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Lufthansa Begins ITA Integration; ITA Exits SkyTeam for Star by 2026

Integration of ITA Airways into Lufthansa Group has commenced, with a strategic transition from SkyTeam to Star Alliance by early 2026. The synergy aims to enhance network connectivity and frequent flyer programs, following Lufthansa's acquisition of 41% stake in ITA.

2025-02-03T04:41:18.857788-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Chris Rocheleau Named Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision

2025-01-30T08:50:01.381416-08:00

mediaite.com

Midair Collision Near DCA Involves American Eagle CRJ-700 and Black Hawk

2025-01-29T18:49:15.883766-08:00

The War Zone

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 Achieves Milestone by Breaking Sound Barrier

2025-01-28T09:04:13.606766-08:00

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Aviation Week

JAL Group Restructures Leadership Amid Q3 Profit Rise Japan Airlines Group announced board and executive changes in response to recent incidents affecting company image, coinciding with stronger profitability in fiscal Q3. These adjustments aim to bolster leadership effectiveness and maintain operational integrity.

2025-02-04T11:19:02.019591-08:00

JAL Group Restructures Leadership Amid Q3 Profit Rise

SpaceNews.com

Ex-Pentagon Official Calvelli Joins True Anomaly's Board Frank Calvelli, previously the top procurement executive for the U.S. Space Force, has been appointed to the board of directors at True Anomaly, an aerospace and defense company focusing on space security. His expertise in defense acquisition is expected to bolster the company's strategic initiatives.

2025-02-04T07:18:36.438629-08:00

Ex-Pentagon Official Calvelli Joins True Anomaly's Board

Leeham News

Boeing Faces $39bn Deferred Costs Since 737 MAX Grounding Boeing's 2024 Annual Report reveals significant deferred production costs totaling $39 billion since the 737 MAX grounding, with $22 billion attributed to the 737 program alone. Financial pressures continue to mount as the company navigates ongoing challenges related to the MAX incidents.

2025-02-03T22:22:34.327364-08:00

Boeing Faces $39bn Deferred Costs Since 737 MAX Grounding

Reuters

Lufthansa CEO Projects Further Consolidation in Europe's Airline Sector Following Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways, the CEO foresees more consolidations across European airlines, as strategic partnerships and market dynamics drive sectoral changes.

2025-02-03T16:28:48.396301-08:00

Lufthansa CEO Projects Further Consolidation in Europe's Airline Sector

FlightGlobal

Lockheed Restructures Portfolio, Accepts Short-Term Setbacks Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet announces a strategic shift, reallocating resources in defense development programs. This includes absorbing penalties in 2024 on a classified aircraft project as part of a long-term de-risking strategy, signaling a move away from aggressive competitive bids.

2025-02-03T15:05:25.321205-08:00

Lockheed Restructures Portfolio, Accepts Short-Term Setbacks

Reuters

AIA, NBAA and Unions Urge Tariff Pause on Canada, Mexico Aviation industry stakeholders, including AIA, NBAA, and aerospace unions, are urging a halt to the new U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. These tariffs could significantly affect the aerospace sector, prompting concerns over trade relationships and potential impacts on the supply chain.

2025-02-03T11:30:05.079767-08:00

AIA, NBAA and Unions Urge Tariff Pause on Canada, Mexico

Airline Economics

Christopher Calio to Lead RTX as Chairman, Succeeding Gregory Hayes Christopher Calio will assume the role of Chairman at RTX on April 30, 2025. He has been driving the company as CEO since May 2024, steering its 185,000 employees and generating over $80 billion in annual sales. Gregory Hayes steps down, marking a major leadership transition.

2025-02-03T06:59:05.230868-08:00

Christopher Calio to Lead RTX as Chairman, Succeeding Gregory Hayes

Air Data News

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Lufthansa Begins ITA Integration; ITA Exits SkyTeam for Star by 2026 Integration of ITA Airways into Lufthansa Group has commenced, with a strategic transition from SkyTeam to Star Alliance by early 2026. The synergy aims to enhance network connectivity and frequent flyer programs, following Lufthansa's acquisition of 41% stake in ITA.

2025-02-03T04:41:18.857788-08:00

Lufthansa Begins ITA Integration; ITA Exits SkyTeam for Star by 2026

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