Storrie steps down
Qantas chief financial officer Colin Storrie has announced that he will resign from the company and its board from March 5 to spend time with his family for personal and health reasons. “Colin Storrie has contributed greatly to Qantas maintaining a... [Continue reading]
Borghetti to be new VB CEO
Former Qantas executive general manager John Borghetti has been appointed the new CEO of Virgin Blue effective May 8, succeeding the retiring Brett Godfrey. “We are delighted to have John join us,” Virgin Blue Holdings Limited chairman Neil Chatfield... [Continue reading]
New CEO for South African Airways
South African Airways has appointed Siza Mzimela as its CEO, effective April 1. Mzimela is currently the CEO of domestic carrier SA Express, and has extensive experience in managing airlines throughout Africa. Read More →
Former AA contributor Max Hawkins passes
One time Australian Aviation ‘Defence Update’ columnist T Max Hawkins passed away in Sydney on February 16, aged 83. Hawkins was a well known and respected defence writer, editing the Defence Industry Newsletter and the Australian Defence... [Continue reading]
Lux to head customer services at Airbus
Airbus has announced that Didier Lux has been appointed as its executive vice president of customer services, effective April 1. Lux is currently EVP quality and will succeed Charles Champion, who has recently been chosen as EVP engineering. Airbus has... [Continue reading]
New GM for Archerfield
Archerfield Airport Corporation has announced that former Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Corrie Metz has been appointed as the new general manager of Archerfield Airport. Prior to retiring from the RAAF in February, Metz was Chief of Staff for... [Continue reading]
RR selects RMIT graduate for development program
Rolls-Royce has announced that Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology graduate Jason Seris has been chosen to join its Graduate Leadership Development Program, making him the first Australian to be accepted in the North American leadership program. Seris,... [Continue reading]
LAN makes new appointments
LAN Airlines has appointed two staff to new positions within its local marketing team. Joanna Raeder will take up the newly created role of marketing manager, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, responsible for developing and implementing the airline’s... [Continue reading]
Morton to lead Boeing communications in Asia-Pacific
Boeing announced on February 2 that Ken Morton, who is currently director of communications for Australia and New Zealand, will assume responsibility for company communications across the wider Asia Pacific region from March 1. Morton will succeed Mark... [Continue reading]
Just in time!
Congratulations to long time Australian Aviation reader, Mark Giuliano from Victoria, who won our watch giveaway competition in January after taking out a three year magazine subscription. Mark is now the proud owner of a Sinn Classic Pilot St Sa watch... [Continue reading]
HBC appoints new sales president for Asia Pacific
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has appointed Justin Firestone as its new president of Asia Pacific sales, based in the company’s Hong Kong regional headquarters. “This confirms our focus on international customers and our commitment to this growing... [Continue reading]
