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Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

About a month into his tenure, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Al‑Khater made his first overseas trip to Airbus's headquarters in France, signalling that rebuilding relations with the planemaker is a top priority for the carrier’s new leadership and sets the tone for future engagement.

2026-02-17T22:04:38.533496-08:00

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OroraTech names Ignacio Zuleta CTPO to accelerate rapid deployment of thermal‑sensing satellites

2026-02-17T05:00:53.155062-08:00

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

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Allegiant Air appoints new SVP and chief integration officer

2026-02-15T05:46:18.020507-08:00

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Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties About a month into his tenure, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Al‑Khater made his first overseas trip to Airbus's headquarters in France, signalling that rebuilding relations with the planemaker is a top priority for the carrier’s new leadership and sets the tone for future engagement.

2026-02-17T22:04:38.533496-08:00

Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

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BAE Systems names Mona Bates chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026 Mona Bates will join BAE Systems, Inc. as chief information and digital officer, with the appointment effective Feb. 23, 2026. The role consolidates responsibility for the company's information technology, digital transformation and data initiatives across BAE Systems, Inc., the company said.

2026-02-17T06:14:42.364862-08:00

BAE Systems names Mona Bates chief information and digital officer, effective Feb. 23, 2026

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OroraTech names Ignacio Zuleta CTPO to accelerate rapid deployment of thermal‑sensing satellites OroraTech has appointed Ignacio Zuleta — a distributed‑satellite pioneer — as chief technology and product officer to accelerate deployment of thermal‑sensing payloads "at the highest velocity possible" and scale the company's wildfire‑monitoring and global thermal‑intelligence services. The move prioritizes faster constellation growth and downstream data delivery to operational users.

2026-02-17T05:00:53.155062-08:00

OroraTech names Ignacio Zuleta CTPO to accelerate rapid deployment of thermal‑sensing satellites

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Allegiant Air appoints new SVP and chief integration officer Allegiant Air has appointed a new senior vice president and chief integration officer to lead cross‑functional integration, align strategic programs and centralize oversight of major projects as the leisure carrier expands its network and prepares for upcoming corporate initiatives and partnerships.

2026-02-15T05:46:18.020507-08:00

Allegiant Air appoints new SVP and chief integration officer

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Wizz Air names new Chief Commercial Officer as appointee and strategy details remain undisclosed Wizz Air has appointed a new chief commercial officer but has not disclosed the appointee's identity or the commercial strategy they will pursue. The lack of detail leaves questions about potential changes to network planning, product rollouts and revenue management until the carrier issues a fuller announcement.

2026-02-15T04:59:57.280183-08:00

Wizz Air names new Chief Commercial Officer as appointee and strategy details remain undisclosed

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Alaska Airlines promotes Ben Brookman to VP of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs On Feb. 12, 2026 Alaska Airlines promoted Ben Brookman to vice president of real estate and corporate affairs. Brookman, a 17‑year airline industry veteran, will lead Alaska’s global airport real estate strategy and oversee investments across the carrier’s airport portfolio and corporate affairs functions.

2026-02-14T10:50:43.242785-08:00

Alaska Airlines promotes Ben Brookman to VP of Real Estate and Corporate Affairs

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate India's aviation regulator DGCA has fined Air India Rs 1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight passenger sectors on Nov 24–25 without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate. The DGCA suspended two CAMO executives and ordered removal of responsible post‑holders, citing erosion of public confidence.

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

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British Airways appoints Victoria Schuster as Director of Customer Experience (Senior VP), succeeding Calum Laming British Airways has appointed Victoria Schuster as director of customer experience (Senior Vice President), replacing Calum Laming. The hire comes as BA continues to grapple with operational challenges, signaling a leadership push to stabilise passenger experience and restore confidence after recent disruptions.

2026-02-13T01:49:31.527039-08:00

British Airways appoints Victoria Schuster as Director of Customer Experience (Senior VP), succeeding Calum Laming

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Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

OroraTech names Ignacio Zuleta CTPO to accelerate rapid deployment of thermal‑sensing satellites

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

Allegiant Air appoints new SVP and chief integration officer

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