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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

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DOT under Trump pushback on $2.5B Spirit bailout; Iran war blamed out, fares capped for rebooking

2026-05-02T07:33:57.192885-07:00

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Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess to succeed Space Force CSO Chance Saltzman

2026-05-01T06:15:05.921695-07:00

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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell

2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00

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ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director ZIPAIR has named a new President and Representative Director, an executive leadership change that can influence governance, strategy and day-to-day decision-making across the carrier. The move comes as the airline continues to roll out its in-flight technology and connectivity modernization program.

2026-05-03T08:19:25.965360-07:00

ZIPAIR appoints new President and Representative Director

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa Air India plans to reduce about 100 daily services starting in June, with further long-haul schedule trimming through July 2026 as surging turbine fuel prices and West Asia airspace restrictions make routes unprofitable. The May 7 board meeting will assess FY26 financials, cost cuts including unbundling meals and lounge access, and CEO succession.

2026-05-02T18:32:22.361639-07:00

Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

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DOT under Trump pushback on $2.5B Spirit bailout; Iran war blamed out, fares capped for rebooking U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the government does not need to provide a near-term bailout to low-cost carriers despite Spirit’s $2.5 billion relief request, calling the case a creditor issue and rejecting Iran-war fuel-price blame for Spirit’s shutdown. DOT also ordered most airlines to cap rebooking fares for canceled Spirit travelers.

2026-05-02T07:33:57.192885-07:00

DOT under Trump pushback on $2.5B Spirit bailout; Iran war blamed out, fares capped for rebooking

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Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess to succeed Space Force CSO Chance Saltzman President Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess as the next Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force. If confirmed, he would inherit a larger Space Force in both budget and end strength than predecessor Gen. Chance Saltzman, who has led since November 2022.

2026-05-01T06:15:05.921695-07:00

Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess to succeed Space Force CSO Chance Saltzman

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Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business Germany-based Atlas Air Service has surrendered its AOC and divested fleet assets, while simultaneously strengthening management for its business-jet maintenance division in Bremen. The carrier also appointed Florian Kohlmann to the Vorstand for aircraft maintenance, with Dennis Klose named Director MRO, alongside plans to expand MRO operations.

2026-05-01T01:41:55.406032-07:00

Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business

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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell Textron Inc. said it intends to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defense businesses to sharpen strategic and operational focus. The resulting pure-play would leave Textron with Textron Aviation and Bell as major anchors, alongside Textron Systems.

2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00

Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell

Airbus

Airbus names Eric Kirstetter Executive Vice President, Strategy from 18 May, succeeding Matthieu Louvot Airbus has appointed Eric Kirstetter as Executive Vice President Strategy, effective 18 May. Kirstetter, who joins from consulting firm Roland Berger and reports directly to CEO Guillaume Faury, will succeed Matthieu Louvot, who is set to move to lead Airbus Helicopters, supporting execution of Airbus’s strategy roadmap.

2026-04-30T09:32:14.903197-07:00

Airbus names Eric Kirstetter Executive Vice President, Strategy from 18 May, succeeding Matthieu Louvot

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U.S. Space Command assumes operational control of new Redstone Arsenal facility in Huntsville U.S. Space Command announced it has taken operational control of a facility at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, marking a transition from its previous Colorado-based posture. Command leaders framed the move as a key step in relocating the JISE team and establishing operations in Alabama.

2026-04-29T19:20:27.369997-07:00

U.S. Space Command assumes operational control of new Redstone Arsenal facility in Huntsville

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Air India to cut ~100 flights/day from June, expand schedule reductions through July 2026 as jet-fuel spike and West Asia airspa

DOT under Trump pushback on $2.5B Spirit bailout; Iran war blamed out, fares capped for rebooking

Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess to succeed Space Force CSO Chance Saltzman

Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell

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