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Virgin Australia names Andrew Cleary as Chief Customer Officer and CEO Velocity; senior strategy leaders to depart

Virgin Australia has reorganised its senior leadership, naming Andrew Cleary chief customer officer and CEO Velocity from 23 Mar 2026, consolidating customer, loyalty and retail functions. Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach and strategy chief Alistair Hartley will depart on 30 April; reports say CEO Jayne Hrdlicka will step down.

2026-02-12T19:49:09.414425-08:00

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Air Tahiti Nui names Lionel Guérin CEO, effective 11 February 2026

2026-02-12T00:25:37.692879-08:00

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American CEO Robert Isom reassures staff after vote of no confidence

2026-02-11T20:15:02.572034-08:00

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SpaceX folds xAI into orbit-focused AI unit as founders depart

2026-02-11T13:35:23.273851-08:00

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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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Virgin Australia names Andrew Cleary as Chief Customer Officer and CEO Velocity; senior strategy leaders to depart Virgin Australia has reorganised its senior leadership, naming Andrew Cleary chief customer officer and CEO Velocity from 23 Mar 2026, consolidating customer, loyalty and retail functions. Velocity CEO Nick Rohrlach and strategy chief Alistair Hartley will depart on 30 April; reports say CEO Jayne Hrdlicka will step down.

2026-02-12T19:49:09.414425-08:00

Virgin Australia names Andrew Cleary as Chief Customer Officer and CEO Velocity; senior strategy leaders to depart

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Vertical Aviation International restructures leadership to strengthen accountability and governance Vertical Aviation International said it has restructured its leadership to strengthen accountability, execution and governance across the company. The reorganisation, VAI said, aims to tighten oversight, clarify responsibilities and accelerate delivery of its Advanced Air Mobility programmes. The company announced the changes in a statement.

2026-02-12T05:25:24.872005-08:00

Vertical Aviation International restructures leadership to strengthen accountability and governance

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Air Tahiti Nui names Lionel Guérin CEO, effective 11 February 2026 Air Tahiti Nui has appointed Lionel Guérin as chief executive officer, effective 11 February 2026. Guérin — a board member since April 2025 — succeeds Philippe Marie and brings senior leadership experience at Air France, Transavia France, HOP! and Air Moana.

2026-02-12T00:25:37.692879-08:00

Air Tahiti Nui names Lionel Guérin CEO, effective 11 February 2026

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American CEO Robert Isom reassures staff after vote of no confidence American Airlines CEO Robert Isom told employees the carrier's strategy remains on track and reassured them about the airline's future amid recent challenges and a vote of no confidence by staff. He framed the message as part of efforts to stabilize the company and proceed with internal reforms.

2026-02-11T20:15:02.572034-08:00

American CEO Robert Isom reassures staff after vote of no confidence

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SpaceX folds xAI into orbit-focused AI unit as founders depart SpaceX has absorbed Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI — including the Grok chatbot and social platform X — folding the AI team into SpaceX with plans to build space-based data centres. The move prompted departures of several founders and researchers and has raised questions about SpaceX’s IPO plans.

2026-02-11T13:35:23.273851-08:00

SpaceX folds xAI into orbit-focused AI unit as founders depart

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ULA moves to rebuild launch cadence after chief executive exit United Launch Alliance says it must rebuild its launch cadence following the exit of its chief executive. The company is focused on restoring regular flight operations and operational stability while it manages a leadership transition that coincides with near-term launch activity.

2026-02-10T12:33:34.531773-08:00

ULA moves to rebuild launch cadence after chief executive exit

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American Airlines flight attendants to protest at Skyview HQ in Fort Worth, demanding leadership accountability Flight attendants at American Airlines will stage a protest at the carrier’s Skyview headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, demanding accountability and leadership changes amid mounting frustration with management. The demonstration escalates visible frontline discontent at a time of heightened scrutiny of the airline’s leadership.

2026-02-10T10:49:24.726532-08:00

American Airlines flight attendants to protest at Skyview HQ in Fort Worth, demanding leadership accountability

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Virgin Australia names Andrew Cleary as Chief Customer Officer and CEO Velocity; senior strategy leaders to depart

Air Tahiti Nui names Lionel Guérin CEO, effective 11 February 2026

American CEO Robert Isom reassures staff after vote of no confidence

SpaceX folds xAI into orbit-focused AI unit as founders depart

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