FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether Joby Aviation violated import and tariff rules, following a complaint filed by rival Archer Aviation. The case adds a new layer of trade and regulatory scrutiny to the already escalating Joby–Archer competition in the air-taxi market.
Reuters
By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system along the southern U.S.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: BryceTech, one of the leading space research firms, has released its 2025 Year in Review tracking the launch market. It shows a market moving towards small satellites, and underlines the dominance of SpaceX in the launch market.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The fiscal year 2027 budget request from the White House affirms the Trump Administration’s commitment to fielding the US Air Force sixth-generation fighter, with Boeing to fly a prototype in 2028.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Amazon’s satellite constellation is scheduled to launch service in mid-2026, in a letter to shareholders on Thursday.
Airways Magazine
• Helwing Villamizar
By Airways Magazine: Aviation safety debate post-DCA crash: The House’s ALERT Act covers more ground, while the Senate’s ROTOR Act is more limited.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: HawkEye 360 files to go public HawkEye 360 files to go public.
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Defense Daily
• Rich Abott
The Aviationist
• Stefano D'Urso
SpaceWatch Global
• Joshua Faleti
