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ArianeGroup names Safran executive Christophe Bruneau CEO, effective 1 April 2026

ArianeGroup's board has appointed Safran executive Christophe Bruneau as chief executive, effective 1 April 2026, replacing Martin Sion. Bruneau, an expert in military engines, will be charged with restoring momentum and delivering a steady Ariane 6 launch cadence through 2026 and into the following years.

2026-01-19T04:04:31.249387-08:00

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AirAsia X completes takeover of AirAsia group, installs Bo Lingam as CEO

2026-01-19T17:06:26.766650-08:00

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Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch

2026-01-19T16:28:41.072807-08:00

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CAE names Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer

2026-01-19T05:42:48.440603-08:00

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AirAsia X completes takeover of AirAsia group, installs Bo Lingam as CEO AirAsia X has completed acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group from Capital A, approved a new senior management led by Bo Lingam with Farouk Kamal as deputy, and will fold short‑haul and long‑haul operations into a single carrier with an eventual rebrand.

2026-01-19T17:06:26.766650-08:00

AirAsia X completes takeover of AirAsia group, installs Bo Lingam as CEO

Wall Street Journal

Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch Elliott Management has taken an equity stake in Stratolaunch and will gain board representation at the Cerberus-backed launch company. The activist move gives Elliott formal oversight at the firm developing commercial space launch capabilities and could affect governance and strategic direction.

2026-01-19T16:28:41.072807-08:00

Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch

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Enstrom's ascent: new president outlines plan to rebuild Michigan helicopter maker In Menominee, Michigan, Enstrom's newly appointed president is leading a push to continue the company's recent resurgence, outlining a strategy to rebuild the small helicopter manufacturer and ramp production. The visit details operational priorities and management's immediate steps to stabilize growth.

2026-01-19T06:04:22.234016-08:00

Enstrom's ascent: new president outlines plan to rebuild Michigan helicopter maker

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CAE names Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer CAE has appointed Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer. In this role McLeod will lead CAE’s global finance organization and play a key role in driving the company’s strategic growth and operational excellence, supporting execution of the firm's strategic and operational priorities.

2026-01-19T05:42:48.440603-08:00

CAE names Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer

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ArianeGroup names Safran executive Christophe Bruneau CEO, effective 1 April 2026 ArianeGroup's board has appointed Safran executive Christophe Bruneau as chief executive, effective 1 April 2026, replacing Martin Sion. Bruneau, an expert in military engines, will be charged with restoring momentum and delivering a steady Ariane 6 launch cadence through 2026 and into the following years.

2026-01-19T04:04:31.249387-08:00

ArianeGroup names Safran executive Christophe Bruneau CEO, effective 1 April 2026

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Kenya Airways appoints new chief executive officer Kenya Airways has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer in a brief company statement. The announcement provided limited immediate detail on the appointee's identity, mandate or start date, and the airline said it will issue a fuller statement on the transition and leadership mandate in due course.

2026-01-18T22:21:38.202453-08:00

Kenya Airways appoints new chief executive officer

New York Times

Raj Subramaniam reshapes FedEx for drones, robotics and AI amid shifting global trade Raj Subramaniam, who succeeded FedEx’s founder three years ago, is overhauling the company as technology, tariffs and other disruptions have “fundamentally shifted” global trade patterns. He is steering FedEx toward drones, robotics and AI to adapt the business to new logistics realities.

2026-01-18T02:10:06.770042-08:00

Raj Subramaniam reshapes FedEx for drones, robotics and AI amid shifting global trade

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Virgin Atlantic names new chief executive officer Virgin Atlantic has named a new chief executive officer, the airline announced. The initial report provided the headline appointment but did not include the individual's name, start date, remit, or further details about the leadership transition, and no biography or background on the appointee was provided.

2026-01-17T18:07:21.896310-08:00

Virgin Atlantic names new chief executive officer

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ArianeGroup names Safran executive Christophe Bruneau CEO, effective 1 April 2026

AirAsia X completes takeover of AirAsia group, installs Bo Lingam as CEO

Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch

CAE names Ryan McLeod as chief financial officer

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