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United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada

The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) says its top United Airlines flight-attendant representative—an AFA-CWA leader involved in changing crew rules—has a background connected to DUI flying restrictions that affect whether flight attendants can operate trips to Canada. AFA-CWA represents about 55,000 flight attendants across nearly two dozen U.S. airlines.

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2026-07-10T10:14:27.289551-07:00

AeroTime

Pentagon lifts suspension of eight AH-64 Apache pilots after July 4 low beach flyovers in South Carolina

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2026-07-10T04:15:57.673675-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations

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2026-07-10T01:52:29.074132-07:00

Bloomberg

Air Canada appoints SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as next president and CEO, effective early 2027

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2026-07-08T05:46:01.532053-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) says its top United Airlines flight-attendant representative—an AFA-CWA leader involved in changing crew rules—has a background connected to DUI flying restrictions that affect whether flight attendants can operate trips to Canada. AFA-CWA represents about 55,000 flight attendants across nearly two dozen U.S. airlines.

2026-07-10T10:14:27.289551-07:00

United Airlines flight attendant union leader linked to rule changes for crew with DUI records flying to Canada

AeroTime

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Pentagon lifts suspension of eight AH-64 Apache pilots after July 4 low beach flyovers in South Carolina The Pentagon has reinstated eight South Carolina National Guard AH-64 Apache pilots whose flights were suspended after low flyovers of crowded beaches on July 4. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the suspension was lifted following scrutiny and an associated investigation, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth weighed in.

2026-07-10T04:15:57.673675-07:00

Pentagon lifts suspension of eight AH-64 Apache pilots after July 4 low beach flyovers in South Carolina

SpaceWatch Global

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ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations ICEYE has established two new European offices—ICEYE Portugal and ICEYE Germany—appointing Rui Costa and Philipp Herkelmann as their respective CEOs. The move signals a push to deepen regional presence and management oversight across Europe for its SAR satellite operations.

2026-07-10T01:52:29.074132-07:00

ICEYE sets up national headquarters in Portugal and Germany, appointing new CEOs to expand local operations

FlightGlobal

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Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis touts “healthy” growth as transformation drives efficiency-led route expansion Two years into his tenure, Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis says the airline is seeing improved yields from transformation-driven efficiencies, paired with the launch of new routes. The update frames the next phase as “healthy” growth, anchored in operational gains and network expansion rather than volume alone.

2026-07-09T01:29:25.837777-07:00

Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis touts “healthy” growth as transformation drives efficiency-led route expansion

Bloomberg

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Air Canada appoints SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as next president and CEO, effective early 2027 Air Canada has named SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff as its next president and CEO, starting end of January 2027 and transitioning to the role in early 2027. The hire follows CEO Michael Rousseau’s planned retirement after pressure tied to his French-speaking skills, which drew controversy.

2026-07-08T05:46:01.532053-07:00

Air Canada appoints SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as next president and CEO, effective early 2027

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Air Mauritius suspends seven managers pending internal probe after forensic review of historic aircraft sales Air Mauritius has confirmed it suspended seven managers, including Chief Commercial Officer Laurent Recoura, following findings from an independent forensic investigation into historic aircraft sales. The suspensions are pending an internal probe, per the airline’s statement.

2026-07-08T02:45:35.697002-07:00

Air Mauritius suspends seven managers pending internal probe after forensic review of historic aircraft sales

SpaceNews.com

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Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to scale satellite refueling from prototype to operations Orbit Fab has appointed a new chief executive and secured additional funding aimed at moving satellite refueling from technology development into operational services. The company’s latest financing and leadership change signal a push to commercialize in-orbit servicing capabilities and accelerate deployment timelines.

2026-07-07T15:58:58.570649-07:00

Orbit Fab hires new CEO and raises funding to scale satellite refueling from prototype to operations

AeroTime

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Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO, with Jonas Janukenas moving to CFO Avia Solutions Group, an ACMI wet-lease provider, has named Zilvinas Lapinskas as chief executive effective July 7. Lapinskas, formerly CEO of the group’s FL Technics MRO unit, succeeds Jonas Janukenas, who steps into the chief financial officer role after nearly nine years leading the company.

2026-07-07T00:58:48.958451-07:00

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO, with Jonas Janukenas moving to CFO

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