Southwest Airlines Announces New Executives and Leadership Promotions. The largest domestic carrier in the U.S., Southwest Airlines (operates over 700 aircraft in an all-Boeing 737 fleet) has made changes to its leadership and revealed several executive promotions to its leadership team. Southwest promotions Phil Gouel has been promoted from Senior Director Corporate Str
The CEO of Africa's largest airline Ethiopia Airlines has stepped down, citing ill health. Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been under medical treatment in the USA for the last six months. As he needs to focus on his personal health issues, he is unable to continue leading the airline as a Group CEO, a duty which demands closer presence and full attention round the clock. Accordingly, Mr. Tewolde G
Jenny Showalter Launches Business Aviation Career Coaching Company. Focused on assisting the individual professional, Jenny’s exclusive coaching and advisory services are now available to the business aviation community. Jenny Showalter, Chief Motivational Officer, commented, “It is an honor and a thrill to offer my services to the business aviation community. Our industry is exper
'I think the war in Ukraine is a crime. We should not continue this war, we must stop it immediately. Don't support this bloodshed,' said the pilot. “I think each sensible citizens will agree with me and will do everything to make it stop.”, continued the commercial pilot in his speech to his passengers. The unidentified pilot spoke to the passengers after the plane landed in Antalya in Turke
American Airlines Group Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Laurence to the role of Senior Vice President of Partnership Strategy. Laurence will begin his new role later this month and report to Vasu Raja, American’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Scott will oversee the team responsible for all of American’s commercial partnerships, including distribution strategy, currency and loyalty partn
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air launch Ascend Pilot Academy. Applications now open for aspiring commercial pilots. Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air are teaming up with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a premier flight school in the Pacific Northwest, to launch the Ascend Pilot Academy (APA). This new development program, designed for aspiring pilots, provides a simpler, more financi
Hawaiʻi’s hometown carrier recruiting for more than 600 positions. Hawaiian Airlines this week launched a sta tewide hiring campaign f or hundreds of airport and operational positions, as well as administrative roles, to support the carrier’s growth as travel demand continues to improve. In addition to offering competitive pay, rich medical and travel benefits, paid training for full- and par
Young Bahraini aviator’s inspirational journey highlights the importance of female role models in aviation. The story of Bayan Al Turabi, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate, is one that celebrates women in aviation, and highlights the importance of female role models. Bayan’s inspirational journey as a cadet at the Emirates Flight Training Academy i
Today on International Women's Day, Air Canada announced the 2022 recipients of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship as the airline continues fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional aviation careers. The scholarship, named in honour of Air Canada's trailblazing first female pilot, recognizes high-potential young women pursuing aviation and aerospace careers as commercial pil
Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG” or the “Group”) welcomes the recent appointment of two new Non-Executive Directors, Tunku Alizakri bin Raja Muhammad Alias and Zaiviji Ismail bin Abdullah, to the MAG and Malaysia Airlines Berhad’s (MAB) Board of Directors (the “Board”) with effect from 7 March 2022. Commenting on the new appointments, Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, Group Chairman of MAG s
For 50 years, Aviation Personnel International (API) has served as the woman-owned business aviation recruiting firm in the U.S. To kick off Women’s History Month, API’s President and CEO Sheryl Barden announces that the talent management and consulting firm is now certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) through the Women’s Business Enterprise Nat
The WestJet Group announced that Alexis von Hoensbroech has officially started his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “It is my pleasure to officially welcome Alexis to the WestJet Group at this pivotal time for the business,” said Chris Burley, Chairman of WestJet’s board of directors. “With extensive experience in aviation and in leading a global airline through the pandemic, we are conf
Lavorel takes the reins as airlines and airports look to technology to support industry recovery. The SITA Board has announced the appointment of David Lavorel as the company’s new CEO. Under his leadership and vision, SITA will continue to lead a strategic change for the industry, helping its customers implement digitalized and smart solutions. Over the past 20 years at SITA, Lavorel h
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (“Spirit” or “Spirit AeroSystems”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR), today applauded congressional and aerospace industry leaders for protecting critical U.S. aviation manufacturing jobs.
As the aerospace industry shows strong signs of recovery post-COVID, and while Airbus continues to prepare the future of aviation and implement its roadmap for decarbonisation, the Company announces it intends to start 2022 with a recruitment plan of around 6000 new hires worldwide across the entire group. “Airbus has demonstrated resilience throughout the COVID crisis, and has laid the foundati
