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Ontario reverses sale plan for Premier Doug Ford’s newly bought Bombardier Challenger 650 after CAD 28.9M backlash

Ontario’s government initially agreed to buy a used Bombardier Challenger 650 for CAD 28.9 million (about USD 21.2 million) for Premier Doug Ford’s executive travel, but reversed course within days. The province then moved to sell the aircraft “as quickly as possible” after public criticism over the purchase cost and use.

2026-04-20T10:17:16.507406-07:00

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Bristow Group plans retirement of COO for Government Services Alan Corbett

2026-04-20T09:20:25.661543-07:00

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El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires in November, backed by a $5.4M state subsidy

2026-04-19T21:42:16.666592-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace logs world’s first two-way piloted transition flight of full-scale VX4 under civil aviation oversight

2026-04-16T03:09:53.586460-07:00

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Ontario reverses sale plan for Premier Doug Ford’s newly bought Bombardier Challenger 650 after CAD 28.9M backlash Ontario’s government initially agreed to buy a used Bombardier Challenger 650 for CAD 28.9 million (about USD 21.2 million) for Premier Doug Ford’s executive travel, but reversed course within days. The province then moved to sell the aircraft “as quickly as possible” after public criticism over the purchase cost and use.

2026-04-20T10:17:16.507406-07:00

Ontario reverses sale plan for Premier Doug Ford’s newly bought Bombardier Challenger 650 after CAD 28.9M backlash

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Bristow Group plans retirement of COO for Government Services Alan Corbett Bristow Group has announced Alan Corbett’s planned retirement from the chief operating officer role covering Government Services. The company said the transition is planned, with a leadership handover underway, following Corbett’s period of oversight of the Government Services business line.

2026-04-20T09:20:25.661543-07:00

Bristow Group plans retirement of COO for Government Services Alan Corbett

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El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires in November, backed by a $5.4M state subsidy El Al confirmed it will resume direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires, restoring a long-missing South America link absent since 2011. The carrier says ticket sales will begin in May, after Israel and Argentina formally agreed on the route and El Al secured a $5.4 million state subsidy to support launch.

2026-04-19T21:42:16.666592-07:00

El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires in November, backed by a $5.4M state subsidy

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NASA and OPM launch NASA Force hiring portal to recruit “mission-critical” engineers for short-term stints NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) have launched the “NASA Force” website, opening applications for roles aimed at recruiting top engineers and technologists to support America’s air and space program. The initiative targets mission-critical positions and includes one-to-two-year assignments alongside permanent and temporary appointment pathways.

2026-04-17T10:19:26.110140-07:00

NASA and OPM launch NASA Force hiring portal to recruit “mission-critical” engineers for short-term stints

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Korean Air completes $76M lounge expansion at Seoul Incheon to double First/Prestige capacity ahead of Asiana integration Korean Air has opened new flagship First and Prestige lounges at Seoul Incheon Airport (Terminal 2) after a 42-month renovation and investment of about $76 million. The project more than doubled lounge capacity and includes a redesign positioned for the airline’s forthcoming Asiana Airlines integration.

2026-04-16T04:32:26.262468-07:00

Korean Air completes $76M lounge expansion at Seoul Incheon to double First/Prestige capacity ahead of Asiana integration

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Vertical Aerospace logs world’s first two-way piloted transition flight of full-scale VX4 under civil aviation oversight Vertical Aerospace has executed a full two-way piloted transition flight with its VX4 eVTOL prototype—moving through vertical operation and returning via a transition back toward vertical flight. Conducted 14 April at Kemble airfield, the flight was performed by chief test pilot Simon Davies and marked a first for a non-US developer under civil regulatory oversight.

2026-04-16T03:09:53.586460-07:00

Vertical Aerospace logs world’s first two-way piloted transition flight of full-scale VX4 under civil aviation oversight

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South Africa’s deputy president and transport minister cleared of wrongdoing amid SAA leadership transition South Africa’s deputy president Paul Mashatile welcomed findings by the Public Protector clearing him of wrongdoing, alongside transport minister Barbara Creecy. The development lands as SAA faces leadership change dynamics, reshaping the governance environment around the carrier.

2026-04-15T06:15:14.045167-07:00

South Africa’s deputy president and transport minister cleared of wrongdoing amid SAA leadership transition

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ATR names Damien Proust senior VP engineering, replacing Daniel Cuchet as head of design organisation ATR’s Airbus-Leonardo joint venture is reshuffling its technical leadership: Damien Proust replaces Daniel Cuchet as senior vice-president engineering and head of design organisation, effective 1 May. Proust joins from Airbus, where he was vice-president and head of propulsion airframe, covering research, development, production and in-service support activities for pylons.

2026-04-15T05:11:32.927874-07:00

ATR names Damien Proust senior VP engineering, replacing Daniel Cuchet as head of design organisation

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Ontario reverses sale plan for Premier Doug Ford’s newly bought Bombardier Challenger 650 after CAD 28.9M backlash

Bristow Group plans retirement of COO for Government Services Alan Corbett

El Al to relaunch nonstop Tel Aviv–Buenos Aires in November, backed by a $5.4M state subsidy

Vertical Aerospace logs world’s first two-way piloted transition flight of full-scale VX4 under civil aviation oversight

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