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Lufthansa Airlines Announces Top Management Changes
Lufthansa has announced that Francesco Sciortino, currently Chief Operating Officer at Austrian Airlines, will become the Hub Manager for Frankfurt, while Heiko Reitz, Member of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines, will become Hub Manager for Munich.
Jul 311 min read
Air New Zealand Names Nikhil Ravishankar as Next CEO
Air New Zealand has announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as the airline’s next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who will step down in October after nearly leading the airline for nearly six years.
Jul 313 min read
Norse Atlantic Airways Appoints Kristin Berthelsen as Deputy CEO
Norse Atlantic Airways has today announced the appointment of Kristin Berthelsen as Deputy CEO. Ms. Berthelsen has been a member of Norse Atlantic’s senior management since 2021, serving most recently as Chief of Staff and Culture Officer.
Jul 302 min read
Alaska Airlines Promotes Alisa Onishi to the Position of Managing Director
Alaska Airlines has announced the promotion of Alisa Onishi to Managing Director of Hawaiʻi Marketing for Hawaiian and Alaska airlines. Based in Honolulu, Ms. Onishi will lead brand marketing for Hawaiian, while advancing the company’s multi-brand strategy.
Jul 82 min read
Alaska Airlines Appoints Monica Kobayashi as Managing Director of Airport Ops and Customer Service
Alaska Airlines has named Hawaiʻi-based Leader, Monica Kobayashi, as Managing Director of Airport Operations and Customer Service for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.
Jul 12 min read
Lufthansa Group Appoints Kevin Markette as Senior Director of Regional Sales for South Asia
Lufthansa Group has appointed Kevin Markette as Senior Director – Regional Sales South Asia. Based in New Delhi, he will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the region, including the key Indian market.
Jun 302 min read
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.
Jun 233 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 42 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
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