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Textron Announces Appointment of Lisa Atherton as its President and CEO and as a Member of the Board

Textron appoints Lisa Atherton as President and CEO effective 4 January 2026, succeeding Scott Donnelly, who becomes Executive Chairman of the Board.
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  • SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International Partner to Provide Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Maintenance Services

    SalamAir and Mach Aerospace International sign a 10-year MOU to establish aircraft wheels and brakes maintenance facilities in Oman, boosting local MRO capability.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Embraer Reports Record US$31.3 Billion Backlog in Third Quarter of 2025

    Embraer achieves an unprecedented US$31.3 billion backlog in 3Q25, driven by strong Commercial Aviation sales, milestone deliveries, and global growth.

  • Bell Textron Announces Letters of Intent to Explore Significant Cooperation with Ukraine

    Bell Textron has signed Letters of Intent with Ukraine to explore cooperation on potential procurement of AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft under a U.S. FMS programme.

    Bell President and CEO Lisa Atherton joined by Executive Delegation from Ukraine
  • Robinson Helicopter Company Appoints Glenn W. E. Ford as COO to Accelerate Manufacturing Expansion

    Robinson Helicopter Company appoints veteran aviation executive Glenn W. E. Ford as Chief Operations Officer to drive manufacturing efficiency, logistics optimisation, and production expansion for new helicopter models.

    Robinson Helicopter Company: Glenn W.E. Ford
  • TrueNoord Appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, Middle East and CIS

    TrueNoord appoints Basil Gygax as Sales Director for Africa, the Middle East and CIS, strengthening its regional aircraft leasing expertise and global growth.

  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Embraer and Mahindra Group Forge Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India

    Embraer and Mahindra Group form a strategic alliance to advance the C-390 Millennium for India’s Air Force, reinforcing India–Brazil aerospace collaboration.

    Bosco da Costa Junior, President & CEO of Embraer Defense & Security and Vinod Sahay, Member of Group Executive Board, Mahindra Group celebrate Strategic Alliance to Introduce the C-390 Millennium to India
  • Chapman Freeborn Appoints Saska Gerasimova as New Group CEO

    Chapman Freeborn names Saska Gerasimova as Group CEO, succeeding Eric Erbacher, who becomes Chair of Chapman Freeborn Holdings Board of Directors.

    Chapman Freeborn Appoints Saska Gerasimova as New Group CEO
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Court Victory: Sakeliga Wins BEE Case Against Air Services Regulator

    Sakeliga secures a landmark Pretoria High Court ruling declaring it unlawful to tie air service licences to B-BBEE or race-based criteria—protecting commercial freedom, aviation safety, and fair access to air services in South Africa.

    Sakeliga Air Service Licensing Council Litigation
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
    Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.