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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

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

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

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American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

2026-02-05T05:16:03.555553-08:00

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Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

2026-02-05T00:55:46.690866-08:00

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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

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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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American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote Flight attendants at American Airlines are urging shareholders to remove CEO Robert Isom amid rising criticism of his leadership. The carrier's main union is considering a vote of no confidence after recent earnings and management backlash, escalating pressure on the airline's board.

2026-02-05T05:16:03.555553-08:00

American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

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Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations Biman Bangladesh's chief executive has been sacked amid allegations of torture, according to reports. The abrupt removal represents a significant leadership change at the national carrier. No further details were provided in initial reports.

2026-02-05T00:55:46.690866-08:00

Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

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ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets ANRA Technologies has appointed Dave Gustas as chief revenue officer to lead its global revenue strategy and execution. Gustas will be responsible for expanding ANRA’s sales and contracting across enterprise, government, air navigation services, defense and broader aviation markets as the company scales.

2026-02-04T11:29:33.994120-08:00

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets

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

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

American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

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