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Chris Rocheleau Appointed as FAA Deputy Administrator

Chris Rocheleau, former COO of the NBAA, has taken up the role as deputy administrator of the FAA. This appointment comes as the agency seeks to strengthen its leadership amid evolving aviation demands.

2025-01-21T14:28:13.537876-08:00

Air & Space Forces Mag

Gary A. Ashworth Named Acting Air Force Secretary Amid Transition

2025-01-21T13:52:08.462172-08:00

AINonline

Gulfstream Appoints Zimmerman and Izzard to Key Leadership Roles

2025-01-21T08:08:11.325772-08:00

Reuters

Airbus Ends 2024 Stronger Than Expected Despite Rising Risks

2025-01-21T03:13:53.892649-08:00

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The Air Current

Chris Rocheleau Appointed as FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau, former COO of the NBAA, has taken up the role as deputy administrator of the FAA. This appointment comes as the agency seeks to strengthen its leadership amid evolving aviation demands.

2025-01-21T14:28:13.537876-08:00

Chris Rocheleau Appointed as FAA Deputy Administrator

Air & Space Forces Mag

Gary A. Ashworth Named Acting Air Force Secretary Amid Transition Gary A. Ashworth has been appointed as Acting Secretary of the Air Force by President Trump. This transition comes as Troy Meink awaits his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for the permanent position amid ongoing administration changes.

2025-01-21T13:52:08.462172-08:00

Gary A. Ashworth Named Acting Air Force Secretary Amid Transition

AINonline

Gulfstream Appoints Zimmerman and Izzard to Key Leadership Roles Gulfstream Aerospace has appointed Derek Zimmerman as senior vice-president of Enterprise Supply Chain and Lor Izzard as senior vice-president of Gulfstream Customer Support. This executive restructuring aims to strengthen supply chain management and customer service operations.

2025-01-21T08:08:11.325772-08:00

Gulfstream Appoints Zimmerman and Izzard to Key Leadership Roles

Federal News Network

Robert Salesses Named Acting Defense Secretary Amid Leadership Vacancies Robert Salesses, a career DoD civilian, has been appointed as acting Defense Secretary. This comes as three additional DoD civilians take on acting roles at the Army, Navy, and Air Force, highlighting current leadership challenges in U.S. military branches.

2025-01-21T07:08:37.797659-08:00

Robert Salesses Named Acting Defense Secretary Amid Leadership Vacancies

Reuters

Airbus Ends 2024 Stronger Than Expected Despite Rising Risks CEO Guillaume Faury informed staff that despite initial concerns, Airbus concluded 2024 in a better position than anticipated. This comes amid warnings of an increasingly challenging international environment and heightened business risks, impacting the aerospace sector's outlook.

2025-01-21T03:13:53.892649-08:00

Airbus Ends 2024 Stronger Than Expected Despite Rising Risks

FlightGlobal

Air New Zealand Strengthens Leadership with New Chief Safety and Commercial Officers Air New Zealand has enhanced its executive team by appointing a Chief Safety and Risk Officer and a Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to fortify its management structure. These strategic appointments are expected to further the airline's operational resilience and commercial performance in the competitive aviation market.

2025-01-20T19:47:53.390210-08:00

Air New Zealand Strengthens Leadership with New Chief Safety and Commercial Officers

Space Policy Online

Janet Petro Named Acting NASA Administrator at Surprise Appointment Janet Petro, currently Director of Kennedy Space Center, has been appointed as Acting NASA Administrator, a role typically filled by Jim Free. She will serve until a new Administrator is confirmed by the Senate. This unexpected change was announced following administrative restructuring.

2025-01-20T15:20:10.145551-08:00

Janet Petro Named Acting NASA Administrator at Surprise Appointment

The Points Guy

Breeze Airways Explores International Routes, Foresees Budget Airline Merger Breeze Airways' CEO discusses potential new international routes and the possibility of adding more first-class seats. Additionally, he predicts a merger among budget airlines, which could reshape the competitive landscape in the low-cost sector.

2025-01-20T12:08:13.263446-08:00

Breeze Airways Explores International Routes, Foresees Budget Airline Merger

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