The Canadian government has launched a specialized loan program to help airlines cope with surging fuel costs amid post-pandemic recovery and global market volatility. The initiative offers favorable terms with strict accountability, aiming to prevent service cuts without direct subsidies. It targets major carriers like Air Canada and WestJet, as well as regional operators.
The May 28 Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral provided rare real-world data on methalox rocket blasts. Safety officials measured overpressure reaching a mile and debris at half a mile, validating wide exclusion zones that prevented injuries. The findings will refine models for Starship and future operations amid plans for 500 annual launches by 2036.
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