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Airbus appoint Christian Scherer as Commercial Aircraft business CEO

eNethersole — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:15:15 +0000

"Since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period of multiple crises and change. Airbus has now put itself on a clear trajectory in line with its purpose of ‘Pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world’. Empowering Christian in the Commercial Aircraft CEO role will enable us to reinforce focus on the success of our Commercial Aircraft business while allowing me to dedicate my time to steering Airbus in a complex and fast-evolving global environment,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “Christian and I have been working hand in hand over the last five years and we will continue to do so in this new configuration. I admire Christian’s business acumen and I’m happy to move forward with him to deliver on Airbus’ ambitions.”

“It is an honour and a thrill to be called upon to lead our Commercial Aircraft business at such a critical time for our industry,” said Christian Scherer. “I’ll put my passion and that of Team Airbus at the service of our customers to meet our operational objectives as we work to consolidate our success, continuously improve, and prepare the future of our products and services. As we do so, we will work closely with our partners and suppliers worldwide on our common roadmap to decarbonise aviation.”

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Airbus has named Christian Scherer as its new Commercial Aircraft business CEO.

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Etihad Cargo appoints area general manager Indian Subcontinent

eNethersole — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:21:28 +0000

Srinivasan will report directly to Latha Narayan, Etihad Cargo's director East Cargo Commercial – APAC, Australasia and Indian Subcontinent. He will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo's customers based in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the surrounding region.

Narayan said: "Etihad Cargo is delighted to welcome Giridharan to the team. His appointment further reinforces the carrier's commitment to the Indian Subcontinent, strengthens Etihad Cargo's commercial team in the region and positions the airline for further growth in this key market. I am confident Giridharan's knowledge, expertise and passion for delivering world-class solutions will contribute to Etihad Cargo's ambitious long-term growth plans for the Indian Subcontinent, further cementing the carrier's position as the air cargo partner of choice for Etihad Cargo's customers in this region."

Commenting on his new role, Srinivasan said: "I'm thrilled to join Etihad Cargo and be a part of the carrier's exciting expansion plans in this region. Over the last few years, Etihad Cargo has added depth to its Indian Subcontinent network and has continued to enhance its products. I truly believe the carrier is well-positioned to seize new opportunities in this dynamic region, and I am fully aligned with Etihad Cargo's commitment to continuously investing in and enhancing the customer experience. I look forward to working closely with the regional team to find innovative, tailored solutions that fully meet the capacity requirements of Etihad Cargo's customers and partners."

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Etihad Cargo has appointed Giridharan Srinivasan to the role of area general manager – Indian Subcontinent. Based in Bangalore.

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Akbar Al Baker honoured with APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award

eNethersole — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:52:52 +0000

The award recognises industry leaders for their dedication, efforts and commitment to enhancing passenger experience. The APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony took place at APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California on 20 September, where Al Baker also accepted three awards for the airline.

The APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award has only been awarded six times in the organisation’s five-decade history, including the latest award received by Al Baker. This award is selectively awarded to industry leaders and visionaries who inspire progress across the aviation landscape while also elevating their brands.

Qatar Airways was also awarded with three more APEX Awards based exclusively on certified passenger votes: 2024 APEX World Class Award, APEX Award for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, and the APEX Award for Global Best Food & Beverage.

Al Baker, said: “I am honoured to accept the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Over the last decades, Qatar Airways has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted names in the industry, synonymous with customer service quality and luxury. It is owing to the dedication of our employees across the world that our award-winning airline continues to outperform at the highest level of our industry.”

“I am also proud of the three awards Qatar Airways has received, granted by our passengers, taking home the Awards for best World Class Airline, Best Entertainment in the Middle East, and Global Best Food & Beverage. I would like to thank our passengers as well as the APEX team for their recognition and we aim to continue to surpass all expectations for Qatar Airways in the years to come.”

APEX CEO, Dr. Joe Leader, said: “In honouring His Excellency with the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award, APEX celebrates a true pioneer in aviation. H.E. Mr. Al Baker's leadership at Qatar Airways embodies the spirit of innovation, marrying the grandeur of Qatari tradition with an unyielding commitment to passenger excellence. Whether it is the trailblazing Qsuite experience, an exceptional in-flight entertainment library, or the airline's unwavering focus on health during unprecedented times, his legacy paints a mosaic of dedication, foresight, and a relentless drive for perfection.”

He continued: “Under his masterful oversight, Qatar Airways has not just flown; the airline has soared, setting benchmarks that inspire our entire industry. As he receives this well-deserved accolade, we, at APEX, extend our deepest admiration for a leader who has truly redefined the skies.”

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Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has received the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

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Air France-KLM appoints new regional commercial director for Middle East

eNethersole — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:25:16 +0000

In his new role, Lahkim Bennani will be responsible for the regional team covering pricing, marketing and business intelligence, e-commerce and distribution for the Middle East including the company's online and offline markets.

Lahkim Bennani has taken over the role from his predecessor, Sylvain Mathias, who has moved to a new position within the group. Lahkim Bennani is based at the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai Airport Free Zone, United Arab Emirates and reports directly to the Air France-KLM general manager Middle East, Simon Scholte.

In his career with Air France KLM, he has held a series of senior executive positions across a range of business areas from sales to business development, yield management and pricing responsibilities. He has held key roles at the Paris group headquarters and in international locations, including India, Nigeria, Switzerland and The Netherlands. He was selected as a finalist in the Air France ‘Boostez Le Futur’ program 2019 for an Intrapreneurial project platform.

