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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 8, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 23 June 08, 2026
Blue Origin's damaged Launch Complex 36

Following the New Glenn rocket explosion on the launchpad during a static-fire test, Blue Origin has announced an ambitious six-month return-to-flight timeline that implies no major hardware redesign will be needed. 

Credit: Planet Labs PBC

SPACE

explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket
article

Launchpad Explosion Opens New Chapter For Blue Origin

Jun 05, 2026
Jeff Bezos’ space company expects to return to flight in six months, despite the New Glenn accident at Cape Canaveral.
Starship on launchpad
videos

Podcast: SpaceX—To The Nasdaq And Beyond

Jun 02, 2026
Editors discuss SpaceX's pitch for what will be the biggest IPO ever and what it could mean for the company.
remnants of a rocket falling through space
article

Rising Launch Cadence Spurs Calls For Air Traffic System Coordination

Jun 02, 2026
As rocket launches become more routine, air traffic integration is becoming more critical.

DEFENSE

soldiers in the field with drones
article

U.S. Drone Dominance Strategy Hinges On Pricing Change

Jun 05, 2026
The Pentagon’s strategy to acquire 340,000 drones by the end of next year requires industry to scale production up while driving prices down.
soldier launching a drone
article

U.S. Drone Demand Moves Acquisition To The Field

Jun 05, 2026
The U.S. Army’s new Amazon.com-like website for drone acquisition is challenging industry business models and supply chains.
Next-Generation Interceptor launch rendering
article

Next-Gen Interceptor Prepares For Production As Golden Dome Grows

Jun 04, 2026
Lockheed Martin is ready to begin production of the future interceptor, with design review and full test expected this year.
C-37A taking off
article

Budget Increase Prompts U.S. Military VIP Fleet Refresh

Jun 01, 2026
New procurement plans for executive airlift and support bring opportunities for special mission providers.
Saab's GlobalEye radar
article

Canada Signals New Urgency With Quick AEW&C Pick

Jun 05, 2026
Ottawa is trying to modernize its military, strengthen its industry and forge closer ties to Europe with its surprise airborne early warning and control pick.

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Airbus assembly hall
article

How Airbus Builds The A321XLR

Jun 04, 2026
Betting on strong sales for the new A321XLR, Airbus has invested in new facilities, tooling and personnel to develop the aircraft.
aircraft in flight
article

War, Fuel And Fares: Second-Half Questions For U.S. Airlines

Jun 03, 2026
Continued appetite for travel is keeping U.S. airlines optimistic, but fare increases and economic pressures could affect demand in the back half of the year.
EL-9
podcast

Podcast: CAPA Summit Recap—ATM Overhaul, Bedford And Low-Cost Strategy

Jun 04, 2026
Editors recap the CAPA Airline Leader Summit, covering air traffic modernization debates, rising costs, FAA head Bryan Bedford's certification news, LCC strategy and more.
EcoPulse demonstrator
article

Daher Rethinks Business Aircraft Design Strategy And Methods

Jun 04, 2026
As France’s CORAC research and technology program faces budgetary pressure, Daher is championing continued funding and associated collaboration.

TECHNOLOGY

Honda’s F1 eVTOL demonstrator
article

The Week In Technology, June 1-5, 2026

Jun 01, 2026
Honda eVTOL flies; helping to avoid contrails; bio-based carbon fiber advances; Korea’s engine independence bid; and Airbus’ Canadian tech hub.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

CEO Eric Hinson
article

FlightSafety International Tallies 250,000 Annual Course Enrollments

Jun 04, 2026
Now 75, the company trains tens of thousands of pilots, technicians and professionals from business, commercial, military and government aviation every year.
open die forging press in steelworks
article

Opinion: Forging Press Capacity Is Aerospace’s Hidden Bottleneck

Jun 05, 2026
The shortage of large hydraulic forging press capacity is constraining commercial and defense production.