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oneworld plots premium-led expansion as Alaska arrives at London Heathrow

With Alaska Airlines joining on 21 May 2026, London Heathrow (LHR) will be served by 14 of oneworld’s 15 member airlines. oneworld CEO commentary frames the alliance’s growth strategy around premium connectivity rather than pure network expansion, signaling continued focus on high-yield travel through LHR.

2026-05-21T03:12:25.039834-07:00

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Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and names him PAE for missile warning/tracking

2026-05-19T13:25:44.979344-07:00

AINonline

Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs; Michael Graham returns to the

2026-05-19T10:41:27.002193-07:00

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U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator

2026-05-19T02:39:56.889170-07:00

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oneworld plots premium-led expansion as Alaska arrives at London Heathrow With Alaska Airlines joining on 21 May 2026, London Heathrow (LHR) will be served by 14 of oneworld’s 15 member airlines. oneworld CEO commentary frames the alliance’s growth strategy around premium connectivity rather than pure network expansion, signaling continued focus on high-yield travel through LHR.

2026-05-21T03:12:25.039834-07:00

oneworld plots premium-led expansion as Alaska arrives at London Heathrow

AINonline

Jean-Christophe Gallagher named Ontic next CEO; Gareth Hall to become executive chairman Ontic has named Jean-Christophe Gallagher as its next chief executive officer. Outgoing CEO Gareth Hall will transition to the executive chairman role, marking a leadership change at the aerospace MRO provider as it plans continuity through the new executive structure.

2026-05-20T10:40:17.223558-07:00

Jean-Christophe Gallagher named Ontic next CEO; Gareth Hall to become executive chairman

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Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and names him PAE for missile warning/tracking The Space Development Agency has named Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo its permanent director, effective May 11, ending his acting role that began last September. In parallel, Space Force designated him as the Portfolio Acquisition Executive overseeing missile warning and tracking programs under the new acquisition structure.

2026-05-19T13:25:44.979344-07:00

Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and names him PAE for missile warning/tracking

AINonline

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Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs; Michael Graham returns to the The U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Edwards as Department of Transportation assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board. Aviation stakeholders including NBAA, NATA, and VAI publicly welcomed both confirmations.

2026-05-19T10:41:27.002193-07:00

Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs; Michael Graham returns to the

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator The U.S. Senate confirmed Matt Anderson as NASA Deputy Administrator on May 18, 2026, positioning him as the agency’s second-in-command. The confirmation follows multiple reports highlighting the role’s seniority within NASA leadership and its importance for day-to-day oversight.

2026-05-19T02:39:56.889170-07:00

U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator

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AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) says membership has more than doubled to 55 members within 12 months of installing Chair Dawit Lemma and Vice Chair Craig Middleton. The association also frames the gains as progress toward its mission to support and promote the business aviation community across Africa.

2026-05-18T05:24:37.549297-07:00

AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership

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Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility Ryanair’s latest earnings call and guidance update flagged softer pricing into the key summer season despite “robust” demand, citing late bookings pressure and a fuel-cost spike. CEO Michael O’Leary also discussed his contract extension timeline and linked broader jet-fuel expectations to Iran-war-driven global price moves.

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

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SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president A bribe investigation involving SriLankan Airlines has reportedly reached the former president, extending the scope of legal scrutiny beyond earlier named individuals. The latest step, flagged in ch-aviation coverage, underscores how airline procurement and related dealings can trigger higher-level political and judicial attention.

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

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oneworld plots premium-led expansion as Alaska arrives at London Heathrow

Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and names him PAE for missile warning/tracking

Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs; Michael Graham returns to the

U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator

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