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Biden to nominate Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition chief

Biden will nominate Andrew Hunter as the Air Force's acquisition chief. Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and a true expert on defense acquisition; the role places him over the service's procurement portfolio and major weapons programs.

2026-03-18T13:05:06.439737-07:00

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Air Force’s top space officer tapped to lead U.S. Space Command

2026-03-18T12:44:27.047188-07:00

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NUAIR names Craig Marcinkowski President & CEO to lead UAS airspace integration and next growth phase

2026-03-17T08:21:10.202202-07:00

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Space Force expands PAE structure to six, assigns second tranche of mission portfolios to speed acquisitions

2026-03-17T09:40:49.655859-07:00

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Biden to nominate Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition chief Biden will nominate Andrew Hunter as the Air Force's acquisition chief. Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and a true expert on defense acquisition; the role places him over the service's procurement portfolio and major weapons programs.

2026-03-18T13:05:06.439737-07:00

Biden to nominate Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition chief

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Air Force’s top space officer tapped to lead U.S. Space Command If confirmed, the Air Force’s top space officer will assume command of U.S. Space Command while retaining his role as head of Air Force Space Command, creating a dual-hat leadership structure that concentrates responsibility for military space operations under one senior general.

2026-03-18T12:44:27.047188-07:00

Air Force’s top space officer tapped to lead U.S. Space Command

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Space Force expands PAE structure to six, assigns second tranche of mission portfolios to speed acquisitions U.S. Space Force has designated a second tranche of mission portfolios for Portfolio Acquisition Executives, expanding the PAE cadre to six. The assignments fold multiple mission areas into the DoD’s new acquisition schema to streamline oversight and accelerate delivery of space capabilities.

2026-03-17T09:40:49.655859-07:00

Space Force expands PAE structure to six, assigns second tranche of mission portfolios to speed acquisitions

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NUAIR names Craig Marcinkowski President & CEO to lead UAS airspace integration and next growth phase NUAIR appointed industry veteran and co‑architect Craig Marcinkowski as president and CEO, succeeding Ken Stewart on April 1. NUAIR operates the nation's most advanced FAA‑accepted surveillance‑as‑a‑service infrastructure for low‑altitude airspace and will steer the organization’s next phase of UAS integration and commercialization.

2026-03-17T08:21:10.202202-07:00

NUAIR names Craig Marcinkowski President & CEO to lead UAS airspace integration and next growth phase

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Chapman Freeborn names Adnan Rahal Senior Vice President, Business Aviation Chapman Freeborn has appointed Adnan Rahal as Senior Vice President, Business Aviation. Rahal will lead the company's global private passenger and cargo charter business, a move the firm says strengthens its leadership in business aviation and supports growth across international charter operations.

2026-03-17T01:30:21.567095-07:00

Chapman Freeborn names Adnan Rahal Senior Vice President, Business Aviation

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Qantas appoints Chief Technology, AI and Transformation Officer to accelerate digital strategy Qantas has appointed a new Chief Technology, AI and Transformation Officer as it accelerates its digital strategy. The position centralises responsibility for technology, artificial intelligence and transformation programs, intended to drive operational modernisation, improved passenger experience and digital cost reductions across the carrier.

2026-03-15T10:53:49.099507-07:00

Qantas appoints Chief Technology, AI and Transformation Officer to accelerate digital strategy

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Avianca appoints interim chief commercial officer Avianca Airlines has appointed a new interim chief commercial officer, the carrier announced via industry channels. The interim CCO takes on commercial responsibilities as Avianca completes recent product rollouts and restores key network services across its Latin American footprint.

2026-03-15T05:09:17.183963-07:00

Avianca appoints interim chief commercial officer

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Deutsche Aircraft appoints new chief commercial officer Deutsche Aircraft has appointed a new chief commercial officer, updating the company's commercial leadership team. The hire comes as the manufacturer advances its programme and market plans, with the CCO responsible for sales, customer engagement and commercial strategy.

2026-03-15T04:18:48.192486-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft appoints new chief commercial officer

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Biden to nominate Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition chief

Air Force’s top space officer tapped to lead U.S. Space Command

NUAIR names Craig Marcinkowski President & CEO to lead UAS airspace integration and next growth phase

Space Force expands PAE structure to six, assigns second tranche of mission portfolios to speed acquisitions

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