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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

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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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SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg

2026-02-10T00:24:58.035664-08:00

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ULA moves to rebuild launch cadence after chief executive exit

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

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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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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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SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg Kelly Ortberg became Boeing CEO in August 2024 and prioritized resetting testy labor relations. A SPEEA executive says there has been progress "despite some turbulence," signaling an early improvement in union-management ties at the manufacturer as it pursues operational and delivery recovery.

2026-02-10T00:24:58.035664-08:00

SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg

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Flair names Len Corrado CEO as carrier enters next phase of growth Flair Airlines has named former Sunwing president Len Corrado as chief executive officer, effective Feb. 9. The appointment coincides with the carrier's stated shift away from the ultra‑low‑cost model as it pursues a broader commercial strategy and fleet expansion.

2026-02-09T10:54:33.212612-08:00

Flair names Len Corrado CEO as carrier enters next phase of growth

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American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall Late last year American hired Nat Pieper, the former CEO of the oneworld alliance, as its chief commercial officer to tackle the carrier's underperforming revenue. The move follows months of disappointing commercial results and leadership turnover after the departure of the previous permanent CCO, Vasu Raja.

2026-02-09T03:55:11.099826-08:00

American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

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American CEO Robert Isom reassures staff after vote of no confidence

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

SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg

ULA moves to rebuild launch cadence after chief executive exit

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