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Michigan loses bid to dismiss flight-attendant sick-pay lawsuit under state law

Michigan, via the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, failed to get an airline lawsuit thrown out over state sick-pay requirements for flight attendants. The state rules are described as more generous than the nationwide agreements that cover many crew members’ sick-pay benefits.

2026-06-24T07:25:32.757993-07:00

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ECJ annuls EU green-taxonomy exclusion for business-jet manufacturing, backing Dassault

2026-06-24T03:14:35.664096-07:00

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Air Mauritius probe sought over reported buyout and pension cuts amid governance scrutiny

2026-06-24T06:08:06.075388-07:00

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Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China

2026-06-24T04:02:53.963010-07:00

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US plans to proceed with jet-engine sales to Turkey despite US objections ahead of NATO summit The Trump administration is reportedly set to move forward with selling dozens of jet engines to Turkey—valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars—despite objections from the US. The decision is framed as part of broader alliance and defense industrial positioning ahead of an upcoming NATO summit.

2026-06-24T08:55:54.881047-07:00

US plans to proceed with jet-engine sales to Turkey despite US objections ahead of NATO summit

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Michigan loses bid to dismiss flight-attendant sick-pay lawsuit under state law Michigan, via the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, failed to get an airline lawsuit thrown out over state sick-pay requirements for flight attendants. The state rules are described as more generous than the nationwide agreements that cover many crew members’ sick-pay benefits.

2026-06-24T07:25:32.757993-07:00

Michigan loses bid to dismiss flight-attendant sick-pay lawsuit under state law

Breaking Defense

Jim Slife: Space acquisition is stymied—and the U.S. must fix procurement to avoid losing the next war in space In his first op-ed since leaving active service, former Air Force No. 2 Jim Slife argues that U.S. space procurement has been repeatedly stymied, undermining readiness for a future fight in orbit. His core prescription is to reform acquisition so it better supports warfighting outcomes in space.

2026-06-24T07:11:17.153896-07:00

Jim Slife: Space acquisition is stymied—and the U.S. must fix procurement to avoid losing the next war in space

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Air Mauritius probe sought over reported buyout and pension cuts amid governance scrutiny

2026-06-24T06:08:06.075388-07:00

Air Mauritius probe sought over reported buyout and pension cuts amid governance scrutiny

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Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China Nigeria’s aviation minister Festus Keyamo said the government will not establish a state-owned national carrier, focusing instead on supporting privately owned Nigerian airlines. The ministry is also advancing plans for the country’s first direct cargo service to China, positioning Nigeria as a new Africa–China freight corridor.

2026-06-24T04:02:53.963010-07:00

Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China

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ECJ annuls EU green-taxonomy exclusion for business-jet manufacturing, backing Dassault The European Court of Justice annulled the EU’s decision to exclude the manufacturing of business aircraft from activities eligible for environmentally sustainable classification under the EU green taxonomy. The ruling supports Dassault Aviation in its challenge, keeping business-jet manufacturing within potential green-financing pathways.

2026-06-24T03:14:35.664096-07:00

ECJ annuls EU green-taxonomy exclusion for business-jet manufacturing, backing Dassault

SpaceWatch Global

UNOOSA and Italian Space Agency to deliver a space-law advisory mission in Kenya later this year UNOOSA says it is partnering with the Italian Space Agency to bring space law advisory expertise to Kenya later this November. The mission is positioned to support UN Member States in developing, implementing, and updating national space-law frameworks under UNOOSA commitments.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.539600-07:00

UNOOSA and Italian Space Agency to deliver a space-law advisory mission in Kenya later this year

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Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s Vietnam Airlines has received an in-principle funding commitment from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to support the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with total loan support reported at $2.9 billion. The carrier previously ordered the aircraft in February.

2026-06-24T01:11:10.605931-07:00

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

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Michigan loses bid to dismiss flight-attendant sick-pay lawsuit under state law

ECJ annuls EU green-taxonomy exclusion for business-jet manufacturing, backing Dassault

Air Mauritius probe sought over reported buyout and pension cuts amid governance scrutiny

Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China

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