Reuters
IndiGo appointed IATA director-general Willie Walsh as its new CEO, tapping a high‑profile industry figure and ending succession questions prompted by Pieter Elbers' sudden resignation. The hire places an external international executive atop India's largest carrier as it manages recent operational and strategic headwinds.
Bloomberg
• Anthony Capaccio
By Bloomberg: Lockheed Martin Corp.’s new AIM-260 air-to-air missile program received a $2 billion boost in the Trump administration’s proposed budget, a sign the classified weapon could see accelerated production and be deployed soon.
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
By Via Satellite: SSC Space is expanding its ground systems business with SSC Space Go, designed for commercial companies with small satellites in LEO. This week, On Orbit hosts Jonas Åslund, product manager and Viktor Pankov, product owner of SSC Space Go to hear about how the service was designed to meet the needs of the evolving commercial space market.
CNBC
By CNBC: Sean Duffy, U.S. Transportation Secretary, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss staffing challenges with air traffic control, the impact of higher air fares and much more.
AirInsight
• Ernest Arvai
By AirInsight: Earnings season for airlines has begun, and we expect major drops in profitability, with Jet A likely to remain at $4.75 - $5.00 per gallon, with fewer flights.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: Conclusion of first test campaign phase precedes scheduled ‘eco-mode’ operations.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
By Breitflyte: AirAsia X has announced the appointment of Tan Sri Jamaludin as the Independent Non-Executive Chairman. During the announcement, the Group also outlined their strategy for navigating rising fuel costs and growing uncertainty across markets.
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FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
aeroxplorer.com
• Kalum Shashi Ishara
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
