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
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
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
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Airports   Delta Air Lines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Delta Announces Opening of Phase 1 of Second Delta One Lounge at LAX

By Breitflyte: Delta Air Lines has today announced the opening pf Phase 1 of the second Delta One Lounge at LAX. When Phase 2 is complete in 2028, the airline’s lounge footprint at LAX will total 60,000 square feet, and will offer over 1,000 seats to guests.

Also: Simple Flying, World Airline News, Aviation A2Z and thriftytraveler.com
2026-06-30T15:18:29.337478-07:00
eVTOL   Orders  
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Australia's FlyOnE firms purchase of E5 electric aircraft

By ch-aviation: FlyOnE (Australia) (Perth Jandakot) has signed a conditional aircraft purchase agreement with Electron Aerospace for the E5 electric aircraft, replacing a 2021 memorandum of understanding for 28 aircraft with a larger, undisclosed commitment.

2026-06-30T18:17:10.919927-07:00