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Samoa Airways seeks executives as it prepares to relaunch jet service
Samoa Airways is seeking new executives amid plans to relaunch jet operations. The available report provides no details on the positions, aircraft, timing or financing, leaving the scale and operational requirements of the restart unclear.
Transavia appoints new chief executive
Transavia Airlines has appointed a new chief executive, marking a leadership change at the European carrier. The available report does not identify the appointee or provide details on the appointment’s timing, the predecessor, or any strategic priorities.
Ontic’s former chief says growth will continue after leadership change and UK MRO hub opening
The long-serving former chief executive of specialist parts manufacturer Ontic says the company’s growth will continue following a leadership change and the opening of a new UK maintenance, repair and overhaul hub. The developments mark a new phase for the business as it expands its aftermarket footprint.
Airport CEO role is changing faster than the executive talent pipeline
Boards and candidate shortlists point to a widening gap between the capabilities airports will need and the experience of executives seeking the top job. By 2035, airport CEOs are expected to differ from their 2015 counterparts in experience, judgment and credibility, raising questions about how leadership talent is identified and developed.
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Etihad commercial chief Arik De departs with immediate effect; no successor named
Arik De has left Etihad Airways as chief revenue and commercial officer, ending a tenure of nearly five years. He joined the Abu Dhabi carrier in April 2022 and oversaw much of its commercial strategy; the airline has not named a successor.
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