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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

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As SpaceX prepares for a record-setting IPO, Gwynne Shotwell steps into the spotlight

2026-06-08T03:28:17.107486-07:00

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Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

2026-06-04T02:02:30.004752-07:00

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StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

2026-06-02T05:12:11.915911-07:00

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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

Reuters

As SpaceX prepares for a record-setting IPO, Gwynne Shotwell steps into the spotlight Reuters profiles SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell’s role in executing Elon Musk’s two-decade bid to reshape rocketry and satellite communications—building and selling the company through engineering, dealmaking, and day-to-day management. The timing: an IPO expected to be record-setting this Friday.

2026-06-08T03:28:17.107486-07:00

As SpaceX prepares for a record-setting IPO, Gwynne Shotwell steps into the spotlight

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Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits Argentina’s low-cost carrier Flybondi is down to a single active aircraft, according to the report, as the company also sees an executive change with the CEO’s departure. The combination signals heightened operational and leadership instability that could affect scheduling, capacity and reliability.

2026-06-04T12:45:40.687055-07:00

Flybondi reduced to one active aircraft as CEO exits

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GMV appoints Ricardo Sáenz Amandi as General Manager for Defense and Security GMV has named Ricardo Sáenz Amandi as its new General Manager for Defense and Security, a leadership change aimed at strengthening oversight of the company’s defense-focused business line. The appointment underscores GMV’s continued emphasis on security and defense-related programs.

2026-06-04T03:02:28.288576-07:00

GMV appoints Ricardo Sáenz Amandi as General Manager for Defense and Security

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Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777 Emirates has promoted Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri to captain, marking the airline’s first Emirati female pilots to reach command. Both women progressed through Emirates’ cadet pilot pathway and now fly the Boeing 777 fleet.

2026-06-04T02:02:30.004752-07:00

Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

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Sean Duffy becomes first US Transportation Secretary to fly in an eVTOL, visiting BETA Technologies in Vermont U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a first-in-history eVTOL flight during a visit to BETA Technologies’ headquarters in Vermont on May 29. The flight is a high-visibility demonstration of emerging electric aviation platforms as government attention remains focused on eVTOL readiness.

2026-06-03T00:11:49.661868-07:00

Sean Duffy becomes first US Transportation Secretary to fly in an eVTOL, visiting BETA Technologies in Vermont

Wall Street Journal

Hegseth blocks nine Air Force colonel promotions and delays dozens of senior officer advancements Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the appointment of nine U.S. Air Force colonels and delayed the promotion of at least two dozen more senior officers, according to current and former U.S. officials. The actions add to scrutiny of the Pentagon chief’s unusual review of top-tier military ranks.

2026-06-02T15:56:39.244588-07:00

Hegseth blocks nine Air Force colonel promotions and delays dozens of senior officer advancements

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Iceye U.S. names Ann Stevens as CEO; Eric Jensen shifts to COO role Iceye U.S. has appointed Ann Stevens as CEO, elevating her from a senior executive position within ASRC Federal. The company says Eric Jensen, previously CEO, will assume the COO role, marking a leadership transition in the U.S. subsidiary.

2026-06-02T12:41:28.198510-07:00

Iceye U.S. names Ann Stevens as CEO; Eric Jensen shifts to COO role

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Horizon Aircraft appoints Richard Alexander as Chief Engineer for Certified Programmes

As SpaceX prepares for a record-setting IPO, Gwynne Shotwell steps into the spotlight

Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

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