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US Airlines Cut Fall Capacity on Off-Peak Routes While Doubling Down on Premium Travel

US carriers are trimming early-morning, late-night and off-peak flights this fall as domestic demand softens, a move United’s CEO says will push up fares. At the same time, airlines are leaning further into premium and international traffic—strategies that underpinned American’s growth plans and boosted yields amid weaker leisure volumes.

2025-07-18T04:11:57.944051-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Air India CEO urges caution as Ahmedabad Dreamliner crash report raises questions

2025-07-14T07:10:20.515417-07:00

Reuters

Airbus Taps MTU’s Lars Wagner as Commercial Aircraft CEO from January 2026

2025-07-10T05:35:13.719651-07:00

New York Times

Air India Crash Victims’ Families Reject AAIB Report as Vague Cover-Up, Demand Full Truth

2025-07-13T00:29:24.265471-07:00

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Southwest CEO and Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Coincidentally Fly with Newest Crew Member A recent Southwest Airlines flight brought together the carrier’s longest-serving flight attendant, its chief executive and one of its newest crew members—by pure coincidence. The unplanned convergence highlights Southwest’s emphasis on hands-on leadership and the strong bonds within its cabin crew ranks.

2025-07-19T04:11:09.262880-07:00

Southwest CEO and Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Coincidentally Fly with Newest Crew Member

Stars and Stripes

Maj. Gen. James E. Smith Assumes Command of Space Force’s STARCOM as Headquarters Relocates to Florida At a ceremony on July 18 at Patrick Space Force Base, Maj. Gen. James E. Smith took command of the Space Training and Readiness Command, marking the first change-of-command since the unit moved its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Brevard County to consolidate space warfighter training and launch support on Florida’s Space Coast.

2025-07-18T18:35:25.254020-07:00

Maj. Gen. James E. Smith Assumes Command of Space Force’s STARCOM as Headquarters Relocates to Florida

Air & Space Forces Mag

Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis Nominated to Lead Air Force Global Strike Command Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis, the Air Force Inspector General, has been nominated to lead Air Force Global Strike Command, pending Senate confirmation. He would assume oversight of the USAF’s strategic bomber and ICBM forces, directing the service’s core nuclear strike capability.

2025-07-18T15:43:14.929824-07:00

Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Davis Nominated to Lead Air Force Global Strike Command

Skies Magazine

Airbus names Guillaume Chevasson head of A220 program, CEO of Airbus Canada Airbus has appointed Guillaume Chevasson as head of its A220 program and chief executive officer of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership effective Oct. 1, 2025. He moves from his current role as head of finance and controlling for Airbus Commercial Aircraft, succeeding Benoît Schultz as he becomes chief procurement officer.

2025-07-18T11:39:31.111700-07:00

Airbus names Guillaume Chevasson head of A220 program, CEO of Airbus Canada

Reuters

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US Airlines Cut Fall Capacity on Off-Peak Routes While Doubling Down on Premium Travel US carriers are trimming early-morning, late-night and off-peak flights this fall as domestic demand softens, a move United’s CEO says will push up fares. At the same time, airlines are leaning further into premium and international traffic—strategies that underpinned American’s growth plans and boosted yields amid weaker leisure volumes.

2025-07-18T04:11:57.944051-07:00

US Airlines Cut Fall Capacity on Off-Peak Routes While Doubling Down on Premium Travel

koreaherald.com

Hanwha names Ben Hudson CEO of European and UK defence operations Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Ben Hudson, current CEO of Hanwha Defence Australia, as head of its European and UK defence division. The move aligns with Hanwha’s broader regional expansion amid rising demand for integrated air defence solutions across NATO markets. Hudson will oversee operations, business development and integration efforts.

2025-07-17T19:35:30.212919-07:00

Hanwha names Ben Hudson CEO of European and UK defence operations

cheddar.com

Boom Supersonic Charts Path to Mach 1+ Service with First Test Flight Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl outlined the startup’s journey from concept to conducting its first full-scale demonstrator test flight and securing major airline letters of intent, positioning the company to deliver Mach 1+ commercial jets that could reshape long-haul travel.

2025-07-16T15:41:42.111955-07:00

Boom Supersonic Charts Path to Mach 1+ Service with First Test Flight

Bloomberg

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Joby Aviation Jumps to Record High as It Doubles California Air Taxi Output Joby Aviation shares hit an all-time high after the eVTOL developer unveiled plans to double annual production at its Marina, California facility to 24 aircraft per year. The move follows its first air taxi delivery to the UAE and sets the stage for service launch by 2026.

2025-07-15T06:35:29.642171-07:00

Joby Aviation Jumps to Record High as It Doubles California Air Taxi Output

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