NASA  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft hits Mach 1 for first time in Edwards AFB flight

NASA says its X-59 low-boom demonstrator exceeded Mach 1 for the first time during a test flight from Edwards Air Force Base, advancing the Quesst program’s objective of enabling overland supersonic flight without a sonic boom. The milestone builds on earlier low-speed and early supersonic validation steps.

2026-06-07T09:12:07.419829-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines   United Airlines  
Bloomberg • Sri Taylor

United Airlines CEO Says Affluent Passengers Are Still Spending

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said affluent travelers continue to spend on air travel despite a sharp rise in fares, supporting his confidence that demand for premium products can withstand higher prices.

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2026-06-07T08:43:59.290768-07:00
Event   IATA   Orders   Airlines   Boeing   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

LATAM laments 787 delivery delays as it prepares to welcome first Embraer 195-E2s

By FlightGlobal: The Latin American airline group is hosting this year’s IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro. LATAM Airlines Group chief executive Roberto Alvo says the carrier is keen to open more long-haul destinations but has been frustrated by widebody delivery delays, having not “taken delivery of a single Boeing aircraft on time”.

2026-06-07T04:58:12.160791-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
Leeham News • the Leeham News Team

Boeing gains FAA approval for next step in 777-9 certification

By Leeham News: June 7, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, a critical piece of securing type certification of the long-delayed widebody derivative.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-06-07T05:11:29.419882-07:00