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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire after backlash over English‑only LaGuardia crash response

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of September 2026, and the board has begun searching for a bilingual (French‑English) successor. The move follows intense criticism of Rousseau’s English‑only public response to a fatal Air Canada Jazz regional‑jet runway collision at LaGuardia that killed two pilots.

2026-03-30T05:16:33.014493-07:00

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Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026

2026-03-30T04:17:42.524436-07:00

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Flybondi names new CEO at Argentine low‑cost carrier

2026-03-30T02:55:38.772875-07:00

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Air France‑KLM names Lucie Muniesa Executive VP & Secretary General, effective 1 April 2026

2026-03-29T11:16:02.396892-07:00

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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire after backlash over English‑only LaGuardia crash response Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of September 2026, and the board has begun searching for a bilingual (French‑English) successor. The move follows intense criticism of Rousseau’s English‑only public response to a fatal Air Canada Jazz regional‑jet runway collision at LaGuardia that killed two pilots.

2026-03-30T05:16:33.014493-07:00

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire after backlash over English‑only LaGuardia crash response

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Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026 Capital A has appointed Effendy Shahul Hamid as deputy CEO to lead AirAsia Next as the group pivots to non‑aviation businesses after divesting its airline operations, and is targeting public listings in Hong Kong and the United States in 2026.

2026-03-30T04:17:42.524436-07:00

Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026

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Flybondi names new CEO at Argentine low‑cost carrier Flybondi has appointed a new chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the Argentine low‑cost carrier. The appointment updates the airline's senior leadership and will be followed by coverage of any resulting operational or strategic adjustments across its fleet, network and partnerships.

2026-03-30T02:55:38.772875-07:00

Flybondi names new CEO at Argentine low‑cost carrier

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Air France‑KLM names Lucie Muniesa Executive VP & Secretary General, effective 1 April 2026 Air France‑KLM Group has appointed Lucie Muniesa as Executive Vice President and Secretary General, effective 1 April 2026. She will report directly to Group CEO Benjamin Smith and join the company’s senior executive team in a group‑level governance role.

2026-03-29T11:16:02.396892-07:00

Air France‑KLM names Lucie Muniesa Executive VP & Secretary General, effective 1 April 2026

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TAP Air Portugal appoints new chief financial officer

2026-03-29T08:00:05.200282-07:00

TAP Air Portugal appoints new chief financial officer

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Aircraft Engine Lease Finance names new President and Chief Commercial Officer Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF) has appointed a new President and a Chief Commercial Officer, reshaping the leadership team at the engine-focused lessor. The hires place fresh commercial leadership in charge of fleet placement, customer sales and AELF's engine-leasing strategy.

2026-03-28T22:55:49.105920-07:00

Aircraft Engine Lease Finance names new President and Chief Commercial Officer

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Lufthansa City Airlines names new chief operating officer Lufthansa City Airlines has appointed a new chief operating officer, the carrier announced. The hire provides dedicated operational leadership for the start‑up feeder airline as it scales short‑haul feed into the Group’s hubs and prepares initial fleet and crew operations during the launch phase.

2026-03-28T20:05:16.331275-07:00

Lufthansa City Airlines names new chief operating officer

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Biden nominates Ravi Chaudhary, ex‑FAA official and C‑17 pilot, as Air Force installations boss President Biden has nominated former FAA official Ravi Chaudhary to serve as the Air Force’s installations boss. A retired Air Force C‑17 pilot, Chaudhary later worked with NASA, the FAA and other agencies, bringing operational and regulatory experience to the installations portfolio.

2026-03-26T13:36:06.199240-07:00

Biden nominates Ravi Chaudhary, ex‑FAA official and C‑17 pilot, as Air Force installations boss

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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire after backlash over English‑only LaGuardia crash response

Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026

Flybondi names new CEO at Argentine low‑cost carrier

Air France‑KLM names Lucie Muniesa Executive VP & Secretary General, effective 1 April 2026

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