Supply Chain   Leadership   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Airbus names new commercial-aircraft CEO as supply-chain pressures force key A220 stretch and open‑fan decisions

Airbus has named a new president and CEO for Airbus Commercial Aircraft as it confronts persistent supply‑chain pressures and faces near-term decisions on an A220 stretch and whether to pursue an open‑fan engine — choices that will shape program timelines and supplier selection.

2026-01-05T00:27:53.621041-08:00
M&A   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Exclusive partner Honeywell

ProMedia Group acquires FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and other DVV Media titles to expand international transport and HR portfolio

By FlightGlobal: Dutch professional publisher ProMedia Group has acquired the aviation, transport and HR portfolios of the UK-based DVV Media International. With the acquisition of renowned titles such as FlightGlobal, Railway Gazette and HeavyLift, ProMedia strengthens its international position and focuses on the further digitalisation of these brands.

2026-01-05T02:24:13.850893-08:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

Air India seeks new CEO amid fallout from June fatal crash

By Reuters: Air India's board is scouting for a new chief executive to replace Campbell Wilson, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, as the airline remains under intense scrutiny over safety lapses after a crash in June killed 260 people.

Also: Economic Times and swarajyamag.com
2026-01-04T21:04:37.696710-08:00