Haiti

Haiti-based Sunrise Airways has named Gary Stone to CEO, a move that will see him take the helm from founder Philippe Bayard, who will stay on as chairman.

Haiti’s largest airport has reopened for commercial flights, one month after gunfire struck several aircraft operated by U.S. airlines serving Port-au-Prince.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

American Airlines is the third U.S. carrier to confirm its aircraft was struck with gunfire over Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The flight enables passengers to fly nonstop to Florida rather than connect through Port-au-Prince.