space   Supply Chain   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Study flags diminishing returns—and potential constraints—for very large launch vehicles

A new study argues that pursuing ever-larger rockets may not always improve mission economics or operational outcomes, suggesting there is a practical upper bound to launch-vehicle size. The findings come as SpaceX and other companies continue developing very large launch vehicles.

2026-06-29T18:57:34.584027-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Ukrainian drone maker to set up first US production line

By FlightGlobal: F-Drones systems like the F7 interceptor are made without any Chinese components, making them eligible for US military service Ukrainian Ministry of Defense F-Drones is the first Ukrainian producer authorised by Kyiv to export its uncrewed weapons to the US military.

2026-06-29T17:57:20.789709-07:00
aviation   Leadership   Orders   Airlines   Boeing  
Reuters

Air New Zealand delays two Boeing 787 deliveries, appoints Kris Cudmore CFO

By Reuters: Air New Zealand announced delays to two new Boeing 787 aircraft deliveries on Tuesday, while ​separately appointing insider Kris Cudmore as its chief financial officer.

2026-06-29T16:57:19.282806-07:00
aviation   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing   Boeing 737  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA issues new 737 Max directive over overheating cabin risk

By FlightGlobal: Tripped circuit breakers can prevent 737 Max air conditioning systems from cooling hot air pumped into the cabin. The Federal Aviation Administration has taken additional action to address a circuit breaker issue that can cause 737 Max cabins and cockpits to become dangerously hot.

2026-06-29T15:39:57.406671-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   North America   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Canadian regional carriers seek subsidies in northern ops

By ch-aviation: A joint initiative by North Star Air (Ontario), Bearskin Airlines, Air Creebec, and Wasaya Airways, called the Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program (NOAAP) is looking to reduce the cost of air travel across Northern Ontario through a provincially funded subsidy.

2026-06-29T17:11:45.764870-07:00
aviation   UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Drone Collides With JetBlue Plane On Final Approach to Land at New York JFK, Narrowly Misses Smashing Into Cockpit Windscreen

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A JetBlue Airbus A321 with as many as 159 passengers on board was struck by a drone as it was on its final approach to land at New York JFK on Monday morning, air traffic control recordings have revealed.

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2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00
defense   Aircraft Carrier   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Air Force Discloses B-2 Can Launch Stealth Anti-Ship Missiles In Surprise Announcement

By The War Zone: Pairing LRASM with the B-2 creates a powerful, penetrating, fleet-killing combination, especially in the broad expanses of the Pacific.

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00