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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

Flight attendants at American Airlines are urging shareholders to remove CEO Robert Isom amid rising criticism of his leadership. The carrier's main union is considering a vote of no confidence after recent earnings and management backlash, escalating pressure on the airline's board.

Also: Airline Geeks
2026-02-05T05:16:03.555553-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airlines   Embraer  
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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

AirAsia Has Limited Leverage in the A220 Showdown — What It Means for Airbus, Embraer and Fleet Strategy

By AirInsight: The AirAsia A220 rumor hides a deeper story: Airbus still bears scars from the A330neo collapse, Embraer is poised to play spoiler, and AirAsia’s bargaining power is far weaker than it looks.

2026-02-05T07:18:23.657820-08:00
NTSB   Helicopter   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Associated Press

Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills pilot and trooper during shooter response

By Associated Press: An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to an active shooter situation has crashed, killing both the pilot and a trooper who was a paramedic.

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2026-02-05T04:15:37.957127-08:00