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ST Engineering iDirect names Sridhar Kuppanna CEO to advance multi‑orbit, AI‑driven connectivity

ST Engineering iDirect has promoted CTO Sridhar Kuppanna to CEO, succeeding Don Claussen. Kuppanna will continue to execute the company’s Intuition‑led modernization strategy, focusing on multi‑orbit and AI‑driven connectivity, program delivery and operational excellence across its satcom products and customer deployments.

2026-03-31T12:35:24.411789-07:00

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IndiGo taps IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, joining August 2026 pending approvals

2026-03-31T03:11:31.779915-07:00

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Vir Vikram Yadav named DGCA chief in 25‑person bureaucratic reshuffle after tough year for Indian carriers

2026-03-31T06:45:19.633191-07:00

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Bruno Even exits Airbus Helicopters after eight years, leaving strengthened rotorcraft franchise

2026-03-31T06:30:50.844218-07:00

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ST Engineering iDirect names Sridhar Kuppanna CEO to advance multi‑orbit, AI‑driven connectivity ST Engineering iDirect has promoted CTO Sridhar Kuppanna to CEO, succeeding Don Claussen. Kuppanna will continue to execute the company’s Intuition‑led modernization strategy, focusing on multi‑orbit and AI‑driven connectivity, program delivery and operational excellence across its satcom products and customer deployments.

2026-03-31T12:35:24.411789-07:00

ST Engineering iDirect names Sridhar Kuppanna CEO to advance multi‑orbit, AI‑driven connectivity

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Vir Vikram Yadav named DGCA chief in 25‑person bureaucratic reshuffle after tough year for Indian carriers New Delhi appointed Vir Vikram Yadav as Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday as part of a 25‑person senior bureaucratic reshuffle that moved the incumbent to another government role. The change follows a difficult year for India’s civil aviation sector marked by operational disruptions and regulatory scrutiny.

2026-03-31T06:45:19.633191-07:00

Vir Vikram Yadav named DGCA chief in 25‑person bureaucratic reshuffle after tough year for Indian carriers

FlightGlobal

Bruno Even exits Airbus Helicopters after eight years, leaving strengthened rotorcraft franchise Bruno Even is leaving his post as CEO of Airbus Helicopters after an eight‑year tenure, exiting with the business widely regarded as strengthened on orders, deliveries and market position. His departure closes a leadership chapter that oversaw product launches, industrial expansion and a services refocus.

2026-03-31T06:30:50.844218-07:00

Bruno Even exits Airbus Helicopters after eight years, leaving strengthened rotorcraft franchise

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IndiGo taps IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, joining August 2026 pending approvals India’s largest carrier appointed Willie Walsh, currently director general of IATA, as its next CEO effective Aug. 3, 2026 after he leaves IATA July 31; the appointment is subject to regulatory and board approvals and follows a recent mass operational collapse that stranded roughly 300,000 passengers.

2026-03-31T03:11:31.779915-07:00

IndiGo taps IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, joining August 2026 pending approvals

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Satellogic names former NGA director Vice Adm. Frank D. Whitworth III, USN (Ret.), as strategic advisor Satellogic has appointed Vice Admiral Frank D. Whitworth III, USN (Ret.), the former Director of the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, as a strategic advisor. Whitworth brings senior geospatial-intelligence and naval leadership to Satellogic's advisory team as the company expands its government and defense engagement.

2026-03-31T02:01:09.975570-07:00

Satellogic names former NGA director Vice Adm. Frank D. Whitworth III, USN (Ret.), as strategic advisor

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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire end‑Q3 2026 after backlash over English‑only crash response Air Canada chief executive Michael Rousseau will retire at the end of September 2026, the airline said March 30, after intense criticism — including demands from Quebec lawmakers — over his decision to respond in English only to a fatal LaGuardia runway crash. The board is seeking a bilingual successor.

2026-03-30T05:16:33.014493-07:00

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire end‑Q3 2026 after backlash over English‑only crash response

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Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026 Capital A has appointed Effendy Shahul Hamid as deputy CEO to lead AirAsia Next as the group pivots to non‑aviation businesses after divesting its airline operations, and is targeting public listings in Hong Kong and the United States in 2026.

2026-03-30T04:17:42.524436-07:00

Capital A names Effendy Shahul Hamid deputy CEO as AirAsia Next eyes US and Hong Kong listings in 2026

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Flybondi names new CEO at Argentine low‑cost carrier Flybondi has appointed a new chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the Argentine low‑cost carrier. The appointment updates the airline's senior leadership and will be followed by coverage of any resulting operational or strategic adjustments across its fleet, network and partnerships.

2026-03-30T02:55:38.772875-07:00

Flybondi names new CEO at Argentine low‑cost carrier

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ST Engineering iDirect names Sridhar Kuppanna CEO to advance multi‑orbit, AI‑driven connectivity

IndiGo taps IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, joining August 2026 pending approvals

Vir Vikram Yadav named DGCA chief in 25‑person bureaucratic reshuffle after tough year for Indian carriers

Bruno Even exits Airbus Helicopters after eight years, leaving strengthened rotorcraft franchise

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