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Domhnal Slattery Reappointed as Vertical Aerospace Chairman

Vertical Aerospace has announced the return of industry veteran Domhnal Slattery as chairman. Slattery previously held the post from January 2022 to August 2023. His reappointment marks a strategic move in the company's ongoing efforts to pioneer electric aviation technologies.

2025-01-15T02:19:54.352540-08:00

Aviation Week

Airlines for America CEO Nick Calio to Retire End of 2025

2025-01-14T12:21:02.794129-08:00

Skift

Southwest Freezes Hiring to Combat Investor Pressure

2025-01-14T07:44:37.880790-08:00

Daily Sabah

Turkish Airlines Resumes Istanbul-Benghazi Flights After 10 Years

2025-01-14T10:25:12.234401-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Domhnal Slattery Reappointed as Vertical Aerospace Chairman Vertical Aerospace has announced the return of industry veteran Domhnal Slattery as chairman. Slattery previously held the post from January 2022 to August 2023. His reappointment marks a strategic move in the company's ongoing efforts to pioneer electric aviation technologies.

2025-01-15T02:19:54.352540-08:00

Domhnal Slattery Reappointed as Vertical Aerospace Chairman

Aviation Week

Airlines for America CEO Nick Calio to Retire End of 2025 Nick Calio steps down as CEO of the Airlines for America association after 14 years of leadership, receiving commendations from industry leaders for his efforts, including securing significant federal COVID relief funds for U.S. airlines.

2025-01-14T12:21:02.794129-08:00

Airlines for America CEO Nick Calio to Retire End of 2025

Daily Sabah

Turkish Airlines Resumes Istanbul-Benghazi Flights After 10 Years Turkish Airlines restarts its thrice-weekly service to Benghazi, Libya, marking a return after a decade-long hiatus. The move is set to enhance passenger connectivity and economic ties, leveraging the airline's strategic role in the region's tourism and trade networks.

2025-01-14T10:25:12.234401-08:00

Turkish Airlines Resumes Istanbul-Benghazi Flights After 10 Years

Skift

Southwest Freezes Hiring to Combat Investor Pressure Southwest Airlines is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, including halting corporate hiring and suspending most summer internships. These actions come as the airline faces mounting pressure from activist investors and seeks to enhance financial performance.

2025-01-14T07:44:37.880790-08:00

Southwest Freezes Hiring to Combat Investor Pressure

Aviation Week

Andrew Clare Appointed CEO of Elroy Amid New Funding for Cargo eVTOL Elroy's leadership change sees co-founder Dave Merrill stepping down as CEO, with Andrew Clare taking over the helm. This transition aligns with Elroy's recent injection of funding aimed at advancing its uncrewed cargo eVTOL development, reflecting ongoing investment in innovative aviation solutions.

2025-01-14T06:00:56.102135-08:00

Andrew Clare Appointed CEO of Elroy Amid New Funding for Cargo eVTOL

Space Intel Report

Comtech Appoints Ken Traub as CEO Amid Strategic Review Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has named Ken Traub as its new CEO to lead the company through an extensive strategic review. The review will consider all scenarios and involves discontinuation of 70 satellite products, signaling significant restructuring efforts at the satellite ground hardware manufacturer.

2025-01-14T05:00:47.662560-08:00

Comtech Appoints Ken Traub as CEO Amid Strategic Review

daytondailynews.com

GE Aerospace to Create 200 Jobs with $9M JobsOhio Investment GE Aerospace is set to expand its workforce by 200 jobs over the next three years, supported by a $9 million investment from JobsOhio. This strategic growth underscores GE Aerospace's commitment to strengthening its operations and economic contribution to the region.

2025-01-13T23:59:17.480584-08:00

GE Aerospace to Create 200 Jobs with $9M JobsOhio Investment

insidedefense.com

Lockheed Martin Appoints OJ Sanchez as Skunk Works Lead, Mike Shoemaker as Integrated Fighter Chief OJ Sanchez has been named vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, while Mike Shoemaker assumes the role of vice president and general manager for Integrated Fighter Group. These leadership changes underline Lockheed Martin's strategic focus on advanced aerospace projects.

2025-01-13T11:53:39.693623-08:00

Lockheed Martin Appoints OJ Sanchez as Skunk Works Lead, Mike Shoemaker as Integrated Fighter Chief

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