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Xiamen Airlines appoints new general manager
Xiamen Airlines has appointed a new general manager, marking a leadership change at one of China’s major airline operators.
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Xiamen Airlines appoints new general manager
Xiamen Airlines has appointed a new general manager, marking a leadership change at one of China’s major airline operators.
Elon Musk returns to Washington as Pentagon advisory role revives conflict-of-interest concerns
SpaceX founder Elon Musk, whose company holds billions of dollars in military contracts, has joined a Pentagon advisory board alongside other defense industry executives. His return to Washington is renewing scrutiny over how private-sector interests are managed within defense policymaking and advisory processes.
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Airbus names first female chair from outside its Franco-German power base ahead of CEO decision
Airbus is reshaping its board with the appointment of its first female chairperson and the first chair from outside the company’s traditional Franco-German power base. The changes set the stage for crucial leadership decisions, including a CEO succession decision expected next year.
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Thai Airways fires CEO after Bangkok floods strand thousands of bags and disrupt hub operations
Thai Airways has removed chief executive Chai Eamsiri and appointed Samrit Samniang as acting CEO after severe Bangkok flooding triggered major operational disruptions, including thousands of stranded bags at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The board is reviewing the flag carrier’s crisis-management procedures and response to the weather event.
Boeing appoints Doug Ackerman to review certification processes for its next-generation airliner
Boeing has named veteran executive Doug Ackerman to assess the company’s aircraft certification processes and help shape a “future-state certification model,” positioning the review as part of preparations for its next generation of commercial aircraft.
White House Nominates Lt. Gen. David Miller to Lead U.S. Space Command
The White House nominated Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. to succeed Gen. Stephen Whiting as commander of U.S. Space Command. Miller would oversee the command as it prepares for its move to Huntsville, shortly after the military disclosed it has deployed “on-orbit space control weapons.”
Terran Orbital appoints Jamin Brown as chief operating officer
Terran Orbital, the Lockheed Martin company focused on satellite-based solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors, has appointed Jamin Brown as chief operating officer. The move adds a new senior executive to oversee operations at the satellite manufacturer and solutions provider.
Vertical Aerospace appoints former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as board chair
Vertical Aerospace will appoint former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair of its board on Sept. 21, 2026. Brégier succeeds interim chair Ben Story, who will remain a director, adding senior commercial-aircraft leadership to the eVTOL developer’s board.
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