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Reuters • Shivansh Tiwary

Boeing names Stephen Parker permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security

Boeing has confirmed the permanent appointment of Stephen Parker as president and CEO of its Defense, Space & Security division, ending his nine-month interim tenure. A 37-year Boeing veteran, Parker brings global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership to the role.

2025-07-01T06:43:26.410441-07:00

Bloomberg

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

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

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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FlightGlobal

Wizz Air UK to appoint new managing director as Marion Geoffroy steps down Wizz Air UK is preparing to appoint a new managing director following Marion Geoffroy’s decision to step down. The change at the helm of the UK subsidiary, which has expanded in recent years, is expected to be announced soon as the airline looks to navigate market challenges and growth opportunities.

2025-07-01T10:57:38.564978-07:00

Wizz Air UK to appoint new managing director as Marion Geoffroy steps down

Reuters

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Boeing names Stephen Parker permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security Boeing has confirmed the permanent appointment of Stephen Parker as president and CEO of its Defense, Space & Security division, ending his nine-month interim tenure. A 37-year Boeing veteran, Parker brings global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership to the role.

2025-07-01T06:43:26.410441-07:00

Boeing names Stephen Parker permanent CEO of Defense, Space & Security

FlightGlobal

Air Botswana Board Shake-Up Draws LAM Objections over Dane Kondić’s Dual Roles Air Botswana’s newly unveiled board names Dane Kondić—currently leading LAM Mozambique’s management committee—as chair, prompting LAM to register formal discontent over potential conflicts of interest as it navigates its own turnaround.

2025-07-01T05:49:46.252584-07:00

Air Botswana Board Shake-Up Draws LAM Objections over Dane Kondić’s Dual Roles

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

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