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WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group

WestJet has appointed Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group, effective mid‑March 2026. He succeeds Andrew Dawson, who retired in 2025, and brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour‑operator sector, including executive roles at major leisure travel companies.

2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00

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Lufthansa Cargo reshuffles senior team — Loehr to lead DACH & KAM EMEA; Cirjan and Rauchhaus promoted

2026-02-05T06:18:05.536115-08:00

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American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

2026-02-05T05:16:03.555553-08:00

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Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

2026-02-05T00:55:46.690866-08:00

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WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group WestJet has appointed Marek Andryszak as President of Sunwing Vacations Group, effective mid‑March 2026. He succeeds Andrew Dawson, who retired in 2025, and brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour‑operator sector, including executive roles at major leisure travel companies.

2026-02-05T11:43:07.096115-08:00

WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group

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Lufthansa Cargo reshuffles senior team — Loehr to lead DACH & KAM EMEA; Cirjan and Rauchhaus promoted Lufthansa Cargo named Gunnar Loehr Head of Region DACH & KAM EMEA, effective 15 Feb 2026; Markus Cirjan will head Hub Management Munich and Philip Rauchhaus becomes VP Revenue Management & Pricing. The moves follow retirements and internal transfers; Loehr, with the company since 2002, led Supply Management and Infrastructure.

2026-02-05T06:18:05.536115-08:00

Lufthansa Cargo reshuffles senior team — Loehr to lead DACH & KAM EMEA; Cirjan and Rauchhaus promoted

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American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote Flight attendants at American Airlines are urging shareholders to remove CEO Robert Isom amid rising criticism of his leadership. The carrier's main union is considering a vote of no confidence after recent earnings and management backlash, escalating pressure on the airline's board.

2026-02-05T05:16:03.555553-08:00

American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

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Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations Biman Bangladesh's chief executive has been sacked amid allegations of torture, according to reports. The abrupt removal represents a significant leadership change at the national carrier. No further details were provided in initial reports.

2026-02-05T00:55:46.690866-08:00

Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

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ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets ANRA Technologies has appointed Dave Gustas as chief revenue officer to lead its global revenue strategy and execution. Gustas will be responsible for expanding ANRA’s sales and contracting across enterprise, government, air navigation services, defense and broader aviation markets as the company scales.

2026-02-04T11:29:33.994120-08:00

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets

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AOPA CEO Darren Pleasance steps down after one year; Baker and Pribyl named interim co‑presidents Darren Pleasance is stepping down as AOPA president and CEO after one year and will move into an advisory role during the search for his successor. Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl will serve as acting co‑presidents; AOPA said the CEO must be full‑time at its Frederick, MD headquarters.

2026-02-04T09:57:55.366490-08:00

AOPA CEO Darren Pleasance steps down after one year; Baker and Pribyl named interim co‑presidents

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Air Astana names TAP CFO Gonçalo Pires as finance chief; Ibrahim Canliel to become CEO Air Astana has appointed TAP Air Portugal CFO Gonçalo Pires as its new chief financial officer, effective 1 March 2026. Pires, who has served as TAP's CFO since 2021, succeeds Ibrahim Canliel, who will transition to Air Astana's chief executive role.

2026-02-04T07:22:42.886894-08:00

Air Astana names TAP CFO Gonçalo Pires as finance chief; Ibrahim Canliel to become CEO

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Dassault names Didier Raynard as Asia‑Pacific Falcon sales head Dassault Aviation has appointed Didier Raynard to lead Falcon business-jet sales in the Asia‑Pacific region, succeeding Jean‑Michel Jacob. The change updates the company’s regional commercial leadership for its Falcon line as Dassault advances new-program activity.

2026-02-03T19:15:27.920603-08:00

Dassault names Didier Raynard as Asia‑Pacific Falcon sales head

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WestJet names Marek Andryszak president of Sunwing Vacations Group

Lufthansa Cargo reshuffles senior team — Loehr to lead DACH & KAM EMEA; Cirjan and Rauchhaus promoted

American flight attendants urge shareholders to oust CEO Robert Isom as union weighs no‑confidence vote

Biman Bangladesh CEO sacked amid torture allegations

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