aviation   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

FAA proposes new noise standards to enable civil supersonic travel over the continental U.S.

The FAA is proposing new civil supersonic noise standards aimed at making overland supersonic travel across the continental United States possible. The rulemaking would adjust the regulatory framework governing aircraft noise impacts as supersonic operations move closer to practical deployment.

2026-06-30T23:31:38.086266-07:00
space   Intuitive Machines   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
Reuters • Joey Roulette

Astrobotic, Firefly, Intuitive Machines win more NASA moon lander missions

By Reuters: NASA on Tuesday awarded $590 million worth of contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace ​and Intuitive Machines for more uncrewed lunar lander missions in late 2028 ‌as the agency seeks to ramp up commercial moon activities under its Artemis program.

Also: SpaceNews.com, Ars Technica, Space Policy Online, Bloomberg, Via Satellite, NASA/JPL, Space Explored, New York Times, Aerospace America, GeekWire, CBS News, NBC News and 19 more
2026-06-30T12:17:35.514226-07:00
defense   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Reuters

Saab signs $2.54 billion Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

By Reuters: Swedish defence equipment maker Saab signed a contract on Tuesday to deliver 16 Gripen E fighter ​aircraft to Ukraine in a deal worth ​about 24.6 billion Swedish crowns ($2.54 billion).

Also: aerospaceglobalnews.com, defence-industry.eu and 3 more
2026-06-30T13:16:57.416868-07:00
aviation   Routes   Middle East   Airports   Singapore Airshow   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Reuters • Julie Zhu

Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion

By Reuters: Oman Air is looking to capitalise on the Gulf state's appeal as a largely untapped tourism destination as it launches flights ​from Muscat to Singapore on Thursday and considers an expansion to ‌North Asia over the next year, its CEO said.

Also: ch-aviation
2026-06-30T21:29:28.798872-07:00
aviation   Routes   Middle East   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Reuters • Christine Chen, Julie Zhu

Asian airlines' Europe windfall fades as Gulf rivals rebound

By Reuters: Asian airlines that gained passengers and charged higher fares ​on European routes after the start of the Iran conflict are seeing those advantages erode as Gulf carriers restore flights and offer lower ‌ticket prices, industry data shows.

Also: CAPA, cargotalkgcc.com and cargotalkgcc.com
2026-06-30T20:24:47.585016-07:00