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Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al-Khater CEO in surprise leadership shake-up

Qatar Airways has named Hamad Ali Al-Khater as group CEO, replacing Badr Mohammed Al-Meer after just two years in the role; the change takes effect December 7. Al-Khater joins from his post as COO of Hamad International Airport; the carrier offered no explanation for the abrupt change.

2025-12-06T23:09:34.101762-08:00

Sky News

Edinburgh halts and then resumes flights after ATC provider IT outage

2025-12-05T02:20:51.151571-08:00

Bloomberg Law

Peraton named prime integrator for FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System, aiming for 2028 rollout

2025-12-04T15:51:15.516222-08:00

Aviation Week

GCC to create supranational Gulf Civil Aviation Authority headquartered in the UAE

2025-12-04T11:18:12.093098-08:00

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Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al-Khater CEO in surprise leadership shake-up Qatar Airways has named Hamad Ali Al-Khater as group CEO, replacing Badr Mohammed Al-Meer after just two years in the role; the change takes effect December 7. Al-Khater joins from his post as COO of Hamad International Airport; the carrier offered no explanation for the abrupt change.

2025-12-06T23:09:34.101762-08:00

Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al-Khater CEO in surprise leadership shake-up

Airways Magazine

Alaska to open first San Diego pilot base, station up to 250 pilots Alaska Airlines plans to open its first pilot base at San Diego International Airport and will station up to 250 pilots there. The carrier says the new facility will serve as its first dedicated pilot base in San Diego, establishing a permanent pilot presence at SAN.

2025-12-06T05:46:14.456325-08:00

Alaska to open first San Diego pilot base, station up to 250 pilots

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Athens Poised for Record 33.5–34M Passengers in 2025 as American, Aegean and IndiGo Deepen Long‑Haul Links Athens International Airport is forecast to handle a record 33.5–34.0 million passengers in 2025, driven by strong international demand and expanded long‑haul connectivity. New U.S. routes from American and direct India services from Aegean and IndiGo are accelerating Athens’ rise as an Eastern Mediterranean transfer hub.

2025-12-05T23:21:37.162154-08:00

Athens Poised for Record 33.5–34M Passengers in 2025 as American, Aegean and IndiGo Deepen Long‑Haul Links

FlightGlobal

Republicans Question Federal Funding for Electric Aircraft Infrastructure at Congressional Hearing Republican lawmakers questioned federal funding for electric aircraft infrastructure during a congressional hearing, pressing officials on the scale, oversight and purpose of taxpayer support for facilities to enable electric aircraft operations. The exchanges mark increased congressional scrutiny of federal investments in advanced air mobility infrastructure.

2025-12-05T13:50:16.371724-08:00

Republicans Question Federal Funding for Electric Aircraft Infrastructure at Congressional Hearing

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Connectivity outage halts all Delta departures at Detroit Metro; hundreds of cancellations as flights resume Delta Air Lines halted all departures at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) after a network/connectivity outage prompted a ground stop and carrier-wide systems disruption Friday, forcing hundreds of cancellations and at least one diversion (DL208). Delta and airport officials say the connectivity issue has been resolved and flights are resuming.

2025-12-05T07:57:12.870919-08:00

Connectivity outage halts all Delta departures at Detroit Metro; hundreds of cancellations as flights resume

Aviation24

KLM retires first Boeing 737‑800 (PH‑BXK), flown to Twente for dismantling as A321neo arrivals accelerate KLM has retired its first Boeing 737‑800, PH‑BXK, completing a final flight before being flown to Twente for dismantling and recycling; engines and the APU will be salvaged for reuse. The move signals an accelerated narrowbody renewal as A321neo aircraft enter the fleet under a broader global fleet strategy.

2025-12-05T06:06:54.256107-08:00

KLM retires first Boeing 737‑800 (PH‑BXK), flown to Twente for dismantling as A321neo arrivals accelerate

Airways Magazine

Explained: How airports manage wildlife hazards to reduce bird‑strike risk Most bird strikes occur during takeoff, landing or the initial climb, concentrating wildlife risk in and around airports. This explainer outlines how airports manage those hazards—identifying risk areas, reducing attractants and implementing operational controls—to lower strike probability and safeguard flight operations, crews and passengers.

2025-12-05T06:00:29.419704-08:00

Explained: How airports manage wildlife hazards to reduce bird‑strike risk

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Million Air Austin and Avfuel launch dedicated SAF supply at Austin–Bergstrom Million Air Austin and Avfuel have introduced a dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, the first Texas SAF location for both companies. Avfuel completed the initial delivery to Million Air to serve business and general aviation traffic at AUS.

2025-12-05T05:49:27.442311-08:00

Million Air Austin and Avfuel launch dedicated SAF supply at Austin–Bergstrom

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