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Pakistan International Airlines has named aviation executive Adrian Hamilton-Manns as chief executive, succeeding Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat. The former SalamAir chief is expected to lead the carrier’s post-privatization transformation, with the airline identifying performance, efficiency and service as priorities.
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Pakistan International Airlines has named aviation executive Adrian Hamilton-Manns as chief executive, succeeding Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat. The former SalamAir chief is expected to lead the carrier’s post-privatization transformation, with the airline identifying performance, efficiency and service as priorities.
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