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Frontier CEO Barry Biffle steps down; James G. Dempsey named interim CEO

Frontier Airlines said longtime CEO Barry Biffle will step down effective immediately after 11 years; the carrier named president James G. Dempsey as interim CEO. The airline gave no reason for the change but said it will maintain financial guidance through the end of 2025.

2025-12-15T14:00:34.090202-08:00

The Hill

Isaacman’s second Senate hearing a strong start for NASA leadership

2025-12-14T10:42:45.679404-08:00

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Eurowings taps SunExpress chief Max Kownatzki as CEO and chairman, effective 1 Feb 2026

2025-12-11T02:48:23.012782-08:00

Associated Press

Senator: FAA chief Bryan Bedford failed to divest multimillion‑dollar Republic Airways stake

2025-12-11T16:13:32.531405-08:00

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FlightGlobal

airBaltic names Erno Hilden CEO as carrier grapples with delayed IPO and financial pressure Erno Hilden has taken over as CEO of Latvian carrier airBaltic amid mounting financial pressure and a delayed initial public offering. He inherits an airline management says has emerged from “some of the most challenging years” but is actively weighing alternatives to an IPO to secure capital.

2025-12-15T23:32:23.541621-08:00

airBaltic names Erno Hilden CEO as carrier grapples with delayed IPO and financial pressure

FlightGlobal

Republic names Matt Koscal CEO-designate for 2026 as Mesa integration continues Republic Airways Holdings has named Matt Koscal CEO-designate for 2026 and outlined a leadership transition plan as it advances integration of Mesa Air Group. The move formalizes succession planning while the combined carrier aligns operations and governance following its recent merger.

2025-12-15T16:21:34.537395-08:00

Republic names Matt Koscal CEO-designate for 2026 as Mesa integration continues

CNBC

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Frontier CEO Barry Biffle steps down; James G. Dempsey named interim CEO Frontier Airlines said longtime CEO Barry Biffle will step down effective immediately after 11 years; the carrier named president James G. Dempsey as interim CEO. The airline gave no reason for the change but said it will maintain financial guidance through the end of 2025.

2025-12-15T14:00:34.090202-08:00

Frontier CEO Barry Biffle steps down; James G. Dempsey named interim CEO

The Hill

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Isaacman’s second Senate hearing a strong start for NASA leadership At his second confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, Jared Isaacman delivered a performance described as a triumph, giving his bid to lead NASA early momentum. The showing refocuses Capitol Hill scrutiny on his 'Athena' agenda and near-term lunar and propulsion priorities.

2025-12-14T10:42:45.679404-08:00

Isaacman’s second Senate hearing a strong start for NASA leadership

Economic Times

India could become global SAF export hub using low‑carbon ethanol, says Triveni CEO India is positioning itself as a global sustainable aviation fuel export hub by converting its large ethanol surplus into low‑carbon SAF. Industry leaders say plants could be operational by 2029, enabling exports to Southeast Asia and the Middle East and leveraging India’s carbon‑intensity advantage.

2025-12-14T03:01:09.576729-08:00

India could become global SAF export hub using low‑carbon ethanol, says Triveni CEO

AINonline

Berkshire expands Adam Johnson’s remit — NetJets CEO to oversee 32 consumer and retail businesses Adam Johnson will remain CEO of NetJets while taking on oversight of 32 consumer products, service and retailing companies at Berkshire Hathaway. The appointment significantly expands his responsibilities, linking leadership of a business-aviation operator with Berkshire’s consumer and retail portfolio.

2025-12-12T08:48:44.403866-08:00

Berkshire expands Adam Johnson’s remit — NetJets CEO to oversee 32 consumer and retail businesses

Associated Press

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Senator: FAA chief Bryan Bedford failed to divest multimillion‑dollar Republic Airways stake A Democratic senator says FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has not divested a multimillion‑dollar stake in Republic Airways as required by his ethics agreement after the carrier's merger. Bedford, who ran Republic from 1999 until 2025, had vowed to sell the shares once the merger closed.

2025-12-11T16:13:32.531405-08:00

Senator: FAA chief Bryan Bedford failed to divest multimillion‑dollar Republic Airways stake

Aviation Week

Dubai Airports CEO: airports must be B2B service providers, not autonomous infrastructure operators Speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit on 11 Dec 2025, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths framed DXB’s operational strategy around treating airports as B2B service providers to airlines rather than autonomous infrastructure businesses, warning that a build-first, siloed approach undermines airline partnerships and efficient hub operations.

2025-12-11T15:09:57.733973-08:00

Dubai Airports CEO: airports must be B2B service providers, not autonomous infrastructure operators

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