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Bloomberg • Julie Johnsson

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

Jesus “Jay” Malave, most recently CFO at Lockheed Martin and a veteran of United Technologies, will assume Boeing’s CFO role on Aug. 15, succeeding Brian West. West, who led Boeing finance since 2020, will transition into a senior advisory role to CEO Kelly Ortberg.

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

Reuters

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Bedford as FAA Administrator, Rejects ATC Funding Hike

2025-06-25T09:55:28.244006-07:00

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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Air & Space Forces Mag

Senate Confirms New CENTCOM, EUCOM Commanders and Air Combat Command Shake-Up Senate confirmed key leadership changes across U.S. military commands: Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to lead U.S. Central Command overseeing Middle East operations, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich to head U.S. European Command, and a broad Air Force reshuffle including new Air Combat Command leadership.

2025-06-30T17:23:11.587060-07:00

Senate Confirms New CENTCOM, EUCOM Commanders and Air Combat Command Shake-Up

Bloomberg

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Boeing taps former Lockheed Martin CFO Jay Malave to succeed Brian West on Aug. 15 Jesus “Jay” Malave, most recently CFO at Lockheed Martin and a veteran of United Technologies, will assume Boeing’s CFO role on Aug. 15, succeeding Brian West. West, who led Boeing finance since 2020, will transition into a senior advisory role to CEO Kelly Ortberg.

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

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

Space Intel Report

AAC Clyde Space Equity Sale Pushes Shares Down Before CEO-Led Rebound AAC Clyde Space, the small satellite hardware and data-service provider, raised capital through a discounted equity placement, triggering a 7% share price decline on the news. The stock recovered after CEO Colin McClelland purchased shares, signaling leadership confidence in the company's growth prospects in the burgeoning New Space market.

2025-06-30T13:01:38.305396-07:00

AAC Clyde Space Equity Sale Pushes Shares Down Before CEO-Led Rebound

vintageaviationnews.com

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Taps Retired Blue Angels Pilot John P. Hiltz as Inaugural CEO Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum has appointed retired naval aviator and former Blue Angels pilot John P. Hiltz as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. A 2005 Wings of Gold recipient and University of Notre Dame civil engineering graduate, Hiltz will drive the museum’s strategic growth, educational programs and community engagement.

2025-06-30T09:39:16.644137-07:00

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Taps Retired Blue Angels Pilot John P. Hiltz as Inaugural CEO

spacecoastdaily.com

US Air Force Colonel Brian Chatman Named Commander of Space Launch Delta 45 and Eastern Range Director Colonel Brian L. Chatman has been appointed installation commander of Space Launch Delta 45 and Director of the Eastern Range at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. He will oversee launch operations, range safety and support infrastructure for US East Coast launches.

2025-06-28T16:09:50.325223-07:00

US Air Force Colonel Brian Chatman Named Commander of Space Launch Delta 45 and Eastern Range Director

Vertical Mag

Wingcopter secures new funding, names Dr. Bernhard Klumpp as co-CEO to accelerate delivery drone production European drone specialist Wingcopter has closed a fresh financing round led by Copenhagen-based Nordic Secondary Fund, with participation from existing shareholders and the European Investment Bank, and appointed automotive veteran Dr. Bernhard Klumpp as co-CEO and chief product officer to drive product development and production scale.

2025-06-27T08:19:07.270155-07:00

Wingcopter secures new funding, names Dr. Bernhard Klumpp as co-CEO to accelerate delivery drone production

Vertical Mag

Robinson CEO on Design Tradeoffs of the R88’s Two-Bladed Main Rotor Robinson Helicopter CEO David Smith walked Vertical through the design process behind the R88’s two-bladed main rotor, detailing aerodynamic and structural trade-offs aimed at balancing performance, weight and maintenance simplicity. The discussion sheds light on how Robinson is shaping its next-generation light helicopter platform.

2025-06-26T08:19:11.239066-07:00

Robinson CEO on Design Tradeoffs of the R88’s Two-Bladed Main Rotor

AeroTime

Pipistrel CEO Outlines Electric Aviation Push and Nuuva V300 Cargo Drone at Paris Air Show At the Paris Air Show, Pipistrel chief Gabriel Massey detailed the company’s roadmap for electric aviation, highlighting advances in battery and hybrid propulsion. He also unveiled the Nuuva V300, a large VTOL cargo drone targeting heavy-lift unmanned logistics with vertical and forward flight capabilities.

2025-06-26T07:57:02.074887-07:00

Pipistrel CEO Outlines Electric Aviation Push and Nuuva V300 Cargo Drone at Paris Air Show

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