Oman’s aviation industry has reached a landmark moment with the announcement of Oman Air pilot Maha Al Balushi as the first female Omani Captain. Al Balushi officially received her new rank during a ceremony recently held at the Oman Air’s headquarters in Muscat, the latest in a string of firsts she has achieved over her decade-long career with the airline.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the aviation industry, bringing new efficiencies, safety enhancements, and improved customer experiences. But with these benefits come significant changes to the labor market, impacting everything from maintenance and engineering to air traffic control and customer service. As AI continues to advance, what does this mean for the aviation industry
Flair Airlines, the largest ultra low cost carrier in Canada, today announced that Maciej Wilk will join the company in the role of Chief Operating Officer. The appointment of Mr. Wilk reflects Flair's continued rapid growth and the airline's commitment to attracting world-class talent. In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Wilk will lead the team that manages Flair's core operation
SSP America, a division of SSP Group, has been joined by Paul Brown, an accomplished aviation industry leader, as the senior director of brands and concepts. SSP America is expanding its development team to meet the demands of its ongoing growth across airports in the United States and Canada. In this role Paul will be responsible for identifying new restaurants and maintaining a portfo
Simon Tilling has been appointed as the new CEO of the Light Aircraft Association. He will start in his new role in mid-April. Simon brings to the Association with around 8,000 members a wealth of leadership, general management and customer service experience gained in the technology sector including ‘blue chip’ brands such as Dell and Sony, together with a passion for sport and r
CEO Marjan Rintel of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines appoints Miriam Kartman as new Chief People Officer (CPO), responsible for KLM's Human Resources policy, and Barry ter Voert will become Chief Experience Officer (CXO) and EVP of Business Development. He will be responsible for the KLM brand, customer experience and developing KLM's business model. Marjan Rintel, President & CEO of KLM Roy
Lufthansa has appointed Heiko Reitz as new CCO of Lufthansa Airlines and that Stefan Kreuzpaintner will take over the role of network, alliance and partner management for the German airline group.
Working as a flight attendant is a challenging and rewarding career that offers the opportunity to travel the world and interact with people from all walks of life. The main tasks of a flight attendant include ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight, serving meals and drinks, and helping with the boarding and deplaning process. Flight attendants also provide informa
Are you looking to land your dream job as a pilot but don't know where to start when it comes to writing your CV? In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to craft a CV that will help you stand out from the competition and increase your chances of landing your dream job as a pilot. The aviation industry is highly competitive, and a well-written CV can make all
Textron Aviation welcomes Brett Pierson to the role of senior vice president, Defense & Special Missions, which includes serving as president & CEO of Textron Aviation Defense LLC . Pierson previously served as vice president, Defense Strategy & Sales, and will succeed Tom Hammoor who is retiring after serving in this leadership role for the past seven years. “As I e
The aviation industry is set to witness revolutionary and spanning transformations not only in critical operational areas but also in the learning and professional development (L&D) discourse. With innovations such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and Big Data these developments have presented a “billion-dollar game changer” in aviation training. Unlike conventional cla
The City of Dallas announced that Patrick Carreno has been appointed Interim Director of Aviation to oversee Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, and the Dallas Vertiport. Previously, Carreno served as Assistant Director of Operations for the Department. Since joining the City of Dallas in December 2021, Carreno has overseen Airport Security, Airside Operations, and Landside Oper
Augustus Tang to retire and Ronald Lam appointed Chief Executive Officer from 1 January 2023 The Cathay Pacific Group today announced a number of senior management appointments, effective over the next few months.
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has named Kirk Eickhoff as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of Alaska’s flight operations division, which includes Alaska’s 3,500 pilots.
