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Company
Robin Hayes selected to lead Airbus in North America
Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has announced that C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, Inc. effective June 3, 2024, after serving as the region’s top executive since 2018. He will remain with Airbus through a transition period. Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed him.
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Innovation
Is quantum computing an enabler for the decarbonisation of aviation?
The accelerating development of quantum computing hardware and software bring this exciting emerging technology into sharper focus. Airbus and other aerospace players aim to harness its power, speed and scalability in order to facilitate their journey towards low carbon emissions.
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