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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

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, according to a statement. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

Bombardier Aerospace has announced the appointment of Tobjorn (Toby) Karlsson as its vice president of sales for commercial aircraft in the Asia-Pacific. Karlsson, a native of Sweden, will lead sales efforts across the region with the exception of China, Japan and South Korea. Karlsson has 25 years of aviation experience including stints with Honeywell Aerospace

Retired defence force chief Angus Houston has been appointed as the next chairman of Airservices Australia and will replace former Qantas executive David Forsyth when he retires on June 3. Houston’s appointment comes as Airservices Australia and the RAAF work toward a common system of civil and military air traffic management.  The government says Houston’s