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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.

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

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Von der Leyen acknowledges “technical problems” in new EU entry/exit border checks, with airlines citing EES-linked delays

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2026-07-03T09:47:43.133468-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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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TAP Air Portugal completes EU-approved 2021 restructuring plan after stake sales in Cateringpor and SPdH

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2026-07-03T10:16:07.435219-07:00

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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

ch-aviation

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TAP Air Portugal completes EU-approved 2021 restructuring plan after stake sales in Cateringpor and SPdH TAP Air Portugal and the Portuguese government say the airline has fulfilled the final commitments under its restructuring plan agreed with the European Commission in 2021. The plan was executed following TAP’s sale of stakes in catering provider Cateringpor and ground handling firm SPdH.

2026-07-03T10:16:07.435219-07:00

TAP Air Portugal completes EU-approved 2021 restructuring plan after stake sales in Cateringpor and SPdH

politico.eu

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Von der Leyen acknowledges “technical problems” in new EU entry/exit border checks, with airlines citing EES-linked delays European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said there are “technical problems” affecting the rollout of new EU airport border checks. Airlines attribute hours-long passenger queues and missed connecting flights to issues with the Entry/Exit System, underscoring operational spillovers at EU airports.

2026-07-03T09:47:43.133468-07:00

Von der Leyen acknowledges “technical problems” in new EU entry/exit border checks, with airlines citing EES-linked delays

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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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

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

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Air Charter Association accreditation: members urged to meet legal, transparent operating standards The Air Charter Association says its members seeking and maintaining accreditation must operate in a legal and transparent manner, with accreditation standards acting as a baseline for approved air charter flight providers. The guidance is framed as an enforcement of vetting expectations for charter operators.

2026-07-02T08:59:02.152074-07:00

Air Charter Association accreditation: members urged to meet legal, transparent operating standards

Space Intel Report

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Private sector presses ITU at WRC-27 to unlock historically military spectrum for commercial use; X-band targeted Regulators at the ITU are facing rising pressure from private companies to reallocate historically military spectrum to support commercial space services and terrestrial networks. The push is centered on ITU’s WRC-27, with X-band identified as a key target for spectrum availability.

2026-07-02T08:45:03.233305-07:00

Private sector presses ITU at WRC-27 to unlock historically military spectrum for commercial use; X-band targeted

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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EU convenes urgent talks on Entry/Exit System as summer queues spark airline and airport calls for suspension powers EU officials have scheduled an urgent meeting with airlines and airports over growing Entry/Exit System (EES) border-check wait times ahead of the July–August peak. Airlines and airports are asking for EU-or member-state flexibility to suspend new checks when queues deteriorate, as Ryanair cites delays of up to five hours or more at multiple airports.

2026-07-02T06:29:24.150978-07:00

EU convenes urgent talks on Entry/Exit System as summer queues spark airline and airport calls for suspension powers

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