BloombergAllyson Versprille

FAA proposal would lift the overland supersonic ban, enabling civil flights faster than Mach 1 over the continental U.S.

The Trump administration says it is moving toward civil supersonic flight over the continental U.S., including a FAA notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to end the blanket overland prohibition. The plan would reverse a longstanding ban and establish a new noise-focused framework to allow supersonic operations over land.

2026-06-30T09:29:59.196636-07:00
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Reuters

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks

By Reuters: Boeing and the union ​representing engineers ‌and technical workers said on ​Tuesday that ​they would begin ⁠formal contract ​talks ahead of ​the expiration of their labor agreements ​in ​October.

2026-06-30T11:03:16.380770-07:00
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
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ch-aviationLuciano Braganca

Flexjet inducts first GVII-G500, begins G450 replacement

By ch-aviation: Flexjet (LXJ, Cleveland Cuyahoga Country) has formally inducted its first GVII-G500, with the type set to gradually replace the company's fleet of G450s.

2026-06-30T11:03:19.938348-07:00
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Leeham NewsBjorn Fehrm

Christian Scherer retires from Airbus.

By Leeham News: By Bjorn Fehrm June 30, 2026, © Leeham News: Airbus Christian Scherer, the CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft until 1 January 2026, works his last day at Airbus today.

2026-06-30T11:16:17.717123-07:00
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