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• Police: Three people dead in German train crash

  In a police statement, they said that three people died and other were seriously injured in the Sunday derailment of a passenger train in southwest Germany. Police in Stuttgart reported that there were approximately 100 passengers on two carriages when they left the track between Riedlingen und Munderkingen. This is near the border of Germany with France and Switzerland. The train was traveling on a route of approximately 90 km (55 mi) between Sigmaringen to Ulm. Police said that the cause of the accident was still being investigated. The German news agency DPA published a picture of carriages that were largely intact, but had been jackknifed and rolled on their side. In a statement, Deutsche Bahn stated that there were "many injuries" and expressed its sympathy to the victims and loved ones. The cause of the derailment was unknown, the company said. It added that it would assist the authorities with their investigation. Reporting by Francois Murph in Vienna and Christian Ruettger, Berlin Editing by Ros Russel, Giles Elgood and Nick Zieminski, Diane Craft

• Documents show that Air India was warned about'systematic' failures in fatigue management, training and other areas.

  Air India was warned by India's aviation regulator to be prepared for enforcement action if it violates safety standards regarding crew fatigue management and staff training. Government notices sent to the airline were seen by. Last month, the airline reported the problems that occurred in this year and the previous year to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. This was just a few days after a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into Ahmedabad, killing 260. Four government notices dated 23rd July criticised Air India's repeated failures to comply with safety regulations. These warnings follow numerous others in the past. Fines and the removal of executives from their positions could be part of any regulatory action. The notices issued in the last few months cite 29 violations. These include pilots who were not given rest breaks, poor simulator training, lack of training at an airport high up, and flights on international routes without enough cabin crew. One of the notices stated that despite repeated warnings and enforcement actions of non-compliance, systemic problems related to compliance monitoring and crew planning as well as training governance remained unresolved. The recurrence suggests that there is a failure in establishing and enforcing effective control mechanisms," the report said. Air India stated in a press release that the notices referred to voluntary disclosures over the last year and will respond to regulator. The statement added, "We are committed to the safety and security of our crew members and passengers." The DGCA has not responded to a comment request. Air India is under scrutiny after the Ahmedabad crash. This was the worst aviation accident in the last decade. The fuel control switches had been flipped nearly simultaneously after takeoff, and the pilots were confused in the cockpit. The report stated that one pilot asked another why he had cut off fuel, and received a reply saying he hadn't.

• Air India confirms that there are no problems with the fuel switches on Boeing 787 and Boeing 737

  Air India said that it has conducted precautionary checks on the locking mechanism for the fuel control switch in all of its Boeing 787 aircraft and Boeing 737 planes, but found no problems. Air India's long-haul flights are operated by Boeing 787 twin aisle jets, while Air India Express, the low-cost division of Air India, operates Boeing 737 single aisle jets. The investigation into the Air India crash that killed 241 out of 242 passengers on board, and 19 people on the ground is centered around the fuel control switch on the Boeing 787 jetliner. Within a year after the accident, a final report will be expected. The switches control the fuel flow to a plane's engine. The switches are used by the pilots to shut down or start engines on the ground, or manually stop or restart engines in case of an engine failure during flight.

• Abu Dhabi passenger traffic increases 13% in the first half despite regional challenges

  Abu Dhabi Airports announced on Monday that passenger traffic increased by 13.1% to 15,8 million passengers in the first six months of the year. This is despite the periodic disruptions in air travel in the Middle East due to conflicts. The airport in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, handled the majority of traffic. It had 15.5 million passengers. This was an increase of 13.2% compared to the first half last year. In the six-month period ending June 30, the number of flights at AUH rose by 11.4%, to almost 94,000. Abu Dhabi Airports announced that new airlines have joined their network, increasing the number of destinations to China and India. They also noted the demand for tourism and business travel. These increases were made despite disruptions, including a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that took place last month. This war forced the closure of airspace in several Gulf countries and forced airlines and airports to reroute and suspend some flights. Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s main airline, temporarily cancelled flights to Kuwait, Doha and Dammam in Saudi Arabia and suspended Israel-bound flights during a few weeks of June. Last week, Wizz Air announced that it will cease its Abu Dhabi operations on September 1, citing various factors such as geopolitical instabilities. In a press release, Abu Dhabi Airports CEO Elena Sorlini stated that "the first six months of the year presented some operational challenges." She added that the results of the company demonstrated the resilience and strength of its network. Abu Dhabi Airports operates Al Ain International Airport as well as Al Bateen Executive Airport. Delma Island Airport is also operated by Abu Dhabi Airports. Reporting by Luke Tyson Editing Mark Potter

• Bild reports that Germany plans to reverse the increase in air tax.

