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Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption

Swiss (LX, Zurich) is assessing whether to seek damages from air navigation service provider Skyguide following an IT failure that disrupted flight operations on June 21, 2026. The review follows a recent European Court of Justice ruling that reframes liability in such incidents.

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2026-07-16T00:16:56.285722-07:00

Bloomberg

India boosts export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel amid renewed US-Iran tensions, tightening global jet and oil supp

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2026-07-15T18:44:43.316448-07:00

Bloomberg

NYT fights subpoenas of journalists over security reporting tied to Qatar-donated Air Force One

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2026-07-15T17:16:08.179795-07:00

The Hill

Pentagon blocks public release of GAO F-35 program report, citing Controlled Unclassified Information

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2026-07-15T15:52:51.482403-07:00

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Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption Swiss (LX, Zurich) is assessing whether to seek damages from air navigation service provider Skyguide following an IT failure that disrupted flight operations on June 21, 2026. The review follows a recent European Court of Justice ruling that reframes liability in such incidents.

2026-07-16T00:16:56.285722-07:00

Swiss weighs damages claim over Skyguide IT failure after June 21, 2026 disruption

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Russia to provide preferential leases for Il-114-300s

2026-07-15T22:17:31.130803-07:00

Russia to provide preferential

Bloomberg

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India boosts export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel amid renewed US-Iran tensions, tightening global jet and oil supp India has increased export taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel, citing renewed hostilities that have disrupted oil flows and tightened global fuel markets. The move is expected to further reduce available volumes for international buyers at a time of already-stretched supply conditions.

2026-07-15T18:44:43.316448-07:00

India boosts export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel amid renewed US-Iran tensions, tightening global jet and oil supp

Bloomberg

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NYT fights subpoenas of journalists over security reporting tied to Qatar-donated Air Force One The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas served on journalists after the paper reported security concerns involving the new Air Force One, presented as a Qatar gift. The requests seek testimony before a grand jury, with the paper citing misuse and an infringement of journalists’ rights to report freely.

2026-07-15T17:16:08.179795-07:00

NYT fights subpoenas of journalists over security reporting tied to Qatar-donated Air Force One

The Hill

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Pentagon blocks public release of GAO F-35 program report, citing Controlled Unclassified Information The Pentagon has barred the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from releasing a watchdog report on the F-35 program to the public. The decision frames the material as Controlled Unclassified Information and highlights concerns over rising costs and low readiness.

2026-07-15T15:52:51.482403-07:00

Pentagon blocks public release of GAO F-35 program report, citing Controlled Unclassified Information

Reuters

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U.S. aviation industry urges Congress to fund $20B for air traffic control modernization The U.S. aviation sector is calling on Congress to appropriate $20 billion to complete modernization of the nation’s aging air traffic control system. The request is positioned as necessary to reduce systemic flight disruptions linked to the current ATC infrastructure.

2026-07-15T13:59:36.759687-07:00

U.S. aviation industry urges Congress to fund $20B for air traffic control modernization

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FAA recommends Collins GNSS receiver upgrade to address MT6 alert issue The FAA is recommending an upgrade for Collins GNSS receivers to resolve an MT6 alert condition. The move follows EASA’s prior requirement in Europe to replace receivers, underscoring regulators’ focus on timely corrective actions for GNSS alerting behavior.

2026-07-15T10:44:35.737649-07:00

FAA recommends Collins GNSS receiver upgrade to address MT6 alert issue

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Court reserves ruling on Air Mauritius ex-administrator A court has reserved its ruling in a case involving a former administrator of Air Mauritius, according to reports. The pending decision extends uncertainty for affected stakeholders and underscores how legal proceedings can continue to shape airline governance and any downstream restructuring steps.

2026-07-15T08:46:43.800694-07:00

Court reserves ruling on Air Mauritius ex-administrator

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