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Cathay Pacific • News Release

Cathay Group chairman Patrick Healy to retire; Guy Bradley appointed chair effective 13 May 2026

Cathay Group announced Patrick Healy will step down as board chair on 13 May 2026 and retire from the Swire Group at the end of May. Healy will be succeeded by Guy Bradley, president of Swire Pacific and an existing Cathay Group board member.

Also: Airline Economics, South China Morning Post and Aviation Week
2025-12-23T03:40:21.885698-08:00
MRO   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Policy & Regulation  
FAA

FAA Proposes $15.7M Civil Penalty Against Aery Aviation for Unapproved Learjet Modifications

By FAA: The FAA alleges Aery installed equipment on various Learjets for banner- and target-tow operations without performing the required maintenance or maintaining the required documentation.

2025-12-22T09:19:10.939807-08:00
Antitrust   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Ryanair to appeal €256m Italian fine over alleged obstruction of travel agencies

By FlightGlobal: Budget carrier Ryanair has vowed to appeal after Italian competition regulators imposed a fine of €256 million ($302 million) on the airline, accusing it of exploiting a dominant market position.

Also: Aviation A2Z, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, Aviation Week, Airline Economics, luxtimes.lu, Daily Sabah, ansa.it, Ryanair, Euronews, The Independent, The Guardian, ansa.it and euractiv.com
2025-12-23T03:29:42.163358-08:00
North America   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Porter Airlines takes delivery of its 50th Embraer E195‑E2

By Airline Economics: Porter Airlines has received its 50th Embraer E195-E2 aircraft today (December 23).

Also: LARA, Aviation24 and Business Wire
2025-12-23T05:19:23.644769-08:00