair add-on fee clauses unlawful

AeroTime

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FAA moves to prevent states from setting airline crew rest rules after flight-attendant lawsuits The FAA has taken action to block US states from adopting their own airline crew rest requirements. The move follows lawsuits brought by flight attendants challenging state-level rules, setting up a direct federal-versus-state dispute over scheduling and fatigue safeguards for airline crews.

2026-07-06T19:44:11.883774-07:00

FAA moves to prevent states from setting airline crew rest rules after flight-attendant lawsuits

AeroTime

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FAA moves to block US states from setting their own airline crew rest rules

2026-07-06T19:44:11.883774-07:00

FAA moves to block US states f

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Mexico revokes Magnicharters’ AOC following bankruptcy Mexico has revoked the air operator certificate (AOC) of Magnicharters after the carrier filed for bankruptcy, removing its authorization to conduct commercial air services. The move underscores regulators’ role in rapidly closing out certificated operations once an airline becomes insolvent.

2026-07-06T12:59:49.114973-07:00

Mexico revokes Magnicharters’ AOC following bankruptcy

Flying Magazine

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NTSB final report finds custom counterweight plug failure drove elevator jam and loss of control in Rob Holland accident The NTSB concluded that a failure of a custom counterweight plug caused a jammed elevator during landing, leading to loss of control in the accident that killed aerobatic pilot Rob Holland. The report frames the event as a component/rigging malfunction with direct flight-control consequences at low altitude.

2026-07-06T12:13:55.164733-07:00

NTSB final report finds custom counterweight plug failure drove elevator jam and loss of control in Rob Holland accident

Reuters

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TSA: US agencies seize 600+ drones near FIFA World Cup sites as restricted-airspace enforcement ramps up The Transportation Security Administration says US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones since June 11. The FBI attributed the activity to drones operating in restricted airspace around the 2026 sites, after repeated issues tied to compliance warnings.

2026-07-06T11:45:02.056740-07:00

TSA: US agencies seize 600+ drones near FIFA World Cup sites as restricted-airspace enforcement ramps up

AINonline

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Iridium completes Aireon acquisition, consolidating satellite ADS‑B surveillance ahead of an $8B Rocket Lab deal Iridium Communications has finalized its acquisition of Aireon, bringing the satellite-based ADS‑B aircraft surveillance service in-house and integrating it across Iridium’s LEO constellation of 66 satellites. The completion follows Aireon’s role in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX grounding trigger and comes as Iridium prepares for its planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.

2026-07-06T10:44:41.830322-07:00

Iridium completes Aireon acquisition, consolidating satellite ADS‑B surveillance ahead of an $8B Rocket Lab deal

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