  Bild reported that the German coalition government will discuss the issue of reversing an unpopular increase in the air traffic tax as part its budget for 2026. Ryanair, a budget airline, has been among the loudest critics of international airlines who complain that flights to and from German airports are too expensive. The newspaper reported that the tourism policy coordinator of the German government, Christoph Ploss said: "The increase in the air traffic tax should be cancelled and the charges at German airports reduced." According to a report, the transport ministry will work for the reversal in the tax increases. After the news, shares of Lufthansa rose by 2.2%. The coalition agreement under the leadership of Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not include a timetable for reducing the financial burden placed on aviation. The German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil will present the draft budget for 2026 next week. Companies are eagerly awaiting any promised relief, despite increased pressure on state finances due to increased spending on defense and economic uncertainty. In May 2024 the air traffic tax will increase from 12.48 euros to 15.53 euros for short-haul flights. Ploss claimed that the previous government led by the Social Democrats, who are now junior coalition partners, increased the cost of holidays for millions Germans. "A well-deserved vacation in Mallorca should not be unaffordable," said he. Ralph Beisel said that reversing the policy "would be an urgent and first step in the right directions" in a press release. "A reorientation in aviation policy is required for our country." (Reporting and editing by Matthias Williams, Christina Fincher and Rachel More)

• Uber loses UK Supreme Court Appeal over Tax on Rival Apps

  Uber's competitors in England and Wales who operate taxis will not be charged a VAT of 20% on their margins outside London, after Uber lost an appeal against a previous decision on Tuesday. Uber wanted a court order that private-hire operators contract with their passengers. This means they must charge 20% VAT outside London, as Uber does. The case was brought after the Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that Uber drivers are workers and therefore entitled to minimum wage, holiday pay and VAT on rides. Uber wanted the same conditions to be applied to competitors and the High Court decided in its favor last year. The ruling was for rides outside London in England and Wales, where there is a different regulatory system. The Court of Appeal reversed this ruling in July 2024, following a challenge from private hire operators Delta Taxis as well as platform Veezu. Uber appealed to the Supreme Court which, on Tuesday, unanimously dismissed it, ruling that the operators were not required to sign a contract with the passengers. Uber spokesperson stated that the ruling confirms "that different contractual protections are applicable for people booking trips from London in comparison to the rest England and Wales", however, it has "no effect on Uber's VAT application". Layla Barke Jones from Aaron & Partners is the lawyer for Delta Taxis. She said that a win by Uber would have negatively affected many private hire operators. Veezu's chief legal officer Nia cooper said that the ruling prevented significant fare increases. In another case, the Estonian startup Bolt that offers food and ride-hailing services has defeated an appeal from Britain's tax authority HMRC this year on what it must charge VAT at 20 percent. HMRC was granted permission by the Court of Appeal to contest the ruling that Bolt only has to pay VAT on the margin and not the total cost of the trip. Kimberly Hurd is Bolt's senior UK general manager. She welcomed the Supreme Court decision regarding Uber's appeal but stated that a new regulatory structure was required to ensure rules are consistent throughout the UK. (Reporting and editing by Sarah Young, Susan Fenton and Sam Tobin)

• IFM, an Australian company, has bought 75% of Air Rail, a Spanish firm that manufactures ground support equipment.

  IFM Investors announced on Tuesday that it had purchased a 75% share in Air Rail, which is the largest owner and operator in Spain and Portugal of ground support equipment. The Australian investment manager was expanding its presence in Iberia. The deal's financial terms have not been disclosed. Air Rail founder Jose Manuel Garcia Prieto retains a 25% stake. IFM said in a press release that the transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals. It should close by the end the year. Air Rail, based in Madrid, operates at over 50 European airports. It manages more than 4,000 ground support units, including boarding stairs and pushback tractors, as well as baggage carts. 70% of the fleet is electric. IFM, a company owned by Australian pension funds, said that it had invested more than 10 billion euros ($11.5billion) in Spain over the last seven years. This makes Spain one of the top markets for the firm.

