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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Flight attendants accuse American Airlines of privacy-law violations tied to new in-flight performance tracking app

Flight attendants at American Airlines allege the carrier’s new performance-tracking application violates California privacy law. The dispute centers on how data is collected and used to monitor crew performance, raising questions about compliance for technology-enabled workplace oversight.

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2026-07-22T11:03:48.278908-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA to mandate onboard equipment for aircraft to withstand 5G interference ahead of planned spectrum auction

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2026-07-22T10:27:06.816588-07:00

Reuters

EU prepares review of airline “ownership and control” rules, threatening easyJet takeover bids

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2026-07-22T06:42:41.944462-07:00

Space.com

Court fight over SpaceX’s South Texas public-land swap sparks Indigenous and conservation backlash

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2026-07-22T06:12:22.250829-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Flight attendants accuse American Airlines of privacy-law violations tied to new in-flight performance tracking app Flight attendants at American Airlines allege the carrier’s new performance-tracking application violates California privacy law. The dispute centers on how data is collected and used to monitor crew performance, raising questions about compliance for technology-enabled workplace oversight.

2026-07-22T11:03:48.278908-07:00

Flight attendants accuse American Airlines of privacy-law violations tied to new in-flight performance tracking app

Bloomberg

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FAA to mandate onboard equipment for aircraft to withstand 5G interference ahead of planned spectrum auction The US Federal Aviation Administration said it will require aircraft to be equipped to withstand interference from 5G wireless signals in adjacent frequencies. The move is designed to ensure compatibility as the industry prepares for a planned spectrum auction next year.

2026-07-22T10:27:06.816588-07:00

FAA to mandate onboard equipment for aircraft to withstand 5G interference ahead of planned spectrum auction

Breaking Defense

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At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request As lawmakers visited Farnborough, several signaled hesitation toward the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request in Congress. The comments underscore how budget strategy and the legislative path for defense funding remain unsettled as the US heads toward key fiscal decisions.

2026-07-22T07:43:55.528067-07:00

At Farnborough, US lawmakers question the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request

Reuters

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EU prepares review of airline “ownership and control” rules, threatening easyJet takeover bids The European Union is preparing to review airline ownership rules intended to prevent foreign investors from gaining effective control of carriers. An EU official said the move could harden constraints for US investment firms seeking to bid for easyJet, with the shares falling sharply on the news.

2026-07-22T06:42:41.944462-07:00

EU prepares review of airline “ownership and control” rules, threatening easyJet takeover bids

Space.com

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Court fight over SpaceX’s South Texas public-land swap sparks Indigenous and conservation backlash Indigenous groups and conservationists condemned SpaceX’s South Texas land swap, arguing federal officials are pushing to transfer public lands to the company before the courts can even review the matter. The dispute centers on the timing and legality of the land exchange, according to the plaintiffs’ criticism.

2026-07-22T06:12:22.250829-07:00

Court fight over SpaceX’s South Texas public-land swap sparks Indigenous and conservation backlash

Payload

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Burnham signals higher UK defense spending and backs GCAP at Farnborough as Wes Streeting pushes industrialization New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first full day in office and a Farnborough International Airshow keynote to reaffirm the government’s support for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), pairing the message with a push to “industrialise the nation” alongside growing defense businesses. Newly appointed Defense Secretary Wes Streeting also framed the agenda around defence investment, air power and innovation, while reporting indicates the UK is scrapping the department in charge of UKSA.

2026-07-22T06:11:42.567655-07:00

Burnham signals higher UK defense spending and backs GCAP at Farnborough as Wes Streeting pushes industrialization

Bloomberg

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Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement Airbus and Boeing have settled their long-running subsidy dispute, but a newly proposed European loan for Airbus is prompting fresh attention and debate from the US and Boeing. The development is adding fuel to renewed scrutiny over how aircraft financing may be treated under subsidy and trade rules.

2026-07-22T04:09:04.000457-07:00

Airbus European loan draws renewed US and Boeing scrutiny after subsidy dispute settlement

ch-aviation

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Legal battle escalates in Nepal Airlines CEO saga as leadership dispute drags on A legal dispute has surfaced around Nepal Airlines’ CEO leadership saga, with the confrontation continuing to play out as the matter drags on. The case raises immediate uncertainty around top-management continuity and governance for the flag carrier.

2026-07-21T23:44:23.724718-07:00

Legal battle escalates in Nepal Airlines CEO saga as leadership dispute drags on

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