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Air Astana CEO Peter Foster to retire end‑March 2026; CFO Ibrahm Canliel named successor

Air Astana said long‑serving CEO Peter Foster will retire as chief executive and from the board at the end of March 2026 and will remain as a senior advisor. The carrier’s chief financial officer, Ibrahm Canliel, has been named to succeed him as CEO.

2025-10-08T01:52:36.361841-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

CNBC

Spirit to furlough 1,800 flight attendants — about one-third of crew — as it cuts capacity during second Chapter 11

2025-09-22T09:50:16.786443-07:00

The Air Current

FAA activates alternative transaction authorities to fast‑track ATC modernization

2025-09-25T07:26:28.456539-07:00

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Vertical Mag

SkyDrive names Suzuki's Naomi Ishii and DBJ's Yuki Takemori as independent directors SkyDrive has appointed Naomi Ishii, a Suzuki executive, and Yuki Takemori of the Development Bank of Japan as independent directors, strengthening its board as the Japanese eVTOL developer advances toward commercialisation and signals deeper automotive and financial backing for its urban air mobility push.

2025-10-08T08:44:43.086392-07:00

SkyDrive names Suzuki's Naomi Ishii and DBJ's Yuki Takemori as independent directors

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Air Astana CEO Peter Foster to retire end‑March 2026; CFO Ibrahm Canliel named successor Air Astana said long‑serving CEO Peter Foster will retire as chief executive and from the board at the end of March 2026 and will remain as a senior advisor. The carrier’s chief financial officer, Ibrahm Canliel, has been named to succeed him as CEO.

2025-10-08T01:52:36.361841-07:00

Air Astana CEO Peter Foster to retire end‑March 2026; CFO Ibrahm Canliel named successor

SpaceWatch Africa

Bahrain teams with regional partners to harness AI and satellite data for environmental monitoring and disaster response Bahrain's Space Agency CEO Dr. Mohamed E. Al‑Aseeri participated in the seminar "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Satellite Data", signalling Bahrain's engagement with regional partners to apply AI‑driven satellite analytics for environmental monitoring and faster disaster response coordination and resilience‑building.

2025-10-07T11:08:53.846889-07:00

Bahrain teams with regional partners to harness AI and satellite data for environmental monitoring and disaster response

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Caribbean Airlines CEO resigns after political dispute with government Caribbean Airlines' chief executive has resigned following a political dispute with the government, the airline said. The abrupt departure creates an immediate leadership vacancy at the national carrier and raises questions about ongoing government–airline relations and near-term strategic direction and stakeholder confidence.

2025-10-07T10:42:37.529693-07:00

Caribbean Airlines CEO resigns after political dispute with government

Jerusalem Post

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar has asked to retire after four years as Israel Air Force chief, N12 reported, despite IDF efforts to retain him. His requested departure comes amid ongoing IAF operations against Hamas and Hezbollah and heightened tensions with Iran, creating a leadership gap during active operations.

2025-10-05T17:00:24.453393-07:00

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure

The Hill

Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison amid overhaul of internal protocols Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison, removing a key insider who helped rewire internal Navy protocols to fit the Trump administration’s vision. The move signals a broader Pentagon push to reshape service staffs and centralize decision-making.

2025-10-03T17:36:19.252312-07:00

Hegseth fires Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison amid overhaul of internal protocols

CNBC

Bombardier CEO Éric Martel: Global 8000 on track for 2025 as U.S.-Canada tariff spat persists Bombardier CEO Éric Martel told CNBC at the Milken Asia Summit the Global 8000 is on track for market entry in 2025 and the company’s transformation will be completed by year‑end. He acknowledged an ongoing U.S.–Canada tariff dispute but said "common sense will prevail."

2025-10-02T21:31:19.367175-07:00

Bombardier CEO Éric Martel: Global 8000 on track for 2025 as U.S.-Canada tariff spat persists

AeroTime

How ABL Aviation’s Ben Lmadani built a leasing giant — strategy, fleet outlook and five-year forecast ABL Aviation founder and CEO Ali Ben Lmadani outlines how he built the leasing group and lays out strategy, fleet outlook and a five-year forecast for aircraft demand, financing and residual values. His view highlights lessors' role in shaping OEM production, airline fleet planning and capital markets.

2025-10-02T20:08:14.603008-07:00

How ABL Aviation’s Ben Lmadani built a leasing giant — strategy, fleet outlook and five-year forecast

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