BloombergAllyson Versprille

US proposes rules to allow supersonic flights over land, reversing the 50-year ban

The Trump administration has proposed new rules that would permit civil aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound over land in the US, reversing a ban that has been in place for more than 50 years. The proposal would open a path for commercial supersonic jet operations domestically.

2026-06-30T09:29:59.196636-07:00
FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Emirates introduces first of five 777-300ER converted freighters

By FlightGlobal: SkyCargo complements 777F fleet with larger twinjets modified under Israel Aerospace Industries programme. Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has received its first converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter, complementing the 777Fs of its SkyCargo division.

2026-06-30T06:29:07.776395-07:00
Reuters

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

By Reuters: Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air ​taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks ‌to secure government approval to deploy its commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00