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SpaceX will launch four astronauts to the ISS on the private Ax-4 mission Wednesday morning (June 11), and you can watch the action live.

"I don't think it is an overstatement to say that morale among U.S.-based scientists is at an all-time low."

On Wednesday, June 4, Southwest Airlines senior leaders spoke at the 9th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference, an industry gathering hosted by investment bank TD Cowen. Among many things that were discussed, it became very clear that Southwest Airlines is looking to evolve away from its traditional point-to-point business model towards a more hybrid approach that incorporates greater connectivity into the picture. The airline reaffirmed that it would aim to remain the dominant point-to-point carrier in the United States.

Singapore Airlines will soon be reintroducing its flagship Airbus A380 on routes to Auckland Airport (AKL) from its hub at Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN). This change will take place during the Southern Hemisphere's summer season, from January 18 to March 29 of 2026. This will mark the first Airbus A380 service to New Zealand in nearly two years. The jet will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on Singapore Airlines Flight 285 and Singapore Airlines Flight 286.

Belarusian national carrier Belavia has somehow managed to acquire three Airbus A330-200 aircraft despite heavy Western sanctions prohibiting aircraft and jetliner components from being sold to Belarus. These large, widebody aircraft were formerly operated by Emirates and are currently around 20 years old. These jets were then sold to Magic Air, a semi-shady airline based in the Gambia that Jordanian-Syrian businessman Tarek Abdel Hamid Al Ajami runs. These aircraft were acquired originally from the bankrupt Turkish airline Onur Air around five years ago.

Silver Airways was recently up for grabs at a bankruptcy auction but no buyers came forward despite the carrier’s extensive marketing efforts and outreach to dozens of potential buyers, according to a report by The Street.

Preparations for the arrival of a visiting crew, the continued study of how humans adapt to microgravity and more highlight the sixth week of Expedition 73 on the International Space Station.

Antares is a red supergiant star located 400 light-years from Earth.

China has revealed the first image from its Tianwen 2 asteroid sample return mission, which is now more than 3 million kilometers (1.9 million miles) from Earth.

"I've had a number of NASA personnel come up and think that the one that was theirs was ours, and they're shocked."

On Friday, June 6, the stock market had one of its best days over the past few months, especially when it came to one specific industry. That industry, the commercial aviation sector, outperformed virtually all expectations, with share prices being shot skywards. Over the past few weeks, multiple major headlines have impacted investor confidence in the consumer aviation industry. Specifically, United Airlines and JetBlue announced a new partnership that will certainly have a large impact on the market and airline financial performance.

United Airlines has just launched its newest transatlantic flight from its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport. However, unlike the majority of its European services, this route will be operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The relatively niche market will be served several times a week, reflecting the lower demand but potentially profitable nature of the route.

Delta Air Lines is making adjustments to its winter plans. The Atlanta-based carrier has made several cuts to its transatlantic schedule this winter, especially from its hubs at New York JFK Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The size of the frequency reductions vary by market, with some routes getting hit harder than others.

Hong Kong Airlines is set to launch a direct service between Hong Kong and Melbourne, Australia, creating competition on the two incumbent carriers already serving the city pair, Qantas and Cathay Pacific. The airline has secured traffic rights for the route and will announce further schedule details later this year.

There are some very big changes currently taking place at Southwest Airlines, a carrier that has been in the national spotlight following a high-profile standoff with activist investment management firm Elliott Management. The carrier has shifted away from its traditional business model in a few key ways, but the largest and most impactful of these changes has likely been the carrier's decision to move away from its traditional open seating policy. By assigning seats, the airline can offer premium seats to passengers for which it can charge for extra legroom.

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Turkish Airlines is making some adjustments to its summer schedule. The Istanbul-based carrier has made cuts to several of its US routes for next month, indicating changes in demand for flights from the US to the rest of the airline's global network. Cuts will be made at four US airports, all of which are major aviation hubs.

It seems United Airlines is encountering problems with its Starlink WiFi. The new WiFi, which promises enhanced connectivity for United passengers while in-flight, has been involved in some technical difficulties that have resulted in the airline turning it off in the regional jets that have been equipped with Starlink. It is unclear how long the problem will take to resolve.

It is no secret that airlines need to adjust the aircraft they use on certain routes due to operational challenges, increases or decreases in demand or other challenges. The Boeing 767 is an essential aircraft for some operators on the US-Europe market, particularly United Airlines and Delta Air Lines which dominate in that respect.

Over the past few months, commercial aircraft manufacturers have struggled to balance a constantly shifting economic environment and onerous trade barriers, ones which are wreaking havoc on supply chains. In a move that many could have seen coming, it appears that China is beginning to shift its allegiances away from US-based manufacturer Boeing and towards its principal European competitor, Airbus.