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Virgin Atlantic names Corneel Koster CEO; Shai Weiss to leave 31 December 2025

Virgin Atlantic announced that chief customer and operating officer Corneel Koster will succeed Shai Weiss as CEO, with Weiss stepping down on 31 December 2025 and Koster assuming the role from 1 January 2026. Weiss has led the airline since January 2019 after joining in 2014.

2025-10-13T05:12:27.660642-07:00

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

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

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Virgin Atlantic names Corneel Koster CEO; Shai Weiss to leave 31 December 2025 Virgin Atlantic announced that chief customer and operating officer Corneel Koster will succeed Shai Weiss as CEO, with Weiss stepping down on 31 December 2025 and Koster assuming the role from 1 January 2026. Weiss has led the airline since January 2019 after joining in 2014.

2025-10-13T05:12:27.660642-07:00

Virgin Atlantic names Corneel Koster CEO; Shai Weiss to leave 31 December 2025

Financial Express

Verijet, 13th‑largest US private jet operator, files Chapter 7 and halts all flights after CEO's death A 13th‑largest US private jet operator, Verijet filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and immediately halted all flights after the death of its CEO, leaving customers and charter clients in limbo. The liquidation filing initiates asset sales and ends prospects for restructuring, effectively terminating ongoing services.

2025-10-12T20:40:43.371092-07:00

Verijet, 13th‑largest US private jet operator, files Chapter 7 and halts all flights after CEO's death

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Akasa Air co-founder resigns amid mounting growth challenges at Indian carrier Akasa Air's co-founder has resigned as the Indian low-cost carrier faces mounting growth and execution challenges, the airline said. The departure raises questions about leadership continuity at a carrier pursuing ambitious expansion plans, accelerated fleet growth and international route ambitions.

2025-10-12T19:14:18.490210-07:00

Akasa Air co-founder resigns amid mounting growth challenges at Indian carrier

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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