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ATR will appoint Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella, a Leonardo Helicopters executive, as chief executive on Nov. 1, replacing Nathalie Tarnaud Laude under the turboprop maker’s statutory leadership rotation. Patrick Bergues will become CFO, completing a leadership refresh as ATR targets growth and recovery.
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ATR will appoint Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella, a Leonardo Helicopters executive, as chief executive on Nov. 1, replacing Nathalie Tarnaud Laude under the turboprop maker’s statutory leadership rotation. Patrick Bergues will become CFO, completing a leadership refresh as ATR targets growth and recovery.
Anduril Industries has appointed David Arthurton to lead its UK business on an interim basis following the departure of general manager Rich Drake, who is pursuing an opportunity outside the company. The defense firm is now searching for a permanent UK leader.
Outgoing Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal outlines the carrier’s turnaround plan, including fleet recovery and expansion priorities, while discussing the broader future of African aviation. His departure adds a leadership transition to the airline’s effort to restore operational capability and pursue growth.
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Vertical Aerospace will appoint former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair of its board on September 21, 2026. He succeeds Ben Story, who has served as interim chair since May and will remain a director, bringing senior commercial-aircraft leadership to the air-taxi developer.
South African Airways Group has appointed a new acting group chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the airline group. The announcement puts executive continuity and near-term strategic direction at the center of attention for the carrier and its stakeholders.
The National Business Aviation Association’s board has named longtime executive Dan Hubbard interim chief operating officer and day-to-day leader while President and CEO Ed Bolen steps aside for cancer treatment. The association also promoted Heidi Williams to senior vice president of operations ahead of NBAA-BACE.
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh is weighing a regional fleet renewal and a strategy to establish Delhi as an Asia gateway capable of competing with Middle Eastern hubs. The moves would mark the first major strategic priorities outlined since Walsh took over the Indian carrier several weeks ago.
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Jill Albertelli will become president of RTX’s Pratt & Whitney engine business on Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Shane Eddy, who will retire after nearly four years leading the company. Eddy will remain as a special adviser through March 2027 to support the leadership transition.
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