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FAA activates alternative transaction authorities to fast‑track ATC modernization

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has activated the agency's "alternative transaction authorities" — a procurement tool that allows contracting outside standard federal acquisition rules — to accelerate air traffic control modernization. The move is designed to speed delivery of ATC capabilities by bypassing lengthy traditional acquisition processes.

2025-09-25T07:26:28.456539-07:00

CNBC

Spirit to furlough 1,800 flight attendants — about one-third of crew — as it cuts capacity during second Chapter 11

2025-09-22T09:50:16.786443-07:00

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Veteran NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 8 and 13, Dies at 97

2025-08-08T12:48:11.876361-07:00

Bloomberg

Spirit Airlines Flags Going-Concern Risk Months After Chapter 11 Exit

2025-08-11T16:04:17.464300-07:00

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FAA activates alternative transaction authorities to fast‑track ATC modernization FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has activated the agency's "alternative transaction authorities" — a procurement tool that allows contracting outside standard federal acquisition rules — to accelerate air traffic control modernization. The move is designed to speed delivery of ATC capabilities by bypassing lengthy traditional acquisition processes.

2025-09-25T07:26:28.456539-07:00

FAA activates alternative transaction authorities to fast‑track ATC modernization

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Japan Airlines executives accept pay cuts after crew alcohol incident Japan Airlines’ senior executives have accepted salary cuts following a crew alcohol incident that prompted an internal investigation and public scrutiny of the carrier’s safety oversight. The voluntary pay reductions are presented as a governance response while the airline reviews procedures and discipline.

2025-09-24T15:22:46.056160-07:00

Japan Airlines executives accept pay cuts after crew alcohol incident

Aviation Week

GlobeAir founder says signed eVTOL deal lacks a viable business case GlobeAir's founder says there is "no business case" for operating eVTOL air taxis, despite the company signing a deal to introduce an eVTOL platform into its fleet. The remark signals commercial skepticism from a European on-demand operator about Advanced Air Mobility economics.

2025-09-23T14:36:31.560208-07:00

GlobeAir founder says signed eVTOL deal lacks a viable business case

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Air New Zealand announces senior leadership changes amid ongoing executive turnover Air New Zealand disclosed changes to its senior leadership team today, the latest in a string of executive departures and appointments that have reshaped the carrier's top management over recent months. The moves follow a period of sustained turnover at the airline's executive level.

2025-09-22T21:20:14.213849-07:00

Air New Zealand announces senior leadership changes amid ongoing executive turnover

DefenseNews.com

USAF Chief Gen. David Allvin to Retire in November; Service Vows Seamless Succession Gen. David W. Allvin will retire in early November but will remain on duty until his Senate‑confirmed successor takes over, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Sept. 22. Leaders say a nomination is imminent and have pledged a seamless transition to preserve momentum against near‑peer adversaries.

2025-09-22T14:36:30.136906-07:00

USAF Chief Gen. David Allvin to Retire in November; Service Vows Seamless Succession

CNBC

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Spirit to furlough 1,800 flight attendants — about one-third of crew — as it cuts capacity during second Chapter 11 Spirit Airlines will furlough about 1,800 flight attendants — roughly one-third of its cabin staff — starting Dec. 1 as it cuts capacity and restructures under a second Chapter 11 filing in a year. The move aims to align staffing with reduced demand and lower operating costs.

2025-09-22T09:50:16.786443-07:00

Spirit to furlough 1,800 flight attendants — about one-third of crew — as it cuts capacity during second Chapter 11

Reuters

Israel's El Al Airlines CFO to retire, will be replaced by his deputy

2025-09-21T10:00:14.611797-07:00

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Reuters

El Al CFO Yancale Shahar to retire in November; deputy named as successor El Al Israel Airlines said CFO Yancale Shahar will retire in November after 19 years with the carrier. The airline said his deputy will take over as chief financial officer, marking a scheduled leadership handover in its finance function.

2025-09-21T10:00:14.611797-07:00

El Al CFO Yancale Shahar to retire in November; deputy named as successor

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