Simon Scholte, general manager Middle East, Air France-KLM, said: ‘With a distinguished 17-year career with Air France-KLM, Hichame brings extensive international experience and broad expertise to his new role. He has an outstanding track record in leading diverse teams, innovative thinking and strategies to deliver consistently impressive results. He will add significant value to our regional team and our ability to provide exceptional service and drive growth within the Middle East region.”

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Aviation Africa: AviAssist inks partnership with Airbus

aPeaford — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:45:22 +0000

With air transport growing at more than 4% a year on the continent, investment in safety performance improvements is seen as vital.

“The number one priority of Airbus is safety: a safe aircraft, safely operated in a safe air transport system,” Airbus director for international safety programmes, Hugues Laloë said.

“Africa’s aviation industry is growing. That growth requires lots of well-trained, motivated new aviators in different domains such as maintenance or flight operations. This partnership underlines our commitment to support developing the safety competencies that these aviators need to foster a strong safety culture. Working with AviAssist gives us access to an effective way of promoting safety in the region”.

Director of AviAssist, Tom Kok said: “Airbus invests in current and second century aviation safety talent to help grow the continent’s aviation industry with this partnership. We are keen to work with Airbus towards equipping every African aviation professional with safety promotion skills to help meet future industry needs. The partnership will assist the Foundation in bringing our customers the best possible safety promotion experience”.

Safety promotion will partially be channelled through AviAssist Safety Promotion Centres (ASPCs). ASPCs provide training, learning and research resources to safety champions in Africa and connect research with policymakers and safety professionals. The first ASPC is based at the University of Rwanda.

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Africa’s leading aviation safety promotion organiation, AviAssist, took to the stage at the Aviation Africa Summit in Abuja this week to formally sign a partnership with airframer Airbus.

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Cathay Pacific appoints new regional head of trade sales for MEA

eNethersole — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:01:34 +0000

In her new role, Docherty is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and strategically optimising revenue across the airline’s channel partners.

Docherty said she is an ‘ardent advocate’ for the empowerment of women in the aviation sector since joining Cathay Pacific in 2019 as cargo manager. Previously having worked for Virgin Atlantic in the United Kingdom and South Africa, as well as Air France and KLM, she has 14 years of comprehensive aviation experience.

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Cathay Pacific has appointed Shanna Docherty as regional head of trade sales for Middle East and Africa (MEA).

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Joramco appoints new vice president of supply chain

eNethersole — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:06:17 +0000

Throughout her career, Lindemann has held leadership roles. At Swiss International Air Lines in Zurich, she took the role of the director and head of procurement services and interior. Prior to that, she was the Head of Strategic Logistics and Strategic Procurement Improvement and analysis at SR Technics in Zurich.

She already gained experience in the Middle East during a secondment to ADAT in Abu Dhabi. At Joramco, Petra will be leading the Supply Chain department to meet the growth plans aimed at providing customers with a more connected experience.

Chief executive officer, Fraser Currie, said: “As Joramco continues to solidify its presence as a global leader in aviation maintenance and engineering, the appointment of Petra Lindemann further confirms the company's dedication to have a talented and professional senior management team. Under Petra’s leadership, our team will continue to excel in delivering excellence and innovation. We are particularly excited about the strategic growth plans ahead and look forward to the valuable contributions from Petra and the entire team.”

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Joramco has appointed Petra Lindemann’s as the new vice president of supply chain.

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Joramco welcomes Thomas Bjorndal as chief commercial officer

eNethersole — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:51:51 +0000

Bjorndal is an aviation professional with a track record spanning over four decades. Throughout his career, he has excelled in both maintenance and commercials, holding leadership roles across various locations around the world. Prior to joining Joramco, he was the Head of Base Maintenance Services Management at Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss). Before joining Swiss Bjorndal was the manager of line maintenance at Qatar Airways. In his new role at Joramco, he will lead the commercial department to drive growth and enhance customer experience.

Chief executive officer, Fraser Currie, said: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas as the newest member of our C-suite management team at Joramco. Thomas’s contribution will be a key factor in achieving our strategic growth plans based on our vision and goals.”

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MRO company Joramco has appointed Thomas Bjorndal as its new chief commercial officer (CCO).

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Ethiopian Airlines’ Samson Arega awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree

eNethersole — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:21:26 +0000

Arega was congratulated by the President of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business following the awarding the degree.

“During his tenure in Canada heading Ethiopian Airlines, Samson Arega’s leadership was tremendous, deepening ties between Canada and African markets through aviation,’’ said Chamber President Garreth Bloor.

Bloor said the Chamber is pleased to increase its US presence, including, with an upcoming forum in Washington, DC next year and looks forward to welcoming Ethiopian Airlines.

“Home to numerous accredited Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Canada, the US capital is also home to major global institutions and joint US-Canada partnerships with African countries.’’

“Supporters like Ethiopian Airlines, under the leadership of Samson Arega, ensure we can keep doing what we do as an organisation: accelerating trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.”

Samson Arega said: “It’s an honour to be awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree from TIUA School of Business in Florida, which recognises individuals in Entrepreneurship & Business Administration,’’ he told followers on Twitter, adding that for ‘’the US Presidential lifetime achievement award, the investiture took place recently at the Georgia State Capitol House of Representatives, where I was also admitted as an honorary citizen of the State of Georgia by the Secretary of State of Georgia.”

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Ethiopian Airlines’ regional director for the USA, Samson Arega been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Trinity International University of Ambassadors-Florida.

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