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Air India’s CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam puts safety, reliability and profitability ahead of further growth

After four years of expansion, Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam is shifting the focus toward execution: improving safety, on-time performance and baggage handling while rebuilding customer confidence and delivering sustainable profitability. The priorities mark an effort to turn a larger airline into a more dependable and financially stronger operation.

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SriLankan Airlines appoints acting chief executive officer

SriLankan Airlines has appointed a new acting chief executive officer, placing interim leadership at the helm of the national carrier. The announcement provides no further details on the appointee, mandate or duration of the appointment.

SpaceNews.com

KBR taps veteran defense executive to lead $5 billion-plus Trinzic spinoff

KBR is appointing a veteran defense executive to run Trinzic, a government technology business spanning national security, NASA and military space. The move comes as KBR prepares to separate the business into an independent public company.

FlightGlobal

Edinburgh Airport names Mark Johnston CEO ahead of £500 million expansion

Edinburgh Airport has appointed Mark Johnston as chief executive as it prepares to advance a £500 million expansion project. The leadership change comes as the Scottish airport plans a major increase in infrastructure capacity and prepares for the project’s execution.

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ATR appoints Leonardo Helicopters executive Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella as CEO, with Patrick Bergues named CFO

ATR will replace CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude with Leonardo Helicopters executive Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella on Nov. 1, under the turboprop manufacturer’s statutory leadership rotation. Patrick Bergues will become CFO, marking a broader refresh of the company’s senior leadership as ATR targets growth and recovery.

FlightGlobal

Anduril appoints David Arthurton as interim UK chief after Rich Drake departure

Anduril Industries has appointed David Arthurton to lead its UK business on an interim basis following the departure of general manager Rich Drake, who is pursuing an opportunity outside the company. The defense firm is now searching for a permanent UK leader.

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Kenya Airways CEO details fleet recovery and expansion plans ahead of departure

Outgoing Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal outlines the carrier’s turnaround plan, including fleet recovery and expansion priorities, while discussing the broader future of African aviation. His departure adds a leadership transition to the airline’s effort to restore operational capability and pursue growth.

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Vertical Aerospace appoints former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair

Vertical Aerospace will appoint former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair of its board on September 21, 2026. He succeeds Ben Story, who has served as interim chair since May and will remain a director, bringing senior commercial-aircraft leadership to the air-taxi developer.