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Sean Duffy becomes first US Transportation Secretary to fly in an eVTOL, visiting BETA Technologies in Vermont

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a first-in-history eVTOL flight during a visit to BETA Technologies’ headquarters in Vermont on May 29. The flight is a high-visibility demonstration of emerging electric aviation platforms as government attention remains focused on eVTOL readiness.

2026-06-03T00:11:49.661868-07:00

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Iceye U.S. names Ann Stevens as CEO; Eric Jensen shifts to COO role

2026-06-02T12:41:28.198510-07:00

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StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

2026-06-02T05:12:11.915911-07:00

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Alton Aviation appoints ex–Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh as Managing Director

2026-06-02T04:48:45.714543-07:00

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Sean Duffy becomes first US Transportation Secretary to fly in an eVTOL, visiting BETA Technologies in Vermont U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy made a first-in-history eVTOL flight during a visit to BETA Technologies’ headquarters in Vermont on May 29. The flight is a high-visibility demonstration of emerging electric aviation platforms as government attention remains focused on eVTOL readiness.

2026-06-03T00:11:49.661868-07:00

Sean Duffy becomes first US Transportation Secretary to fly in an eVTOL, visiting BETA Technologies in Vermont

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Hegseth blocks nine Air Force colonel promotions and delays dozens of senior officer advancements Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked the appointment of nine U.S. Air Force colonels and delayed the promotion of at least two dozen more senior officers, according to current and former U.S. officials. The actions add to scrutiny of the Pentagon chief’s unusual review of top-tier military ranks.

2026-06-02T15:56:39.244588-07:00

Hegseth blocks nine Air Force colonel promotions and delays dozens of senior officer advancements

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Iceye U.S. names Ann Stevens as CEO; Eric Jensen shifts to COO role Iceye U.S. has appointed Ann Stevens as CEO, elevating her from a senior executive position within ASRC Federal. The company says Eric Jensen, previously CEO, will assume the COO role, marking a leadership transition in the U.S. subsidiary.

2026-06-02T12:41:28.198510-07:00

Iceye U.S. names Ann Stevens as CEO; Eric Jensen shifts to COO role

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StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor StandardAero says CEO Russell Ford will retire after 13 years leading the aerospace engine aftermarket services provider, while remaining executive chairman through year-end. The board has appointed Paul McElhinney as the company’s next CEO, formalizing a leadership succession plan after Ford’s decision to step down.

2026-06-02T05:12:11.915911-07:00

StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

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Alton Aviation appoints ex–Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh as Managing Director Alton Aviation has named Jeffrey Goh, formerly Gulf Air Group’s Group Chief Executive Officer, as its Managing Director. Goh led a restructuring of Gulf Air’s network and an overhaul of the airline’s customer experience during his tenure, bringing that turnaround and transformation background to the Singapore-based consultancy.

2026-06-02T04:48:45.714543-07:00

Alton Aviation appoints ex–Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh as Managing Director

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Philippine Airlines appoints Izham Ismail to board, adds Edgar Chua and other independent directors Philippine Airlines has named Izham Ismail, the former Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) chief, to its board of directors. The airline also appointed veteran business leader Edgar Chua and Izham Ismail as independent directors, citing support for PAL’s growth strategy as part of its annual shareholder meeting decisions.

2026-06-01T20:12:49.227899-07:00

Philippine Airlines appoints Izham Ismail to board, adds Edgar Chua and other independent directors

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Former Malaysia Aviation Group chief Izham Ismail joins PAL board

2026-06-01T20:12:49.227899-07:00

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easyJet rebuffs Castlelake takeover overtures as U.S. bid interest surfaces U.S. investment firm Castlelake has disclosed interest in a potential acquisition of easyJet, with media reports framing a roughly $4.1 billion offer and noting easyJet’s share price has fallen more than 20% since the start of the year. easyJet’s board says it would consider any proposal, characterizing the approach as “highly opportunistic.”

2026-06-01T06:00:33.648661-07:00

easyJet rebuffs Castlelake takeover overtures as U.S. bid interest surfaces

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Sean Duffy becomes first US Transportation Secretary to fly in an eVTOL, visiting BETA Technologies in Vermont

Iceye U.S. names Ann Stevens as CEO; Eric Jensen shifts to COO role

StandardAero CEO Russell Ford to retire after 13-year tenure; board appoints Paul McElhinney as successor

Alton Aviation appoints ex–Gulf Air Group CEO Jeffrey Goh as Managing Director

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