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oneworld appoints former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO, effective April 1, 2026

Ole Orvér, former chief commercial officer of Finnair, will take over as oneworld's CEO on April 1, 2026, succeeding Nat Pieper. The appointment — bringing more than 20 years of industry experience — signals the alliance's push to refocus strategy and deepen collaboration among member airlines.

2026-02-23T06:30:22.353928-08:00

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Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

2026-02-22T20:25:27.950167-08:00

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AirAsia names new CFO; appointee identity and start date not disclosed

2026-02-22T02:46:32.708933-08:00

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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00

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oneworld appoints former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO, effective April 1, 2026 Ole Orvér, former chief commercial officer of Finnair, will take over as oneworld's CEO on April 1, 2026, succeeding Nat Pieper. The appointment — bringing more than 20 years of industry experience — signals the alliance's push to refocus strategy and deepen collaboration among member airlines.

2026-02-23T06:30:22.353928-08:00

oneworld appoints former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO, effective April 1, 2026

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Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers India's central government is pressing for Indian nationals to occupy chief executive roles across the country's airlines, marking a push for domestic leadership at carriers. The move signals regulatory interest in airline governance and may influence board appointments and succession planning across the industry.

2026-02-22T20:25:27.950167-08:00

Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

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SunExpress appoints new chief executive officer SunExpress has appointed a new chief executive officer, marking a leadership change at the leisure carrier. The announcement provided no details on the appointee’s identity, background or the effective date, leaving the timing and strategic implications of the transition unclear.

2026-02-22T04:10:25.817289-08:00

SunExpress appoints new chief executive officer

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AirAsia names new CFO; appointee identity and start date not disclosed AirAsia has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer, but the initial report does not name the appointee or provide an effective start date. The carrier’s brief disclosure leaves capital markets and counterparties awaiting fuller details and formal confirmation of the finance leadership change.

2026-02-22T02:46:32.708933-08:00

AirAsia names new CFO; appointee identity and start date not disclosed

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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00

Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

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Sabre to cut jobs, reshuffle C‑suite and invest $65M to become 'AI‑native' Sabre announced job cuts and an executive reshuffle while committing $65 million to pivot its business toward an "AI‑native" technology platform, CEO Kurt Ekert said. The moves aim to reorient the travel‑tech provider's product and operating model around artificial intelligence.

2026-02-19T15:29:51.121994-08:00

Sabre to cut jobs, reshuffle C‑suite and invest $65M to become 'AI‑native'

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Etihad names Captain Khalid Al Ali Senior VP, Aeropolitical, International & Government Affairs Etihad Airways appointed Captain Khalid Al Ali as Senior Vice President, Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs. He will lead the carrier's government relations, diplomatic engagement and international policy outreach, overseeing liaison with state bodies and foreign regulators as Etihad navigates external political and regulatory environments.

2026-02-19T08:25:38.181425-08:00

Etihad names Captain Khalid Al Ali Senior VP, Aeropolitical, International & Government Affairs

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AAPA's Subhas Menon on membership growth, industry unity and grooming a successor In his final interview, AAPA director-general Subhas Menon reflected on expanding association membership, fostering regional industry unity and preparing his successor as Asia‑Pacific carriers confront rising geopolitical headwinds. He framed those priorities as central to strengthening airlines and policy coordination across the region.

2026-02-19T05:40:37.139042-08:00

AAPA's Subhas Menon on membership growth, industry unity and grooming a successor

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oneworld appoints former Finnair CCO Ole Orvér as CEO, effective April 1, 2026

Government pushes for Indian nationals as CEOs of Indian carriers

AirAsia names new CFO; appointee identity and start date not disclosed

Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

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