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Southwest Ends Free Checked Bags Policy Amid Business Overhaul

Southwest Airlines has announced it will start charging for checked bags from May 28, 2025, aligning with industry norms. This marks the end of its 'Bags Fly Free' policy as the company undergoes a strategic transformation to enhance earnings amid financial pressures and evolving customer demands.

2025-03-11T04:04:29.488058-07:00

Bloomberg

Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Roll Out Starlink in India, Pending Approval

2025-03-11T05:30:11.983259-07:00

Bloomberg

Spirit Airlines Concludes Restructuring, Reduces $795M Debt Post-Chapter 11

2025-03-12T13:45:54.798796-07:00

Skift

Delta Cuts Q1 Profit Forecast Amid Economic Uncertainty

2025-03-10T14:27:10.522948-07:00

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Bloomberg

Don Ruhmann Appointed as Boeing's Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Boeing has appointed Don Ruhmann as the new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, succeeding the retiring Mike Delaney. This appointment is part of Boeing's efforts to restore trust and safety as it continues to address reputational and operational challenges in the aerospace sector.

2025-03-14T11:09:55.349514-07:00

Don Ruhmann Appointed as Boeing's Chief Aerospace Safety Officer

FlightGlobal

FAA Diversity Hiring Practices Under Investigation by US DOT Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the FAA's diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices, aiming to assess their effectiveness and compliance with federal guidelines.

2025-03-14T10:23:29.319933-07:00

FAA Diversity Hiring Practices Under Investigation by US DOT

FlightGlobal

European Self-Reliance Urged for Military Tiltrotor Development Gian Piero Cutillo, Leonardo Helicopters' managing director, emphasizes the strategic importance for Europe to develop its own military tiltrotor capabilities, rather than relying on imports from the USA, to ensure autonomy and meet future defense needs.

2025-03-14T07:09:02.299307-07:00

European Self-Reliance Urged for Military Tiltrotor Development

AeroTime

Pegasus Airlines Profitable Leadership Under CEO Güliz Özturk Güliz Özturk, the CEO of Pegasus Airlines, shares her strategies and experiences as she leads Europe's most profitable airline, marking her place as the first Turkish female leader in the airline industry.

2025-03-13T21:01:07.518231-07:00

Pegasus Airlines Profitable Leadership Under CEO Güliz Özturk

Aviation Week

Archer CEO Unveils Launch Edition Strategy Boosting Innovation Archer Aviation's CEO, Adam Goldstein, has disclosed a revamped strategy focusing on their Launch Edition program. This approach highlights advancements in Archer's plans to solidify their market presence and commitment to innovation.

2025-03-13T14:56:29.664397-07:00

Archer CEO Unveils Launch Edition Strategy Boosting Innovation

The Economist

Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA, Challenging 'Old Space' Jared Isaacman, a high-school dropout turned entrepreneur, is set to lead a pivotal role at NASA. Known for challenging conventional space industry norms, Isaacman aims to innovate and push boundaries in collaboration with the agency, signaling a shift towards a new era in space exploration.

2025-03-13T14:44:02.654675-07:00

Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA, Challenging 'Old Space'

Airline Economics

Aircraft Leasing Pioneer Steven Udvar-Hazy to Retire from Air Lease Steven Udvar-Hazy, a key figure in revolutionizing aviation finance, will retire as Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation on May 2, 2025, after nearly six decades in the industry. His contributions have significantly shaped the aircraft leasing landscape.

2025-03-13T13:47:59.001148-07:00

Aircraft Leasing Pioneer Steven Udvar-Hazy to Retire from Air Lease

Reuters

Ex-Airbus Chief Advocates Shift to Robotic Drones for European Security Tom Enders, former Airbus CEO, calls on Europe to prioritize innovative technologies like robotic drones. This move aims to bolster defense capabilities against geopolitical pressures from Moscow and Washington, illustrating Europe's commitment to advancing its security strategy by decade's end.

2025-03-13T10:09:42.907094-07:00

Ex-Airbus Chief Advocates Shift to Robotic Drones for European Security

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