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Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive

In an Aviation Week interview, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company’s immediate focus is certifying its 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants by year-end alongside the long-delayed 777-9, as it seeks to restore positive cash flow.

2025-05-28T16:10:51.369000-07:00

Airline Weekly

Walsh Flags Tariffs, ATC Delays and Rising Fuel Prices as Key Industry Risks

2025-05-29T04:06:19.948002-07:00

AINonline

AfBAA appoints new leadership to drive African business aviation growth

2025-05-19T23:50:55.047660-07:00

FlightGlobal

Sarah Talucci Builds Pipeline for Next Generation of Women Aviators

2025-05-08T09:22:51.828800-07:00

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defector.com

From West Texas Motel to NASA’s Ouster: Mamta Patel Nagaraja on Her Next Chapter Mamta Patel Nagaraja, who rose from a Texas motel to become NASA’s Associate Chief Scientist before her recent departure, sits down for an in-depth interview about her career trajectory, the circumstances surrounding her ouster, and the space ventures she plans to pursue next.

2025-06-02T20:48:40.873321-07:00

From West Texas Motel to NASA’s Ouster: Mamta Patel Nagaraja on Her Next Chapter

The Business Journals

How PNAA CEO Nikki Malcolm’s Aerospace Journey From Dropout to Industry Leader Highlights Talent Pathways Nikki Malcolm, CEO of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Association, traces her journey from high school dropout to industry leader, illustrating how aerospace careers can reshape individual trajectories and cultivate diverse talent across the sector. From early struggles to spearheading collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers and educators, her story underscores the transformative power of aerospace pathways.

2025-06-01T23:22:33.054757-07:00

How PNAA CEO Nikki Malcolm’s Aerospace Journey From Dropout to Industry Leader Highlights Talent Pathways

vintageaviationnews.com

Doug Matthews Inducted into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame After Decades of Military and Civilian Service On May 17, 2025, Doug Matthews was inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, recognizing his decades-long career as a military pilot and civilian aviation leader whose contributions shaped flight training, operations and infrastructure across the state and beyond.

2025-05-31T07:46:17.571372-07:00

Doug Matthews Inducted into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame After Decades of Military and Civilian Service

Airline Weekly

Walsh Flags Tariffs, ATC Delays and Rising Fuel Prices as Key Industry Risks In a wide-ranging interview, Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, highlighted the growing threat of trade tariffs on industry expansion, chronic air traffic control delays endangering network efficiency, and surging oil prices squeezing carrier margins. He urged governments and regulators to address these headwinds ahead of the summer peak.

2025-05-29T04:06:19.948002-07:00

Walsh Flags Tariffs, ATC Delays and Rising Fuel Prices as Key Industry Risks

Aviation Week

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Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive In an Aviation Week interview, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company’s immediate focus is certifying its 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants by year-end alongside the long-delayed 777-9, as it seeks to restore positive cash flow.

2025-05-28T16:10:51.369000-07:00

Boeing CEO Pushes 737 MAX 7/10 and 777-9 Certification in Year-End Drive

Aviation Week

ATS CEO Rob Cords Outlines MRO Growth Prospects and M&A Blueprint Aviation Technical Services CEO Rob Cords says the MRO specialist will expand capacity across narrowbody engine work, parts distribution and cross-brand component repair while pursuing bolt-on acquisitions to broaden its service portfolio. He is eyeing deals in the US and Europe over the next 12-18 months.

2025-05-26T13:01:43.353834-07:00

ATS CEO Rob Cords Outlines MRO Growth Prospects and M&A Blueprint

AINonline

AfBAA appoints new leadership to drive African business aviation growth The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has appointed a new leadership team on the eve of EBACE to drive strategic growth, expand membership, and strengthen industry advocacy across the continent. The move signals a concerted effort to accelerate network development and operational standards in African general aviation.

2025-05-19T23:50:55.047660-07:00

AfBAA appoints new leadership to drive African business aviation growth

ras.ac.uk

Space physicist Jim Wild elected Royal Astronomical Society President-Elect Jim Wild, a space physicist specializing in the Sun-Earth-Mars connection, has been elected President-Elect of the Royal Astronomical Society. Wild will help shape the learned society’s research agenda and international outreach in astronomy and geophysics.

2025-05-19T08:16:41.242298-07:00

Space physicist Jim Wild elected Royal Astronomical Society President-Elect

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