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FAA approves Honda’s all-electric air taxi, but grants exemptions tied to ~15-minute battery endurance

The FAA has approved Honda to conduct flights with its all-electric air taxi even though the aircraft’s battery-storage design limits it to about 15 minutes of endurance. The approval required FAA exemptions ahead of test flights, reflecting how energy-storage constraints shape early operating envelopes.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.817927-07:00

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO faces governance backlash and index exclusion as funds and S&P 500 gatekeepers balk

2026-06-11T07:45:52.938604-07:00

The Air Current

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization

2026-06-11T09:22:31.951143-07:00

Bloomberg

GAO: F-35 readiness slips; Pentagon faces $13.7B extra sustainment bill through 2031

2026-06-11T07:13:53.976109-07:00

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FAA approves Honda’s all-electric air taxi, but grants exemptions tied to ~15-minute battery endurance The FAA has approved Honda to conduct flights with its all-electric air taxi even though the aircraft’s battery-storage design limits it to about 15 minutes of endurance. The approval required FAA exemptions ahead of test flights, reflecting how energy-storage constraints shape early operating envelopes.

2026-06-11T15:12:48.817927-07:00

FAA approves Honda’s all-electric air taxi, but grants exemptions tied to ~15-minute battery endurance

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Senate NDAA moves to fold Space Development Agency and Space Rapid Capabilities Office into Space Force acquisition The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced FY2027 NDAA language that would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO). A parallel authorizers’ push would remove their surrounding statutes, enabling Space Force to apply both organizations’ acquisition processes under a new structure.

2026-06-11T12:13:05.598628-07:00

Senate NDAA moves to fold Space Development Agency and Space Rapid Capabilities Office into Space Force acquisition

The Air Current

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization The FAA’s chief administrative officer is departing the agency, the latest in a broader run of senior executive exits. The move underscores continued churn in top FAA leadership as the agency pursues operational modernization and technology-enabled approaches.

2026-06-11T09:22:31.951143-07:00

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization

Bloomberg

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SpaceX IPO faces governance backlash and index exclusion as funds and S&P 500 gatekeepers balk As SpaceX heads toward its public debut, governance- and risk-mandated investors are weighing— and in some cases blacklisting— the offer amid concerns about Elon Musk’s control. Short seller Jim Chanos challenged the IPO’s valuation narrative, while S&P 500 index rules effectively keep SpaceX out despite broad market anticipation.

2026-06-11T07:45:52.938604-07:00

SpaceX IPO faces governance backlash and index exclusion as funds and S&P 500 gatekeepers balk

Bloomberg

GAO: F-35 readiness slips; Pentagon faces $13.7B extra sustainment bill through 2031 A GAO review found the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s full mission capable rate fell to just 25% in FY25, with 2025 readiness further degrading as spare parts shortages and other sustainment troubles hinder maintenance. To raise availability, the Pentagon says it needs an additional $13.7 billion through 2031.

2026-06-11T07:13:53.976109-07:00

GAO: F-35 readiness slips; Pentagon faces $13.7B extra sustainment bill through 2031

SpaceNews.com

Open Cosmos asks ITU broadband-constellation deadline extension after launch setbacks British smallsat broadband specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after encountering launch issues that have disrupted its schedule. The request underscores how launch timing remains a gating factor for ITU-driven deployment commitments.

2026-06-11T06:28:58.733840-07:00

Open Cosmos asks ITU broadband-constellation deadline extension after launch setbacks

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LATAM hosts IATA AGM in Latin America, pushing for policy reforms to unlock regional growth LATAM Group hosted the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in the region after a 27-year absence, positioning Latin America’s aviation potential as a board-level priority. The carrier emphasized the need for effective public policies to support sustained development as the industry convenes to set the agenda for the year ahead.

2026-06-11T04:43:31.369437-07:00

LATAM hosts IATA AGM in Latin America, pushing for policy reforms to unlock regional growth

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SpiceJet delays pilot salary payments and seeks a government-backed loan to close liquidity gap SpiceJet has delayed pilot salary payments and is asking the government for financial support to address a cash crunch. The request comes as the airline struggles to fund payroll obligations while it pursues an emergency, state-backed loan to restore liquidity.

2026-06-10T22:43:38.108048-07:00

SpiceJet delays pilot salary payments and seeks a government-backed loan to close liquidity gap

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FAA approves Honda’s all-electric air taxi, but grants exemptions tied to ~15-minute battery endurance

SpaceX IPO faces governance backlash and index exclusion as funds and S&P 500 gatekeepers balk

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization

GAO: F-35 readiness slips; Pentagon faces $13.7B extra sustainment bill through 2031

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