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Virgin Blue has announced the appointment of Sankar Narayan to the position of chief financial officer following the resignation of Keith Neate in December. Narayan has previously held the positions of CFO with Astro All Asia Networks, Fairfax Media and Foxtel. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

Virgin Blue chief financial officer (CFO) Keith Neate has resigned with effect from March 31 next year. “The aviation industry is relentless and whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the role I am ready to give some time back to my family before pursuing other opportunities. I believe the Group is tremendously well

Virgin Blue has poached another key Qantas executive, this time head of airports customer experience Roger Lindeman. Lindeman, a 40 year Qantas veteran, will join Virgin Blue in early 2011 as general manager service experience. “Roger’s renowned customer service skills have won him many accolades and awards. He will be a huge asset to the

Australian Aviation deputy editor Andrew McLaughlin was awarded the National Aviation Press Club’s ‘‘Aviation Journalist of the Year’ for 2010 in Sydney on Friday night. McLaughlin was also awarded ‘Aviation Defence Story of the Year’ and was runner-up in the ‘Aviation News Story of the Year’ category. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation