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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Airline groups denounce European Commission proposal to expand EU ETS reach beyond EU

Airline industry lobby groups have criticized the European Commission’s proposed overhaul of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS), arguing it would apply to flights beyond the EU in an “extraterritorial” and unilateral way. The groups say the plan is overly ambitious and could disrupt market operations for carriers.

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2026-07-23T13:19:58.393136-07:00

Axios

DOJ retracts NYT subpoenas tied to reporting on Qatari-donated Air Force One security concerns

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2026-07-23T12:49:32.919800-07:00

AINonline

FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027

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2026-07-23T10:22:19.923739-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation

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2026-07-23T10:05:10.309893-07:00

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Airline groups denounce European Commission proposal to expand EU ETS reach beyond EU Airline industry lobby groups have criticized the European Commission’s proposed overhaul of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS), arguing it would apply to flights beyond the EU in an “extraterritorial” and unilateral way. The groups say the plan is overly ambitious and could disrupt market operations for carriers.

2026-07-23T13:19:58.393136-07:00

Airline groups denounce European Commission proposal to expand EU ETS reach beyond EU

Axios

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DOJ retracts NYT subpoenas tied to reporting on Qatari-donated Air Force One security concerns The Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists after prosecutors acknowledged legal errors. A federal judge is set to hear arguments on the subpoenas, which centered on the outlet’s reporting about security concerns regarding President Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One.

2026-07-23T12:49:32.919800-07:00

DOJ retracts NYT subpoenas tied to reporting on Qatari-donated Air Force One security concerns

AINonline

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FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027 The FAA plans to begin nationwide rollout of Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots in 2027. The move is intended to modernize how these aircraft receive in-flight clearances, using a mobile, digital process rather than traditional clearance delivery methods.

2026-07-23T10:22:19.923739-07:00

FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027

Flying Magazine

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FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation The FAA is moving forward with development and rollout of a new digital tool that lets general and business aviation pilots request departure clearances through approved flight applications instead of using radio. The initiative targets a more streamlined clearance workflow for non-airline operations.

2026-07-23T10:05:10.309893-07:00

FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation

AINonline

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NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a The National Business Aviation Association says a Senate committee has advanced three aviation bills addressing key policy gaps across certification for advanced air mobility, medication-related aviation rules, and regulatory pathways for supersonic flight operations. NBAA frames the package as moving urgent reforms through the legislative process.

2026-07-23T09:38:04.562764-07:00

NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a

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Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum At the July 17 Franco-German Council of Ministers in Brussels, Germany and France praised the Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity initiative and backed its strategic role as a European digital backbone. The governments also want a 2-GHz spectrum allocation reserved for Iris2, despite Germany’s prior skepticism.

2026-07-23T09:05:45.643484-07:00

Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum

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Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline The Namibian government has applied for licences to establish a new national airline, signaling a fresh attempt to shape domestic and international air service capacity under state-backed ownership.

2026-07-23T08:20:02.290632-07:00

Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline

Aviation Today

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Industry coalition urges Congress to take action on key aviation priorities An aviation-sector coalition coordinated through Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) says the U.S. aviation industry is not speaking with one voice, but it is now calling for congressional action. The move centers on pushing policymakers to address priority issues affecting the sector.

2026-07-23T08:05:45.574798-07:00

Industry coalition urges Congress to take action on key aviation priorities

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