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Aviation Week & Space Technology, June 15, 2026

VOL. 188 NO. 24 June 15, 2026
Digital cover of Aviation Week for June 15, 2026

The final few phases of certification flight for the long-delayed Boeing 777-9 are underway or in sight, and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is bullish on the program’s progress, despite FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford's recent statement that approval for the big twinjet might slide into early next year.

Credit: Boeing

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

Boeing 777-9 in flight
article

Ortberg Says ETOPS Testing Will Not Delay 777-9 Delivery Timing

Jun 12, 2026
Amid a wave of final certification work on two programs, the timing of ETOPS testing is still unknown but will not affect 777-9 deliveries.
Boeing 737
article

IATA Expects Sharp Drop In Profits As Fuel Price Surges

Jun 12, 2026
Airlines have partly succeeded at passing on higher costs to consumers this year, but carriers worry that they might soon ask for too much and strangle demand.
LATAM aircraft
article

Regulatory Headwinds Are Tempering Brazil’s Aviation Potential

Jun 11, 2026
South America’s largest aviation market, Brazil, faces barriers to growth.
EasyJet Airbus A320
article

Castlelake’s EasyJet Bid Could Shake Up European Airline Landscape

Jun 09, 2026
EasyJet’s slots, fleet and network position, as well as a depressed share price, sparked Castlelake’s interest.
Twelve's production facility
article

Twelve Starts Commercial Production Of e-SAF

Jun 10, 2026
The power-to-liquids tech developer sees a path forward for electro-sustainable aviation fuel.
air traffic flight strips
article

The FAA Needs Funds To Take The Next Step In ATC Modernization

Jun 10, 2026
The FAA seeks more resources to move into the next phase of modernizing U.S. air traffic control.

FIRST TAKE

Airbus U760 Ravenstorm drone concept
article

First Take, June 15, 2026

Jun 12, 2026
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

SPACE

map of Starship-Super Heavy test site
article

New Glenn Launchpad Explosion Yields Silver Lining

Jun 11, 2026
The root cause for the failed New Glenn flight 4 static-fire test has yet to be disclosed, but one metric stands out: 7,174 ft.
Taiwan Strait imaged by a Landsat 9 satellite
article

Landsat’s Next Chapter: NASA Pushes Commercial Follow-On

Jun 12, 2026
As NASA prioritizes flagship missions, Landsat may move toward a commercial model—reviving debates over free data, continuity and science needs.

DEFENSE

Future Combat Air System concept art
article

Europe’s Future Fighter Shifts From Deadlock To Divorce

Jun 12, 2026
Germany says planning is underway for what comes next after its fighter partnership with France fizzled.
Gripen F fighter
article

Ukraine Deal Could Spark New Wave Of Gripen Orders

Jun 09, 2026
A Ukrainian Gripen acquisition could unlock follow-on purchases from Sweden, and Brazil is considering additional buys, too.
GE CCA engine
article

Collaborative Combat Aircraft Surge Drives New Engine Concepts

Jun 09, 2026
The unique requirements of collaborative combat aircraft will force engine-makers to adopt a different mindset for design, schedule and cost.
Boeing KC-46
article

U.S. Air Force Weighs Steps To Expand Its Tanker Force

Jun 11, 2026
Boeing’s KC-46 progresses through critical upgrades and mission growth as the service looks long term.

TECHNOLOGY

GE Aerospace megawatt-class hybrid-electric engine
article

The Week In Technology, June 8-12, 2026

Jun 08, 2026
GE runs hybrid engine; ambitious decarbonization pays off; NASA’s advanced airliners; channel-wing VTOL UAS; and a balloon-launched rocket.

COLUMNS AND OPINION

Zone 5 Technologies interceptor
article

Opinion: Institutional Investors Need Pentagon Action

Jun 08, 2026
The U.S. Defense Department could take steps to instill greater confidence among institutional investors about the outlook for defense contractors.
Starship engines
article

How SpaceX Could Redefine Aerospace And Defense Again—Or Not

Jun 12, 2026
The most outsize effects from SpaceX’s public debut could be in the same industry it already transformed.
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.
Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio pose in front of flags
article

NASA Looks Ahead To Artemis III

Jun 12, 2026
A new crew begins training for NASA’s Artemis III flight test in Earth orbit.

DEPARTMENTS

Bell 505 uncrewed concept
article

Letters From Our Readers, June 15, 2026

Jun 12, 2026
Readers write about Navair’s MARV-EL program, tech and wealth, and Mars sample-return competition. Plus, Behind the Scenes at Space Tech Expo and MRO Greater China.
article

New Positions, Promotions, Honors And Elections, June 15, 2026

Jun 12, 2026
Recent appointments, promotions and honors in the aviation and aerospace industry.
article

Aviation Week Events, June 15, 2026

Jun 12, 2026
A roundup of upcoming conferences and exhibitions.