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Turkish Airlines replaces chairman and CEO with Murat Şeker and Ahmet Olmuştur as passenger growth tops 16%

Turkish Airlines has named Murat Şeker as chairman and Ahmet Olmuştur as CEO, following the resignation of outgoing chairman Ahmet Bolat and other senior leadership. The change lands despite reported record March 2026 passenger growth of 16%, with the company offering limited explanation for the abrupt transition.

2026-04-09T12:12:02.795991-07:00

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Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam named president of Pratt & Whitney Canada

2026-04-10T05:14:32.732580-07:00

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Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO

2026-04-09T13:06:12.896186-07:00

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IndiGo appoints IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, ending succession uncertainty

2026-04-07T14:12:28.346316-07:00

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South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader South African Airways’ board has accepted CEO John Lamola’s resignation, with Lamola stepping down at the end of April 2026 after five years in the role. The carrier has appointed an acting group chief, while it recruits a permanent successor to continue its post–business rescue turnaround.

2026-04-10T09:33:12.474808-07:00

South African Airways CEO John Lamola to step down end-April; SAA names Matshela Seshibe’s Air Chefs chief as acting leader

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Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam named president of Pratt & Whitney Canada Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam has been named president of Pratt & Whitney Canada, succeeding Maria Della Posta, who announced her retirement. The leadership change marks a transition at the engine-maker’s Canada business unit ahead of its next phase of operations and customer support.

2026-04-10T05:14:32.732580-07:00

Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam named president of Pratt & Whitney Canada

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Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO Neo Space Group (NSG), the fast-growing Saudi space company, has appointed Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as its new chief executive, replacing Martijn Blanken. The leadership change makes Alfaraj NSG’s second CEO as the company pursues commercial space and connectivity work.

2026-04-09T13:06:12.896186-07:00

Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO

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Turkish Airlines replaces chairman and CEO with Murat Şeker and Ahmet Olmuştur as passenger growth tops 16% Turkish Airlines has named Murat Şeker as chairman and Ahmet Olmuştur as CEO, following the resignation of outgoing chairman Ahmet Bolat and other senior leadership. The change lands despite reported record March 2026 passenger growth of 16%, with the company offering limited explanation for the abrupt transition.

2026-04-09T12:12:02.795991-07:00

Turkish Airlines replaces chairman and CEO with Murat Şeker and Ahmet Olmuştur as passenger growth tops 16%

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Job Air Technic names Jakub Dvořák CEO, effective 1 May Job Air Technic, part of the FL Technics Group, has appointed Jakub Dvořák as chief executive officer effective 1 May. He succeeds Imrich Czére and brings 18 years of aviation maintenance experience, including seven years at Job Air Technic where he served as technical director.

2026-04-08T00:16:20.003584-07:00

Job Air Technic names Jakub Dvořák CEO, effective 1 May

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IndiGo appoints IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, ending succession uncertainty IndiGo appointed IATA director-general Willie Walsh as its new CEO, tapping a high‑profile industry figure and ending succession questions prompted by Pieter Elbers' sudden resignation. The hire places an external international executive atop India's largest carrier as it manages recent operational and strategic headwinds.

2026-04-07T14:12:28.346316-07:00

IndiGo appoints IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, ending succession uncertainty

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Wave of Airline CEO Departures Signals Operational Strain and Strategic Uncertainty A spate of high-profile airline CEO departures shows boards are reacting to mounting operational strain and strategic uncertainty. Executives cite crises — from delivery delays and safety and regulatory fallout to severe weather, labour unrest and fuel shocks — that are expanding the CEO role beyond traditional commercial leadership.

2026-04-07T10:16:15.369496-07:00

Wave of Airline CEO Departures Signals Operational Strain and Strategic Uncertainty

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Malaysia Aviation Group CEO confronts crisis weeks into tenure, enacts 100‑day plan Malaysia Aviation Group's new CEO Capt Nasaruddin A Bakar confronted a rapidly unfolding crisis barely a month after taking charge. Having designed a 100‑day plan on appointment, he is now steering MAG through emergency measures to stabilise operations and governance.

2026-04-07T08:41:09.565773-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group CEO confronts crisis weeks into tenure, enacts 100‑day plan

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Turkish Airlines replaces chairman and CEO with Murat Şeker and Ahmet Olmuştur as passenger growth tops 16%

Satheeshkumar Kumarasingam named president of Pratt & Whitney Canada

Neo Space Group appoints Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as CEO

IndiGo appoints IATA chief Willie Walsh as CEO, ending succession uncertainty

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