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InterGlobe Aviation has appointed Kiran Thadimarri as IndiGo’s chief financial officer, effective July 28, replacing Gaurav Negi, who will move to an advisory role. The shift aligns with the expected arrival of Willie Walsh as next CEO in the first week of August following a government security clearance.
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InterGlobe Aviation has appointed Kiran Thadimarri as IndiGo’s chief financial officer, effective July 28, replacing Gaurav Negi, who will move to an advisory role. The shift aligns with the expected arrival of Willie Walsh as next CEO in the first week of August following a government security clearance.
Eric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, discusses how aerospace suppliers and manufacturers view Congress’ continuing resolution plans currently advancing through lawmakers. The comments focus on what a potential stopgap could mean for program stability, contracting timelines, and near-term planning for the defense and aerospace industrial base.
Radia CEO Mark Lundstrom says the company’s four‑engined WindRunner concept is being positioned as an “off‑the‑shelf” platform to move the world’s biggest cargo to the hardest-to-reach places. Lundstrom outlined the strategy in remarks to LNA during the show.
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American Airlines Group reported $16.7 billion in second-quarter revenue and $71 million net profit, but said persistently high fuel costs tied to the war in Iran are delaying its turnaround. The carrier cut its 2026 earnings guidance for a second time in three months as it outlined revenue gains offsetting only about half its fuel costs.
JetNet introduced JIQ, positioning it as a unified source for business aviation market activity. The platform is designed to consolidate market-intelligence inputs to support stakeholders tracking activity across the bizav sector.
The Space Foundation’s latest reporting breaks down the global space economy at $686B and outlines its growth trajectory. The update provides a consolidated view of the sector’s scale and direction, useful for benchmarking investment plans and capacity across space segments.
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