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EuroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic interim chief Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026

Lisbon-based wet-lease and charter operator euroAtlantic Airways (EAA) has named Pauls Calitis as Chief Executive Officer effective 18 May 2026, succeeding Stewart Higginson. Higginson will transition to non-executive chairman as EAA prepares its next phase of growth under Calitis’ leadership.

2026-05-05T01:37:48.283716-07:00

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Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

2026-05-04T09:36:35.049503-07:00

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Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

2026-05-04T10:58:23.004210-07:00

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Mente Group posts record $1B aircraft transactions for 2025; COO and revenue leadership promotions announced

2026-05-04T11:35:27.969235-07:00

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EuroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic interim chief Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026 Lisbon-based wet-lease and charter operator euroAtlantic Airways (EAA) has named Pauls Calitis as Chief Executive Officer effective 18 May 2026, succeeding Stewart Higginson. Higginson will transition to non-executive chairman as EAA prepares its next phase of growth under Calitis’ leadership.

2026-05-05T01:37:48.283716-07:00

EuroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic interim chief Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026

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Mente Group posts record $1B aircraft transactions for 2025; COO and revenue leadership promotions announced Mente Group says it generated record aircraft-transaction volume of $1 billion in 2025, alongside internal leadership promotions that elevate key executives in revenue and company management. The update signals continued activity and capital movement in aircraft secondary markets heading into 2026.

2026-05-04T11:35:27.969235-07:00

Mente Group posts record $1B aircraft transactions for 2025; COO and revenue leadership promotions announced

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Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback Ethiopian Airlines has been named 2026 “Best Airline in Africa” by APEX Passenger Choice Awards, with the honor attributed to passenger feedback. The award was presented at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, reinforcing Ethiopian’s ongoing market positioning across the continent.

2026-05-04T10:58:23.004210-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

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Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie Wisk Aero has completed the first flight of its second Generation 6 autonomous air taxi aircraft, flying the test platform from Hollister, California on May 4. The company says it put two Boeing-backed certification aircraft into simultaneous flight testing, doubling the pace of its Gen 6 certification flight program.

2026-05-04T09:36:35.049503-07:00

Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

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Otto Aerospace names Drennan as new leader amid leadership change for its Phantom 3500 business jet Otto Aerospace, the developer of the Phantom 3500 business jet, has announced that Drennan will take the helm as Touw exits the start-up’s leadership. The move signals a change in management as the company continues positioning the Phantom 3500 for market.

2026-05-04T07:40:25.960309-07:00

Otto Aerospace names Drennan as new leader amid leadership change for its Phantom 3500 business jet

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HAL names Tejas veteran Kota Ravi (Ravi K) as CMD, setting agenda for innovation and extended Dhruv helicopter production throug Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed Kota Ravi—an experienced Tejas Light Combat Aircraft programme veteran—as its 22nd Chairman and Managing Director, succeeding D.K. Sunil. The new chief’s mandate includes boosting innovation at the state airframer and sustaining Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter production into the mid-2030s via an extended line horizon.

2026-05-04T03:22:00.549777-07:00

HAL names Tejas veteran Kota Ravi (Ravi K) as CMD, setting agenda for innovation and extended Dhruv helicopter production throug

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Turkish Airlines names new SVP Marketing Turkish Airlines has appointed a new senior vice president of marketing, a leadership change that signals a renewed focus on commercial strategy and brand execution. The appointment comes as the airline continues scaling its network and services from its Istanbul hub amid ongoing industry and leadership churn.

2026-05-03T22:10:36.207431-07:00

Turkish Airlines names new SVP Marketing

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ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director ZIPAIR has named a new President and Representative Director, an executive leadership change that can influence governance, strategy and day-to-day decision-making across the carrier. The move comes as the airline continues to roll out its in-flight technology and connectivity modernization program.

2026-05-03T08:19:25.965360-07:00

ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

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EuroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic interim chief Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026

Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

Mente Group posts record $1B aircraft transactions for 2025; COO and revenue leadership promotions announced

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