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Reuters • David Shepardson

Isaacman urges Congress to fund nuclear propulsion and speed commercial Moon push to beat China

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, will tell senators he wants expanded investment in nuclear propulsion and accelerated commercial lunar efforts to return Americans to the Moon before “our great rival” China, according to prepared testimony seen by Reuters.

2025-12-02T10:32:41.907210-08:00

Reuters

Senate Commerce Committee to vote Dec. 8 on Jared Isaacman nomination for NASA administrator

2025-12-01T16:41:01.308585-08:00

FlightGlobal

Transavia names KLM executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026

2025-12-01T13:46:50.959987-08:00

Wings

flydubai splits narrowbody bet — 150 A321neos and MoU for 75 737 MAX (75 options) as carrier eyes up to 300 jets

2025-11-18T05:31:58.547046-08:00

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Isaacman urges Congress to fund nuclear propulsion and speed commercial Moon push to beat China Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, will tell senators he wants expanded investment in nuclear propulsion and accelerated commercial lunar efforts to return Americans to the Moon before “our great rival” China, according to prepared testimony seen by Reuters.

2025-12-02T10:32:41.907210-08:00

Isaacman urges Congress to fund nuclear propulsion and speed commercial Moon push to beat China

Space.com

Jared Isaacman pledges to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston, senator says Trump's pick for NASA chief, Jared Isaacman, has pledged to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center to Space Center Houston, Sen. John Cornyn said. The pledge ties the nominee to a partisan, high-profile museum custody dispute now drawing congressional scrutiny.

2025-12-02T03:04:11.232869-08:00

Jared Isaacman pledges to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston, senator says

thehotshotwakeup.substack.com

Bridger Aerospace to expand into Spain; CEO previews 2025 wildfire season and company strategy Bridger Aerospace CEO Sam Davis outlines the company's outlook for the 2025 wildfire season, plans to expand operations into Spain and strategic priorities for growth and fleet deployment. Davis discusses operational readiness, international market entry and Bridger's longer-term business trajectory on today's show.

2025-12-01T23:45:52.722786-08:00

Bridger Aerospace to expand into Spain; CEO previews 2025 wildfire season and company strategy

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Senate Commerce Committee to vote Dec. 8 on Jared Isaacman nomination for NASA administrator The Senate Commerce Committee plans a December 8 vote on President Donald Trump's renomination of Jared Isaacman — a private astronaut and ally of SpaceX founder Elon Musk — to be NASA administrator, advancing the controversial pick toward a potential full Senate confirmation.

2025-12-01T16:41:01.308585-08:00

Senate Commerce Committee to vote Dec. 8 on Jared Isaacman nomination for NASA administrator

FlightGlobal

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Transavia names KLM executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026 Air France–KLM low-cost unit Transavia has named KLM commercial executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, succeeding Marcel de Nooijer on 1 February 2026. Terstegge — with KLM inflight and commercial experience — will steer Transavia's fleet renewal, European network expansion and operational stability.

2025-12-01T13:46:50.959987-08:00

Transavia names KLM executive Paul Terstegge as CEO, effective 1 Feb 2026

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Péladeau's Financiére Outremont demands board overhaul at Transat, seeks extraordinary shareholders' meeting Financiére Outremont, the family office of Quebec billionaire Pierre Karl Péladeau, has launched a public campaign to force major board changes at Transat A.T. Inc., requesting an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, board seats and a strategic overhaul following weak results and recent deal decisions.

2025-12-01T11:27:08.256240-08:00

Péladeau's Financiére Outremont demands board overhaul at Transat, seeks extraordinary shareholders' meeting

Skift

Porter’s Expansion Under Kevin Jackson: Reimagining Premium Regional Travel Kevin Jackson, as president of Porter Airlines, is driving a strategic expansion that seeks to reimagine premium regional travel across North America. Under his leadership Porter is rapidly scaling its service and brand profile, becoming one of the continent’s most talked-about carriers.

2025-12-01T07:10:09.287713-08:00

Porter’s Expansion Under Kevin Jackson: Reimagining Premium Regional Travel

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Erno Hildén named CEO of airBaltic, takes office 1 December 2025 Erno Hildén assumed the role of chief executive officer at Latvian flag carrier airBaltic, effective 1 December 2025. Hildén arrives with more than 25 years of aviation and finance experience and will oversee the airline's commercial strategy, fleet and operations.

2025-12-01T03:58:32.219282-08:00

Erno Hildén named CEO of airBaltic, takes office 1 December 2025

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