Textron Aviation has appointed Pravin Kulkarni as senior vice president, Quality and Environmental Health & Safety. With 25 years of experience at the company, Kulkarni will focus on driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability.
Pilatus has announced several key appointments to its Board of Directors and management. Bruno Cervia will be proposed for election as a new member, while Igor Medici succeeds him in operational roles.
Malaysia Aviation Group has appointed Bryan Foong Chee Yeong as Airline Business CEO and Low Wen Long as Group Chief Strategy Officer, effective February 1, 2026. The appointments come as the aviation group enters a new phase focused on 'scaled and disciplined growth' following years of pandemic-era restructuring.
Firefly Aerospace has appointed Deborah Lee James and Robert Cardillo to its Board of Directors, with Dr. Tom Markusic as CEO.
Erno Hildén officially assumed leadership of Latvian carrier airBaltic on December 1, 2025, bringing over 25 years of international aviation and finance expertise to the role. The Finnish executive, who previously served as Executive Vice President and Group CFO at SAS Scandinavian Airlines, replaces interim CEO Pauls Cālītis, who returns to his position as Chief Operating Officer.
Breaking Defense is releasing an eBook featuring a curated roundup of its most consequential stories from 2025, plus a reporting-driven outlook on what's next for global defense in 2026. The publication explores key issues such as acquisition reform and drone warfare, which will shape the direction of the US military.
Avianca has announced its leadership succession plan following CEO Frederico Pedreira's confirmation of his resignation on February 28, 2026. In this new role, Gabriel Oliva will run alongside his current position as CCO.
American Airlines cabin crew have launched a scathing assessment of CEO Robert Isom following the latest financial results. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants criticized the airline's performance, citing lagging profits and customer experience compared to competitors like Delta Air Lines.