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Airbus Shareholders Back CEO Guillaume Faury Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Airbus shareholders overwhelmingly renewed CEO Guillaume Faury's mandate for three more years during the annual general meeting, while the company evaluates potential business impacts from possible U.S. tariffs. The resolutions passed with over 99.9% approval as the aerospace sector faces geopolitical challenges.

2025-04-15T09:44:38.548387-07:00

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Spirit Airlines CEO and Chief Commercial Officer Exit After Bankruptcy Emergence

2025-04-07T05:23:45.216220-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Delta Air Lines Postpones Airbus Deliveries Amid Trump Tariffs

2025-04-09T12:54:18.088436-07:00

Skift

Frontier Airlines Reduces Capacity and Withdraws 2025 Guidance Amid Trade War Uncertainty

2025-04-10T14:43:58.976613-07:00

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Airbus Shareholders Back CEO Guillaume Faury Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns Airbus shareholders overwhelmingly renewed CEO Guillaume Faury's mandate for three more years during the annual general meeting, while the company evaluates potential business impacts from possible U.S. tariffs. The resolutions passed with over 99.9% approval as the aerospace sector faces geopolitical challenges.

2025-04-15T09:44:38.548387-07:00

Airbus Shareholders Back CEO Guillaume Faury Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Aviation Week

Airbus Evaluates Defense Expansion Amidst Rising Global Demands Airbus is internally assessing investment needs to expand its defense sector in response to growing global demand. CEO Guillaume Faury highlights the necessity to boost capabilities to better align with strategic objectives and market pressures as geopolitical tensions elevate defense requirements globally.

2025-04-15T08:04:18.804780-07:00

Airbus Evaluates Defense Expansion Amidst Rising Global Demands

AeroTime

Dassault CEO Warns of France's Lag in Spaceplane Development Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier has raised concerns that France risks being left behind in the development of military spaceplanes, as the U.S. and China advance rapidly in space warfare capabilities. Trappier highlighted the strategic gaps that could emerge if France doesn't act swiftly.

2025-04-14T20:04:22.053275-07:00

Dassault CEO Warns of France's Lag in Spaceplane Development

Via Satellite

RFA Appoints Indulis Kalnins as New Management Board Chairman Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has appointed Prof. Dr. Indulis Kalnins as the new Chairman of its Management Board, succeeding Dr. Stefan Tweraser. This leadership change comes at a critical time as RFA intensifies its efforts in Europe's competitive microlaunch market.

2025-04-14T12:43:55.815842-07:00

RFA Appoints Indulis Kalnins as New Management Board Chairman

Via Satellite

Rocket Factory Augsburg Appoints New CEO Amid UK Launch Ambitions Rocket Factory Augsburg has named Dr. Indulis Kalnins as its new CEO as the company gears up for its first vertical orbital mission launch from UK soil. This leadership change comes as Rocket Factory aims to enhance Europe's competitive position in the global satellite launch market.

2025-04-14T12:43:55.815842-07:00

Rocket Factory Augsburg Appoints New CEO Amid UK Launch Ambitions

Breaking Defense

SDA Director Derek Tournear Reinstated After Three-Month Leave Derek Tournear is set to return as Director of the Space Development Agency on April 17 after a three-month administrative leave pending an investigation. This decision follows an internal review of the SDA's organizational culture and signals a return to stability for the agency.

2025-04-14T12:20:37.233866-07:00

SDA Director Derek Tournear Reinstated After Three-Month Leave

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SES CEO Compensation Highlights Industry's Wage Disparities Luxembourg's SES paid its new CEO €5.2 million last year, a compensation package that underscores wage disparities within the European satellite industry. Despite being one of the smallest companies, SES maintains a relatively low pay gap compared to larger European entities.

2025-04-13T21:34:59.684890-07:00

SES CEO Compensation Highlights Industry's Wage Disparities

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Delta Refuses Tariff Burden on Incoming Airbus Jets Amid Trade Tensions Delta Air Lines declares it will not absorb tariff costs on incoming Airbus aircraft, setting a precedent for other U.S. carriers amidst escalating trade frictions. This decision underscores the challenges airlines face in managing operational costs amid uncertain economic conditions due to new tariffs.

2025-04-13T06:35:29.675061-07:00

Delta Refuses Tariff Burden on Incoming Airbus Jets Amid Trade Tensions

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