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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned immediately after a late‑2025 operational meltdown that caused mass cancellations, a $24 million regulatory fine and a Competition Commission antitrust probe into the carrier's dominant market position. Co‑founder Rahul Bhatia will serve as interim head while a successor is sought.

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

Flying Magazine

White House fires NTSB member who led public response to D.C. midair collision

2026-03-09T06:39:42.759528-07:00

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Air Astana appoints new chief financial officer

2026-03-08T12:34:12.647518-07:00

Delta Air Lines

Delta reshuffles C-suite: Peter Carter named president as COO John Laughter exits after 30 years

2026-03-05T05:12:11.714508-08:00

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned immediately after a late‑2025 operational meltdown that caused mass cancellations, a $24 million regulatory fine and a Competition Commission antitrust probe into the carrier's dominant market position. Co‑founder Rahul Bhatia will serve as interim head while a successor is sought.

2026-03-10T06:59:15.959840-07:00

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

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White House fires NTSB member who led public response to D.C. midair collision An NTSB member who became the agency’s public face after last year’s fatal midair collision over Washington, D.C., was apparently fired by the White House late last week. The dismissal removes a visible board member amid continuing scrutiny of the crash investigation.

2026-03-09T06:39:42.759528-07:00

White House fires NTSB member who led public response to D.C. midair collision

ch-aviation

Air Astana appoints new chief financial officer Air Astana has named a new chief financial officer, the carrier said in a brief announcement. The move continues recent senior management changes at the group; the company provided no further details in the release. More details are expected in a full statement.

2026-03-08T12:34:12.647518-07:00

Air Astana appoints new chief financial officer

ch-aviation

Air Niugini appoints new CEO to lead Papua New Guinea's flag carrier Air Niugini has appointed a new chief executive to lead Papua New Guinea's flag carrier, the airline announced via ch-aviation. The leadership change initiates a new executive phase for the state-owned carrier, establishing fresh oversight across commercial, operational and governance responsibilities in the months ahead.

2026-03-08T06:53:54.873253-07:00

Air Niugini appoints new CEO to lead Papua New Guinea's flag carrier

AINonline

Lassale to Make First Appearance as VAI CEO at Verticon, Calls AAM an 'Inflection Point' Vertical Aviation International's new CEO and president, Lassale, arrives at his first Verticon, calling the advanced-air-mobility sector an industry "inflection point." His appearance is the first public outing as chief executive, coming as VAI tightens leadership to accelerate delivery.

2026-03-07T11:48:50.632422-08:00

Lassale to Make First Appearance as VAI CEO at Verticon, Calls AAM an 'Inflection Point'

Reuters

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg earned $9.4M in 2025, proxy filing shows Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg received approximately $9.4 million in total compensation for 2025, the company said in its proxy statement issued Friday. The proxy filing formally discloses executive pay to shareholders and will be the official record used ahead of Boeing's annual governance processes.

2026-03-06T14:08:34.271501-08:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg earned $9.4M in 2025, proxy filing shows

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Matt Anderson sails through Senate hearing for NASA deputy administrator; committee vote set for March 12 Matt Anderson, the White House nominee for NASA deputy administrator, received bipartisan support and faced little pushback at his March 5 Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing. The committee is scheduled to vote on his nomination March 12, advancing a key senior post under Administrator Jared Isaacman.

2026-03-05T15:15:28.851667-08:00

Matt Anderson sails through Senate hearing for NASA deputy administrator; committee vote set for March 12

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American trims flight-attendant hotel spending as unions demand CEO Robert Isom resign American Airlines is trimming flight-attendant hotel spending by shifting crews into cheaper properties for overnight stays, a cost‑saving measure that has provoked sharp union discontent. Unions have demanded CEO Robert Isom resign, highlighting escalating leadership and labor tensions at the carrier.

2026-03-05T14:47:15.292584-08:00

American trims flight-attendant hotel spending as unions demand CEO Robert Isom resign

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IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns amid operational meltdown, $24M fine and antitrust probe

White House fires NTSB member who led public response to D.C. midair collision

Air Astana appoints new chief financial officer

Delta reshuffles C-suite: Peter Carter named president as COO John Laughter exits after 30 years

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