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Regional Express (Rex) has announced the retirement of managing director Jim Davis, effective July 1. Rex says Davis won’t be directly replaced, with his responsibilities “largely assumed” by Chris Hine, who took on the role of chief operating officer of Rex on March 1. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become

Sydney Airport Corporation Limited (SACL) has announced the appointment of Kerrie Mather as managing director and CEO  of Sydney Airport, effective from July 1. Mather, who will continue in her current role as CEO of private airport ownership group MAp, has “15 years of relevant airport sector experience”, according to SACL chairman Max Moore-Wilton. Wilton

The pilot who safely landed flight QF32 in Singapore after an uncontained engine explosion last year will make a public appearance on June 2 to talk with well-wishers about his efforts. Qantas A380 Captain Richard de Crespigny was at the controls of flight QF32, which was on its final leg of a flight from London to

Cessna parent company Textron says it is searching for a new chairman, president and CEO of Cessna Aircraft after announcing the “retirement” of Jack Pelton. Textron chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly will head the Cessna business until a successor for Pelton can be found. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become