• Uber loses UK Supreme Court Appeal over Tax on Rival Apps

  Uber's competitors in England and Wales who operate taxis will not be charged a VAT of 20% on their margins outside London, after Uber lost an appeal against a previous decision on Tuesday. Uber wanted a court order that private-hire taxis enter into contracts with their passengers. This means they must pay VAT outside London at 20%, as Uber does. The case was brought after the Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that Uber drivers are workers and therefore entitled to minimum wage, holiday pay and VAT on rides. Uber wanted the same conditions to be applied to competitors and the High Court decided in its favor last year. The ruling was for rides outside London in England and Wales, where there is a different regulatory system. The Court of Appeal reversed this ruling in July 2024, following a challenge from private hire operators Delta Taxis as well as platform Veezu. Uber appealed to the Supreme Court which, on Tuesday, unanimously dismissed it, ruling that the operators were not required to sign a contract with the passengers. Uber spokesperson stated that the ruling confirms "that different contractual protections are applicable for people booking trips from London in comparison to the rest England and Wales", however, it has "no effect on Uber's VAT application". Layla Barke Jones from Aaron & Partners is the lawyer for Delta Taxis. She said that a win by Uber would have negatively affected many private hire operators. In another case, the Estonian startup Bolt that offers food and ride-hailing services has defeated an appeal from Britain's tax authority HMRC about what it must pay in VAT at 20%. HMRC was granted permission by the Court of Appeal to contest the ruling that Bolt only has to pay VAT on the margin and not the total cost of the trip. Kimberly Hurd is Bolt's senior UK general manager. She welcomed the Supreme Court decision regarding Uber's appeal but stated that a new regulatory structure was required to ensure rules are consistent throughout the UK. (Reporting and editing by Sarah Young, Susan Fenton and Sam Tobin)

• Uber loses UK Supreme Court Appeal over Tax on Rival Apps

  Uber's competitors in the taxi industry will not be charged a 20% tax on their profit margins if they operate outside London. The ruling by the Supreme Court of England on Tuesday was that private-hire drivers do not have a contract with customers. Uber brought the case after a 2021 ruling by the United Kingdom Supreme Court, that Uber's drivers were employees. This had an effect on Uber's taxes and other obligations. Last year, the London High Court ruled that private-hire cab operators must enter into contracts with their passengers. The Court of Appeal reversed the decision in July 2024 after a challenge from private hire operators Delta Taxis, and the platform Veezu. Uber appealed to the Supreme Court which, on Tuesday, unanimously rejected Uber's appeal. In another case, the Estonian startup Bolt that offers food and ride-hailing services has defeated a British tax authority's appeal this year about what it must pay 20% VAT. HMRC was granted permission by the Court of Appeal to contest the ruling that Bolt only has to pay VAT on the margin and not the total cost of the trip.

