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Veteran NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 8 and 13, Dies at 97

James ‘Jim’ Lovell, the former NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed flight to orbit the Moon on Apollo 8 and led the crisis-averted Apollo 13 mission, died on Thursday at age 97. With his passing, just six of the original Apollo lunar veterans remain alive.

2025-08-08T12:48:11.876361-07:00

Bloomberg

Spirit Airlines Flags Going-Concern Risk Months After Chapter 11 Exit

2025-08-11T16:04:17.464300-07:00

FlightGlobal

Chris Sununu named President and CEO of Airlines for America, succeeding Nick Calio on Sept. 9

2025-08-18T16:19:46.720836-07:00

FlightGlobal

airBaltic names Erno Hildén CEO effective 1 December 2025; Pauls Cālītis returns to COO

2025-08-19T00:24:58.369859-07:00

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Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO Shin Jai-won has stepped down as CEO of Hyundai Motor Group-backed eVTOL developer Supernal and moved into an advisory role within Hyundai’s Advanced Air Mobility division, the company said. Senior director David Rottblatt will serve as interim chief operating officer while Supernal searches for new leadership.

2025-08-27T20:04:46.239279-07:00

Hyundai-backed Supernal CEO Shin Jai-won resigns; David Rottblatt named interim COO

CNBC

Airlines are evolving from reservation systems to platform-style digital retailers, says Flyr CEO Flyr CEO Alex Mans told CNBC that airlines have long operated as reservation-system operators but are shifting toward modern digital retailing—platforms that behave more like Amazon or Spotify—marking an imminent change in how tickets and ancillaries are sold and experienced.

2025-08-24T20:48:17.639206-07:00

Airlines are evolving from reservation systems to platform-style digital retailers, says Flyr CEO

Air Data News

Rostec chief claims MC-21 superior to Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov told RIA Novosti that Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody will be “more modern and comfortable” and claims it will outperform the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. He positioned the domestically produced jet as Moscow’s answer to Western single‑aisles in the domestic market.

2025-08-24T05:57:20.082701-07:00

Rostec chief claims MC-21 superior to Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

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North Las Vegas Airport tenants press for transparency after aviation director conflict claims; board vote delayed Tenants at North Las Vegas Airport are demanding greater transparency after claims emerged that the airport’s aviation director has a possible conflict of interest involving a private company. The allegations prompted tenants to seek disclosure and led airport officials to postpone a scheduled board vote on the matter.

2025-08-21T13:46:52.140716-07:00

North Las Vegas Airport tenants press for transparency after aviation director conflict claims; board vote delayed

Aviation Week

U.S. and EU agree framework to restore zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and parts from Sept. 1 The U.S. and EU have agreed a framework to restore reciprocal zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and components starting Sept. 1, a move welcomed by suppliers such as Austria’s FACC and industry groups including NBAA. The deal is aimed at relieving cost pressure and supporting higher production rates across aerospace supply chains.

2025-08-21T10:31:20.802390-07:00

U.S. and EU agree framework to restore zero-for-zero tariffs on aircraft and parts from Sept. 1

General Aviation News

ICON Aircraft co‑founder Kirk Hawkins dies in wingsuit accident in Swiss Alps Kirk Hawkins, co‑founder of ICON Aircraft and a former USAF pilot, died Aug. 19, 2025 in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps, Steen Strand said on LinkedIn. Hawkins, forced out as ICON CEO in November 2018, had been developing a startup aimed at reshaping light aviation.

2025-08-21T08:11:46.663269-07:00

ICON Aircraft co‑founder Kirk Hawkins dies in wingsuit accident in Swiss Alps

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Indonesia projects up to $200M/year from proposed spaceport, Ariksa CEO says Indonesia's proposed spaceport could generate up to US$200 million a year, Adi Rahman Adiwoso, CEO of the Indonesian Space Association (Ariksa), said. Ariksa presented the projection as part of its case for developing national launch infrastructure and related commercial services.

2025-08-21T08:06:00.568432-07:00

Indonesia projects up to $200M/year from proposed spaceport, Ariksa CEO says

FlightGlobal

PSA Airlines names Chris McCartney as first-ever COO PSA Airlines, a wholly owned American Airlines regional unit, has appointed Chris McCartney as its first-ever chief operating officer, effective 20 August. McCartney reports directly to CEO Dion Flannery and will oversee day-to-day operations as PSA pursues growth within American’s regional network.

2025-08-20T13:09:29.672413-07:00

PSA Airlines names Chris McCartney as first-ever COO

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