iscoverTen 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. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
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 program. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
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 & Whitney’s regional sales manager for the Asia Pacific. He previously held management positions with Hawker
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 chief in Sydney. He began with British Airways in Perth. This content is available exclusively to
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 2007, will succeed Frenchman Louis Gallois. Airbus COO Fabrice Bregier will
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 on the company’s board. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
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