space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA weighs a lower-cost Hubble reboost as Katalyst readies a robotic servicing attempt to reboost Swift

NASA is considering extending the life of the Hubble Space Telescope with a reboost maneuver if costs can be reduced. Separately, NASA and Katalyst are preparing to launch a robotic servicing mission aimed at reboosting the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory in a decaying orbit.

2026-06-06T18:13:30.909871-07:00
aviation   Orders   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Boeing  
Reuters • Allison Lampert

Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says

By Reuters: Boeing’s top services executive said on Saturday that the planemaker can provide aftermarket ​parts support to China to back a 200-plane order ‌announced by the planemaker following a visit by U.S President Donald Trump to Beijing earlier this year.

2026-06-06T15:18:57.867611-07:00
defense   Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion MH-60 Sale To New Zealand

By Aviation Week: The U.S. government has approved a $1.5 billion export of five Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and related equipment to New Zealand.

Also: Reuters and Economic Times
2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00
aviation   Orders   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737   Southwest Airlines  
Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027

By Reuters: Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 7 to enter ‌revenue service in 2027 and remains focused on the MAX family rather than adding another aircraft type to reduce risk, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson told Reuters on Saturday.

2026-06-06T14:45:14.688777-07:00
aviation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

Alaska Air says demand, fares could support second-half cash flow despite fuel shock

By Reuters: Alaska Air Group is hopeful it can reinstate its financial guidance on its second-quarter earnings call if fuel prices show more stability, Chief Financial Officer Shane Tackett told ​Reuters on Saturday, after volatility in jet fuel costs forced the ​carrier to pull its full-year outlook.

2026-06-06T15:57:34.997743-07:00
aviation   Routes   Middle East   Supply Chain   Europe   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines   Embraer  
Reuters • Gabriel Araujo

Embraer sees airlines delaying decisions on plane purchase options due to Iran war

By Reuters: Some airlines are delaying decisions on whether to exercise aircraft purchase options amid uncertainties related to the war in ​Iran, which has pushed up jet fuel prices, Embraer CEO Francisco ‌Gomes Neto told Reuters on Saturday.

Also: Daily Sabah and 4 more
2026-06-06T13:27:55.097943-07:00
aviation   Frequent-flyer programs   Codeshare   IATA   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Philippine Airlines joins oneworld, becoming the alliance’s 16th member

By AeroTime: Philippine Airlines (PAL) is joining the oneworld alliance. The announcement was made on June 6, 2026, during the 82nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Also: FlightGlobal, Dj's Aviation, View from the Wing and 6 more
2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00
aviation   Routes   Middle East   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Air Canada   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

American plans new long-haul market after Doha exit

By FlightGlobal: American Airlines commercial chief Nat Pieper says the carrier is eyeing new long-haul markets. The Oneworld alliance carrier will not return to Doha, the main hub of partner Qatar Airways, after suspending flights in March due to the Iran war, American confirmed on 6 June.

2026-06-06T13:57:46.421960-07:00