• The US and EU aerospace rivals unite to protect tariff-free aircraft export

  The United States and European Union have reached a provisional agreement to exempt planes from tariffs. This will avoid a possible threat to jet production in both regions, and cap months of unusual unity among rival plane makers. Officials in Europe said that the framework agreement, announced on sunday, would see the U.S. impose an import tariff of 15% on most EU products, but protect industries such as aerospace with zero-forzero tariffs for aircraft and parts. After intense lobbying it spares a sector that is often the lightning rod of trade tensions. The World Trade Organization was tested to its limit by a 17 year dispute over Airbus or Boeing subsidies, before a truce came in 2021. The threat of U.S. Tariffs, which would have compounded the supply chain issues, had led to a potential increase in costs for aircraft, engines, spare parts and components, from landing gear to seat. There are still questions about the details of the agreement and whether they will include other components such as space. One European industry official said, "We just wait until we see these written down." Airbus confirmed that it has taken note of this deal. It said that "a stable and predictable trading environment is essential for the highly integrated global aerospace industries." Boeing has not yet commented on the matter. UNITED CAMPAIGN The agreement reached on Sunday follows a discrete and unusually united campaign aimed at reverting to the landmark 1979 agreement that mandated duty free trading of civil aircraft between more than 30 nations. Airbus and Boeing were involved in a trade dispute over subsidies that had splintered the industry only a few short years ago. Now, both sides of Atlantic are working together. Sources say that two terms in the previous handbook of the industry have been quietly dropped: WTO and multilateral. The 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, which eliminated tariffs on parts and aircraft, is one of the few industry-specific agreements that survived an earlier round when the World Trade Organization was opened in 1995. U.S. president Donald Trump, who called the WTO the "single worst trade deal ever made," seems to prefer bilateral agreements over broad alliances, from trade to security. "Multilateralism" has been one of the most vehement criticisms of America First's philosophy. All sides were active in lobbying, but sources within the industry highlighted a discrete but influential role that GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp played. Culp said in April that he advocated the re-establishment of the tariff-free régime for the aerospace sector during a meeting at the White House with Trump. He stressed that the administration "understands" the position, and that the zero-duty system had helped the U.S. Aerospace industry achieve a $75 billion trade surplus each year. Officials from the aerospace industry also claimed that there was a strong interconnection between Boeing and its European rival Airbus. Tariffs in the U.S. would hurt all of us, they said. GE had no immediate comment to make on the new agreement. In May, Trump and Britain reached a trading agreement that restored duty-free jet engine trade. Talking Templates Aerospace industry officials have urged the White House, following the US-UK deal, to use the template as a guide for future trade negotiations. GE's Culp, and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, both referred to the deal as a model. The agreement does not restore the entire 1979 agreement, but instead focuses on just the largest aerospace markets. Boeing delivers around 17% of its aircraft to Europe, while Airbus ships about 12% of its jets, with some being assembled locally, to the United States. According to the French industry lobby Gifas, Europe and the U.S. each have their largest markets for aircraft parts. The agreement has relieved one major source of pressure. However, Boeing, Airbus, and their suppliers may still find themselves caught in the trade tensions between Washington, D.C., and China as they try to do business with them. Aerospace companies also await the results of an ongoing U.S. investigation into trade in aerospace. In May, the U.S. Commerce Department began a national security investigation under "Section 224" into the imports of aircraft, jet engines, and parts for commercial aircraft that could be the basis for tariffs, quotas, or both. U.S. Airlines who met with the Department say that much of their focus was on China, and the potential disruption of key supplies such as rare earths and magnetic materials. Embraer's regional jets are the only ones that have alternatives. Embraer estimates that tariffs of 50% on the importation of these jets could add $9,000,000 per plane to the cost for U.S. carriers. Alaska Air announced last week that it may delay some deliveries. (Writing and editing by Bernadettebaum, Tim Hepher)

