Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Flight attendant unions say the FAA is attempting to resolve a legal question outside its authority by moving to bar mandatory meal breaks. They warn the policy would be illegal and create operational disruption across airline schedules and crew-management practices.
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Flight attendant unions say the FAA is attempting to resolve a legal question outside its authority by moving to bar mandatory meal breaks. They warn the policy would be illegal and create operational disruption across airline schedules and crew-management practices.
Airlines for America is urging U.S. regulators to block proposed Air China service to New York and Washington, D.C., arguing that U.S. carriers cannot overfly Russia on routes to China and therefore face a structural operating disadvantage against Chinese competitors.
The FAA found President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery would not pose a hazard to aircraft, but said the structure must feature a continuously burning flame and floodlights to remain visible to pilots.
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American, Delta and United are backing Airlines for America’s request that two Air China services linked to Xi Jinping’s planned U.S. visit be treated as charters rather than scheduled flights. The group argues access to Russian airspace creates a competitive imbalance for U.S. carriers operating China routes.
Canada is looking to extend 100% immediate expensing to aircraft, with the measure set to take effect Sept. 15, 2026. The proposed tax treatment could affect the timing and economics of aircraft acquisitions by Canadian operators and other eligible purchasers.
The UK’s official climate advisers say expanding Heathrow is incompatible with the country’s climate goals unless emissions-reduction technologies materialize. If those technologies fail to emerge, the government may need to manage passenger demand—potentially challenging the airport’s growth case and future capacity planning.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2026 Small Community Air Service Development Program will provide nearly $12 million in launch and support subsidies across 14 airports. The grants are intended to help smaller communities establish or sustain commercial air service and improve local connectivity.
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EASA says sustainable aviation fuel supplied across EU airports reached 2.79% in 2025, exceeding ReFuelEU Aviation’s first mandatory target. The agency identifies the 2030 6% mandate, synthetic e-fuels availability, high costs and feedstock dependence as major hurdles, while United and Neste expand supply at Chicago O’Hare and Amsterdam Schiphol.
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