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Flexjet buys London aircraft brokerage The Jet Business, installs Steve Varsano as president

Flexjet has acquired London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm The Jet Business, founded by Steve Varsano. The Jet Business will help steer Flexjet’s fleet additions and subtractions, and Varsano will take the role of president within the combined organization.

2026-06-12T01:57:25.582358-07:00

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Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service

2026-06-11T09:57:33.361281-07:00

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FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization

2026-06-11T09:22:31.951143-07:00

Bloomberg

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

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Flexjet buys London aircraft brokerage The Jet Business, installs Steve Varsano as president Flexjet has acquired London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm The Jet Business, founded by Steve Varsano. The Jet Business will help steer Flexjet’s fleet additions and subtractions, and Varsano will take the role of president within the combined organization.

2026-06-12T01:57:25.582358-07:00

Flexjet buys London aircraft brokerage The Jet Business, installs Steve Varsano as president

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Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service Gulfstream has opened its first dedicated on-site customer support office in Singapore to strengthen its Asia-Pacific aftermarket and service capabilities. The office is staffed by eight Gulfstream professionals (CTMs, materials/quality, FSR, and RSM) and is co-located with Jet Aviation Singapore.

2026-06-11T09:57:33.361281-07:00

Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service

The Air Current

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization The FAA’s chief administrative officer is departing the agency, the latest in a broader run of senior executive exits. The move underscores continued churn in top FAA leadership as the agency pursues operational modernization and technology-enabled approaches.

2026-06-11T09:22:31.951143-07:00

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization

Bloomberg

Anduril CEO says it would consider building a next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf said the company would “absolutely” consider locating its next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US. The comment underscores how Anduril’s scaling plans and investment momentum may reshape where defense production capacity is built and how quickly it can expand.

2026-06-11T04:58:02.688723-07:00

Anduril CEO says it would consider building a next weapons manufacturing hub outside the US

Reuters

Russia names former Syria troop commander to head Aerospace Forces, Defence Ministry says The Russian Defence Ministry appointed a former commander of troops in Syria to lead the country’s Aerospace Forces, the ministry said. The personnel change signals continued emphasis on experienced field commanders as Russia manages its air and space military posture.

2026-06-10T09:59:57.599295-07:00

Russia names former Syria troop commander to head Aerospace Forces, Defence Ministry says

Bloomberg

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture Leonardo’s new CEO expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus and Thales by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense-and-space projects. The timing frames when the partners can move from structuring to execution.

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights New York City Comptroller Mark Levine and other commentators say SpaceX’s IPO-related governance structure—reflecting Elon Musk’s 85% voting control—could give the founder unprecedented power while diluting protections for regular shareholders. The warnings raise questions about market integrity and the fairness of rights for public investors as SpaceX debuts.

2026-06-09T07:28:49.010265-07:00

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights

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Horizon Aircraft appoints Richard Alexander as Chief Engineer for Certified Programmes Horizon Aircraft has named Richard Alexander as Chief Engineer of Certified Programmes, hiring a veteran engineering leader with prior stints at Bombardier, CAE and Vertical Aerospace. The appointment signals a focus on certified-programme engineering leadership as Horizon continues to build out its certification and delivery capability.

2026-06-09T00:11:49.240309-07:00

Horizon Aircraft appoints Richard Alexander as Chief Engineer for Certified Programmes

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Flexjet buys London aircraft brokerage The Jet Business, installs Steve Varsano as president

Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service

FAA chief administrative officer exits, latest senior-management change amid ongoing modernization

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

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