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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

Matthieu Louvot will succeed Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, while Harlan Simpkins has been appointed head of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). The dual leadership changes affect a global rotorcraft OEM and a national business aviation trade body.

2026-03-02T03:37:27.380912-08:00

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Venezuela's Conviasa appoints new president

2026-03-01T05:37:14.386151-08:00

ch-aviation

RwandAir appoints new Chief Operating Officer

2026-03-01T04:11:36.851139-08:00

The Air Current

Boeing CTO Todd Citron to retire effective March 31

2026-02-26T10:13:48.920856-08:00

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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA Matthieu Louvot will succeed Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters, while Harlan Simpkins has been appointed head of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA). The dual leadership changes affect a global rotorcraft OEM and a national business aviation trade body.

2026-03-02T03:37:27.380912-08:00

Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

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Coptersafety names Eetu Peuraniemi Chief Flight Instructor, succeeding Martin Berner Coptersafety has appointed Eetu Peuraniemi as its Chief Flight Instructor, succeeding Martin Berner. Peuraniemi assumes the role immediately and will lead the company's flight instruction team, taking responsibility for curriculum delivery, instructor oversight and operational standards across its helicopter training courses.

2026-03-02T02:16:56.440333-08:00

Coptersafety names Eetu Peuraniemi Chief Flight Instructor, succeeding Martin Berner

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Venezuela's Conviasa appoints new president Conviasa, Venezuela's state-owned airline, has appointed a new president, according to ch-aviation. The brief report offered no background on the appointee, mandate, timing or the airline's stated priorities under the new leadership. No further comment from Conviasa or Venezuelan authorities was included in the item.

2026-03-01T05:37:14.386151-08:00

Venezuela's Conviasa appoints new president

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RwandAir appoints new Chief Operating Officer RwandAir has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer, the carrier announced today. The appointment represents a senior management change at the Rwandan flag carrier and will be followed by industry watchers for any operational or strategic adjustments to the airline’s commercial and business aviation activities.

2026-03-01T04:11:36.851139-08:00

RwandAir appoints new Chief Operating Officer

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Boeing CTO Todd Citron to retire effective March 31 Boeing senior vice president and chief technology officer Todd Citron will retire effective March 31, the company announced. The brief notice, published behind The Airflow paywall, confirms the departure of a senior technical executive but provides limited detail on transition timing or a successor.

2026-02-26T10:13:48.920856-08:00

Boeing CTO Todd Citron to retire effective March 31

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Norse Atlantic Q4 revenue up 27% to $156.3M; eyes first full‑year profit in 2026 after ACMI pivot Norse Atlantic reported Q4 2025 revenue of $156.3 million, up 27% year‑on‑year, and a net loss of $33.3 million. Management says a blended ACMI‑and‑scheduled model and new cargo eBooking via CargoAi position the carrier to reach its first full‑year profit in 2026 while expanding long‑haul growth.

2026-02-26T06:10:42.816114-08:00

Norse Atlantic Q4 revenue up 27% to $156.3M; eyes first full‑year profit in 2026 after ACMI pivot

SpaceNews.com

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Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky, former Ursa Major CEO, as permanent chief executive Sierra Space appointed Dan Jablonsky as chief executive officer effective March 2, 2026. Jablonsky, who led propulsion firm Ursa Major, becomes Sierra Space’s first permanent CEO in more than a year as the company prepares for its next phase of growth in defense-focused space work.

2026-02-26T05:00:36.124837-08:00

Sierra Space names Dan Jablonsky, former Ursa Major CEO, as permanent chief executive

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NASA replaces Commercial Crew leadership after critical Starliner report; Montalbano, Hutcherson named Following a critical NASA report on Boeing's Starliner, the agency has replaced two senior Commercial Crew leaders: Ken Bowersox is retiring and Steve Stich is out, while Joel Montalbano and Dana Hutcherson were named acting heads of key human spaceflight roles. The changes follow promises of accountability.

2026-02-26T02:13:51.394881-08:00

NASA replaces Commercial Crew leadership after critical Starliner report; Montalbano, Hutcherson named

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Matthieu Louvot to lead Airbus Helicopters as Bruno Even departs; Harlan Simpkins named head of CBAA

Venezuela's Conviasa appoints new president

RwandAir appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Boeing CTO Todd Citron to retire effective March 31

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