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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s pledged 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche”

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says China’s promised purchase of 200 aircraft—announced following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit—is a “major accomplishment” that will be followed by larger orders. Ortberg framed the 200-jet figure as only an initial tranche, with additional orders to be firmed up later this year.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

European Spaceflight

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

2026-05-26T07:56:44.080661-07:00

Bloomberg

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023

2026-05-24T22:27:19.133943-07:00

ch-aviation

Avion Express replaces CEO as airline “optimises” operations in Lithuania

2026-05-25T04:42:25.204323-07:00

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s pledged 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says China’s promised purchase of 200 aircraft—announced following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit—is a “major accomplishment” that will be followed by larger orders. Ortberg framed the 200-jet figure as only an initial tranche, with additional orders to be firmed up later this year.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s pledged 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche”

Breaking Defense

DAF space acquisition chief says finalized Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) structure and office leaders to be announced so The Department of the Air Force says it is still working to sort space programs into the finalized acquisition “PAE” structure. Acting space acquisition chief Thomas Ainsworth said the coming-days rollout will include the finalized portfolio structure and the names of each office leader.

2026-05-27T13:14:20.191068-07:00

DAF space acquisition chief says finalized Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) structure and office leaders to be announced so

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Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel Italy’s Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module has cleared a NASA System Requirements Review, allowing the ASI-led team and Thales Alenia Space to begin preparing for a Preliminary Design Review in 2027. The milestone keeps the European lunar-habitat work on track for upcoming Artemis-era surface systems integration.

2026-05-26T07:56:44.080661-07:00

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

ch-aviation

Avion Express replaces CEO as airline “optimises” operations in Lithuania Lithuania-based Avion Express has changed its CEO as part of an operational optimisation effort, according to ch-aviation’s coverage. The leadership transition signals a near-term management reset focused on improving how the carrier operates and allocates resources.

2026-05-25T04:42:25.204323-07:00

Avion Express replaces CEO as airline “optimises” operations in Lithuania

ch-aviation

Biman Bangladesh Airlines names new Director of Finance Biman Bangladesh Airlines has appointed a new Director of Finance, according to the cluster briefing. The move signals a leadership change in the carrier’s finance function as it manages its fleet and commercial priorities.

2026-05-24T22:45:30.096157-07:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines names new Director of Finance

Bloomberg

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023 Rolls-Royce said it has driven a rapid revival under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç, with the company’s shares up more than 1,000% since he took charge at the start of 2023. The executive credited “energized” staff, alongside job cuts and divestment of underperforming assets, to reset performance.

2026-05-24T22:27:19.133943-07:00

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023

Via Satellite

ST Engineering iDirect names Sridhar Kuppanna CEO as ground-tech market shifts toward cloud-native, interoperable satcom ST Engineering iDirect appointed Sridhar Kuppanna as CEO in late March, positioning the ground-technology vendor for a more dynamic market. In the CEO interview, Kuppanna emphasized a cloud-native approach and an interoperable future for satcom ground systems as operators and enterprises evolve their connectivity needs.

2026-05-22T11:41:03.266585-07:00

ST Engineering iDirect names Sridhar Kuppanna CEO as ground-tech market shifts toward cloud-native, interoperable satcom

FlightGlobal

Abra CEO Neuhauser says Avianca and GOL holding group is positioned to flex fleet amid steady Q1 demand Abra Group CEO Mauricio Neuhauser says the Avianca and GOL holding company is “well placed” to adjust capacity if needed, despite demand holding firm in the first quarter. The comment underscores a continuing focus on operational flexibility across Abra’s airline network following its post-restructuring rebuild.

2026-05-22T10:39:47.652051-07:00

Abra CEO Neuhauser says Avianca and GOL holding group is positioned to flex fleet amid steady Q1 demand

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s pledged 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche”

Italy’s MPH lunar-habitat module clears NASA system requirements review, enabling Thales Alenia Space to move toward a 2027 Prel

Rolls-Royce touts turnaround under CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç as shares surge 1,000% since early-2023

Avion Express replaces CEO as airline “optimises” operations in Lithuania

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