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Legendary FedEx Founder Frederick W. Smith Dies at 80
FedEx Corporation has announced the death of their visionary Founder, Executive Chairman, and long-time Chairman and CEO, Frederick Wallace Smith at age 80. Mr. Smith died of natural causes on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Memphis Tennessee.
22 hours ago3 min read


JetBlue Appoints Stephanie Evans Greene as SVP Marketing and Brand
JetBlue has announced the appointment of Stephanie Evans Greene as the carrier’s new Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand, reporting to JetBlue’s President, Marty St. George.
Jun 112 min read


oneworld announces three New Key Leadership Team Appointments
The oneworld alliance has announced the strengthening of their global leadership team with three key appointments. Stephan Nagel has been names VP of Global Partnerships, Chris Kelly Singley, VP Communications & Marketing, and Guido van Til, VP – Digital.
Jun 23 min read


IAG’s CEO Luis Gallego Appointed IATA Chairman; LATAM to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro
IATA has today announced that IAG’s CEO, Luis Gallego, has assumed his duties of Chairman of the IATA Board, with his one-year term beginning at the conclusion of IATA’s AGM in New Delhi, India.
Jun 24 min read


Iberia Appoints Víctor Moneo as New Global Sales Director
Iberia has announced the appointment of Víctor Moneo as the carrier’s new Global Sales Director In his new position, Mr. Moneo will lead Iberia’s commercial strategy in all markets in which they operate.
May 282 min read


Delta Air Lines Appoints Brad Sheehan as New SVP Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance
Delta has announced the appointment of Brad Sheehan as the carrier’s new SVP – Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Sheehan will succeed David Garrison, who is retiring after an illustrious 34-year career with Delta.
May 162 min read


Lufthansa Cargo Appoints Frank Bauer as COO, and Frank Schleussner as new CFO and CHRO
Lufthansa Cargo has today announced changes in the Executive Board with the appointment of Frank Bauer as Chief Operating Officer, and Gregor Schleussner as the carrier’s new Chief Financial and Chief Human Resources Officer.
May 162 min read


JetBlue Appoints Vijay Raman as New Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management
JetBlue has appointed Vijay Raman as the airline’s new Vice President, Sales and Revenue Management. In his new role, Mr. Raman will be responsible for revenue optimization, ancillary strategy, distribution, and corporate sales.
May 52 min read


JetBlue Announces New Airports and Loyalty Leadership Appointments
JetBlue has announced the appointment of Daniel Blake as Vice President Airports Experience, and Edward Pouthier as Vice President Loyalty & Personalization.
Apr 193 min read


American Airlines Nominates Kathryn Farmer to Board of Directors
American Airlines has announced the nomination of Kathryn Farmer to their Board. Ms. Farmer is currently the President and CEO of BNSF Railway, a position she has held since 2021.
Apr 182 min read


Spirit Airlines Appoints Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer
Spirit Airlines has today announced the appointment of airline industry leader Dave Davis as the carrier’s new President and CEO and member of the Board effective April 21, 2025. He joins Spirit from Sun Country Airlines, where he served as President and CFO.
Apr 172 min read


JetBlue Appoints Josh Weiss as Vice President of Technology Products
JetBlue has today announced the appointment of Josh Weiss as Vice President of Technology Products effective March 11, 2025. Mr. Weiss...
Mar 102 min read


Virgin Australia Appoints Dave Emerson as New Chief Executive Officer
Virgin Australia has today announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as the carrier’s new CEO, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who indicated...
Mar 94 min read


JetBlue Announces the Appointment of Steve Olson as Head of System Operations and Airports
JetBlue has today announced the appointment of Steve Olson as Head of Systems Operations and Airports. Since joining JetBlue in 2022, Mr...
Mar 42 min read


Lufthansa Cargo Announces New Leadership Appointments for Europe, the Middle East & Beyond
Dr. Andre Schulz is now leading region Europe, while Stephanie Pöhn-Helbig will lead the Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS region...
Jan 172 min read


Lufthansa Cargo Announces Appointment of Marcus Niedermeyer as Managing Director of AeroLogic
Lufthansa Cargo has today announced the appointment of Marcus Niedermeyer as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of AeroLogic...
Jan 162 min read


Delta Air Lines Appoints Judith McKenna to Board of Directors
Delta Air Lines will welcome Judith McKenna to their Board of Directors effective February 7, 2025. Ms. McKenna served most recently as...
Jan 162 min read


TUI Appoints Amber Pine as Chief Marketing Officer Markets + Airline
Effective April 24, 2025, Amber Pine will join TUI as Chief Marketing Officer Markets + Airline. She joins the Group from UK-based Sky...
Jan 142 min read


Delta Air Lines Appoints Christophe Beck to Board of Directors
Delta Air Lines has today announced the election of Christophe Beck as the carrier’s newest Board member. Mr. Beck is the Chairman and...
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Star Alliance Executive Board Elects Air Canada’s President and CEO Michael Rousseau as New Chairman
The Star Alliance has today announced the election of Air Canada’s President and CEO, Michael Rousseau as the organization’s new...
Dec 9, 20242 min read


JetBlue Appoints Justin Thompson as Vice President, IT Data and Analytics
JetBlue has today announced the promotion of Justin Thompson to Vice President of IT and Analytics. In his new role, Mr. Thompson will...
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Atlas Air Worldwide Appoints Klaus Goersch as New Chief Operating Officer
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He will...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Alaska Airlines Announces Multiple Leadership Promotions
Alaska Airlines has today announced leadership promotions across key functions of the new combined organization with Hawaiian Airlines...
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Jens Fehlinger has been Appointed as the New Chairman of Edelweiss
Edelweiss Air has today announced that Jens Fehlinger has been appointed as the carrier’s Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr...
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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