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Reuters • David Shepardson

Experienced Delta Crew Manages Toronto Landing Incident

Delta's CEO Ed Bastian confirmed the regional jet's crew involved in the Toronto landing incident was experienced. The jet flipped upside down upon landing, though no severe injuries were reported. The incident underscores the importance of experienced personnel in managing unexpected situations.

2025-02-21T08:53:15.651490-08:00

CNBC

Southwest to Lay Off 1,750 Corporate Staff in Historic Cost-Cutting Move

2025-02-17T14:22:06.468849-08:00

CTV News

Delta CRJ900 Flips in Toronto Landing, Injuring 18

2025-02-17T12:05:13.266898-08:00

Ars Technica

Blue Origin Cuts 10% Workforce Amid Cost Reduction and Launch Focus

2025-02-13T07:46:12.947942-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Southwest Transformation Officer Exits Amid Elliott's Growing Influence Southwest Airlines sees a leadership change as its Chief Transformation Officer steps down amidst Elliott Investment Management's increased influence. Elliott's stake in the airline has risen to 19.9%, cementing its position as a significant stakeholder and impacting strategic decision-making.

2025-02-21T18:44:39.635392-08:00

Southwest Transformation Officer Exits Amid Elliott's Growing Influence

Stars and Stripes

Trump Replaces Joint Chiefs Chairman with Lt. Gen. Dan Caine President Trump has dismissed General CQ Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appointing Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan 'Razin' Caine in his stead. Caine's experience includes combat roles and classified Pentagon programs, marking a significant leadership shift in the U.S. military.

2025-02-21T18:11:31.764560-08:00

Trump Replaces Joint Chiefs Chairman with Lt. Gen. Dan Caine

dronelife.com

CDA Supports Kratsios Amid FAA Cuts, OSTP Leadership Crucial With FAA job cuts and regulatory uncertainties troubling the drone sector, the Commercial Drone Alliance endorses Kratsios for the OSTP Director position, emphasizing leadership stability at a pivotal regulatory time.

2025-02-21T13:57:36.704345-08:00

CDA Supports Kratsios Amid FAA Cuts, OSTP Leadership Crucial

Reuters

Experienced Delta Crew Manages Toronto Landing Incident Delta's CEO Ed Bastian confirmed the regional jet's crew involved in the Toronto landing incident was experienced. The jet flipped upside down upon landing, though no severe injuries were reported. The incident underscores the importance of experienced personnel in managing unexpected situations.

2025-02-21T08:53:15.651490-08:00

Experienced Delta Crew Manages Toronto Landing Incident

Yahoo Finance

Leonardo Secures New Partner for Aerostructures Amid Boeing Troubles Leonardo has partnered with a new industrial entity to stabilize its aerostructures unit, affected by Boeing's setbacks. The strategic move follows CEO Roberto Cingolani's November statement about pursuing growth opportunities. The unit manufactures critical sections for Boeing's 787, affecting profitability.

2025-02-20T21:54:51.142150-08:00

Leonardo Secures New Partner for Aerostructures Amid Boeing Troubles

Aviation Week

MTU and Pratt & Whitney Target Ducted GTF for Future Narrowbody Aircraft Following the discontinuation of WET research, MTU and Pratt & Whitney aim to develop a second-generation ducted GTF engine. This project focuses on enhancing the propulsion systems for upcoming narrowbody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, marking a strategic shift in their development priorities.

2025-02-20T19:29:46.758186-08:00

MTU and Pratt & Whitney Target Ducted GTF for Future Narrowbody Aircraft

The Business Journals

Boeing CEO Highlights Spirit AeroSystems' Role in Upcoming Merger Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg commended Wichita's Spirit AeroSystems for their improved fuselage production, emphasizing the positive impacts expected from Spirit's integration into Boeing later this year, as discussed at a Miami conference.

2025-02-20T14:10:00.865935-08:00

Boeing CEO Highlights Spirit AeroSystems' Role in Upcoming Merger

Yahoo Finance

Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Aero's European Operations Airbus is on the brink of finalizing a deal to acquire Spirit AeroSystems' European branch, signaling a strategic shift with potential impacts on key industry players like Boeing. This acquisition is pivotal for enhancing Airbus's supply chain capabilities and competitive positioning in the aerospace sector.

2025-02-20T13:53:28.194683-08:00

Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Aero's European Operations

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