• The US and EU aerospace rivals unite to protect tariff-free aircraft export

  The United States and European Union have reached a provisional agreement to exempt aircrafts from tariffs. This will avoid a possible threat to jet production in both regions, and cap months of unusual unity among rival plane makers. Officials from Europe said that the framework agreement, announced on Sunday will see the U.S. impose an import tariff of 15% on most EU products, but also offer protection to industries such as aerospace with zero-to-zero tariffs for aircraft and parts. After intense lobbying it spares an often lightning rod of trade tensions. The World Trade Organization was tested to the limit by a 17 year dispute over Airbus or Boeing subsidies, before a truce is reached in 2021. The threat of U.S. Tariffs, which would have exacerbated the supply chain issues, had led to a potential increase in costs for aircraft, engines, spares, and other components, from landing gear to seat. There are still questions about the details of the agreement and if it will include other components such as space. One European industry official said, "We just wait until we see these written down." Airbus confirmed that it has taken note of this deal. It said that "a stable and predictable trading environment is essential for the highly integrated global aerospace industries." Boeing has not yet commented on the matter. UNITED CAMPAIGN The agreement reached on Sunday follows a discrete and unusually united campaign aimed at reverting to the landmark 1979 agreement that mandated duty free trading of civil aircraft between more than 30 nations. Airbus and Boeing were involved in a trade dispute over subsidies that had splintered the industry only a few short years ago. Now, both sides of Atlantic are working together. Sources say that two terms in the previous handbook of the industry have been quietly dropped: WTO and multilateral. The 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, which eliminated tariffs on parts and aircraft, is one of the few industry-specific agreements that survived an earlier round when the World Trade Organization was opened in 1995. U.S. president Donald Trump, a man who called the WTO the "worst trade deal ever made," seems to prefer bilateral agreements over broad alliances, from trade to security. "Multilateralism" has been one of the most vehement criticisms of America First. All sides were active in lobbying, but sources within the industry highlighted a discrete but influential role that GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp played. Culp said in April that he advocated the re-establishment of the tariff-free régime for the aerospace sector during a meeting at the White House with Trump. He stressed that the administration "understands" the position, and highlighted the fact that the zero-duty system had helped the U.S. Aerospace industry achieve a $75 billion trade surplus each year. Officials from the aerospace industry also claimed that there was a strong interconnection between Boeing and its European rival Airbus. Tariffs in the U.S. would hurt all of us, they said. GE had no immediate comment to make on the new agreement. In May, Trump and Britain reached a trading agreement that restored duty-free jet engine trade. Talking Templates Aerospace industry officials have urged the White House, following the US-UK deal, to use the template as a guide for future trade negotiations. GE's Culp, and Delta Air Lines' CEO Ed Bastian, both referred to the deal as a model. The agreement does not restore the entire 1979 agreement, but instead focuses on just the largest aerospace markets. Boeing delivers around 17% of its jets in Europe, while Airbus delivers about 12% of its jets in the United States. Some of these are assembled locally. According to the French industry lobby Gifas, Europe and the U.S. each have their largest markets for aircraft parts. The agreement has relieved one major source of pressure. However, Boeing, Airbus, and their suppliers may still find themselves caught in the trade tensions between Washington, D.C., and China as they try to do business with them. Aerospace companies also await the results of an ongoing U.S. investigation into trade in aerospace. In May, the U.S. Commerce Department began a national security "Section-232" investigation on imports of aircraft, jet engines, and parts, which could be the basis for tariffs, quotas, or other measures. U.S. Airlines who met with the Department say that much of their focus was on China, and the potential disruption of key supplies such as rare earths and magnetic materials. Embraer's regional jets are the only ones that have alternatives. Embraer estimates that tariffs of 50% on the importation of these jets could add $9,000,000 per plane to the cost for U.S. carriers. Alaska Air announced last week that it may delay some deliveries. (Writing and editing by Bernadettebaum, Tim Hepher)

• Women from Soccer-England receive a hero's welcome at home after Euro 2025 victory

  After their Euro 2025 victory, the England women's football team returned home to a hero's welcome. Government ministers hosted a reception in honor of a triumph that was hailed by young people all over the country as a source of inspiration. Chloe Kelly, England's striker, scored the winning penalty kick in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Spain in Basel in a shootout. The team successfully defended the European Championship title that they won three years ago on their home turf. The team arrived at London's Southend Airport Monday afternoon on a plane with the England badge on the side and a red Nike Logo. This was a reference to the famous soccer anthem "Three Lions" which includes the line 'it's going home'. Angela Rayner will host the reception in Downing Street. She said, "Our Lionesses have proven themselves to be champions again last night." "Not only do they bring it home to England again, they inspire the next generation of Champions too." The Prime Minister Keir starmer, who is not attending the reception because he will be in Scotland meeting U.S. president Donald Trump, said that the team's win was an inspiration to the youth of the country. The Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock will attend the reception at Downing Street. She said that England's victory "builds brilliantly upon the momentum" we are creating in women's sports. Starmer, along with ministers and representatives of the Football Association (FA), will welcome the team to his official residence this evening. The FA had asked fans to avoid the airport because of limited space. However, hundreds, particularly young supporters, turned out anyway to line the streets, waving England flags. As the players emerged from airport terminal, some fans were holding signs that read 'Heroes!' and Well done girls. They cheered loudly. On Tuesday, a homecoming event with live music and large screens showing highlights of the tournament will be held in central London. In a social media video posted on Monday, players are seen celebrating their post-match celebration with a glass wine, as cheers erupt around them. "I'm so proud of my team." I am so grateful to be able to wear this badge. "I'm so proud to be English", Kelly replied. Leah Williamson, the England captain, said that she was totally in disbelief. But she knew deep down she would win. Williamson stated that "playing for the England team is incredible." "You cannot put us down." (Reporting and Editing by Ed Osmond, Christian Radnedge and Catarina demony)