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Lockheed Martin names OJ Sanchez as Aeronautics president successor to Greg Ulmer, effective June

Lockheed Martin said Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer will retire after more than 30 years at the company. Ulmer has led the aeronautics business since 2021; OJ Sanchez, identified as a Skunk Works leader, will take over in June.

2026-05-06T07:18:23.643453-07:00

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Quantum Space appoints former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine as CEO to scale maneuverable spacecraft for U.S. defense and commercial

2026-05-05T06:55:48.756540-07:00

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Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

2026-05-05T08:16:11.778367-07:00

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euroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic COO Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026

2026-05-05T01:37:48.283716-07:00

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Lockheed Martin names OJ Sanchez as Aeronautics president successor to Greg Ulmer, effective June Lockheed Martin said Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer will retire after more than 30 years at the company. Ulmer has led the aeronautics business since 2021; OJ Sanchez, identified as a Skunk Works leader, will take over in June.

2026-05-06T07:18:23.643453-07:00

Lockheed Martin names OJ Sanchez as Aeronautics president successor to Greg Ulmer, effective June

Breaking Defense

Navy's Cahill nominated for SWO boss, Air Force's Tulley for AMC

2026-05-05T13:49:36.272894-07:00

Navy's Cahill nominated for SW

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Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand Air Astana’s first-quarter results show losses widening as engine capacity constraints weigh on profits, even as evolving demand tied to the Middle East conflict creates growth opportunities. Incoming Air Astana Group CEO Ibrahim Canliel highlighted a plan to expand further, particularly in China, alongside cost and revenue pressures.

2026-05-05T08:16:11.778367-07:00

Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

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Quantum Space appoints former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine as CEO to scale maneuverable spacecraft for U.S. defense and commercial Quantum Space named former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine as CEO, positioning the company’s next generation of maneuverable spacecraft for both national security and commercial operations. The leadership transition centers on securing long-term capitalization while aligning growth with U.S. security priorities.

2026-05-05T06:55:48.756540-07:00

Quantum Space appoints former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine as CEO to scale maneuverable spacecraft for U.S. defense and commercial

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euroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic COO Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026 Portuguese wet-lease and charter provider euroAtlantic Airways has named former airBaltic COO Pauls Calitis as chief executive, effective 18 May 2026. Calitis succeeds Stewart Higginson, who led the company since 2024 and will shift to chairman of the board as the airline enters its next growth phase.

2026-05-05T01:37:48.283716-07:00

euroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic COO Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026

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Mente Group posts record $1B aircraft transactions for 2025; COO and revenue leadership promotions announced Mente Group says it generated record aircraft-transaction volume of $1 billion in 2025, alongside internal leadership promotions that elevate key executives in revenue and company management. The update signals continued activity and capital movement in aircraft secondary markets heading into 2026.

2026-05-04T11:35:27.969235-07:00

Mente Group posts record $1B aircraft transactions for 2025; COO and revenue leadership promotions announced

APEX

Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback Ethiopian Airlines has been named 2026 “Best Airline in Africa” by APEX Passenger Choice Awards, with the honor attributed to passenger feedback. The award was presented at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, reinforcing Ethiopian’s ongoing market positioning across the continent.

2026-05-04T10:58:23.004210-07:00

Ethiopian Airlines earns APEX Best Airline in Africa Award for 2026, citing passenger feedback

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Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie Wisk Aero has completed the first flight of its second Generation 6 autonomous air taxi aircraft, flying the test platform from Hollister, California on May 4. The company says it put two Boeing-backed certification aircraft into simultaneous flight testing, doubling the pace of its Gen 6 certification flight program.

2026-05-04T09:36:35.049503-07:00

Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

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Lockheed Martin names OJ Sanchez as Aeronautics president successor to Greg Ulmer, effective June

Quantum Space appoints former NASA chief Jim Bridenstine as CEO to scale maneuverable spacecraft for U.S. defense and commercial

Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

euroAtlantic Airways appoints former airBaltic COO Pauls Calitis as CEO effective 18 May 2026

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