aviation   Routes   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
Reuters • Tim Hepher

Qantas to reveal first destination for Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to London or New York

Qantas is set to announce the first route in its Project Sunrise program—an ultra-long-haul nonstop service from eastern Australia to either London or New York—marking one of aviation’s few remaining unbroken barriers to end-to-end travel after years of delivery and launch delays.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aerial Firefighting   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus  
The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The age of drone warfare brings new battlefield roles for helicopters

By The Air Current: The Pentagon is increasingly looking to helicopters as aerial counter-drone platforms, following years of lessons from global conflicts where uncrewed aircraft have proven to be lethal and cost-effective weapons that have overwhelmed traditional air defense systems.

Also: Shephard Media, Aviation Week and Airbus
2026-06-16T13:24:11.122201-07:00
aviation   North America   Airports   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Spirit Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Bankrupt Spirit moves to auction Airbus jets and other assets, bidders emerge

By FlightGlobal: Potential bidders include a Florida firm that envisions launching a new US airline. The bankrupt parent of defunct US carrier Spirit Airlines aims in the coming weeks to close out bidding to sell assets, including several dozen Airbus A320-family jets and slots at New York LaGuardia airport.

Also: skygofly.com
2026-06-16T14:49:01.231481-07:00
aviation   Saudi Arabia   Routes   Middle East   North America   Orders   Policy & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing  
Reuters • David Shepardson

Saudi-backed Riyadh Air wins approval to operate US flights

By Reuters: Saudi Arabia's new airline Riyadh Air won the right ​to operate flights to and from the United States, ‌the U.S. Transportation Department said in an order Tuesday.

Also: Skift, aeroxplorer.com and defensetalks.com
2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00