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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

The Points Guy

Breeze Airways Explores International Routes, Foresees Budget Airline Merger

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

AeroTime

Qantas Opens Brisbane Engineering Academy to Combat AME Shortage

2025-01-20T03:56:56.105068-08:00

latribune.fr

Air France-KLM Faces €130m Impact from Proposed Ticket Tax Hike

2025-01-19T22:22:14.172101-08:00

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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

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

AeroTime

Qantas Opens Brisbane Engineering Academy to Combat AME Shortage Qantas has launched its Engineering Academy in partnership with Aviation Australia, welcoming the first cohort of 30 engineering apprentices in Brisbane. The Academy aims to address the current shortage of aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) by providing specialized training. The initiative marks a significant step in bolstering Australia's aviation sector.

2025-01-20T03:56:56.105068-08:00

Qantas Opens Brisbane Engineering Academy to Combat AME Shortage

latribune.fr

Air France-KLM Faces €130m Impact from Proposed Ticket Tax Hike Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith labels the French government's proposal to increase taxes on plane tickets as 'irresponsible', predicting a financial hit of up to €130 million annually. Smith's comments came as the government considers the tax change in its 2025 budget plan.

2025-01-19T22:22:14.172101-08:00

Air France-KLM Faces €130m Impact from Proposed Ticket Tax Hike

koreatimes.co.kr

Korean Air's CEO Faces Challenges in Asiana Acquisition Completion Song Bo-young, recently appointed as the head of Asiana Airlines, is focused on ensuring the timely completion of Korean Air's acquisition. He must navigate potential backlash from employees and stakeholders while integrating the previously financially unstable airline.

2025-01-19T01:40:21.085020-08:00

Korean Air's CEO Faces Challenges in Asiana Acquisition Completion

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Bombardier Faces Strike Action Amid Labor Dispute Over 100 technicians and support staff at Bombardier's 15 Wing Moose Jaw and 4 Wing Cold Lake have voted for job action. The dispute centers on reaching a new contract with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, with negotiations ongoing to avert a strike.

2025-01-18T11:10:17.673968-08:00

Bombardier Faces Strike Action Amid Labor Dispute

AeroTime

RoyalJet Orders First Airbus ACJ Under CEO Syed's Leadership RoyalJet, under the leadership of CEO Shafiul Syed, has initiated its first order for Airbus ACJ aircraft, marking a significant shift in their fleet strategy. The move aims to enhance their service offerings by incorporating Airbus’s advanced capabilities suitable for luxury and royal clientele.

2025-01-17T20:08:01.317898-08:00

RoyalJet Orders First Airbus ACJ Under CEO Syed's Leadership

Politico

Controversial Ex-Space Force Officer Lohmeier Named Air Force Undersecretary Matthew Lohmeier, previously dismissed from the Space Force, is set to join Air Force leadership as undersecretary. Lohmeier's firing was notable due to his claims about Marxism spreading in the military, sparking debates on ideology within defense circles.

2025-01-17T18:48:34.719256-08:00

Controversial Ex-Space Force Officer Lohmeier Named Air Force Undersecretary

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