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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

The FAA has ended a phased oversight program and restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The move signals regulator confidence in Boeing’s quality and certification processes, with potential upside for delivery timing and production momentum.

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2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

AeroTime

FAA accepts new standards for certifying larger, more capable MOSAIC light-sport aircraft

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2026-07-17T19:28:26.010191-07:00

FlightGlobal

European Commission proposes EU ETS overhaul to charge international flights; industry blocs clash over costs and decarbonisatio

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2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

Reuters

FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double

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2026-07-17T08:29:42.314645-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries The FAA has ended a phased oversight program and restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The move signals regulator confidence in Boeing’s quality and certification processes, with potential upside for delivery timing and production momentum.

2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

AeroTime

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FAA accepts new standards for certifying larger, more capable MOSAIC light-sport aircraft The FAA has accepted new standards that expand the certification pathway for MOSAIC light-sport aircraft, enabling manufacturers to certify larger and more capable designs. The update broadens what qualifies under the light-sport category, reshaping product development and compliance planning for GA and training aircraft makers.

2026-07-17T19:28:26.010191-07:00

FAA accepts new standards for certifying larger, more capable MOSAIC light-sport aircraft

Reuters

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FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double The FAA says it needs an additional $10 billion from Congress to reform the U.S. air traffic control system, which the agency describes as antiquated. The request is framed around policymakers’ expectation that air traffic will double over the next two decades and the need for a faster modernization timetable.

2026-07-17T08:29:42.314645-07:00

FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double

ch-aviation

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UK High Court dismisses Gatwick slot-rule appeal for Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27 The UK High Court has rejected London Gatwick’s appeal challenging a government decision to relax slot rules for the Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27 seasons. The ruling confirms the government’s authority to change airport capacity allocation rules for the specified timetable periods.

2026-07-17T06:42:18.099853-07:00

UK High Court dismisses Gatwick slot-rule appeal for Summer 2026 and Winter 2026/27

ch-aviation

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UK court confirms gov't right to loosen slot rules

2026-07-17T06:42:18.099853-07:00

UK court confirms gov't right

FlightGlobal

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European Commission proposes EU ETS overhaul to charge international flights; industry blocs clash over costs and decarbonisatio The European Commission has proposed overhauling the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), extending carbon-permit requirements to international flights. Business aviation and airline groups—including EBAA and Airlines for Europe—criticize the plan over higher passenger costs and concerns that revenues may not be clearly reinvested in aviation decarbonisation.

2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

European Commission proposes EU ETS overhaul to charge international flights; industry blocs clash over costs and decarbonisatio

FlightGlobal

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EC to extend ETS to some flights beyond Europe from 2029

2026-07-17T05:17:08.947062-07:00

EC to extend ETS to some fligh

Flying Magazine

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FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford discussed the agency’s “next act” priorities for air traffic control modernization, including progress toward MOSAIC. He also highlighted hot-button operational and regulatory issues affecting general aviation as the FAA seeks to improve capacity, performance, and integration across the NAS.

2026-07-17T05:15:52.732950-07:00

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlines ATC modernization agenda, MOSAIC path and key issues for general aviation

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