Airservices chief steps down
Airservices Australia chief Greg Russell has resigned after almost seven years with the organisation. Mr Russell’s resignation was effective yesterday. Airservices chief financial officer Andrew Clark will serve as acting CEO until a permanent replacement... [Continue reading]
Phantom Media farewells Andrew McLaughlin
Friday May 4 was long-serving Australian Aviation deputy editor and more recently sister-mag Australian Defence Business Review editor Andrew McLaughlin’s last day at Phantom Media. The team at Phantom Media wishes Andrew all the best, and thanks... [Continue reading]
TAA DC-9 hijack captain dies
Captain Grahame Mackelmann, the Captain of TAA DC-9 VH-TJJ which was involved in an attempted hijacking by an armed passenger on a Coolangatta-Brisbane flight in June 1979, passed away on April 11. “Grahame will be sorely missed by those of us who... [Continue reading]
Ten win Airservices scholarships
Ten young adults aged 15 to 17 have been awarded with $2,500 flight scholarships by Airservices Australia. The group was chosen from a field of about 50 applicants who had demonstrated an aptitude for flying and a commitment to aviation. Airservices spokesperson... [Continue reading]
Virgin names frequent flyer CEO
Virgin Australia has created a separate business division for its Velocity Frequent Flyer program and has appointed former Qantas executive Neil Thompson as CEO of the new branch. Virgin said the move reflected its increasing focus on its frequent flyer... [Continue reading]
Hawker Pacific taps P&W exec for Singapore ops
Hawker Pacific has announced the appointment of former Pratt & Whitney executive Kevin Smith as Vice President of its Singapore based sales and support operations. With 37 years of industry experience, Smith spent the last 10 years as Pratt &... [Continue reading]
China Southern lures Cathay sales exec
Longtime Australian airline executive Derek Morris has joined China Southern Airlines’ regional sales and marketing department in Sydney. Morris comes to the job after 27 years with Cathay Pacific Airways, the past 15 years as its sales and marketing... [Continue reading]
Airbus boss Enders tabbed to lead EADS
Airbus CEO Tom Enders has been tabbed to lead parent company EADS from June this year in a move meant to maintain the delicate Franco-German balance atop the European aerospace and defence giant. Enders, a 53 year old German who has headed Airbus since... [Continue reading]
Jetstar Asia CEO stepping down
Jetstar Asia CEO Chong Phit Lian will step down early next year after six years with the budget carrier, Jetstar announced Thursday. Chong is leaving to pursue opportunities outside of the aviation sector, Jetstar said in a statement. She will remain... [Continue reading]
Airservices taps former Jetstar manager
Airservices Australia has named former Jetstar executive Unni Menon as its general manager of corporate and international affairs. Menon was formerly head of government and commercial partnerships at Jetstar and has nearly 30 years of aviation experience,... [Continue reading]
Star Alliance names new CEO
Star Alliance has appointed United Airlines executive Mark Schwab as its new CEO. Schwab most recently served as senior vice president for alliances at United, a Star Alliance member. He replaces Jaan Albrecht, who was appointed CEO of Austrian Airlines... [Continue reading]
