Bryan Bedford, CEO of US-based Republic Airways, has been officially nominated to become the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), succeeding current acting administrator Chris Rocheleau.
Germany-based MTU Aero Engines has announced the extension of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Silke Maurer‘s contract for an additional five years, now valid through the end of January 2031.
US-based Air Lease Corporation has appointed Grant Newman as its new Senior Vice President and Treasurer, effective March 17, 2025. Newman’s appointment is part of Air Lease’s strategic initiative to strengthen its financial management and executive leadership team.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson anticipates that the global shortage of aircraft, which is currently hampering airline growth worldwide, will continue for at least the next four to five years.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has initiated a strategic review of its 41.2% stake in Precision Air (Tanzania), citing negative shareholder equity and the need to align with its broader turnaround strategy. The stake, currently valued at approximately $498 million, is under assessment as KQ seeks to optimize its financial position and restructure its investments.
Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as its new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, with immediate effect. This leadership change underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening safety oversight and operational excellence in the aerospace sector.
T’way Air (South Korea) CEO Jeong Hong-geun has stepped down after failing to secure a fourth consecutive term, following the airline’s acquisition by Daemyung Sono Group. This leadership transition marks a significant shift for the South Korean low-cost carrier, which is now under new ownership.
Pivot Airlines (Canada) has announced the appointment of Scott Monsen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing extensive financial expertise to the airline. Monsen’s role will focus on enhancing financial strategy, optimizing operational costs, and supporting Pivot Airlines’ growth objectives.
Hawaiian Airlines (US) flight attendants’ union has reached a tentative agreement on a contract extension, which will keep the existing terms in place while providing stability and labor certainty until February 2028. This agreement marks a significant step in securing long-term workforce agreements, ensuring operational continuity and labor peace for the airline.
Jazeera Airways (Kuwait) Chairman Marwan Boodai has clarified that the $236 million ruling in favor of the Ministry of Defense in the balloon case will not have any financial impact on the airline, as the liability is fully covered by insurance.
