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Trump: Sikorsky to fund new White House landing pad for next-generation Marine One helicopters

President Donald Trump said Sikorsky—Lockheed Martin’s Marine One helicopter business—will fund a new White House landing pad for the next-generation aircraft. The announcement follows construction activity aimed at addressing operational impacts from newer Marine One helicopters on the White House grounds.

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2026-07-06T11:44:57.703355-07:00

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Republic Airways appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

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2026-07-05T18:29:42.609465-07:00

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SAS CEO Anko van der Werff emerges as Air Canada candidate after Rousseau exit tied to French-language backlash

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2026-07-02T08:16:22.860926-07:00

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White House order and FAA NPRM target a new path for overland U.S. supersonic flight via a sonic-boom–based noise standard

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2026-06-30T09:29:59.196636-07:00

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Trump: Sikorsky to fund new White House landing pad for next-generation Marine One helicopters President Donald Trump said Sikorsky—Lockheed Martin’s Marine One helicopter business—will fund a new White House landing pad for the next-generation aircraft. The announcement follows construction activity aimed at addressing operational impacts from newer Marine One helicopters on the White House grounds.

2026-07-06T11:44:57.703355-07:00

Trump: Sikorsky to fund new White House landing pad for next-generation Marine One helicopters

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Republic Airways appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer Republic Airways has named a new President and Chief Executive Officer, taking the helm of the Delta Connection regional carrier that operates Embraer E175 aircraft. The leadership change signals a renewed corporate direction for the airline’s regional flying operations.

2026-07-05T18:29:42.609465-07:00

Republic Airways appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

Bloomberg

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Russia’s High-Stakes Bid to Chase SpaceX Stumbles Out of the Gate

2026-07-02T14:15:32.166451-07:00

Russia's High-Stakes Bid to Ch

Bloomberg

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SAS CEO Anko van der Werff emerges as Air Canada candidate after Rousseau exit tied to French-language backlash SAS CEO Anko van der Werff is emerging as a frontrunner to lead Air Canada, sources say, as Michael Rousseau prepares to step down after a public backlash over his omission to speak French in a corporate video. The leadership change could reshape Air Canada’s cultural and communications priorities.

2026-07-02T08:16:22.860926-07:00

SAS CEO Anko van der Werff emerges as Air Canada candidate after Rousseau exit tied to French-language backlash

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Hawaiian’s CEO Diana Birkett Rakow maps future brand positioning and fleet priorities as the carrier joins oneworld Hawaiian celebrated its oneworld entry on O‘ahu, underscoring a new commercial chapter for the airline. In an interview, CEO Diana Birkett Rakow discussed how Hawaiian plans to evolve its future brand and fleet strategy in support of its oneworld integration.

2026-07-02T04:00:05.942160-07:00

Hawaiian’s CEO Diana Birkett Rakow maps future brand positioning and fleet priorities as the carrier joins oneworld

Inflight Online

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RECARO Aircraft Seating appoints Andreas Erber as CTO and Executive Board member (effective September 2026) RECARO Aircraft Seating has named Luft- und Raumfahrtingenieur Andreas Erber as chief technology officer, effective 1 September 2026. The appointment places him in charge of the company’s innovation and development activities, with the role also adding a seat on the executive board.

2026-07-01T02:30:40.848104-07:00

RECARO Aircraft Seating appoints Andreas Erber as CTO and Executive Board member (effective September 2026)

SpaceNews.com

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Matthew Williams named Senior Advisor, National Security at the Commercial Space Federation Matthew Williams, a former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Air Force, is joining the Commercial Space Federation (CSF) as Senior Advisor for National Security. The CSF announcement positions Williams to advise the association on defense and national security issues affecting the commercial space sector.

2026-06-30T11:18:55.200242-07:00

Matthew Williams named Senior Advisor, National Security at the Commercial Space Federation

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American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an American Airlines has opened a second Provisions by Admirals Club space at New York JFK, located between gates 12 and 14. The concept is a purpose-built 3,700-square-foot grab-and-go lounge designed for speed and flow, adding premium hot food and barista coffee without a traditional lounge stay.

2026-06-30T11:18:08.323022-07:00

American Airlines expands Provisions by Admirals Club “grab-and-go” to JFK with a 3,700-square-foot outlet featuring hot food an

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