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SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg

Kelly Ortberg became Boeing CEO in August 2024 and prioritized resetting testy labor relations. A SPEEA executive says there has been progress "despite some turbulence," signaling an early improvement in union-management ties at the manufacturer as it pursues operational and delivery recovery.

2026-02-10T00:24:58.035664-08:00

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Flair names Len Corrado CEO as carrier enters next phase of growth

2026-02-09T10:54:33.212612-08:00

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American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

2026-02-09T03:55:11.099826-08:00

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American Airlines pilots declare no confidence and seek board intervention amid operational chaos and heavy debt

2026-02-06T17:14:38.674901-08:00

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SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg Kelly Ortberg became Boeing CEO in August 2024 and prioritized resetting testy labor relations. A SPEEA executive says there has been progress "despite some turbulence," signaling an early improvement in union-management ties at the manufacturer as it pursues operational and delivery recovery.

2026-02-10T00:24:58.035664-08:00

SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg

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Flair names Len Corrado CEO as carrier enters next phase of growth Flair Airlines has named former Sunwing president Len Corrado as chief executive officer, effective Feb. 9. The appointment coincides with the carrier's stated shift away from the ultra‑low‑cost model as it pursues a broader commercial strategy and fleet expansion.

2026-02-09T10:54:33.212612-08:00

Flair names Len Corrado CEO as carrier enters next phase of growth

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American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall Late last year American hired Nat Pieper, the former CEO of the oneworld alliance, as its chief commercial officer to tackle the carrier's underperforming revenue. The move follows months of disappointing commercial results and leadership turnover after the departure of the previous permanent CCO, Vasu Raja.

2026-02-09T03:55:11.099826-08:00

American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

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American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO American Airlines posted just $111 million in annual profit, far behind Delta's $5 billion and United's $3.3 billion. The performance gap has intensified scrutiny of CEO Robert Isom and raised governance and operational questions as the carrier lags its biggest U.S. competitors.

2026-02-07T05:14:26.913733-08:00

American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO

Washington Post

Navy Secretary John Phelan listed on 2006 Jeffrey Epstein flight manifest CNN reported flight manifests showing Navy Secretary John Phelan listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein's Boeing 727 for two transatlantic flights in 2006, including a March 3 London-to-New York City leg. Phelan served as Navy secretary in the Trump administration.

2026-02-06T18:42:19.307263-08:00

Navy Secretary John Phelan listed on 2006 Jeffrey Epstein flight manifest

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American Airlines pilots declare no confidence and seek board intervention amid operational chaos and heavy debt Pilots at American Airlines have formally declared no confidence in senior management and asked the board to intervene, citing weak execution, unclear strategy and heavy debt. The board declined a meeting, leaving pilots to press grievances with the very executives they fault amid mounting cancellations and profit pressure.

2026-02-06T17:14:38.674901-08:00

American Airlines pilots declare no confidence and seek board intervention amid operational chaos and heavy debt

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WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group WestJet has appointed Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group, effective mid‑March 2026. He succeeds Andrew Dawson, who retired in 2025, and brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour‑operator sector, including executive roles at major leisure travel companies.

2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00

WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group

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Lufthansa Cargo reshuffles senior team — Loehr to lead DACH & KAM EMEA; Cirjan and Rauchhaus promoted Lufthansa Cargo named Gunnar Loehr Head of Region DACH & KAM EMEA, effective 15 Feb 2026; Markus Cirjan will head Hub Management Munich and Philip Rauchhaus becomes VP Revenue Management & Pricing. The moves follow retirements and internal transfers; Loehr, with the company since 2002, led Supply Management and Infrastructure.

2026-02-05T06:18:05.536115-08:00

Lufthansa Cargo reshuffles senior team — Loehr to lead DACH & KAM EMEA; Cirjan and Rauchhaus promoted

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SPEEA executive says Boeing labor relations improving under CEO Kelly Ortberg

Flair names Len Corrado CEO as carrier enters next phase of growth

American Airlines hires Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer amid persistent revenue shortfall

American Airlines pilots declare no confidence and seek board intervention amid operational chaos and heavy debt

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