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United Airlines Flight Attendants Reject Tentative Agreement

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United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have decisively rejected a tentative labor agreement, signaling mounting dissatisfaction among crew members. The vote, which saw an exceptionally high participation rate of over 92%, resulted in 71% voting against ratification, according to a statement released by Ken Diaz, president of the United AFA chapter.

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Air New Zealand Appoints Nikhil Ravishankar as CEO

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Air New Zealand has announced that Nikhil Ravishankar, its current Chief Digital Officer, will become the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down on 20 October. Ravishankar’s promotion marks a significant leadership shift, bringing deep digital expertise and strategic insight to the helm of one of the region’s most recognized carriers.

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Skytrans Rebrands To SmartLynx Australia Under Avia Group

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Skytrans, the Australian airline and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s evolution and deeper integration into the global aviation network. The move reinforces the Group’s branding consistency across its global subsidiaries and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

Eddie O’Dwyer Promoted To VP At GT Engine Services

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GT Engine Services, a company under the STS Aviation Group, has announced the promotion of Eddie O’Dwyer to Vice President of Business Development. This strategic move recognizes Eddie’s growing influence and lasting impact on the company’s technical operations and global commercial expansion. Eddie first joined GT Engine Services in 2020 as General Manager and quickly rose through the ranks. In 2021, he became Technical Director, and by 2024,…

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Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots Amid Delivery Delays

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Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.

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Emirates Appoints UAE National Leaders Across Key Global Markets

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Emirates has unveiled a fresh wave of strategic commercial appointments, elevating UAE National leaders to key country management roles across West Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Africa. These appointments, effective 1 August 2025, are aimed at reinforcing the airline’s international commercial presence while contributing to the UAE’s Emiratisation strategy by developing national talent in global roles.

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Carlos Schattenkirchner Appointed CCO At Deerjet MENA

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Deerjet MENA FZCO has announced the appointment of Carlos Schattenkirchner as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this strategic leadership role, Schattenkirchner will oversee all commercial operations and lead strategic growth initiatives across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, reinforcing the company’s position in the dynamic business aviation market.

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CDB Aviation Delivers Second A321neo To My Freighter

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CDB Aviation has delivered a second Airbus A321-253NX to My Freighter LLC, which will operate the aircraft under the Uzbekistan-based airline Centrum Air. This delivery marks another key step in the expanding strategic partnership between the lessor and the carrier, aimed at supporting rapid aviation growth within the Uzbek market.

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HNA Chairman Chen Feng Sentenced To 12 Years For Corruption

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Chen Feng, the former chairman of HNA Group, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $30.8 million for corruption offenses uncovered during the company’s extensive bankruptcy and restructuring process. The sentence comes following a sweeping investigation into mismanagement and financial misconduct at one of China’s most ambitious conglomerates.

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Bamboo Airways Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan To Break Even

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Bamboo Airways, one of Vietnam’s rising full-service carriers, has initiated a five-year strategic plan covering 2025 through 2030, aimed at achieving long-term financial sustainability and operational profitability. The carrier is actively working with strategic investors and consulting partners to guide this transition and prepare for its next phase of expansion.