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stateaviationjournal.com • Kim Stevens

Textron names Brian Rohloff to lead Textron Aviation as Ron Draper retires in 2026

Textron will appoint Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of Textron Aviation effective August 31, 2026, succeeding Ron Draper. Draper, who has led the segment for eight years and spent more than 27 years with Textron, is retiring from the company.

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Textron Aviation appoints new CEO as Ron Draper confirms retirement

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2026-08-24T07:12:58.216997-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

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2026-08-24T07:35:26.020431-07:00

Antitrust Policy & Regulation Airlines Delta Air Lines

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

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2026-08-24T08:50:10.739893-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airbus

Vertical Mag

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

By Vertical Mag: Milestone Aviation Group's sale of Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air marks a significant step in enhancing fleet capabilities.

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2026-08-24T05:36:08.838841-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Second 737 North Line Likely Needed as Early as 2028: Analysis

By Leeham News: The company was already thinking about a further rate increase to 63 per month. Additionally, Boeing informed the supply chain that it should consider preparations for a 737-production rate of up to 75 per month.

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2026-08-24T06:05:13.157702-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Third-largest shareholder of US’s JetBlue cuts stake to 3.3%

By ch-aviation: Icahn Capital LP, the investment firm through which US businessman Carl Icahn manages investment funds, sold about 8.13 million JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK) shares between August 17 and August 20, 2026, reducing the Icahn Group’s stake in the carrier to approximately 3.32%.

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2026-08-24T06:50:38.578109-07:00

Event eVTOL North America Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Archer Aviation

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

2026-08-24T05:04:58.478378-07:00

ATC Airports Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

Bloomberg • Ott Ummelas

Norway’s Air Traffic Controllers End Strike After Reaching Deal

By Bloomberg: Norway’s air traffic controllers reached a deal with their employers in talks on Monday, ending a strike that crippled the country’s air travel over the weekend.

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2026-08-24T06:06:06.243970-07:00

Textron names Brian Rohloff to lead Textron Aviation as Ron Draper retires in 2026

Textron Aviation appoints new CEO as Ron Draper confirms retirement

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

Second 737 North Line Likely Needed as Early as 2028: Analysis

Third-largest shareholder of US’s JetBlue cuts stake to 3.3%

Archer plans downtown LA’s first vertiport

Archer And AEG Plan Downtown Los Angeles Vertiport Ahead Of LA28 Games

Archer and AEG to build a vertiport in Los Angeles’ LA LIVE entertainment centre

Norway’s Air Traffic Controllers End Strike After Reaching Deal

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

Third-largest shareholder of US’s JetBlue cuts stake to 3.3%

Norway’s Air Traffic Controllers End Strike After Reaching Deal

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