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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

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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

Airways Magazine

ICAO Council elects Japan's Toshiyuki Onuma as President — three-year term begins 1 Jan 2026

2025-11-26T10:46:24.349884-08:00

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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

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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

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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

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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AAPA's Subhas Menon to step down; Wong Hong, ex-Delta China president, named Director General from 1 April 2026 Subhas Menon will step down as Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines after six years; Wong Hong, former Delta Air Lines China president, will succeed him effective 1 April 2026. He brings more than 22 years of international aviation experience.

2025-11-30T17:11:59.027029-08:00

AAPA's Subhas Menon to step down; Wong Hong, ex-Delta China president, named Director General from 1 April 2026

eVTOL Insights

Former Virgin Galactic test pilot-astronaut Jameel Janjua joins Horizon Aircraft board Horizon Aircraft has appointed esteemed former Virgin Galactic test pilot‑astronaut Jameel Janjua to its board, adding direct flight‑test and astronaut experience to the company’s leadership. Janjua’s appointment strengthens Horizon’s governance as it advances development and prepares for forthcoming test programs.

2025-11-28T01:23:36.530244-08:00

Former Virgin Galactic test pilot-astronaut Jameel Janjua joins Horizon Aircraft board

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