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Vertical Aerospace will appoint former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair of its board on Sept. 21, 2026. Brégier succeeds interim chair Ben Story, who will remain a director, adding senior commercial-aircraft leadership to the eVTOL developer’s board.
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Vertical Aerospace will appoint former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair of its board on Sept. 21, 2026. Brégier succeeds interim chair Ben Story, who will remain a director, adding senior commercial-aircraft leadership to the eVTOL developer’s board.
After four years of expansion, Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam is shifting the focus toward execution: improving safety, on-time performance and baggage handling while rebuilding customer confidence and delivering sustainable profitability. The priorities mark an effort to turn a larger airline into a more dependable and financially stronger operation.
SriLankan Airlines has appointed a new acting chief executive officer, placing interim leadership at the helm of the national carrier. The announcement provides no further details on the appointee, mandate or duration of the appointment.
KBR is appointing a veteran defense executive to run Trinzic, a government technology business spanning national security, NASA and military space. The move comes as KBR prepares to separate the business into an independent public company.
Edinburgh Airport has appointed Mark Johnston as chief executive as it prepares to advance a £500 million expansion project. The leadership change comes as the Scottish airport plans a major increase in infrastructure capacity and prepares for the project’s execution.
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ATR will replace CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude with Leonardo Helicopters executive Vittorio Lorenzo Della Bella on Nov. 1, under the turboprop manufacturer’s statutory leadership rotation. Patrick Bergues will become CFO, marking a broader refresh of the company’s senior leadership 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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