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Leadership   Airbus  
Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus names first female chair from outside its Franco-German power base ahead of CEO decision

Airbus is reshaping its board with the appointment of its first female chairperson and the first chair from outside the company’s traditional Franco-German power base. The changes set the stage for crucial leadership decisions, including a CEO succession decision expected next year.

2026-10-02T08:35:14.135523-07:00
Orders   Airbus A350   Airlines   KLM  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

KLM receives first Airbus A350, starting replacement of 777-200ER fleet

By Air Data News: Dutch carrier introduces new long-haul type after decades with the Boeing 747 and 777 at the center of its Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 , beginning a fleet transition that will gradually remove its Boeing 777-200ERs and remaining Airbus A330s from long-haul service.

Also: Airline Economics, Aeronews, Airbus, theaviator.co.ug and Boarding Area
2026-10-02T08:50:24.487862-07:00
NTSB   Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Associated Press • Dave Collins

Divers find body of person missing from California helicopter crash that killed 2 others

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | Officials say the helicopter came to rest underwater in about 240 feet of water. The cause of the crash is not yet known - the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating.

Also: The Guardian and The Independent
2026-10-02T05:05:59.574506-07:00
Europe   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Workforce & Skills Development   Airbus   Boeing  
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Relief for both Airbus and Boeing as thousands of workers back new contracts

By AeroTime: Relief for both Airbus and Boeing as thousands of workers vote to back new contract proposals, averting the risk of deepening production woes.

2026-10-02T04:36:23.190708-07:00