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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00

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United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders

2026-02-19T04:54:30.884895-08:00

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Sabre to cut jobs, reshuffle C‑suite and invest $65M to become 'AI‑native'

2026-02-19T15:29:51.121994-08:00

Defense One

Boeing moves defense and space headquarters back to St. Louis; corporate HQ stays in Arlington

2026-02-19T01:34:27.536899-08:00

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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00

Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

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Sabre to cut jobs, reshuffle C‑suite and invest $65M to become 'AI‑native' Sabre announced job cuts and an executive reshuffle while committing $65 million to pivot its business toward an "AI‑native" technology platform, CEO Kurt Ekert said. The moves aim to reorient the travel‑tech provider's product and operating model around artificial intelligence.

2026-02-19T15:29:51.121994-08:00

Sabre to cut jobs, reshuffle C‑suite and invest $65M to become 'AI‑native'

Inflight Online

Etihad names Captain Khalid Al Ali Senior VP, Aeropolitical, International & Government Affairs Etihad Airways appointed Captain Khalid Al Ali as Senior Vice President, Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs. He will lead the carrier's government relations, diplomatic engagement and international policy outreach, overseeing liaison with state bodies and foreign regulators as Etihad navigates external political and regulatory environments.

2026-02-19T08:25:38.181425-08:00

Etihad names Captain Khalid Al Ali Senior VP, Aeropolitical, International & Government Affairs

AeroTime

AAPA's Subhas Menon on membership growth, industry unity and grooming a successor In his final interview, AAPA director-general Subhas Menon reflected on expanding association membership, fostering regional industry unity and preparing his successor as Asia‑Pacific carriers confront rising geopolitical headwinds. He framed those priorities as central to strengthening airlines and policy coordination across the region.

2026-02-19T05:40:37.139042-08:00

AAPA's Subhas Menon on membership growth, industry unity and grooming a successor

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United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders United Airlines is reshaping MileagePlus to favour co‑branded cardholders and elites, boosting accruals for cardholders while cutting mileage earning for non‑cardholders by up to 40%. It also raises award prices and tightens basic‑economy earning, accelerating a push toward a more card‑centric revenue model.

2026-02-19T04:54:30.884895-08:00

United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders

Defense One

Boeing moves defense and space headquarters back to St. Louis; corporate HQ stays in Arlington Boeing is relocating the headquarters of its defense and space business from Arlington, Virginia, back to St. Louis effective Wednesday. The company says the move — intended to bring leadership closer to teammates, workforce and production — does not specify jobs affected; corporate headquarters will remain in Arlington.

2026-02-19T01:34:27.536899-08:00

Boeing moves defense and space headquarters back to St. Louis; corporate HQ stays in Arlington

FlightGlobal

Air Astana names Johan Eidhagen president of FlyArystan, effective 1 March 2026 Air Astana Group has appointed Johan Eidhagen as president of FlyArystan, its low-cost unit, effective 1 March 2026. Eidhagen joins from Wizz Air — most recently managing director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi — and succeeds Richard Ledger, who moves to a group partnerships role.

2026-02-18T23:14:23.565294-08:00

Air Astana names Johan Eidhagen president of FlyArystan, effective 1 March 2026

Bloomberg

Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties About a month into his tenure, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Al‑Khater made his first overseas trip to Airbus's headquarters in France, signalling that rebuilding relations with the planemaker is a top priority for the carrier’s new leadership and sets the tone for future engagement.

2026-02-17T22:04:38.533496-08:00

Qatar Airways CEO Hamad Al‑Khater visits Airbus HQ in first overseas trip to prioritise ties

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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

United revamps MileagePlus to favour co‑brand cardholders — up to 40% cuts for non‑cardholders

Sabre to cut jobs, reshuffle C‑suite and invest $65M to become 'AI‑native'

Boeing moves defense and space headquarters back to St. Louis; corporate HQ stays in Arlington

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