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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

American Airlines reshuffles senior leadership as CEO Isom faces pressure to close profit gap

American Airlines is reorganizing its senior management, expanding oversight across commercial and operations functions and appointing a former Spirit Airlines executive to lead technical operations. The changes come as CEO Robert Isom seeks to improve the carrier’s profitability relative to its major competitors.

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2026-08-12T16:35:32.766500-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Cebu Pacific Warns Pratt & Whitney GTF Fleet Recovery Could Slip to 2028

By ch-aviation: Cebu Pacific Air (5J, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) expects the full restoration of its Pratt & Whitney GTF-affected fleet could be delayed until 2028 due to ongoing industrial risks, despite improving engine shop turnaround times.

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2026-08-12T13:50:24.423901-07:00

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ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Joby Aviation partners with AI company to develop vertiports

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2026-08-12T12:33:46.505623-07:00

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Pontifications: Lingering Resentment Overhangs SPEEA Vote; Contract Defeat Seems Likely

By Leeham News: 12, 2026, © Leeham News: Lingering resentment over past contracts, comparisons with the 2024 IAM 751 contract, and poor communications appear to contribute to reasons the Bargaining Unit Councils (BUCs) of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) voted against the tentative agreement (TA).

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2026-08-12T09:36:38.587244-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Cabo Verde Airlines receives $4.7mn to keep operating

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2026-08-12T11:05:49.748573-07:00

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Aviation Week • Helen Massy-Beresford

TUI Group Profit Falls On Iran War Impact

By Aviation Week: TUI reports falling profits due to the Iran war but sees improved booking trends in airlines and markets, with summer demand showing resilience.

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TUI Group Sees Resilient Q3 Despite Lower Revenue Due to Iran War

Airline Economics

TUI earnings fall in Q3 as Iran war impacts 'customer behaviour'

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2026-08-12T08:06:02.804925-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

2026-08-12T06:21:23.443999-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Advances $2.5B S Concourse Renovation

By Flying Magazine: Project expected to improve the customer experience and increase operational efficiency.

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2026-08-12T08:06:47.457331-07:00

American Airlines reshuffles senior leadership as CEO Isom faces pressure to close profit gap

Cebu Pacific Warns Pratt & Whitney GTF Fleet Recovery Could Slip to 2028

Joby Aviation partners with AI company to develop vertiports

Pontifications: Lingering Resentment Overhangs SPEEA Vote; Contract Defeat Seems Likely

Cabo Verde Airlines receives $4.7mn to keep operating

TUI Group Profit Falls On Iran War Impact

TUI Group Sees Resilient Q3 Despite Lower Revenue Due to Iran War

TUI earnings fall in Q3 as Iran war impacts 'customer behaviour'

Boeing deliveries fall further behind Airbus after recent momentum slows

Boeing Books 38 Aircraft Orders in July as Recovery and Production Stability Remain Priorities

Airbus Secures Global Aircraft Delivery Lead Over Boeing Through July 2026

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Advances $2.5B S Concourse Renovation

American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap

Cebu Pacific Warns Pratt & Whitney GTF Fleet Recovery Could Slip to 2028

Joby Aviation partners with AI company to develop vertiports

Cabo Verde Airlines receives $4.7mn to keep operating

Astronics' second quarter sales increase 27% to a record $260 million

TUI Group Profit Falls On Iran War Impact

American Airlines CEO Outlines C-Suite Overhaul to Close ‘Meaningful Gap’

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