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Air France-KLM appoints COO Oltion Carkaxhija to lead Transavia in management reshuffle

Air France-KLM will move group chief operating officer Oltion Carkaxhija to the top role at low-cost unit Transavia from Sept. 4, tasking him with reinforcing its position in the intra-European market. The group’s sustainability chief will also assume expanded responsibilities as part of the reshuffle.

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Textron Aviation names 29-year company veteran Brian Rohloff CEO

Brian Rohloff has become president and CEO of Textron Aviation, succeeding longtime chief Ron Draper. Rohloff has spent 29 years at the Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer and most recently led customer support, bringing deep operational and customer-facing experience to the company’s top role.

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NTSB Vice Chair Michael Graham Announces Retirement After Four Years on Board

Michael Graham, a former F/A-18 pilot and Textron Aviation safety chief who has served on the National Transportation Safety Board since 2020, is retiring from the agency. His departure will create a leadership transition at the federal body responsible for investigating aviation accidents and issuing safety recommendations.

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