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Delta CEO says operations unaffected as U.S. government shutdown drives nationwide flight delays

Delta's CEO said the carrier's operations have been 'unaffected' as the U.S. government shutdown entered its ninth day. Nevertheless, cascading FAA staffing issues and reduced CBP capacity have produced mounting delays at major U.S. airports and localized disruptions to schedules and turnarounds.

2025-10-09T09:57:16.371998-07:00

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FedEx Express pilots (ALPA) formally declare loss of confidence in CEO

2025-10-09T12:58:58.928090-07:00

Aviation Business News

Air Astana CEO Peter Foster to retire end‑March 2026; CFO Ibrahm Canliel named successor

2025-10-08T01:52:36.361841-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Boeing reportedly begins early-stage work on 737 MAX replacement after Rolls‑Royce talks

2025-09-29T18:04:35.671320-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

Gen. David Allvin retires; Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach poised to succeed after smooth confirmation hearing Gen. David Allvin has retired early as U.S. Air Force chief of staff, and Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach appears likely to be confirmed as his successor after a smooth Senate nomination hearing. Wilsbach signaled support for reducing permanent-change-of-station moves to help improve retention.

2025-10-10T13:58:37.400968-07:00

Gen. David Allvin retires; Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach poised to succeed after smooth confirmation hearing

AeroTime

Doug Parker pushes to broaden access to pilot training for young people Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is campaigning to broaden access to pilot training for young people, seeking to reduce financial and practical barriers to entry. His effort targets creating more affordable, attainable training pathways for aspiring pilots.

2025-10-09T20:00:34.407947-07:00

Doug Parker pushes to broaden access to pilot training for young people

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FedEx Express pilots (ALPA) formally declare loss of confidence in CEO FedEx Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have formally declared a loss of confidence in the carrier's president and CEO. The declaration targets leadership at the Memphis International–based cargo unit and signals mounting labour-management tensions within FedEx's operations.

2025-10-09T12:58:58.928090-07:00

FedEx Express pilots (ALPA) formally declare loss of confidence in CEO

DefenseNews.com

USAF to Stand Up Dedicated Squadrons for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Wilsbach Says Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach told senators the U.S. Air Force will likely form dedicated squadrons for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) rather than embedding them in existing fighter units, with new units to be stood up across active-duty, Air National Guard and Reserve components as basing and requirements are decided.

2025-10-09T12:40:41.918944-07:00

USAF to Stand Up Dedicated Squadrons for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Wilsbach Says

CNBC

Trump meets Jared Isaacman as White House weighs reversing NASA nomination withdrawal President Donald Trump has held multiple private meetings with Jared Isaacman — Shift4 CEO, SpaceX astronaut and former nominee for NASA administrator — to discuss reconsidering a May decision to withdraw Isaacman’s nomination amid scrutiny of his past political ties. Talks have taken place at the White House in recent weeks.

2025-10-09T12:03:44.969643-07:00

Trump meets Jared Isaacman as White House weighs reversing NASA nomination withdrawal

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USAF nominee proposes dedicated CCA squadrons, may place units in Guard and Reserve Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, nominee for USAF chief of staff, said the service could form dedicated squadrons of CCAs and place units in the Air National Guard and Reserve. He supports airborne “domain awareness” programs, withheld endorsement of the E‑7A, and warned low flight hours and parts shortages threaten readiness.

2025-10-09T10:49:04.296632-07:00

USAF nominee proposes dedicated CCA squadrons, may place units in Guard and Reserve

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Delta CEO says operations unaffected as U.S. government shutdown drives nationwide flight delays Delta's CEO said the carrier's operations have been 'unaffected' as the U.S. government shutdown entered its ninth day. Nevertheless, cascading FAA staffing issues and reduced CBP capacity have produced mounting delays at major U.S. airports and localized disruptions to schedules and turnarounds.

2025-10-09T09:57:16.371998-07:00

Delta CEO says operations unaffected as U.S. government shutdown drives nationwide flight delays

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ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion to become Alstom chief as Ariane 6 production ramps Martin Sion, currently executive chairman of ArianeGroup, has been named chief executive of French train maker Alstom and will replace Henri Poupart‑Lafarge in April; he will not seek renewal of his ArianeGroup mandate and remain in post until March 2026 as Ariane 6 production ramps.

2025-10-09T07:59:43.455390-07:00

ArianeGroup CEO Martin Sion to become Alstom chief as Ariane 6 production ramps

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