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The Air Current • Will Guisbond

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

aerotelegraph.com

Evgeny Solodilin's Evraz Avia Service moves to acquire Volga‑Dnepr Group

2025-09-17T17:20:33.394118-07:00

Reuters

Airbus holds about 60 A320neo 'gliders' as engine shortages persist; Faury keeps 820‑jet 2025 target

2025-09-09T08:05:13.210316-07:00

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Hyundai reaffirms commitment to Supernal as SA-2 programme paused, leaders depart Hyundai says it remains committed to advanced air mobility despite turmoil at US eVTOL unit Supernal. Supernal has paused development of its SA-2 aircraft and seen senior leaders, including CEO Shin Jai-won, step down or move to advisory roles, leaving the programme's near-term future uncertain.

2025-09-29T10:04:29.947828-07:00

Hyundai reaffirms commitment to Supernal as SA-2 programme paused, leaders depart

Australian Aviation

Qantas ties up to 20% of CEO Vanessa Hudson’s long-term incentives to RepTrak reputation score, raises salary to $1.7m Qantas will tie up to 20% of CEO Vanessa Hudson’s total share rights under its long‑term incentive program to the airline’s RepTrak reputation score, measured by external firm RepTrak. The Qantas board also raised her base salary from $1.65 million to $1.7 million.

2025-09-28T18:19:51.751405-07:00

Qantas ties up to 20% of CEO Vanessa Hudson’s long-term incentives to RepTrak reputation score, raises salary to $1.7m

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines hires former Delta executive Rhonda Crawford to lead inflight experience overhaul American Airlines has hired Rhonda Crawford, a former Delta executive, to lead a companywide overhaul of its inflight experience, charged with improving lounges, onboard services and the passenger journey across the carrier's network. The appointment signals a focused push to elevate its premium and overall customer offering.

2025-09-28T06:13:55.899693-07:00

American Airlines hires former Delta executive Rhonda Crawford to lead inflight experience overhaul

Independent.ie

Dublin airport chaos: cyberattack and bomb scare combine to create Aer Lingus 'black‑swan' disruption A combined cyberattack and bomb scare at Dublin Airport forced widespread disruption last weekend, prompting Aer Lingus COO Adrian Dunne to call the episode a “black swan.” The incident sharpens concerns about asymmetrical cyber and drone threats to Europe’s aviation infrastructure and operations.

2025-09-27T21:34:34.801291-07:00

Dublin airport chaos: cyberattack and bomb scare combine to create Aer Lingus 'black‑swan' disruption

CNBC

Spirit to Suspend ~40 Routes, Exit Two Airports and Hire Ex‑Amazon Network Executive Spirit Airlines will suspend roughly 40 routes and exit two airports in its November schedule as it refocuses capacity on stronger markets, the carrier told staff. The airline has also hired former Amazon network‑planning executive Andrea Lusso as vice president of network planning, according to an internal memo.

2025-09-26T13:23:46.054372-07:00

Spirit to Suspend ~40 Routes, Exit Two Airports and Hire Ex‑Amazon Network Executive

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Alaska Air Group names Jason Berry COO of Alaska Airlines; Andy Schneider appointed Horizon Air CEO Alaska Air Group named Horizon Air president Jason Berry as chief operating officer of Alaska Airlines, succeeding Constance von Muehlen. Andy Schneider will become president and CEO of Horizon Air amid a wider group leadership reshuffle that includes new roles at Hawaiian Airlines.

2025-09-26T11:58:51.306625-07:00

Alaska Air Group names Jason Berry COO of Alaska Airlines; Andy Schneider appointed Horizon Air CEO

Satellite Evolution

Seraphim opens Berlin hub and adds four operating partners to deepen European SpaceTech reach London‑based venture capital firm Seraphim has launched Seraphim Space Europe GmbH in Berlin and appointed four new operating partners to broaden its investment activity across the European space ecosystem beyond the UK. The move expands Seraphim’s on‑the‑ground presence and global SpaceTech footprint.

2025-09-25T16:06:31.488447-07:00

Seraphim opens Berlin hub and adds four operating partners to deepen European SpaceTech reach

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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center director Joseph Pelfrey resigns Joseph Pelfrey, director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, announced his resignation Thursday. Pelfrey, who had served in the post since February 2024, said in an internal email reflecting on Marshall's achievements as the center approaches its 65th anniversary that he is stepping down.

2025-09-25T16:05:11.640021-07:00

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center director Joseph Pelfrey resigns

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