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SAS Places Record $4B Order for 55 Embraer E195-E2s to Modernize Short-Haul Fleet

Scandinavian Airlines has firmed 45 Embraer E195-E2 deliveries from late 2027, with purchase rights for ten more jets in its largest direct purchase since 1996. The $4 billion deal, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, targets lower emissions, greater flexibility and a revamped regional network.

2025-07-01T03:47:33.016331-07:00

Bloomberg

Boeing taps former Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave to succeed Brian West on Aug. 15

2025-06-30T13:23:36.925488-07:00

Reuters

First Fatal Crash of Boeing 787 Dreamliner in India Escalates Safety Scrutiny

2025-06-12T03:15:40.384978-07:00

FreightWaves

Fred Smith, FedEx Founder and Air Cargo Pioneer, Dies at 80

2025-06-21T23:59:15.606207-07:00

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Aviation Week

Air Botswana CEO Lulu Rasebotsa Placed on Administrative Leave Air Botswana has placed CEO Lulu Rasebotsa on administrative leave for reasons the airline has not disclosed. The carrier has yet to comment on the circumstances or expected duration of the leave, leaving stakeholders awaiting further clarification from the board.

2025-07-04T12:43:14.302812-07:00

Air Botswana CEO Lulu Rasebotsa Placed on Administrative Leave

Reuters

US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich Assumes NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Role, Stresses Allied Unity U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich took over as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe on Friday, emphasising allied solidarity amid concerns over potential cuts to U.S. forces in Europe under the Trump administration. In his handover ceremony, Grynkewich reaffirmed NATO’s collective resolve to deter adversaries.

2025-07-04T08:27:46.844154-07:00

US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich Assumes NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Role, Stresses Allied Unity

Breaking Defense

US Army Plans 2026 Test of Castelion’s Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile The US Army has launched a program to evaluate Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic missile in 2026, partnering with the Florida-based startup to accelerate development. Founder Bryon Hargis says the initiative aims to field a faster, cost-effective strike weapon by rewarding both sides for performance improvements.

2025-07-02T13:15:27.570718-07:00

US Army Plans 2026 Test of Castelion’s Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile

Stars and Stripes

Veteran Osprey and Sea Stallion Pilot Assumes Command of MCAS Iwakuni in Japan A Marine Corps colonel, an Iraq War veteran and seasoned MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Sea Stallion pilot, assumed command of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on Wednesday, overseeing USMC helicopter and tiltrotor operations alongside Navy Carrier Air Wing 5 in Japan’s strategic Indo-Pacific theater.

2025-07-02T01:11:56.381927-07:00

Veteran Osprey and Sea Stallion Pilot Assumes Command of MCAS Iwakuni in Japan

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air UK to appoint new managing director as Marion Geoffroy steps down Wizz Air UK is preparing to appoint a new managing director following Marion Geoffroy’s decision to step down. The change at the helm of the UK subsidiary, which has expanded in recent years, is expected to be announced soon as the airline looks to navigate market challenges and growth opportunities.

2025-07-01T10:57:38.564978-07:00

Wizz Air UK to appoint new managing director as Marion Geoffroy steps down

Reuters

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Boeing names Stephen Parker permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security Boeing has confirmed the permanent appointment of Stephen Parker as president and CEO of its Defense, Space & Security division, ending his nine-month interim tenure. A 37-year Boeing veteran, Parker brings global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership to the role.

2025-07-01T06:43:26.410441-07:00

Boeing names Stephen Parker permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security

FlightGlobal

Air Botswana Board Shake-Up Draws LAM Objections over Dane Kondić’s Dual Roles Air Botswana’s newly unveiled board names Dane Kondić—currently leading LAM Mozambique’s management committee—as chair, prompting LAM to register formal discontent over potential conflicts of interest as it navigates its own turnaround.

2025-07-01T05:49:46.252584-07:00

Air Botswana Board Shake-Up Draws LAM Objections over Dane Kondić’s Dual Roles

FlightGlobal

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SAS Places Record $4B Order for 55 Embraer E195-E2s to Modernize Short-Haul Fleet Scandinavian Airlines has firmed 45 Embraer E195-E2 deliveries from late 2027, with purchase rights for ten more jets in its largest direct purchase since 1996. The $4 billion deal, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, targets lower emissions, greater flexibility and a revamped regional network.

2025-07-01T03:47:33.016331-07:00

SAS Places Record $4B Order for 55 Embraer E195-E2s to Modernize Short-Haul Fleet

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