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Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26

Korean Air will retire its long-used "KAL" brand and carry out a board revamp in late first-quarter 2026, the carrier announced. The move signals a corporate rebrand and governance overhaul timed for implementation before the airline's next fiscal quarter, and could reshape marketing, investor perception and strategic positioning.

2026-03-03T18:16:07.512250-08:00

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Senate Confirms American Airlines Safety Director John DeLeeuw as NTSB Member

2026-03-03T09:36:44.437426-08:00

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Volz Servos appoints Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk as Chief Technology Officer

2026-03-03T05:51:31.369121-08:00

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SAE names Mike Hirschberg a 2025 Fellow for 35 years of vertical‑flight leadership

2026-03-03T00:07:39.664194-08:00

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Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26 Korean Air will retire its long-used "KAL" brand and carry out a board revamp in late first-quarter 2026, the carrier announced. The move signals a corporate rebrand and governance overhaul timed for implementation before the airline's next fiscal quarter, and could reshape marketing, investor perception and strategic positioning.

2026-03-03T18:16:07.512250-08:00

Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26

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Senate Confirms American Airlines Safety Director John DeLeeuw as NTSB Member The U.S. Senate voted last week to confirm John DeLeeuw, an American Airlines pilot and the carrier’s managing director of safety and efficiency, as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. DeLeeuw brings more than 19,000 flight hours and frontline airline safety leadership to the board.

2026-03-03T09:36:44.437426-08:00

Senate Confirms American Airlines Safety Director John DeLeeuw as NTSB Member

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Volz Servos appoints Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk as Chief Technology Officer Volz Servos has appointed Ukrainian‑born aerospace engineer Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk as its Chief Technology Officer. Apostolyuk joined the company as technical director in 2025 and takes over the CTO role from Mark Juhrig. The appointment marks a leadership change at the company.

2026-03-03T05:51:31.369121-08:00

Volz Servos appoints Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk as Chief Technology Officer

eVTOL Insights

SAE names Mike Hirschberg a 2025 Fellow for 35 years of vertical‑flight leadership SAE International named Mike Hirschberg, former Executive Director of the Vertical Flight Society, to its 2025 class of Fellows in recognition of 35 years of leadership in vertical flight. The fellowship formally recognizes his long-standing role within the vertical‑flight community.

2026-03-03T00:07:39.664194-08:00

SAE names Mike Hirschberg a 2025 Fellow for 35 years of vertical‑flight leadership

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Kelli Kedis Ogborn joins Commercial Space Federation as strategic advisor for global markets and industry engagement Kelli Kedis Ogborn has joined the Commercial Space Federation as Strategic Advisor for Global Markets and Industry Engagement. She will lead the federation's efforts to expand international market access and coordinate industry outreach, advocacy and partnerships on behalf of member companies.

2026-03-02T12:02:28.431656-08:00

Kelli Kedis Ogborn joins Commercial Space Federation as strategic advisor for global markets and industry engagement

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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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Korean Air to retire 'KAL' brand and reshuffle board in late 1Q26

Senate Confirms American Airlines Safety Director John DeLeeuw as NTSB Member

Volz Servos appoints Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk as Chief Technology Officer

SAE names Mike Hirschberg a 2025 Fellow for 35 years of vertical‑flight leadership

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