Textron

Textron Names Bell CEO Lisa Atherton as President & CEO; Scott Donnelly to Become Executive Chairman (Effective Jan 4, 2026)

Textron reports: Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Atherton, president and chief executive officer of Textrons Bell segment, to succeed Scott C.

2025-10-22T13:07:47.161340-07:00

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 2:08 PM PDT

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Simple FlyingPaul Hartley

En-Route: American Airlines’ First A321XLR Flies To The US

By Simple Flying: The aircraft will initially debut on premium domestic routes before being deployed to new transatlantic destinations.

2025-10-22T09:16:30.562930-07:00
Aviation WeekThierry Dubois

BEA Preliminary Report on Sept. 21 Nice Near‑Miss Cites Runway Lighting and Airport Surface Movement Safety Net Issues

By Aviation Week: Runway lighting and the controllers’ use of the airport surface movement safety net stand out in the preliminary report on the Sept. 21 incident.

2025-10-22T11:59:54.249827-07:00
Business TravellerEnrique Perrella

Air France to Launch Nonstop Paris–Las Vegas Service in 2026, Expanding Its U.S. Premium Network

By Business Traveller: Air France launches nonstop Paris–Las Vegas flights in 2026, enhancing transatlantic connectivity and expanding its U.S. premium travel network.

2025-10-22T06:20:51.572823-07:00
Leeham NewsScott Hamilton

Airbus reaffirms 2H‑2027 entry‑into‑service for A350F despite customer concerns of a 2028 slip

By Leeham News: By Scott Hamilton Oct. 22, 2025, © Leeham News: Airbus reaffirmed its goal for the A350F to enter service in the second half of 2027, despite some customers telling LNA that EIS may slip to 2028.

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2025-10-22T13:04:29.383632-07:00
Runway GirlBecca Alkema

Hughes Network Systems (EchoStar) acquires Anderson Connectivity to bolster aerospace connectivity and manufacturing

By Runway Girl: Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company, today announced it has acquired Anderson Connectivity, a leading aerospace innovator in design, engineering, and manufacturing services based in Melbourne, Florida.

2025-10-22T13:09:42.906187-07:00