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Jettainer has appointed Thorsten Riekert as Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created position, the distinguished Jettainer management team member with in-depth knowledge of the aviation industry will be responsible for Jettainer’s commercial strategy aiming…
With effect from May 1, 2024, the presently three-member top management body will be expanded with the addition of a Chief Operating Officer. The enlargement is intended to give greater weight to the company’s core…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has announced that Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is joining its Board of Directors. Brewer is an influential leader with CEO experience, repeatedly recognized by Fortune and Forbes among their “Most Powerful…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport announced Jennifer Aument as its incoming CEO, who is set to assume the role on April 1, 2024. The New Terminal One is currently…
Dieter Vranckx, CEO of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), has been appointed to the Lufthansa Group Executive Board responsible for “Global Markets and Commercial Steering Hubs”. He will assume his new duties on 1 July…
JetBlue Airways announced the promotion of Warren Christie to chief operating officer effective February 12, 2024, concurrent with the previously announced transition of current president and chief operating officer Joanna Geraghty to the role of…
Chief Financial Officer Markus Binkert is to leave Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) after more than 19 years. He will take on new duties as CEO of the SV Group, which is active in various areas…
JetBlue announced the appointment of Marty St. George to be the company’s next president, effective February 26, 2024. He will report to Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s current president and incoming chief executive officer. Since 2020, St.…
The oneworld alliance has named airline industry veteran Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as its new CEO. Pieper, who is currently senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at oneworld member Alaska Airlines, will join the…
Qatar Airways Cargo confirms that Mark Drusch has been appointed as Chief Officer Cargo effective immediately. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Mark is a well-known figure in the aviation world. His…